28 h. ago Did Byron Hedges really work with his cousins in the Guinness family?

House of Guinness features both real-life historical figures and fictional characters.

Politics

29 h. ago Anthony Boyle’s forgotten Derry Girls role revisited after House of Guinness success

Anthony Boyle plays Arthur Guinness in the new Netflix drama but he has also starred in a number of other huge shows.

Politics

32 h. ago One to Watch: Niamh McCormack, breakout star of House of Guinness

Niamh McCormack on the Irish history portrayed in House of Guinness and the surprising family connection she discovered

Politics

53 h. ago Netflix House of Guinness: The two theories that suggest Guinness is actually Welsh

The most famous drink in Ireland is Guinness, but there are two theories that suggest the black stuff is actually Welsh, not Irish

Politics

63 h. ago James Norton unveils touching Rafferty detail House of Guinness fans would have missed

EXCLUSIVE: House of Guinness's Sean Rafferty was not based on a real historical figure, but is extraordinary nonetheless.

Politics

64 h. ago ‘Like feral leprechauns’: Why Irish critics hate Netflix’s House of Guinness

Eight-part drama labelled ‘rudimentary’ and’ cliched’ in Ireland despite praise in the UK

Politics

3 d. ago House of Guinness music with complete soundtrack from Kneecap to Fontaines DC

EXCLUSIVE: The composer for the series, Ilan Eshkeri, opened up about the importance of the music and where he drew inspiration from.

Politics

3 d. ago House of Guinness's Anthony Boyle received strange looks from the public while filming show

EXCLUSIVE: House of Guinness's Arthur star opened up about his behind-the-scenes experiences.

Culture

3 d. ago ‘If you get it wrong, it’s sacrilegious!’ TV’s problem with Irish accents

From James Norton’s ‘terror’ at playing a Dubliner in House of Guinness to Helen Mirren doing an impersonation so atrocious it went viral – why do actors struggle to play people from Ireland?Putting on a good Irish accent is an art. In the same way that pouring Guinness is an art, actually. And as with all artistic feats, people think, “Well, anyone could do that!” before swiftly finding out that anyone could not, in fact, do that. An accurate Irish accent, for a non-Irish actor, takes dedication, research, talent. And as is the case with all art, failure invites utter brutality from the critics.In the canon of Irish TV and film, there are sadly more misses than hits when it comes to nailing the gift from God that is a true Irish accent. Bad accents become famous for being bad, remembered for reducing all Irish speech to a monolith. Brad Pitt as an IRA gunman in The Devil’s Own, for instance, was so bad that the year after it came out, the Troubles finally ended. Then there’s Gerard...

Politics

3 d. ago House of Guinness bath scene explored as Anthony Boyle sheds light on moment

House of Guinness featured a particular scene which has had everyone talking.

Politics

3 d. ago Where is House of Guinness filmed? From Penrhyn Castle in Bangor to Liverpool’s Stanley Dock

HOUSE of Guinness dramatises the scandals, secrets and struggles of one of Ireland’s most famous families. The series focuses on the fallout from Sir Benjamin Guinness’s death — here we take a look at the show’s shooting locations. Where is House of Guinness filmed?  House of Guinness is a sweeping historical drama from the mind...

Society

4 d. ago Can YOU tell why fans are blasting these Wuthering Heights and House of Guinness actors as 'unrealistic'

With the success of House of Guinness, set in 1860s Dublin, and the highly anticipated new Wuthering Heights adaptation, which takes place in 19th century Yorkshire, many have voiced complaints.

Sport

4 d. ago House of Guinness fact vs fiction: How accurate is the new Netflix drama about stout dynasty?

Telling the story of the Irish family behind the world's favourite stout, it is set in 19th century Dublin just after the death of patriarch Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness.

Events

4 d. ago House of Guinness's James Norton admits he was 'terrified' of being 'crucified' over crucial detail

EXCLUSIVE: House of Guinness stars James Norton as Sean Rafferty and the star opened up about getting into character.

Events

4 d. ago Was Arthur Guinness assassinated? House of Guinness explained

House of Guinness ended on the ultimate cliffhanger.

Politics

4 d. ago Was Arthur Guinness gay? Truth behind House of Guinness's big secret explained

House of Guinness saw Ellen Cochrane discover a huge secret about Arthur Guinness.

Society

4 d. ago How star playing House of Guinness' eldest son Arthur was forced to go to an all

The Belfast-born actor, who is playing 1st Baron Ardilaun in the new show, has credited his rise to theatrical prowess, partially to being one of only 15 males of 2,000 pupils in school.

Politics

5 d. ago House of Guinness' future 'confirmed' after 'captivating' Netflix viewers

Netflix's new period drama House of Guinness follows the powerful family who founded the biggest brewery in the world, and the legacy handed to four siblings

Economics

5 d. ago Netflix drama House of Guinness’ future revealed just three days after launching on streaming platform

IT shot straight to the top of Netflix's viewing chart over the weekend - and I can reveal the streaming giant's latest blockbuster drama will get a second round. Even though it's yet to be officially announced, another series of House of Guinness is set to be served up after it got a bumper number...

Events

5 d. ago Fury at Netflix show House of Guinness that makes the family look like 'fools'

A descendent of brewery tycoon Arthur Guinness has criticised the hit Netflix show House of Guinness for the way it represents her family

Society