Eamonn Andrews

Acting

Eamonn Andrews

Born December 19, 1922 · Dublin, Ireland

Died November 5, 1987 · aged 64

Eamonn Andrews, was an Irish radio and television presenter, employed primarily in the United Kingdom from the 1950s to the 1980s. From 1960 to 1964 he chaired the Radio Éireann Authority, which oversaw the introduction of a state television service to the Republic of Ireland.

Known For

Shake Hands with the DevilShake Hands with the Devil · 1959
Shake Hands with the Devil
6.51959
MovieActionDrama
In 1921 Dublin, the IRA battles the "Black & Tans," special British forces given to harsh measures. Irish-American medical student Kerry O'Shea hopes to stay aloof, but saving a wounded friend gets him outlawed, and inexorably drawn into the rebel organization by his former professor Sean Lenihan, who has "shaken hands with the devil" and begun to think of fighting as an end in itself. Complications arise when Kerry falls for a beautiful English hostage, and the British offer a peace treaty that is not enough to satisfy Lenihan.
Three Cases of MurderThree Cases of Murder · 1955
Three Cases of Murder
6.11955
MovieMysteryHorror
An atmospheric British omnibus film presenting three tales of murder and the supernatural. In “In the Picture,” a museum attendant is drawn into the eerie world within a painting. In “You Killed Elizabeth,” two lifelong friends become suspects when the woman they both love is murdered. In “Lord Mountdrago,” a disgraced politician seeks revenge on a powerful statesman by exploiting his dreams. Linked by a recurring figure, the film blends psychological horror, mystery, and fantasy across its three interconnected stories.
Ireland, Isle of SportIreland, Isle of Sport · 1951
Ireland, Isle of Sport
1951
MovieDocumentary
An overview of the sports played in Ireland, including Gaelic football, hurling, rugby and more.
Return to KerryReturn to Kerry · 1961
Return to Kerry
1961
Movie
Travelogue film showcasing the south west of Ireland.
World in ActionWorld in Action · 1963
World in Action
7.01963
SeriesNewsDocumentary
World in Action was Granada Television’s flagship ITV current affairs series, running from 7 Jan 1963 to 7 Dec 1998, and built a reputation for film-led investigative reporting and a forceful editorial stance. Its journalism produced major public and political repercussions—including investigations associated with miscarriages of justice such as the Birmingham Six—and it also served as a platform for landmark documentary projects, including the first broadcast of “Seven Up!” as part of the strand in 1964.
CrackerjackCrackerjack · 1955
Crackerjack
6.01955
SeriesComedyFamily
Crackerjack was a British children's comedy/variety BBC television series. It started on 14 September 1955 and ran for over 400 shows, first in black and white and later in colour, until 21 December 1984. It was revived in 2020 on CBBC.
Christmas Night with the StarsChristmas Night with the Stars · 1958
Christmas Night with the Stars
7.01958
SeriesComedyFamily
A gala programme broadcast each Christmas night by the BBC from 1958 to 1972 and also revived in 1994. It was hosted by a leading star and featured specially made short, seasonal editions of the previous year's most popular sitcoms and light entertainment programmes.

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