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we have a ghost Netflix outed: george michael

SEEKING a fresh start in Chicago, the Presley family moves into a dusty gaff they soon realise comes with a catch: a ghost in the attic named Ernest (David Harbour). Despite Ernest’s attempts at scaring teenage son Kevin (Jahi Winston), the detached, music-obsessed teen soon finds a kindred spirit in this trapped soul from the ‘70s and commits to helping him. Meanwhile, Kevin’s father Frank (Anthony Mackie) looks to cash in on Ernest by turning him into a social media sensation. Then Frank’s video of Ernest goes viral and captures the world’s attention. As a family yarn, this will do just fine on a Saturday night.

Available to stream on demand on All4 tackle your feelings podcast www.tackleyourfeelings.com short story competition www. irishbookawards.ie/sponsors/specsavers/ SPECSAVERS is delighted to announce nine-year-olds

Outed tells of the scandal surrounding George Michael’s arrest in Los Angeles in 1998 for “engaging in a lewd act” in a public toilet. It was a sting operation involving a policeman called Marcelo Rodríguez who pretended to be gay to ensnare Michael. The incident led to the star coming out as gay and the documentary celebrates how George was a trailblazer for the gay community. Gripping telling of a story that just doesn’t seem right, and is a tragic warning for those who cherish the limelight.

Rugby Players Ireland in partnership with the Zurich foundation are launching their new ‘Tackle Your Feelings Podcast’ alongside two of their Podcast guests; Irish international rugby players, James Lowe and Laura Feely (pictured). Comprising seven episodes, the ‘Tackle Your Feelings Podcast’ encourages listeners to rethink their approach to positive mental well-being by hearing from some of Ireland’s best-known rugby players who will share their methods on maintaining positive mental health. Listeners can hear a range of insights, including tips for managing stress, coping with setbacks and injury, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Oisín Jones and Jake Coulter as well as 10-year-old Elsa Ryan (pictured) as runner ups in the national Specsavers Irish Book short story competition. The short story competition celebrates Specsavers’ sponsorship of the Junior and Senior Irish Children’s Book of the Year categories at this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards 2022. This year’s short story theme was ‘Looking into the crystal ball, the fortune teller was excited about the future…’ and Elsa’s story titled ‘The Mist’ really impressed the judges.