Today's top TV and streaming choices: Death in the Desert, The Bourne Identity and The Buccaneers
An Ghig Mhór RTÉ One, 8pm
Songwriter and musician Rónán Ó Snodaigh steps up to help five-piece band Leevy from the Múscraí Gaeltacht organise a major gig.
In 1979, British nurse Helen Smith was found dead in suspicious circumstances after falling from a balcony in Saudi Arabia. Here, director Keely Winstone uses previously classified government documents to explore whether the truth was covered up at the time.
Hell for Leather: The Story of Gaelic Football RTÉ One, 9.35pm
The legendary Mick O'Connell takes centre stage this week, expounding his own legacy as well as the future of Gaelic football. Also profiled is Sister Pauline Gibbons, whose pioneering spirit in the 1970s helped pave the way for female stars such as Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Juliet Murphy and Noelle Healy.
The Bourne Identity TG4, 9.30pm
Smash-hit adaptation of Robert Ludlum's novel, the first in a blockbusting franchise. Matt Damon stars as a mysterious assassin who is suffering from amnesia.
Murderer Behind The Mask Prime Video, streaming now
True crime isn't just the purview of Netflix, you know, and this Prime Video offering about Elaine O'Hara and Graham Dwyer hits particularly close to home. It highlights how An Garda Síochana meticulously pieced together the truth, turning an overlooked case into one of Ireland's most haunting murder trials. Back in September 2013, the remains of childcare worker O'Hara were discovered in the Dublin mountains. Initially believed to be a suicide, her case took a twisted tangent when fishermen stumbled upon crucial evidence leading to Dwyer, a respected architect who lived in Foxrock with his wife and kids. Beneath his carefully crafted facade lurked a secret life fuelled by a dark stabbing obsession, revealed through his disturbing text exchanges with O'Hara. Over the course of two 45-minute instalments, this Wag Entertainment-produced series purports to uncover how the investigation unfolded and the tragic story behind Elaine's murder.
The Waterfront Netflix, streaming now
From the makers of Dawson's Creek and Scream, we have this deliciously ridiculous number inspired by true events. It centres on the Buckley family, who have ruled Havenport, North Carolina, for decades. Now, with their patriarch, Harlan (Holt McCallany), recovering from multiple heart attacks (not helped by his predilection for impromptu punching sessions with his son), they resort to drug smuggling courtesy of a surprising face (belonging to Topher Grace). For more glossy, far-fetched US drama, season three of Manifest is now streaming.
The Buccaneers AppleTV+, streaming now
Apple's answer to Bridgerton (but with bonus Americans) is here with its second season.
Exploring the events leading up to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, this heart-rendering documentary reveals decisions by businesses and government that contributed to the tragedy.
Somebody Feed Phil Netflix, streaming now
This time, Phil visits Amsterdam, Tbilisi, Sydney, Adelaide, Manila, Vegas, Guatemala, San Sebastián and Boston, while enjoying a spot of bone gnawing with Ray Romano and Brad Garrett along the way.
The Many Deaths of Nora Dalmasso Netflix, streaming now
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The Irish Sun
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- The Irish Sun
Who was Helen Smith and how did the British nurse die in Saudi Arabia?
MYSTERY still surrounds the deaths of nurse Helen Smith and tugboat captain Johannes Otten after they 'fell' from a balcony in Saudi Arabia more than 46 years ago. Here's everything we know about Helen and the suspicious circumstances surrounding her passing, which are investigated in a new C4 documentary. 3 Nurse Helen Smith fell to her death from the balcony of Richard and Penny Arnot's (pictured) flat in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in May 1979 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Helen had relocated to Saudi Arabia to take up a nursing post the year before she deid Credit: Alamy Who was Helen Smith? Helen Linda Smith was a 23-year-old nurse from Yorkshire. In 1978, she moved to Helen was enjoying her new home, writing home about her positive experiences in the Arab state. However, her life was cut tragically short on May 20, 1979, in circumstances that would become one of Britain's most controversial international cases. more unsolved mysteries Suspicious circumstances Helen Smith died after allegedly falling from a sixth-floor balcony during a party at the home of Richard and Penny Arnot in Jeddah. Her body, along with that of Dutch tugboat captain Johannes Otten, was found in the street below. She was discovered lying dead fully clothed, aside from her underwear, which was partly removed. He was impaled on spiked railings with his underpants around his thighs. Most read in The Sun The party had been attended by several expatriates, including a diver from New Zealand named Tim Hayter, marine biologist Jacques Texier and four German salvage operators. The party itself was Sexual encounter Testimony from Jacques Texier indicated that a sexual encounter between Mr Hayter and Mrs Arnot was taking place at the time of the deaths, further complicating the investigation. This led to the prosecution of Mrs Arnot for "unlawful intercourse" and a sentence of eighty lashes for Richard Arnot for supplying alcohol — though the sentences were never carried out. Official explanation Supported by British diplomats, Saudi authorities quickly ruled the deaths as accidental, stating Helen and Johannes fell from the balcony while drunk, possibly during or after a sexual encounter. However, Helen's father Ron Smith, a former policeman, immediately doubted this explanation. 3 Ron Smith, the father of Helen Smith, didn't believe the official explanation Credit: Alamy He traveled to Saudi Arabia to examine his daughter's body and became convinced that she was murdered. Ron believed there was a cover-up to protect diplomatic relations and the reputations of those involved. His campaign for justice lasted decades — he refused to allow Helen's burial, keeping her body in a Leeds mortuary for 30 years in the hope of uncovering new forensic evidence. His efforts led to a 15-day inquest in 1982, which returned an open verdict. Ron's persistence even contributed to changes in UK law regarding inquests into the Key changes include: Duty for inquests on repatriation: Coroners in England and Wales are now required to investigate deaths that occurred abroad if the body is repatriated and the death appears violent, unnatural, or the cause is unknown. This is set out in the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, Chapter 1, which obligates coroners to hold inquests in such cases, regardless of where the death took place, as long as the body is brought back to their jurisdiction. Clear criteria for inquests: The law now specifies that an inquest must be held if the death was violent, unnatural, or the cause is unknown, or if the person died in custody or state detention—even if the death occurred overseas. Comprehensive investigations: These inquests can involve extensive investigations, including witness and expert testimony, to establish who died, and how, when, and where the death occurred. Consistency Across the UK: While the process differs slightly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, similar reforms have ensured that coroners (or the Lord Advocate in Scotland) can investigate deaths abroad when the body is repatriated. Some expert testimony at the inquest suggested Helen's injuries were not consistent with a simple fall, raising further suspicions of foul play. Her body was finally cremated in 2009, three decades after her death, following her parents' decision to allow burial before their own passing. Helen Smith's death remains officially classified as accidental Death in the Desert: The Nurse Helen Mystery Channel 4 has made a documentary about the death of Helen Smith. It looks into the suspicions of Helen's family and investigates whether new information can help shed any light on the case. Death in the Desert: The Nurse Helen Mystery airs on Channel 4 at 9pm on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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Fiona, now 31, says that she was abused by the gang - and other men - as often as "five times a week" and was frequently left fearing for her life. The vile gang abuse, Fiona believes in total more than 50 men were involved, continued until she was 17 years old. It only stopped because she had become "too old" for the gang of paedophiles. In February 2019, nine men were convicted of 22 offences against Fiona at Bradford Crown Court and jailed for a total of 132 years. Advertisement Fiona bravely decided to waive her right to anonymity after the case and has been speaking out to raise awareness and support other victims ever since. The full-time mum from Bradford, told Fabulous: "I want to turn something bad that happened to me into something good so that I don't have to connect it to trauma anymore. "There must have been around 50 men, but I lost count. When it went to court, because it was a historic case, I only had evidence to get nine convicted. Ethnicity of child sex abuse suspects will be logged after truth about Asian grooming gangs was 'dodged for YEARS' "It's so important to speak out as there is still a lot of stigma." Fiona was pleased to hear that the government will hold a national inquiry into the grooming scandal - but believes it is long overdue. Advertisement She said: "I've been campaigning for years for there to be an inquiry into what was happening in Bradford. It's much worse than people have heard. "I don't think "The victims and whistleblowers are the ones that deserve the credit. "They now need to work with survivors during the inquest to ensure it's done properly and they get justice.' 7 Brave Fiona is campaigning to raise awareness and support other victims ever since she waived her anonymity in 2019 Credit: SWNS Advertisement 7 Fiona hopes her own experience will encourage more exposure of abusers and support for victims Credit: SWNS Fiona was just 13 years old when she was first placed into a care home "in a high crime area" in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She claimed she was "targeted" by a grooming gang outside of the care home. The grooming began when one of the men approached Fiona and her friend, also 14 at the time, and took them to a petrol station to buy them vodka. Fiona explained: "These guys started picking us up a few times a week - and at first nothing happened so we felt safe. Advertisement "They would ask me about my past and made me open up to them about my background and being in care. 7 Fiona was a vulnerable child and teenager Credit: SWNS "Then they started playing on my vulnerabilities - they knew I wanted to be protected and to have a family and feel like I belonged. "We'd talk about vulnerable stuff and I'd get upset and cry, and then they'd offer me drugs to make me feel better. "So then I'd associate drugs with feeling better, and that's when they coerced me into sleeping with them." Advertisement Fiona was left feeling "ashamed and embarrassed" after being sexually assaulted, but whenever she tried to fight back, the men turned violent. Over the next few years, Fiona was groomed and raped - claiming it went from "coercive" rape to "violent" rape. Fiona was also taken to a house in Bradford where "men from all over England" would come "expecting there to be young girls" to sexually exploit and abuse. The abuse stopped once Fiona became an adult, and she tried to re-build her life, despite living with complex PTSD. After reading about the Rotherham abuse scandal in 2014, Fiona realised that she had also been the victim of a grooming gang. Advertisement She shared her story with the press and police, and five years later her case finally went to Bradford Crown court. Kama Melly QC, prosecuting, told Bradford Crown Court: "Some of the defendants were actually forceful, threatening and violent, others used alcohol and drugs, others created a manipulated relationship in order to facilitate their sexual exploitation." 7 Eight men pictured were given jail sentences of up to 20 years each by a judge who heard how two girls suffered an 'appalling catalogue of degrading emotional and sexual abuse which has deprived them of their childhood'. In February 2019, nine men were convicted of 22 offences against Fiona and jailed. In court the men were described as inflicting an "appalling catalogue of degrading emotional and sexual abuse which has deprived (the victims) of their childhood". Advertisement Saeed Akhtar was convicted of two counts of inciting child prostitution and one count of rape and jailed for 20 years. Naveed Akhtar was found guilty of two counts of rape and cleared of one count of rape. He was jailed for 17 years. Parvaze Ahmed was convicted of three counts of rape and jailed for 17 years. Izar Hussain was found guilty of one count of rape, one count of attempted rape and cleared of two counts of rape. He was jailed for 16 years. Zeeshan Ali was convicted of one count of sexual assault and jailed for 18 months. Advertisement Sexual abuse in numbers 669,000 adults are sexually assaulted in England and Wales every year 1 in 5 women (8m) in the UK have been sexually abused 1 in 6 men (5m) in the UK have been sexually abused 1 in 20 children in the UK have been sexually abused Sexual abuse has been attributed to : 15% of all suicides in the UK 11% of all common mental health disorders in the UK 7% of alcohol dependence disorders 10% of drug dependence disorders 15% of eating disorders 17% of post-traumatic stress disorders (Source: Safeline) Kieran Harris was found guilty of two counts of rape and jailed for 17 years. Faheem Iqbal was convicted of one count of aiding and abetting rape and jailed for seven years. Mohammed Usman was found guilty of two counts of rape and jailed for 17 years. Yasar Majid was cleared of rape. Fiona believes the government and local communities need to do more to safeguard vulnerable kids. Advertisement She said: "I've been left with complex PTSD. I'm a big believer that safe guarding starts with the community. "It is so important for people to know the signs to look out for and to know when to report to the police. "We also need to educate young lads - often it was older men that bring younger men in and then groom them into becoming groomers. "It's all well and good getting convictions, but we need to be preventing future crimes."
