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What's the deal now with BBC shows airing in the Republic of Ireland? Is it just assumed everyone can access the BBC, or are there shows other than EastEnders that get picks up by RTE/Virgin?

RTE have a deal with BBC Studios. They show most BBC dramas and documentaries albeit some weeks or months after the BBC has shown them with the exception of Eastenders which is shown at the same time as the BBC. They also show BBC Studios programmes produced for other broadcasters such as “The 1% Club”. The BBC channels are of course available on all pay TV platforms in the Republic of Ireland. BBC Three however is only available on SKY and BBC News is not available on SKY.