Disney could face a bumpy ride as trade unions and human rights organisations start a pre-Christmas campaign against it. They are accusing it of paying low wages to workers in the Third World, while making vast profits in the US and Europe, reports Divided World, Network 2, tonight 7.25 p.m.8 p.m.
The inspiration for the elliptical shape of a new remote control mouse came to Bray designer, Mr Peter Sheehan, while walking on the beach, rolling a pebble in his hand.
His control can be held in the hand and aimed at the screen from anywhere in the room.
This year it earned a prize at the Irish Design Awards and it features in the last part in the series By Design, RTE 1, Thursday, 10.40 p.m.11.10 p.m.
Ernest Saunders gives interview
The Guinness family has drunk deep of financial success since Uncle Arthur founded the Dublin brewery in the 18th century. But scandal and tragedy have not lagged far behind. Modern Times: Guinnessty, BBC 2, Wednesday, 9 p.m.9.50 p.m. will include interviews with Mr Ernest Saunders and Ms Maureen Guinness, Marchioness of Dufferin.
Some of Ireland's leading producers explain "Celtic cuisine" in Ear to the Ground, RTE 1, Tuesday, 8.30 p.m.9 p.m.
Meanwhile, film industry watchers re offered an insight into the world of the professional film maker in a two-week season on BBC 2, starting with The Art & Craft of Movie Making in the Learning Zone slot, Monday, 2 a.m.4 a.m.
E-mail and the Internet can speed up an importer's ordering process according to The Business Hour, on BBC 2, Monday, 5 a.m.6 a.m.
Streetwise investigates what makes retailers' "special offers" so special, Network 2, Tuesday, 7.35 p.m.8.05 p.m.
