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Film reviews 03.07.2026 21:24 ↓

Tara Brady and Hilary White review The Invite, Enola Holmes 3 and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.

The Red Mouth - Sheila Armstrong 01.07.2026 15:39 ↓

Author Sheila Armstrong discusses her new book, The Red Mouth.

Cruit Harpers' Gathering - Cormac de Barra 01.07.2026 18:05 ↓

Harpist Cormac de Barra performs live in studio and discusses this year's Cruit Harpers' Gathering.   

Archduke - Chris Walley 01.07.2026 17:40 ↓

Chris Walley discusses playing Nedeljko, a starving youth in Rajiv Joseph’s play Archduke at the Royal Court, London.

IFI's Odysseys season 30.06.2026 19:03 ↓

Ahead of the IFI's Odysseys season, John Maguire looks at the many films inspired by Homer's epic poem. 

Wimbledon fashion 30.06.2026 13:14 ↓

Bairbre Power discusses fashion at Wimbledon over the years.  

Antoni O'Breskey 50 Years of Music 30.06.2026 16:44 ↓

Composer and pianist Antoni O'Breskey and his daughter, singer and fiddle player Consuelo Nerea Bresch chat to Rick and play live in studio. 

Opening Night - Sara Baume 29.06.2026 15:37 ↓

Writer Sara Baume discusses her new non-fiction book, Opening Night.

The Cure at Marlay Park - review 29.06.2026 16:18 ↓

John Meagher reviews The Cure's recent concert at Dublin's Marlay Park.

Consolata Boyle 29.06.2026 17:39 ↓

Oscar-nominated costume designer Consolata Boyle discusses her latest work for Enola Holmes 3 on Netflix.

Album reviews 26.06.2026 18:23 ↓

Louise Bruton and Ray Cuddihy review new releases from Beth Orton, Shark School and Rattling Ark. 

TV reviews 26.06.2026 28:03 ↓

Chris Wasser and Jenn Gannon review The Bear S5 (Disney+), Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard (Sky) and Life, Larry & the Pursuit of Unhappiness (HBO Max). 

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at 40 25.06.2026 12:48 ↓

Four decades after the premiere of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Steven Benedict remembers this classic film. 

Phillip Leslie: Chopin Recital 25.06.2026 12:36 ↓

Ahead of his performance at the NCH, pianist Phillip Leslie discusses Chopin's Mazurkas. 

Film reviews 25.06.2026 27:29 ↓

John Maguire and Sarina Bellissimo review Supergirl, A Private Life, and The Last Viking.

Frida Slattery As Herself - Ana Kinsella 23.06.2026 10:35 ↓

Author Ana Kinsella discusses her debut novel, Frida Slattery As Herself. 

Pet Shop Boys Volume 23.06.2026 18:50 ↓

Eamon Sweeney discusses Pet Shop Boys Volume, a book marking the fortieth anniversayr of their debut Please.  

Mick Flannery 23.06.2026 20:33 ↓

Mick Flannery plays live in studio and discusses his new album The House Must Win. 

For the Record - Colin Dunne 22.06.2026 13:15 ↓

Dancer Colin Dunne on his latest production – For the Record.

A Private Life – Rebecca Zlotowski 22.06.2026 15:52 ↓

Filmmaker Rebecca Zlotowski discusses directing Jodie Foster in A Private Life – her first starring role in a French film.

The art of adaptation - Hinterland Festival 22.06.2026 15:35 ↓

Novelist Patrick Freyne and playwright Matthew Spangler on the art of adaptation.

TV reviews 18.06.2026 15:46 ↓

Chris Wasser and Jenn Gannon review I Will Find You (Netflix) and season 3 of House Of The Dragon (HBO Max/Now TV)

After Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal 18.06.2026 14:26 ↓

Merlin Holland discusses his new book After Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal.

Film reviews 18.06.2026 20:52 ↓

Arlene Hunt and Donald Clarke review Toy Story 5, Nino and Familiar Touch.

Visions of America 1978–79 17.06.2026 14:54 ↓

Eamon Carr discusses his exhibition and book of photographs taken during Horslips' tour of North America in 1978 and 1979.