Stanely Tucci talks to Oliver about his new book, his celebrity friends and his love of Dingle and Irish stews!! What I Ate in One Year (and related thoughts) by Stanley Tucci is published by Gallery and will be available from the 15th of October저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Director, playwright and actor Rex Ryan told Oliver about his play ‘A Dole Wide World' that's set in the dole office on Parnell Street. Rex spoke about how he fell in love with theatre, creating Glass Mask Theatre and how he got married after just 2 months. A Dole Wild World; Nov 5th - 23rd. www.glassmasktheatre.ie for tickets.…

Mayo's Eric Fitzgerald tells Oliver about his debut role in the award-winning play, No Magic Pill. And writer Christian O’Reilly shares the story of Eric's amazing audition and his inspiration for writing the play. Tickets available at www.nomagicpill.ie저자 RTÉ Radio 1

James Blunt joins Oliver and talks poshness, touring Ireland in a mini and potentially changing his name! Believe it or not it is twenty years since James Blunt launched his mega selling album Back to Bedlam.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Broadcaster and writer, Adrian Chiles joined Oliver and had a wide ranging conversation from the installation of his own personal urinal in his flat, alcohol, and on reflecting on being at his father’s deathbed.‘ The Curious Columns of Adrian Chiles’ is on sale from Thursday. Photo Credit - Alicia Canter…

What happened when teacher in Wicklow, Emma Quirke competed in the 2024 World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in Spain.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

It's Black History Month. To mark the month, TikTok Ireland is showcasing leading Black and Irish artists who use their platform. Introducing EFÉ, Dublin-based artist & F3MIII music Producer and musician.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Irish man Bernard Phelan shares his extraordinary story of being held as a state hostage in Iran, Jeffrey Archer talks to Oliver about US politics and his latest book and the How to Gael Podcasters Doireann Ní Ghlacain and Síomha Ní Ruairc chat about reclaiming Irishness from the far right.…

Author of Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers and Apples Never Fall is back with her latest novel, Here One Moment.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Robbie Lawlor is this weeks visiting critic. Find out how he got on at a Life Drawing class.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Bernard Phelan joined Oliver and shared his extraordinary story of being imprisoned in 2022 for 222 days in Iran. 'You will Die in Prison: My Time as a State Hostage in Iran' is out now.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Oliver reviews last night's debate in the United States of Indecision!저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Oliver chats with the Godfather of modern stand-up comedy. Comedian, actor and author, Ben Elton brings his new show, ‘Authentic Stupidity’ to the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on the 1st November.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Doireann Ní Ghlacain and Síomha Ní Ruairc join Oliver to tell him about their bilingual podcast ‘How to Gael’. The pod hopes to encourage us to engage with our living language to recreate a brand new, positive relationship with it.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Artist David Rooney joined Oliver and told him about the fruits of his creativity that appear in the most beautifully illustrated book called The Story of the Great Irish Famine. The Story of the Great Irish Famine by David Rooney is out now.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

We know Peter Coonan from his roles in Love/Hate, Bad Sisters, Peaky Blinders and Hidden Assets. He joins Oliver to tell him about his latest project starring in new Celtic Tiger tale like none other ‘King Frankie’. King Frankie will be in cinemas from October 11th저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Two Irish sisters who are absolutely flying it in the world of musical theatre joined Oliver today. Alisha played the leading lady in the film adaption of the hit musical Matilda. Alisha’s older sister Katie Rose is also a rising star and has just returned from The World of Musical's tour in Australia and New Zealand.…

Jeffrey talks to Oliver about politics, his disciplined writing routine, his latest book and the unwritten books he's determined to write. His latest installment of the William Warwick series, An Eye For An Eye is out now.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Lynda La Plante reflects on her childhood and how she achieved success in her career, Francis Brennan taught us all how to make the perfect cup of tea and on how disguises don't always work, and Cathy Kelly gave us an insight into her cancer journey and on finding new love.…

This week's visiting critic is bestselling author Cathy Kelly. She's not a fan of musicals so naturally we sent her to one! But did she love it? Find out here. She also spoke of her cancer journey and on how important her work with charities is to her. Hamilton is running at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre until the 16th November…

Eilish Fisher joined Oliver to talk about her debut verse novel Fia and the Last Snow Deer. Vermont born, she now lives in Wicklow where she set this mystical, winter flecked tale in pre-historic Ireland. Eilish takes a look at themes of gender and identity through the two main characters as she beautifully flip the steroptyical gender roles.…

Oliver talked to Ella Lily Hyland about how she got into acting, excruciating exercises in drama school and he work to date including Amazon Prime series Love Fifteen with Aidan Turner, and the RTÉ Storyland drama Wrapped. She’s currently in Grania – the Lady Gregory play which is on at the Abbey Theatre for the next few weeks.…

Francis Brennan joins Oliver ahead of 'At Your Service' returning to our screens for its 14th season. He gave Oliver tutorial in how to make the perfect cup of tea and told him how his disguises aren't enough to fool his fan base! You can catch At Your Service on RTÉ One this coming Sunday a 7.30 PM저자 RTÉ Radio 1

In a wide ranging interview Lynda La Plante talked to Oliver about her childhood, how she got into acting and how she went on to break ground with the award-winning Prime Suspect. You can read all about her incredible life in her memoir Getting Away with Murder: My Unexpected Life on Page, Stage and Screen…

Capuchin Franciscan Friar Brother Richard Hendrick joined Oliver and told him about his work with his order in Dublin supporting the poor and homeless. He also gave advice on how we can learn to be present through meditation and mindfullness. His new book is called ‘Calming the Storms’.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Seanchoíche founder Ciaran Gaffney joined Oliver and told him how an Irish storytelling night that started in Dublin in 2021 has gone global. Seanchoíche - which is a portmanteau of the Irish words ‘seanchaí’ and ‘oíche’ - it’s aim is to bring people together and revive the ancient Irish art of storytelling.…

World Famous Brain Hacker, Mentallist and entertainer Keith Barry joined Oliver to tell him about his new book out entitled Sleep Hacks. He offers tips on getting better sleep, applying the principles of science and the techniques of hypnosis to achieve the shuteye of your dreams.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Willa White is this week's visiting critic. Find out how he got on watching 'The 3.30 at Cheltenham' show in the Civic Theatre. For tickets저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Richard Osman on his latest murder mystery book 'We Solve Murders', Christine Campbell on her ovarian cancer diagnosis and raising awareness for the disease, a wide ranging interview with Roddy Doyle and chats with Davy Fitzgerald at the Ploughing Championships.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Barry told Oliver about featuring in an exhibition in Monaghan County Museum called ‘Bordering Realities, Monaghan People and Stories'. The exhibition is on between 10am to 5pm this Saturday – in the peace campus Monaghan town.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Richard Osman on the beauty of Pierce Brosnan and setting his latest novel in Ireland. We Solve Murders is out now.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Christine told Oliver about getting her devastating diagnosis, and how she is now on a mission to help other women by raising awareness about Ovarian cancer and its symptoms.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Davy Fitzgerald joined Oliver and told him about his new tole as Antrim Hurling Manager, being co-creator and coach of 'Ireland's Fittest Family' and is now coach of participants at 'Ireland’s Fittest Farmer’ competition at the Ploughing Championships!저자 RTÉ Radio 1

In a wide ranging interview Roddy Doyle tells Oliver about the strong reaction he received to "The Family" series in the 90s, and how he decided to bring his beloved character, Paula, back in his new book The Women Behind the Door.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Bryan Murray and Una Crawford O’ Brien who play Renee and Bob in Fair City respectively, joined Brendan to tell them how they have been coping since Bryan's dementia diagnosis.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Mixed media artist, Aaron Sunderland Carey, told Brendan about working in socially engaged art. Aaron's latest exhibition 'Stones' opens in the Axis on Wednesday. 'Stones' takes its inspiration from his hometown – Ballymun – both past, present and future.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Wildlife photographer Daniel Fildes went viral lately for his unexpected encounter with a fox who approached his camera in a field. You can see Daniel's incredible photography at dfwild.com.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Shrule man Trevor Hyland, who currently lives in Switzerland, will represent Ireland at the first ever Mullet Swiss Cup.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Alan Foley, artistic director of the Cork City Ballet, speaks to Brendan about their upcoming performance of the classic 'Sleeping Beauty', featuring Tchaikovsky's fabulous score.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Tara O'Halloran Cronin, Team Leader for Team Ireland, tells Brendan about the 17 Irish people who will compete against 1,500 others in the World Skills competition in France.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

The Boyne Valley Trails Walking Festival takes place from the 15th to the 22nd of September and two of its guides, Dusty Flanagan and Anthony Murphy, talk to Brendan about the wonders of the region.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Gaeilge has undergone a revival of late and Molly Nic Céile is at the forefront of the movement. Along with promoting the language on her YouTube channel, Molly has just released her first book titled 'Gaeilge i mo Chroí: Irish in my Heart - Your Guide to Loving and Living the Irish Language'.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Cauvery Madhavan talks about her life and how and why she set her latest novel The Inheritance on the beautiful Beara peninsula.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Anne Roche, owner of Roches in Kimmage, told Brendam about how their team have been helping those experiencing changes to their appearance due to alopecia, cancer treatment and surgeries for nearly forty years. For more information see www.roches.ie.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Paralympian Ellen Keane tells Brendan about her pride in being flag bearer for Ireland at the Paralympics, her time at the games, her previous wins and how she is feeling about hanging up her googles.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Neill Green told Brendan about moving to Ireland with his family from South Africa four years ago and he says it finally allowed him to embrace his black identity. His new comedy show, Black Enough For That, is part of the Dublin Fringe Festival. For tickets; www.fringefest.com저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Student Ethan Coll and teacher Kieran Kelly from Coláiste Mhuire, secondary school in Mullingar told Brendan about the incredible things they've been doing to highlight road safety in their Transition Year class. They’ve even made a viral video! It can be viewed on the Coláiste Mhuire Instagram page.…

Team mascots ‘JJ’ O Byrne AKA Leinster Rugby's ‘Leo the Lion’ and Gary Brown, Republic of Ireland’s ‘Macúl’ tell Brendan all about what it takes to entertain crowds on match days!저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Niamh Dooley on her business venture Biasol and being a participant of the ACORNS programme which is funded through the Rural Innovation and Development Fund by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. Visit Acorns.ie if interested, the deadline to apply is September 20th.저자 RTÉ Radio 1

Pat tells Brendan about his time in Portlaoise Prison as a result of his gambling addiction. While there he learnt how to write creatively and has since released his book ‘A Hundred to One, A Hundred Convictions, One Million Euro and the True Story of a Compulsive Gambler'. He'll visit Portlaoise Prison as part of Culture Night on Sept 20th.…