History Now: Mike Chinoy
Author Mike Chinoy talks about his book ‘Are you with Me?: Kevin Boyle and the Rise of the Human Rights Movement.
The Round-Up: Thursday 25th February 2021
We talk to John Gray about the Belfast Hills Access Campaign which is currently pushing for real progress in granting public access to the hills surrounding Belfast, something which has been ongoing for over forty years.
Arts Online: Arts Council of Northern Ireland Guide: February 23rd 2021
Weekly round-up of arts and cultural events with Gilly Campbell, Head of Community Arts and Education at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
The Round-Up: Wednesday 24th February 2021
We talk to Peter O’Neill from the Imagine Belfast Festival and Tim McGarry about the over 150 events taking place online this year. We also talk to Nicki Norman, the Acting Chief Executive-Women’s Aid Federation of England about a new campaign to educate children and young people how to identify domestic abuse.
The Big Show at Home: Episode 36
Robin and Pauline are joined by TV Presenter Anna Richardson.
The Round-Up: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
We talk to Pierce Linney and Becs Roycroft about the lack of diversity in the technology industry and the recent research that shows women only represent 19% of the workforce. We also talk to Helen Crickard from Reclaim the Agenda about their online events happening this years for International Women’s Day.
Behind The Science: Chérie Armour
Professor Chérie Armour, Professor of Psychological Trauma & Mental Health, Queens University, Belfast discusses her research into the psychological impacts of COVID-19 across the population of Ireland & UK.
History Now: Jim Warne, Lakota History
Native activist, filmmaker and educator Jim Warne talks about his documentary ‘7th Generation’ which takes a look at the history and current plight of the Lakota nation in a contemporary American system.
The Round-Up: Monday 22nd February 2021
We talk to Bob Stronge from Advice Northern Ireland about the proposed cuts of 1.5 million pounds from the independent advice sector. We also talk to Tom Crombie from My Online Schooling about the latest research into the impact and response to teaching online.
The Round-Up: Friday 19th February 2021
Theatre and the pandemic: PART TWO. With the theatre industry effectively closed for almost a year in Northern Ireland, we talk to those in the business about the fight to save the industry and its future post lockdown.