The Round-Up: Monday 9th November 2020
Volunteer Now has just launched the ‘Ordinary People – Extraordinary Times’ Photographic Series chronicling the story of the COVID-19 volunteer response through a series of candid images capturing the herculean efforts of local communities during this unprecedented time. Robin Elliott talks to Denise Hayward, Chief Executive of Volunteer Now, Martyn Boyd from Volunteer Bikers, Bethay […]
The Round-Up: Friday 6th November 2020
A new report shows that the pandemic has made us evaluate ‘material’ goods over things which bring us together – virtually – in the COVID19 era. We talk to finance expert, Mrs Mummypenny, to highlight how peoples attitudes towards money and shopping have changed. Jim McClean talks to the organisers from the Belfast Film Festival […]
Novel Ideas: Angela Graham
Angela Graham in conversation about her book of compelling short stories, A City Burning, set in Wales, Northern Ireland and Italy and the moments children and adults face, in the flames of personal tragedy, moments of potential transformation.
History Now: Dr Éimear O’Connor
History Now: Dr Éimear O’Connor
Novel Ideas: Roy Greer
Roy Greer talks about his new book Con O’Neill: Last Gaelic Lord of Upper Clannaboy and how growing up and living in Castlereagh influenced his fascination with one of the great dynasties of late-medieval Ulster.
Arts Council NI ‘What’s on Guide’ 06/10/20
Weekly round-up of arts and cultural events with Gilly Campbell, Head of Community Arts and Education at the Arts Council NI.
Belfast Unfiltered: Thursday 5th November 2020
Fiona Perrott talks to Eileen Branagh from Open Arts NI about the importance of the arts and inclusive spaces for those living with a disability in Belfast throughout the pandemic.
The Round-Up: Wednesday 4th November 2020
We talk to c21 Theatre Company about its collaboration with care & nursing homes across the country on a unique project. ‘Through The Glass’ The Reminiscence Project creatively interacts with residents stimulating conversations and encouraging them to share stories from their past. A selection of these stories will be developed into theatrical films and shared […]
Belfast Unfiltered: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Young people from Glen Community Parent Youth Group talk about the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown on their lives over the past months.
The BIG Show (At Home) Episode 26
This week Robin Elliott & Pauline Carville are joined by music legend Brendan Quinn who is back with a new album called ‘Lockdown’.