Our Generation: Doreen McBride

Karen Mooney talks to Doreen McBride about her life as a teacher and how she decided to change her path to become a writer of local folklore themed books.

History Now: Remembering 1798

Historians Guy Beiner and Peter Collins join Barry Sheppard to discuss how the 1798 Rebellion has been remembered, and forgotten.

In Focus: The 1919 Strike

Historian Padraig Yeates discusses the 1919 Belfast engineering strike, when 40,000 workers brought the city to a standstill for a 44-hour working week.

History Now: Episode 14 – Dark Secrets of 1798

Barry Sheppard is joined by historical entertainer Paddy Cullivan to talk about his show, The 10 Dark Secrets of 1798.

History Now: Episode 13 – Enoch Powell

Barry Sheppard welcomes historian Dr Paul Corthorn to talk about his research on British politician Enoch Powell.

In Focus: Boots & Belts to Bombs & Bullets

“Boots and Belts to Bombs and Bullets seeks to examine the origins and rise of the Tartan gangs in Belfast and their transformation into loyalist Paramilitaries during the outbreak of the Troubles.

Our Parlour: St. Valentine’s Special

Maryann Quigley presents a Valentine Day special edition, with guests Lorraine McNeill, John Caulfield, Patience Bradley and Ivor Bradley.

History Now: Episode 12 – Witchcraft

Barry Sheppard welcomes Dr Andrew Sneddon, Dr John Fulton and Jodie Shevlin to discuss the history of witchcraft.

Our Parlour: Sheila Hughes

Helen Wilson chats with retired dancer and entertainer Sheila Hughes, who took to the stage as a member of the Empire Theatre’s ‘Glamourettes’

Our Parlour: Paul Finnegan

Maryann Quigley welcomes Paul Finnegan, Director of Cruse Bereavement Centre NI to the programmes.