Civil Rights Conversations: Erskine Holmes

Ciaran O Brolchain in conversation Erskine Holmes, who served on the committee of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association, to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the Civil Rights movement.

Civil Rights Conversations: Lynda Walker

Michael Pierse in conversation with women’s rights and civil rights activist, Lynda Walker to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the Civil Rights movement.

History Now: Episode 5 – Ulster Crisis 1912-1914

Professor Fearghal McGarry and Dr Graham Brownlow join Barry Sheppard to discuss the Ulster Crisis 1912-1914.

The Big Interview: Muriel Day

On the show this week Robin Elliott talks to music legend Muriel Day the woman once described as Ireland’s answer to Dusty Springfield.

Our Parlour: Jorge Kahanoff

Maryann Quigley talks to Professor of Mathamatics and Science at Queen’s University Jorge Kohanoff about combining theatre and science.

Dancing on the Peninsula: Abbey Highland Dancers

Young people gather in the local Grey Abbey Orange Hall to practice the exacting skills of highland dancing featuring Demi Walker (School of Highland Dance) Julia Thompson, Alexandra Clements, Hayley Caldwell and Graeme Thompson.

History Now: Episode 4

Barry Sheppard welcomes Professor Bryan Fanning, Eric Morier-Genoud and Dr Lucy Michael to discuss migration within the context of Irish history.

In Focus: Lesley Riddoch

Interview with Lesley Riddoch, award winning broadcaster and journalist who writes regularly for the Scotsman and Guardian.

Our Generation: Geordie McAdam

Bangor based musician and fiddle maker Geordie McAdam talks about his life in music.

History Now: Episode 3

Historian Barry Sheppard talks to writer Philip Orr and historian Seán Mitchell about 1930s Belfast and issues of identity.