In Search of Richard Hayward
A pivotal cultural figure in mid twentieth-century Ireland, Richard Hayward was one of the most popular singers and actors of his generation, starring in films such as The Luck of the Irish. Featuring the author Paul Clements and presented by the broadcaster Liam Logan. Special thanks to Trevor Ferris, Mike Crossey, Ulster Folk & Transport […]
Lesley Magee, The Balnamore Harpist
Featuring music composed Lesley Magee, played in the deserted Balnamore Mill, near Ballymoney, where hundreds of local people worked until its closure in 1959. The mill was one of the largest spinning mills outside Belfast. Lesley remembers how the times were tough for the villagers who worked in harsh conditions in the mill and how […]
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 8
In this episode, wedding cakes that are not what they seem.
History Now: Cornel West
For the 100th episode, American philosopher, political activist and social critic Cornel West joins Barry Sheppard to discuss ethics, historicism, Marxist traditions and the Black and Irish experience.
History Now: Marie Coleman
Marie Coleman Reader in Modern Irish History at Queen’s University talks about the Centenary Northern Ireland.
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 5
In this episode we learn about the secret compass inside the board game monopoly.
History Now: Aoife Bhreatnach
Dr Aoife Bhreatnach discusses Ireland’s wonderful history of banning books and her podcast CENSORed Pod with historian Barry Sheppard.
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 4
In this episode, keeping warm at home without electricity and ‘The Victor Fire Escape’.
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 7
In this episode: 1940s hair curlers and the Burman clippers.
History Now: Jesse Thistle
Jesse Thistle talks about his book ‘From The Ashes’.