Live stimulating mix of news, interviews, reports and discussion.

Interview: Marian talks to writer John Banville about his family background, life as a writer, his psedonym and his accolades.

Skills coach Bernard Jackman gives Marian his forecast ahead of today's Ireland versus Wales rugby clash.

Eugene O'Dwyer, brother of Tony who was the victim of a tiger raid last night, comes on the line to tell us about his brother and sister-in-law's ordeal.

Conor Pope, Irish Times journalist, tells us about the latest and best-value apps. for smartphones.

Prof. Richard Costello gives an analysis on some sleeping problems and how to deal with them.

NPR managing editor David Sweeney talks to us from Washington about the Superbowl tomorrow, with Paul Whitington joining in in studio.

And last but not least, Paul stays to talk about television programmes, while Mark O'Regan tells us about the latest film releases.