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

On today’s programme, Marian has a wide-ranging interview with Gerry Adams, Sinn Fein President and TD for Louth.

George Lee was in Frankfurt for Thursday’s Press Conference about our Promissory Note Deal.

Paula Mee, consultant dietician, explains the 5:2 diet where you are free to eat and drink what you like for five days a week as long as you restrict your calorie intake on two “fasting” days.

Prof. Alan Reilly, Chief Executive of the Food Safety Authority, updates us on the Horsemeat Scandal.

Singer Mary Coughlan, on her recording of The Magdalen Laundry spoke to Marian which will be re-released shortly and benefits will go to the Magdalene Fund.

TV and Films: Donald Clarke and Joe O’Shea in studio with a preview of the TV highlights of the coming week and a review of “Hitchcock” and “Give It a Year” which go on release this week.