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Marian & more - 5 must-see documentaries celebrating Irish icons

Recommended documentary tributes to Irish icons who may be gone - but are not forgotten

Documentaries • 07 Jan 21

A tribute to Marian Finucane | The Late Late Show

A look back at just some of the many remarkable moments from broadcaster Marian Finucane.

Late Late Show • 06 Jan 20

The Handmaids' Tale author Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood - "It wasn't me who made it up, it was people"

Author of The Handmaids' Tale Margaret Atwood talks about how her travels in Eastern Europe before the fall of the Berlin wall provided material for Gilead, the fictitious location of The Handmaids' Tale and its sequel.

Books • 05 Nov 19

Meet Charlie Savage - Roddy Doyle on his latest creation

One of this country's most successful and versatile writers, Roddy Doyle is back with a new book called Charlie Savage exploring themes like the ageing process and gender fluidity.

Culture • 13 Mar 19

Listen: Ralph Fiennes talks to Marian Finucane

Internationally acclaimed actor and director Ralph Fiennes joined Marian Finucane in studio, to talk about his new film The White Crow, his glittering career to date and more...

Film • 10 Jan 20

Sally Field talks to Marian about her new memoir

2 Academy Awards, 3 Emmys and 2 Golden Globes is just the tip of the iceberg of achievements for Hollywood legend Sally Field, but a look beyond the glamour reveals a story of complexity, confusion and external and internal struggle.

Film • 23 Oct 18

Roddy Doyle: 'Even a death threat, somehow, was a good review'

Author Roddy Doyle speaks to Marian Finucane about his new film, Rosie.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 04 Oct 18

TV reboots - comfort food for troubled times

You may have noticed recently the return of much-loved television shows from the late 1980's and 1990's. Shows such as The X-Files, Roseanne, Cagney and Lacey and Magnum PI are being dusted off and rebooted.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 09 Feb 18

Marian Finucane