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Wham's Andrew Ridgeley: "It was an amazing thing to witness"

The short, hit-filled life of Wham! is the subject of a new documentary on Netflix which gets two thumbs up from Ray D'Arcy.

Andrew Ridgeley • 27 Jul 23

Christy Dignam's legacy - Aslan on the band's final recording

Ray D'Arcy chats to Aslan's Billy McGuinness, Joe Jewell & Alan Downey about Christy Dignam's legacy and the release of the band's final recording with Christy Dignam, The Fields of Athenry

Music • 24 Jul 23

Relax! Holly Johnson on life after Frankie Goes To Hollywood

Music • 23 Jun 22

So, Where Are We? Dara O'Briain talks to Ray

Comedy • 19 Nov 21

Wild One: Dara McAnulty talks to Ray

Books • 06 Aug 21

Christy Moore talks Bob Dylan on Ray D'Arcy

Music • 24 May 21

Paul Howard talks to Ray - loss, lockdown and literary life

Bestselling author Paul Howard speaks to Ray D'Arcy on RTÉ Radio 1 about his brother's death, Covid-19 lockdown, his three new books and gardening...

Books • 04 Jun 20

Listen: Book Of The Year winner Vicky Phelan talks to Ray

Ray D'Arcy was joined in studio by activist Vicky Phelan, whose acclaimed memoir Overcoming has been voted the An Post Irish Book of the Year for 2019 - listen to their conversation above.

Books • 30 Jan 20

Lyra McKee's partner Sara Canning on her life and legacy

The death of journalist Lyra McKee sent shockwaves around the world last April. She had been covering the riots in the Creggan area of Derry and was standing near a police 4x4 vehicle when she was shot after a masked gunman fired towards onlookers.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 23 Jan 20

When Bing met Bowie - Mary Crosby on her dad's duet to remember

David Bowie turned up with a full face of make-up to a recording with the famously conservative Bing Crosby, and the two of them got on brilliantly...

RTÉ Radio 1 • 09 Dec 19

Fowl play - Eoin Colfer talks to Ray D'Arcy

Eoin Colfer is a busy man. He's got books, shows, musicals and movies on the go at the moment, but thankfully took time to join Ray D'Arcy live in studio to talk about 'Artemis Fowl' spin-off 'The Fowl Twins'.

Books • 28 Nov 19

Irish Book Awards: Vicky Phelan on The Ray D'Arcy Show

Vicky Phelan joined Ray D'Arcy live on his radio show, to discuss her book 'Overcoming', which not only discusses her battle with cervical cancer, but the lesser known struggles she has also lived through. The book is nominated for the Irish Book Award.

Irish Book Awards 2019 • 13 Nov 19

Prince's Memoir 'The Beautiful Ones' - The Ray D'Arcy Show

Co-author Dan Piepenbring joined Ray to discuss the posthumous memoir of musical legend Prince, which they began writing together just several months before the singer-songwriter's untimely death.

Books • 11 Nov 19

Irish Book Awards: Ray D'Arcy on his Reader's Choice Award pick

For this year's Irish Book Awards, readers nationwide are being asked to vote for the Radio One Listeners' Choice, choosing from a quintet of titles selected by RTÉ Radio 1 presenters.

Books • 08 Nov 19

Children's book legend Jacqueline Wilson talks to Ray

Jacqueline Wilson has been turning out at least two books a year for over 50 years and at 73 she doesn't sound the least bit exhausted...

Books • 24 Oct 19

'I'm not the devil incarnate': Tony Slattery talks to Ray D'Arcy

In his first Irish interview, comedian Tony Slattery spoke to Ray D'Arcy about his Irish connections and his Catholic upbringing.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 16 May 19

Watch: Jersey Boys perform live on The Ray D'Arcy Show

Jersey Boys perform a medley of their songs on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

the ray darcy show • 24 Feb 19

Watch: Freya Ridings - 'Lost Without You' on The Ray D'Arcy Show

Freya Ridings Performs Lost Without You live on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

ray darcy show • 27 Jan 19

Watch: Mick Flannery performs Star to Star on The Ray D'arcy Show

Mick Flannery performs his new single 'Star to Star' live on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

the ray darcy show • 20 Jan 19

Mamma Mia! The RTÉ Concert Orchestra do ABBA

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra perform Mamma Mia with The Celebration Singers and Andy O'Callaghan live on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

Music • 14 Jan 19

The Ray D'Arcy Show: The RTÉ Concert Orchestra - Dancing Queen

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra perform Dancing Queen with The Celebration Singers and Andy O'Callaghan live on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

the ray darcy show • 13 Jan 19

Declan O'Rourke surprises fan on The Ray D'Arcy Show

After a tough year, one deserving audience member gets a very special Christmas Cracker live on the Ray D'Arcy Show.

ray darcy show • 10 Dec 18

Tommy Tiernan - back on the drink, and talking to Ray

Comedian Tommy Tiernan joined Ray D'Arcy to speak about the time his family staged a very different kind of intervention. Tommy was in town promoting a DVD of his latest show, Under The Influence, which was filmed in London.

Comedy • 03 Dec 18

Watch: Marti Pellow covers Joni Mitchell on The Ray Darcy Show

The Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow covers a favourite if his, Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now.

ray darcy show • 30 Sep 18

Watch: In Tua Nua perform All I Wanted

Seminal Irish band In Tua Nua joined Ray D'Arcy in studio to perform their hit single All I Wanted.

Music • 24 Sep 18