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Brendan Kennelly talks to Tubridy - a Kerryman never forgets

When you're Ryan Tubridy and you're wandering around the Wild Atlantic Way for the week, you tend to meet a lot of people. You even meet people who tell you you should meet other people.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 18 Oct 21

Why Peig Sayers matters - inside the new TG4 documentary

Broadcaster Sinéad Ní Uallacháin told Ryan Tubridy about her new TG4 documentary that is looking to change how we think about Peig, and tell the story of her fascinating life...

Books • 02 Mar 21

Kissing with confidence - Imelda May talks to Tubridy

Imelda May has joined forces with Noel Gallagher and Ronnie Wood on her new single Just One Kiss, which is out this week...

Music • 29 Jan 21

Dallas meets David Lynch in Roscommon - Kevin Barry goes dark

The Irish Film Institute has launched a new online streaming service in July called IFI@Home, aimed at bringing some gems of Irish and international cinema to a wider audience.

Film • 10 Aug 20

Author Harlan Coben on social distancing and getting creative

If you're in the market for a new book or a popular series you may have missed first time around, Ryan Tubridy spoke to multimillion-selling author and creator of Netflix hits Safe and The Stranger, Harlan Coben about his new book The Boy From The Woods.

Books • 20 Mar 20

Unspeakable! John Bercow talks to Tubridy

The former speaker of the British House of Commons John Bercow goes through many emotional states, discussing his new autobiography on The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1.

Books • 10 Mar 20

What the Dickens? Armando Iannucci talks to Tubridy

When your CV includes The Thick of It, Veep and The Death of Stalin, then adapting one of Charles Dickens' most celebrated novels for the big screen might seem like a bit of a pivot...

RTÉ Radio 1 • 24 Jan 20

Larry Gogan remembered on The Ryan Tubridy Show

Ryan Tubridy paid tribute to the legendary broadcaster Larry Gogan, as Ronan Collins, Dave Fanning and Ciara King shared memories and stories of their dear friend and colleague, and Ryan heard from listeners as the nation comes to terms with the sad news.

Larry Gogan • 09 Jan 20

Colm Wilkinson on self-doubt, dreaming big & the power of love

"Amazingly average" is how Colm Wilkinson describes his life at the moment to Ryan Tubridy...

Music • 04 Dec 19

Hillary & Chelsea Clinton on their book 'Gutsy' on Ryan Tubridy

"Women who live their lives with purpose and determination often overcoming odds and obstacles, trying to make a positive difference in the world". Hillary & Chelsea Clinton discuss their book 'The Book of Gutsy Women' on The Ryan Tubridy Show

the ryan tubridy show • 13 Nov 19

Dublin Murders - how we made the killer new show

Screenwriter Sarah Phelps isn't a big fan of Cluedo. She's not all that interested in whether or not it was Professor Plum in the Library with the candlestick. She is much more interested, she told Ryan Tubridy, in the why – why did it happen?

Television • 18 Oct 19

Rain Man: Gene Kelly remembered, by his widow Patricia

The fantastic Patricia Ward Kelly, widow of the late legendary dancer and director-choreographer Gene Kelly joined Maggie Doyle in studio to discuss her new concert; Gene Kelly: A Life in Music...

RTÉ Radio 1 • 22 Jul 19

Detainment - the Irishman behind the controversial Oscar nominee

Irish film director Vincent Lambe joined Ryan Tubridy to discuss the fall-out to his short film Detainment being shortlisted in the category for Live Action Short Film in this year's Oscars.

Film • 09 Jan 19

By Royal Appointment: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

By Royal Appointment - the future king and the Irish showgirl

Meghan Markle isn't the only actress to have stolen the heart of a British Royal... In a real-life case of The Prince and the Showgirl, historical author Andrew O'Connor joined Ryan Tubridy in studio to talk about his new book, By Royal Appointment.

Books • 26 Nov 18

Soldier-turned-dancer Tom Clonan talks to Tubridy

Security analyst and former captain in the Irish Army, Tom Clonan has taken a bit of a different direction in life with his new hobby – dancing!

Dance • 22 Nov 18

Irish Book Awards - vote for the Listener's Choice Award

Vote for RTÉ Radio One's The Ryan Tubridy Show Listeners' Choice Award at this year's An Post Irish Book Awards via The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1...

Irish Book Awards • 27 Oct 18

Roar! Cecelia Ahern talks to Tubridy about her new book

Cecelia Ahern knew she was on the right track with her new collection of short stories, Roar, when she sat in a meeting about marketing demographics and was told that there was no point trying to appeal to women over 50...

Books • 25 Oct 18

Fionnuala Sherry on her battle with stage fright

Despite winning the Eurovision in 1995, selling millions of albums worldwide and working with some of the biggest names in the business, one half of Irish/Norwegian instrumental duo Secret Garden, Fionnuala Sherry, suffers from crippling stage fright.

Music • 14 Aug 18

Barry Keoghan on his new movie American Animals

"You can go and do all the films but you're nothing until you go on the Late Late!", laughed actor Barry Keoghan rembering his TV appearance with Ryan.

Film • 19 Jul 18

Todd Fisher (centre), with his sister Carrie (left) and their mother Debbie Reynolds.

Todd Fisher on his sister Carrie & their mum Debbie Reynolds

Todd Fisher grew up in a house that he affectionately refers to as the "Downton Abbey of Beverley Hills". There was 4 staff for every occupant and 8 fridges, each set to a different temperature.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 07 Jul 18

Republic Of Loose's Mick Pyro on drink, drugs & going solo

Republic of Loose frontman Mick Pyro joined Ryan Tubridy this morning on RTÉ Radio 1 to talk about his music career, his relationship with his parents and the reason for giving up alcohol for five years.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 17 Jun 18

Margaret Atwood talks repeal: "There were some handmaids here"

Joining Ryan Tubridy on RTÉ Radio 1 this morning from Knockmaroon House ahead of her appearance at the Festival of Writing and Ideas in Borris House was author of The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 08 Jun 18

Bill Clinton talks to Tubridy about his new thriller

"I've wanted to write a thriller for years and I've never gotten around to it," Bill Clinton told Ryan Tubridy, talking about the book he has co-written with James Patterson entitled The President is Missing.

Books • 07 Jun 18

Kevin Godley on 10cc, Orson Welles and shooting U2

Formerly of classic rock band 10cc and the man who shaped the music video Kevin Godley joined Ryan Tubridy for a chat about his Orson Welles fixation and his time as video director extraordinaire.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 23 May 18

The Tattooist of Auschwitz - behind the extraordinary true tale

Ryan Tubridy was joined by Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which chronicles the extraordinary true story of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew who not only survived Auschwitz but met the love of his life while imprisoned there.

Books • 26 Apr 18