Arena Thursday 31 October 2013
on Wednesday's show....anticiapting events taking place tomorrow for Poetry Day Ireland, Pat McCabe chats about his latest novel "Heartland", the first of our reviews of the 10 novels on the International Dublin Literary Award shortlist and guitarist Thibaut Garcia and cellist Isang Enders in session
Arena Thursday 31st October 2013
Daily arts and popular culture show.
Steve Coogan
Steve Coogan on his role in the film 'Philomena' which is released in Ireland on Friday November 1st.
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Book Review - Jennifer Johnston
Yvonne Nolan reviews 'A Sixpenny Song by Jennifer Johnston. The book explores the relationship between a daughter and her parents and is Published by Tinder Press.
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X-Factor - Matt Cardle
Nicoline Greer of RTE's Doc On One on 2010 X-Factor Winner Matt Cardle and what happens to the winners and losers after X-Factor. Nicoline Greer's documentary on X-Factor can be found on www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/radio-documentary-generation-x-factor.html
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Film Reviews
Edel Coffey and Johnnie Craig review this week's new film releases Thor: The Dark World, Philomena and The Nun with Seán Rocks.
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Arena Thursday 31st October 2013 - Full Programme
Alan Corr of RTE Ten with tonight's Arts News, Steve Coogan on his role in 'Philomena', a review of Jennifer Johnston's 'A Sixpenny Song', Nicoline Greer on X-Factor winners and losers & reviews of the films Thor: The Dark World, Philomena and The Nun.
Music Played on the Show
Retrograde
James Blake
3:58
Loving You
Matt Cardle And Melaine C
3:48
Arena With Seán Rocks
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Presenter: Seán Rocks