The Ryan Tubridy Show Friday 31 July 2020
The Ryan Tubridy Show
The Ryan Tubridy Show is a fast paced entertaining and informative sixty minutes of morning radio. Presented by Oliver Callan.
Best of the Week Podcast
This week Oliver spoke to Jim Deegan on bringing the steam train back to Connemara; Social media influencer Louise Cooney on returning to Ireland; Irish hockey star Nicci Daly on the delay of Tokyo 2020; Emer McLysaght on 'Circle of Friends' turning 30; And Roddy Doyle on Italia '90 and Big Jack.
News Round-Up of the Day
The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Oliver's attention.
Roddy Doyle
Three decades on, Roddy Doyle talked to Oliver about the profound impact Italia 90 had on the country, the joy Big Jack brought to our nation when we needed it most and the new exhibition opening today at the Little Museum of Dublin that celebrates this great moment in our history.
For more information on the 'Italia '90: Big Jack and the Irish' exhibition click here!
Music Played on the Show
Blinding Lights
The Weeknd
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Programme Highlights
Armando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci is the man behind 'The Thick Of It', 'Veep' and 'The Death Of Stalin'. His new film is an adaptation of the novel 'David Copperfield' and Armando spoke to Ryan about bringing his typically comedy chops to a Charles Dickens' classic.
Losing My Religion
Kamila Dydyna is a Polish actress and filmmaker. She joined Ryan in studio to talk about losing her religion and finding a new identity in Ireland.
Chris Hadfield
Commander Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space. He's a former Air Force fighter pilot and has undertaken three space shuttle missions. He joined Ryan in studio to talk about his fascinating life and career.
Presenter: Ryan Tubridy