The Ryan Tubridy Show Wednesday 3 March 2021
The Ryan Tubridy Show
The Ryan Tubridy Show is a fast paced entertaining and informative sixty minutes of morning radio.
News Round-Up of the Day
The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.
Roisin Kiberd - The Disconnect
Dublin writer Roisin Kiberd spoke to Ryan about her new book 'The Disconnect'.
This collection of essays explores the dystopian aspects of life with technology which can be as unsettling and disturbing as they are enlightening.
'The Disconnect: A Personal Journey Through the Internet' by Roisin Kiberd is available now.
Electric Ireland Smart Competition
We've teamed up with Electric Ireland this week to mark the rollout of Smart Meters, which are going to change everything about the way you use electricity.
To celebrate we have €1,000 worth of smart devices to give away every day this week.
Maria joined Ryan on the line for the chance to win!
With Smart Meters you can choose your own billing date, say goodbye to estimated bills and see just how much electricity you're using each day. For more info visit electricireland.ie
Linda Martin - Rescue Dogs
Eurovision legend Linda Martin has been looking after and re-homing dogs for years and she joined Ryan on the line to talk about her search for premises for a new Dublin-based dog pound.
Music Played on the Show
The Way I Feel Inside
The Zombies
1:26
Rocket Man
Kate Bush
4:53
Rocket Man
Elton John
4:37
We're Going To Be Friends
The White Stripes
2:34
The Ryan Tubridy Show
Programme Highlights
Hugh Bonneville
Star of Downton Abbey and Paddington, Hugh Bonneville, spoke to Ryan about portraying beloved children's author Roald Dahl in the Sky Arts film 'To Olivia' and how he's been helping out with the vaccine roll-out in the UK.
Paul Oakley Stovall
American actor Paul Oakley Stovall plays George Washington in the first national tour of 'Hamilton'. He joined Ryan on the line from Cork to talk about following in the footsteps of historical figure Frederick Douglass as part of plans for a new musical.
Ruth Coker Burks
Ruth Coker Burks is someone who has defied disapproval in America's Deep South to help and care for men with Aids since the 1980s. She joined Ryan on the line from the US to tell her remarkable story of compassion and combating prejudice.
Presenter: Ryan Tubridy