The Ryan Tubridy Show Friday 5 March 2021
The Ryan Tubridy Show
The Ryan Tubridy Show is a fast paced entertaining and informative sixty minutes of morning radio.
Best of the Week Podcast
This week Ryan spoke to broadcaster Sinéad Ní Uallacháin on the new TG4 documentary about Peig Sayers; Stephen Murphy on online conspiracies; Author Roisin Kiberd on life with technology; And Stacey Soloman on her new book 'Tap to Tidy'.
News Round-Up of the Day
The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.
Philosophy in Schools
Emily Gaines is fifteen and a winner of last year's UCD Irish Young Philosopher Award.
She joined Ryan on the line, alongside her teacher Susan Andrews, to talk about the importance of teaching philosophy in schools and why people need to get thinking about 'thunks'.
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. Ann joined Ryan on the line for the chance to win!
Ann 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
Music Played on the Show
Good Vibrations
The Beach Boys
3:33
I Just Called To Say I Love You
Stevie Wonder
4:19
Babooshka
Kate Bush
3:40
The Way I Feel Inside
The Zombies
1:26
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
The Blues Brothers
3:19
Minnie The Moocher
Cab Calloway (Vocal), Cab Calloway Orchestra
3:13
I Love Paris
Ella Fitzgerald
4:55
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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