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Sunday with Miriam

RTÉ Radio 1
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Miriam O'Callaghan presents an all-talking, all-singing, all-human-life-is-here show. Listen live every Sunday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.

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The highly-respected broadcaster (who spent 31 years at the helm of BBC’s Newsnight) will be a guest at the upcoming Hinterland Festival in Kells, 25th – 28 June. She chats about her Scottish upbringing, a career in journalism, preparing for high-pro... more

Chat with a woman whose memoir ‘Unwitnessed’ chronicles growing up in a Jehovah’s Witness family, the strict regulations it imposed on her life and why it is now a faith she no longer belongs toSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chat with musical and life partners Kieran McGuinness and Emily Aylmer about meeting when they were both in other bands, their songwriting process, Kieran tracing his birth mother and preparing for an upcoming album/tour Instagram: @drivensnowmusic (... more

Some years ago the presenter/producer took on the challenge of losing weight, achieving mountain-climbing goals and writing ‘One Foot In Front of the Other’. But then life changed when she became a full-time carer for her dad, she subsequently had a ... more

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Emily Aylmer
Member of Driven Snow, formerly Republic of Leeds
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Kieran McGuinness
Member of Driven Snow, formerly De La Renta's
Driven Snow
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Kirsty Wark
Broadcaster and journalist, former Newsnight presenter
BBC
Episode: Kirsty Wark
Trish Bourke
Equality, diversity and inclusion senior officer in TU Shannon
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Episode: Trish Bourke
Teena Gates
Radio news presenter, weight-loss challenger, and caregiver
Self-identified; working in broadcasting
Episode: Teena Gates
Gill Perdue
Author of All Of Them Lied
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Episode: Gill Perdue
Jake Reidy
Guitarist of The Blades
The Blades
Episode: The Blades
Paul Grimes
Trombone player of The Blades
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Connor Brady
Guitarist of The Blades
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Episode: The Blades

Host

Miriam O'Callaghan
Host of Sunday with Miriam; leads conversations across culture, society, and public life

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Lack-Lustre

    Poor Miriam does her best but she’s not great. The guests are lack lustre at very best. RTE needs to revamp their weekend shows urgently. Surely the national broadcaster can do better. I can see why Newstalk are doing better in the ratings but they shouldn’t be.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States7 months ago
  • Jane in Saudi

    I love listening to Miriam on Sundays ❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jane in Saudi
    Irelanda year ago
  • Fab podcast

    Glad you gave comedian Al Porter the mic, he wasn’t poor me, now I hope he can move on and be better and be safe, I know there are people in government who done worse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kelly
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • What the....?

    How..HOW did this woman ever get on the broadcast media? Annoying, amateur interview style - “did it make you sad” and other inane questions. Way out of her depth on any topic and cringe inducing to listen to. In an interview about Brexit, she thought referring to someone as a patsy was disrespectful to the Irish..you could not make this up, she is satire gold without even trying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sknnagin
    Ireland7 years ago
  • OMG

    Our money for this indulgent waffle

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sablar
    Ireland9 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's warmth and interview depth, though some critics find the questions or pacing uneven.
The show is seen as a trusted space for Irish public life and literary or cultural discussions.

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#148
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Gill Perdue
Q: Did she fall or was she pushed?
Gill Perdue explains that the book presents a central mystery around whether an accident was truly accidental or an act of intention, and how memory recovery for Thea fuels the suspense and twists of the plot.
Kirsty Wark
Q: Your breakthrough interview with the Iron Lady was a landmark. Were you aware, at that time, that there would be resistance to a woman interviewing Thatcher?
I sensed an initial surprise from Number 10, but it became clear that the BBC would stand by me; the insistence on proceeding with the interview despite gender expectations showed the BBC's commitment to equal opportunity and a tough, fair interview.
Kirsty Wark
Q: You originally wanted to be an actor, but you did eventually become a journalist. What was your route into journalism?
I tried drama at the Royal Academy of Music and Drama, but my parents steered me away; I pursued university, joined the Thomson's Regional Journalism Training Scheme, and later joined the BBC as a graduate researcher, which set me on the path to presenting.
Kirsty Wark
Q: Listen, I know you're back, Roma. Let's go back to the beginning a little bit. You had a pretty idyllic childhood, didn't you, Kirsty? Growing up in Scotland, tell us a little about where you grew up.
I grew up on the west coast of Scotland in Colmarnock, and in the 50s to early 60s it was a country industrial town with lots of freedom and outdoor life; the biggest adventure was taking the overnight Stranraer to Larne boat with family, which sparked my love of stories and nosiness.
Keith Duffy
Q: Was this the hardest thing you have ever done physically?
Keith confirms it was without a doubt the hardest, noting the extreme conditions, the dangers, and the added pressure of having his son with him as a central source of motivation and responsibility.

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A long-running, conversation-driven show that centers on current affairs, culture, human-interest stories, and public life in Ireland. Episodes routinely feature authors, journalists, artists, politicians, and prominent public figures, delivering intimate interviews, personal narratives, and cultural commentary with warmth and curiosity. The format likely appeals to listeners who enjoy thoughtful, human-centered storytelling, cross-disciplinary conversations, and insights into Irish society, media, and public life. A standout aspect is the host's extensive experience and trusted interview style, which tends to foster candid discussions across a wide range of topics, from literature and memoirs to politics and everyday life.

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1. Emily Aylmer
2. Kieran McGuinness
3. Kirsty Wark
4. Trish Bourke
5. Teena Gates
6. Gill Perdue
7. Jake Reidy
8. Paul Grimes

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