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Talking History

When
19:00 - 21:00
Sundays

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The programme takes a contemporary look at history and the lessons that can be learnt from it. The show challenges the listener to rethink their views and to deepen their understanding of history.

This 2 hour show is laced with controversy and is bound to provoke our listeners.

Talking History was named Best Specialist Speech programme at the 2009 PPI Radio Awards.

Best of Debates Sunday 6th June

Best of Debates Sunday 6th June

by Patrick
This Sunday Patrick takes a well deserved break and we bring you the best of Talking History Debates from Spring...
Make a comment May 30th, 2010
T.E Lawrence Sunday the 30th of May

T.E Lawrence Sunday the 30th of May

by Patrick
This Sunday Patrick unravels the fascinating and extraordinary life of the great Lawrence of...
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May 23rd, 2010
Sunday 23 May – Irish Settlers in Argentina

Sunday 23 May – Irish Settlers in Argentina

by Patrick
Like Irish-Americans, emigrants from this country to Argentina have made a huge impact on their host nation since the 19th...
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May 17th, 2010
Sunday 16th May – History of the World Cup

Sunday 16th May – History of the World Cup

by Patrick
With less than five weeks to go till the kick-off of the 2010 World Cup, Patrick and a panel of...
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May 10th, 2010
Sunday 9th May – Rory Gallagher & Phil Lynott

Sunday 9th May – Rory Gallagher & Phil Lynott

by Patrick
This Sunday Patrick and a panel of experts in musical and social history discuss the lives and careers of two...
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May 4th, 2010
Sunday the 2nd May Best of Spring Debates 2010

Sunday the 2nd May Best of Spring Debates 2010

by Patrick
This Sunday, Patrick takes a well deserved Bank Holiday break and ‘Talking History’ brings you the best of its debates...
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April 25th, 2010
Talking History 25th April – History of Haiti

Talking History 25th April – History of Haiti

by Patrick
This Sunday, Patrick and a panel of historians and activists will discuss the complex and often tragic history of...
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April 18th, 2010
Sunday 18th April Abortion Referendum

Sunday 18th April Abortion Referendum

by Patrick
This Sunday Patrick and a panel of experts assess the impact and legacy of the Abortion Referendum and subsequent X...
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April 11th, 2010
Happy Easter from everyone at Talking History!

Happy Easter from everyone at Talking History!

by Patrick
This Sunday Patrick takes a well deserved Sunday night off and we bring you a selection of the best books...
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March 28th, 2010
Leaving Certificate Special

Leaving Certificate Special

by Patrick
Talking History has two very exciting initiatives. Firstly the return of the podcast series updated with relevant modules and available on...
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March 16th, 2010
Talking History Sunday 21st February – The Brendan Voyage

Talking History Sunday 21st February – The Brendan Voyage

by Patrick
This Patrick’s Day week, Patrick and guests separate myth from fiction in the story of the Brendan...
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March 15th, 2010
Talking History Sunday 14th March – The Manhattan Project

Talking History Sunday 14th March – The Manhattan Project

by Patrick
This Sunday, Patrick and a panel of experts discuss the Manhattan Project, the top-secret project co-ordinated by the US government...
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March 8th, 2010
 
 
 

Your Comments

This is excellent Patrick! Congratulations! i am a very big fan of your show!! If there is anything you might need from argentina and that might be in Spanish just give me a shout!
Almery Tessarolo | 2010-08-13 22:38:04

What was the name of Joe's book?
Ian O'Flynn | 2010-07-04 20:57:50

As a London Irish resident of Buenos Aires I look forward to listening to your program on line from Argentina. My Dad told me the show will be on so I will be intrigued to hear what you have to say.
Darren Glynn | 2010-05-17 19:39:09

great stuff
Mike O'Callaghan | 2010-05-16 20:03:01

is this available on podcast?
kevoshea | 2010-03-22 09:34:34