Talking History

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.

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19:00 - 21:00 Sundays

70 years of Bob Dylan – Sunday 21st August

This Sunday we celebrate 70 years of Bob Dylan – American icon and change maker. Join us in assessing his...

August 15th, 2011

Pawns in the Game

Barry Flynn’s account of Ireland’s hunger strikes is not to be missed this Sunday. ‘Pawns in the Game’: Irish Hunger...

August 15th, 2011

Black Watch

As a 19 year old Black Watch conscript Tom Renouf’s war began with some of the most vicious fighting of...

August 8th, 2011

Collins V De Valera – Sunday August 14th

Tune into ‘Talking History’ this Sunday evening where Tommy Graham and his panel examine one of the most controversial relationships...

August 8th, 2011

Gladstone: Ireland and Beyond

Professor Mary E. Daly joins Tommy Graham at 8pm this Sunday, where she will be discussing ‘Gladstone: Ireland and Beyond’....

August 2nd, 2011

Marie Antoinette – Sunday August 7th

The notorious Queen of France is under the spotlight this Sunday evening, as Tommy Graham and our panel get to...

August 2nd, 2011

Best of Talking History – Sunday July 31st

Tune into Talking History this Bank Holiday weekend as Patrick returns to some of our best debates from the last...

July 25th, 2011

Cogito ergo sum!

Listen to Father Brendan Purcell talk human evolutionary theory and present unique research from his latest book  ‘From Big Bang...

July 19th, 2011

General Patton – Sunday July 24th

He is regarded as one of the most complicated military men of all time. He is also regarded as one...

July 18th, 2011

The Camino – Sunday July 17th

This Sunday join Tommy Graham as he  stands in for Patrick and looks at Europe’s most famous pilgrimage – The...

July 11th, 2011

The Human Impact of The Civil War in El Salvador

Meet with Fr Alfred Loughran, OFM and learn how the Franciscan missionary movement are supporting civil society healing and change...

July 4th, 2011

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