Best Docs Ireland Podcasts (2025)

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Hotel on the edge of Europe 1:11:44

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[Documentary] Take a trip to Inishbofin island off the west coast of Ireland. A beloved family-run hotelis making some changes.What will their regular guests think? - I've been going to Inishbofin, with a group of friends every Easter for years. It's our annual secular pilgrimage to the island, where we stay at Ireland's most westerly hotel—The Doo…

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Judy's callers 9:52

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[Short form interview with immersive audio] 2025 marks the 55th anniversary of the Samaritans’ presence in Ireland. Lucy’s grandmother, Judy, dedicated 30 years as a volunteer with the organisation, offering support through their phone line. Although Lucy has always been curious about her grandmother’s experiences on those calls, Samaritans volunte…

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Escape from Madrid 42:54

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[History documentary] Pablo De Miguel tells the little known story of how Turkish diplomats saved the lives of 1,000 refugees during the Spanish Civil War’s longest siege. It involves espionage, international negotiations and murder but above all else it's a story about the will to survive and fight to get home. Pablo's research website: zurbano21.…

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Emmy Highlights, decent docs, Agatha Christie, cute couple and the good men of music 32:45

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The Emmy Awards have taken place and besides the winners news we bring you some noteworthy highlights. Nicola has some great tips for new documentaries including Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos and Chimp Crazy (think Tiger King but with chimps). Our Fox of the Week is Agatha Christie, Queen of the crime novel genre. Our follow this week is a…

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Having difficult conversations, Miriam Margolyes, Cher and Beyonce snubbed 34:45

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To mark World Suicide Prevention Day we're talking about starting difficult conversations with male friends or family around mental healthy. Nicola has some more new TV recommendations including the new season of Selling Sunset and if you're into your thrillers The Perfect Couple - Kelly recommends Pieces of Her with Toni Colette. Our Fox of the We…

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We're back! Oasis (what else?), Nell, TV/ pod recs & Mercury Music Prize 2024 36:22

12M ago36:22

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We're back! And delighted to be so...on this episode we'll catch up a little and talking about thieving Ticketmaster a lot :) First up is the only show in town bar ours - the Oasis reunion. Nicola has some great summer TV hits to share with you and we celebrate the life of the inimitable Nell McCafferty. Nicola also gives a podcast recommendation f…

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Vote! Ashely Madison, Nicola Coughlan, The fish doorbell and Oasis rumours 44:03

1+ y ago44:03

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We are catching up on all the craic of the past ten days for quite a while at the start of the pod but the first items is news - mainly news of the general election in the UK but also a few other bits. Nicola has been watching Netflix, three-part drama Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal and Bridgerton - be prepared. In an unplanned segue Nicola …

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The rise of the dumb phone, Godzilla Minus One, Airbnb horror stories and Eurovision debacle(s) 34:37

1+ y ago34:37

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After a week off to celebrate the nuptials of our brother Paudie to his lovely bride Siobhan - we are back, happily in once piece. We start with a chat about the rise of the dumb phone aka a phone that doesnt' have the internet or a million apps etc. Nicola's tip this week is for Godzilla Minus One - hear why she recommends it. Our Fox of the Week …

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Face fatigue, Baby Reindeer, Lilian Bland, 90s and Ivor Novello nominees 34:35

1+ y ago34:35

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Ever catch your own image on a zoom call and think - uh, tired? Well, it's true, being on camera in meetings causes fatigue, find out about research done by the University of Galway to prove it. Nicola has been watching Baby Reindeer which has proven to be a big hit for Netflix and is challenging perceptions on stalking and abusive relationships. O…

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Summer holiday bargains, Fallout, Viola Liuzzo, Peggy and Molly, and Kneecap 32:51

1+ y ago32:51

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Looking to bag yourself a cheap summer holiday - we've got all the tips for you. Nicola's TV tip this week is for Fallout, video game-based post apocalyptic goodness. Out Fox of the Week this week is civil rights campaigner Viola Liuzzo. Our follow this week is 100% wholesome - it's for @Peggyandmolly on a variety of social media. Finally, out musi…

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True crime = red flag, Shogun, Marian Keyes, escaped animals and Joker: Folie à Deux 30:05

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This week we're talking about how watching true crime documentaries or listening to this type of content could be a red flag! On TV we're watching Shogun on Disney+. Big recommend. Our Fox of the Week is the inimitable Marian Keyes - she's a tonic. Our follow is for good wholesome animal content with @wildlifewithcookie think animals who have smugg…

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Sustaining clothes, Wilma Mankiller, 3 Body Problem and ABBA on the move 32:14

1+ y ago32:14

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This week our first item is about the quality of clothes - new research shows the price of clothes doesn't necessarily indicate their durability or quality. We talk about how we can make them last longer. Nicola has some TV recommendations including 3 Body Problem on Disney+ and Homicide: New York. Kelly watched The Long Good Friday and muses over …

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Olivia Coleman on the Hollywood gender pay gap, Jasmin Paris, Courtney Love's new podcast & more 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

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First up with hear from the legend that is Olivia Coleman on the gender pay gap in Hollywood as well as her love of swearing. Nicola has a couple of reviews for the telly this week, Madame Web and the challenging Quiet on Set: the dark side of kids TV. Our fox this week is Jasmin Paris who just became the first female finisher of the Berkeley Marat…

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Style trends, An Irish Wish, Eavan Boland, top Irish websites & SXSW boycott 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

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We're trying to keep it light first thing this week with some top style trends - we're not on board with all of them but that's no reason why you shouldn't be! Our TV chat this week revolves around two very different items - Lindsay Lohan's Netflix film, An Irish Wish and a new documentary on their You Are Not Alone: Fighting The Wolf Pack - a stor…

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OMG it's Episode 100 and International Women's Day 30:25

1+ y ago30:25

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We are delighted to bring you episode 100 of Fox Force Five - we've come a long way baby - thanks for being there with us. Here's to 100 more! This week Kelly starts with the news of assisted dying and euthanasia being recommended to be legislated around in Ireland. This will be a huge step for those who support the right to die for people with ter…

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The Referendum, Celebrity Big Brother, Kate Bush & Record Store Day 37:08

1+ y ago37:08

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We start on a more serious note this week with talk of the referendum - we'll explain what it's all about and why you should vote. Nicola talks us through the list of celebrities taking to the Big Brother house next week - there's a few beauties in there. Our Fox of the Week this week is a fascinating character called Dr.Denmark - once the 5th olde…

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Travel trends for 2024, Annie Lennox, Top Apps and Man Utd x Stone Roses x Adidas collab 29:06

1+ y ago29:06

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This week we talk travel trends for 2024, see if you can guess what some of them are from there clever 'play on words' titles... Nicola is hotly anticipating One Day - and it sounds fab - hear why. Our Fox this week is Annie Lennox, for being awesome but also her great performance and protest against the war in Gaza on this week's Grammy's. Nicola …

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Vikings, hobbies, Masters of the Air, St. Brigid, Runpee and Bambi Thug 32:21

1+ y ago32:21

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Have you ever thought about a hobby? Maybe you should - we discuss. Nicola has been watching Masters of the Air and the Boys in the Boat - she tells all. Our Fox this Week is maybe, unsurprisingly, St.Brigid - hear some stories about her you may not have heard before. Our follow this week is an app, Runpee and it is GENIUS. Find out why. Finally, w…

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Tea unlike ever before, Napoleon, Rebecca Welch, morbid follows and cheeky Madonna fans 35:22

1+ y ago35:22

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We've got a little experiment for you this week - so grab a cuppa and some salt and join in! Nicola's watch this week is Napoleon - she was quite dissapointed with it for a number of reasons - find out why. Our Fox of the Week is Rebecca Welch - the first female official to referee a Premier League football match in the UK. The follow this week is …

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Women & saving $$, Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh, The Pact and hot albums of 2024 35:32

1+ y ago35:32

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We are back - after an extended break - we have missed you and doing this podcast! So much to talk about and so little time! First up we're talking money - saving money and pensions. Yes, it's a painful chat but necessary. Nicola has been watching lots of TV (haven't we all?) so she has some recommendations including Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. Ou…

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Reflecting on your year, Christmas TV, You're our Fox, Nanalan and Hey Jude trauma 20:24

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On our final podcast of 2024 we start with some advice about not beating yourself up about what you've not done but celebrating the wins, big or small. Nicola has some great TV recommendations for the festive season. Our Fox of the Week is in fact our Foxes of the Week - well more, the year - you guys - the wonderful Mammies and Carers out there. K…

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What not to say to a woman, Leave the World Behind, Ada Lovelace & Damon Albert slagging off the Rolling Stones 36:38

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This week we spend quite a bit of time sharing stories of slightly inebriated Christmas parties - yes, I know. Shocking. Our first item this week is about what not to say to women - particularly in the areas of fertivityly, pregnancy, hormones, motherhood etc. We talk 'Leave the World Behind' again this week, but this time having watched it! Our Fo…

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Word of the year, Sandra Day O'Connor, Leave the World Behind and Kiss living forever 29:40

1+ y ago29:40

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We're not sure if we're late for last week's episode or early for this week's - but hey, we're here. First up we talk new words and the word of the year 'rizz', what do you reckon that means? Apparently if you're not gen z you probably won't know. Nicola tells us about her ongoing love affair with old ER episodes but also about new disaster movie '…

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Reflecting on sad times in Dublin, safe shopping, The Crown, Scamanda and Xmas No.1s 35:12

2y ago35:12

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We are in a solemn mood today when we start with the goings on in Dublin. We move to chat about how to protect yourself from scams when shopping online. Nicola tells us about the return of The Crown and we talk I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here - and debate whether to ditch it due to Farage's presence. We have a first on the podcast this week as w…

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Christmas stress-prevention, Big Brother, ER, Jane Austen, and Nadine Shah vs Adam Clayton 37:12

2y ago37:12

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Our aim is to help prevent some upcoming stress with the impending Christmas period - we provide tips to help all the women out there shoulder this massive burden/project/fun. Nicola recommends Dumb Money and has been catching up on ER, such a comfort watch and we have a chat about Big Brother and this week's final. Our Fox of the Week is Jane Aust…

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Inclusive/judgement free spin classes, Scary movies (again), Joni Mitchell and 'Now and Then' 37:06

2y ago37:06

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On the chit chat Nicola tells us about her recent night out at Singalong Social in Cork for Britney vs.Beyonce - we debate! First up Kelly tells us about a new type of gym or class experience in Dublin which is challenging the status quo when it comes to body image, exercise and the space in which we are physically active. On our telly chat Nicola'…

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Second hand furniture tips, top scary movies, Doris Lessing, scary podcast and Girls Aloud news 31:55

2y ago31:55

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If you're thinking you need to get some furniture sorted out in the next while why not consider second hand - you're helping to save he planet and could end up with a unique piece that's better quality than most of what's available new. We give you some tips from Lisa Dawson via RTE on how to shop second hand furniture. For telly this week Nicola r…

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Phobias, Madonna, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Retrivals and Britney's Memoir 37:43

2y ago37:43

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On the hunt for spooky things to bring you we stumbled across phobias - so learn where phobias come from and what we can do to combat them. Nicola takes us through The Fall of the House of Usher, new to Netflix and well worth a watch. We kinda can't believe it, that she hasn't made the cut before but our Fox of the Week is none other than the Queen…

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Episode 7: Metal Shop 101 Rockin The World Tuesdays 2:00:02

2y ago2:00:02

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Rock N Metal Show

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So long to Aertel, Big Brother, Nages Mohammadi and Cher's 'kidnapping' drama 30:03

2y ago30:03

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After a short break (sorry about that) strange times, we are back and starting with the nostalgia-driven news that we bid so-long to Aertel today (that's Teletext in Ireland for you UK folk). Then we talk the return of Big Brother as well as a few other things. Our Fox of the Week is Nagres Mohammadi, who won the Nobel prize for peace last week for…

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Women in the music industry or lack thereof, Strays, Billie Jean King and more 36:15

2y ago36:15

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We are heralding Annie McManus on our first item today, she's been giving evidence to the misogyny in music inquiry at the House of Commons' Women and Equalities Committee in London. She's been lamenting the lack of women in the music industry and speaking about her experience as often the only woman on a show bill. Lots of different chat for film …

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Episode 2: Metal Shop 101 Slakk radio 1:59:34

2y ago1:59:34

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Rock & Metal Show

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Bad bedtime snacks, Virgin River, Grandma Moses, Taste of Cinema and Keane 36:00

2y ago36:00

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Welcome listeners, this week we start with things you shouldn't eat before bed if you want to have a decent night's sleep. Nicola tells us about Greatest Day and Virgin River and we chat a bit about the NTAs and the upcoming need to start watching old TV series due to the actor's strike in LA. Our fox this week is an amazing lady, Grandma Moses. Ou…

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Episode 6: Music from the 412 & Castle Blakk Radio & Decades Mix Radio - Ireland 4:00:02

2y ago4:00:02

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Rock And Metal Show

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Dating jargon, Greatest Days, the Irish women's athletic team, Strike Force Five and Eminem says 'No!' 36:33

2y ago36:33

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First up we chat dating jargon - you've probably heard of 'red flags' or 'ghosting' but have you heard of 'beige flags' and 'cookie-jarring'?? Nic gives us the heads up for Greatest Day - the take that musical available on Amazon Prime now - review coming soon. We also talk about recent newsworthy happenings on Below Deck - the producers intervenin…

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Sustainable wardrobes, Poisoned, And Just Like That, Margaret O'Carroll and Dolly Parton 36:49

2y ago36:49

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Heeeey! We kick off this week with ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable. Nic's TV recommends Poisoned about the lack of regulation in the food industry in America and And Just Like That - which we pick apart. Our fox this week is from waaaaaay back Irish Queen Margaret O'Carroll. Our follows are @culturaltutor and a reminder of @ATrightmovie…

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Episode 5: Heavy Metal Radio Argentina metal shop 101 show 1 2:02:10

2y ago2:02:10

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Our First Show In Argentina

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Episode 4: KDUB RADIO Metal Shop 101 !st Show 2:37:02

2y ago2:37:02

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Kudub Radio 1st Metalshop 101 show

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All the news and things since we've been away. We're back! 34:10

2y ago34:10

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Hooray, we are back! Kelly and Nicola here - and baby Méabh (in a non-speaking part on this episode). We have news of some new rights for women as regards periods or menopause leave. We chat about the big blockbusters of the summer, Barbie and Oppenheimer. Our Fox this week is a secret so you'll have to listen. We talk about Kelly's new documentary…

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Episode 3: Music from the 412 & Castle Blakk Radio 8 /7/23 3:56:11

2y ago3:56:11

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Metal

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Episode 2: Castle Blakk Radio Metal Shop 101 show 3:58:38

2y ago3:58:38

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rock and metal

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Episode 1: Metal Shop 101 Retun Show musicfromthe412.com 3:53:46

2y ago3:53:46

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Metal Shop 101 return show on musicfromthe412.com

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Tina Turner, 80 for Brady and ABBA still not performing together 35:33

2+ y ago35:33

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We're here for our last episode for a while as Nicola faces into being a new mom. We catch up on all the excitement of the last two weeks, awesome weather, Beyonce, Harry Styles and more! Kelly talks about a new campaign from the National Women's Council to resolve some of the ongoing issues around abortion rights. Five years since we repealed the …

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Job interview red flags, gory movies, Martha Stewart and Billy Corgan's ego 33:23

2+ y ago33:23

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What if your perspective boss had to give you references? We discuss. Nicola has been watching some gory films this week Evid Dead Rise and Renfield starring Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Hoult. Our Fox this week is Martha Stewart for the simple reason of showing body positive on the front cover of Sports Illustrated this month. Not just for movie buffs…

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Skin care debunked, Queen Charlotte, Phyllis Wheatley & Eurovision 37:20

2+ y ago37:20

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We kick off this week by debunking some skin care myths - we aim to help you avoid over-priced products. Nic has been to see the last in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and....loved it. She also tells us about Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Our Fox this week is Phyllis Wheatley, the first African America woman to publish poetry. Nic's f…

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Abortion review update, Catastrophe, Kirsten Neuschafer and Lizzo and James Galway duet 31:53

2+ y ago31:53

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This week we kick off with the recent review of Ireland's abortion service, which still needs improving. We talk about Catastrophe in the TV segment - comedy written and starting Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney. Out Fox of the Week is Kirsten Neuschafer who is the first woman to win the round the world Golden Globe yacht race. Our follow this week is…

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The Highest Cyclist in the World 50:05

2+ y ago50:05

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[Sports documentary]In 2007 the legendary Scottish track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy set out to break the 1km time trial world record. The record and then only sub one minute 1km time was set by Hoy's longtime rival; Arnaud Tournant. Hoy was determined to go sub one minute himself and even more determined to snatch the record away from the French cyclist…