starring Cyril Cusack and Siobhán McKenna.By RTÉ Radio 1

In 'Paper Femme' by Caitríona Ní Mhurchú, two worlds collide when a feminist podcast explores our Georgian past.By RTÉ Radio 1

Starring Dawn Bradfield and Aaron MonaghanBy RTÉ Radio 1

A new, DIY neurotoxin is making the social media rounds. Don't do it!By Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

Irishwoman Ceila O'Dowd, the ambitious director of an English public art gallery, feels her latest curated exhibition represents the last chance for promotion and preferment.By RTÉ Radio 1

Naoise, a one- time Under 15 European Champion kick boxer. As the action plays out we follow Naoise in her imaginings of what was, what is and what could be!By RTÉ Radio 1

Bloomsday by Nick MidgleyBy RTÉ Radio 1

We're talking lip enhancement and why supplements promising better skin are snake oil. Music: Purple PlanetBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

Primroses le Colm Mac Con Iomaire agus One Eye One Finger by John BoormanBy RTÉ Radio 1

a fictionalised account of a story that stormed the airwaves and gripped the nation almost three decades ago.By RTÉ Radio 1

Patrick has news. Music: Purple PlanetBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

Piano in the River ~ An interlude for radio by Dan Treston - winner of the Prix Italia in 1965.By RTÉ Radio 1

Dropping Slow by Belinda McKeon in memory of our colleague Anton TimoneyBy RTÉ Radio 1

Today, we get unvarnished dermatology advice from AI! Yikes. Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

the Winning play in the PJ O'Connor Radio Drama Awards 2020, Nothing Ever Happens Around Here written by Robert Barrett & directed by Gorretti SlavinBy RTÉ Radio 1

Frizzy Lizzy by Ceara CarneyBy RTÉ Radio 1

Another installment of our Crème de la Mer investigation! This time, we look into new claims about the brand's scientific bona fides, with the help of ChatGPT. Spoiler: We're still not buying, literally or figuratively. Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

Featuring Aileen Mythen, Risteard Cooper, Lesa Thurman, Patrick Ryan with original Score by Denis Clohessy, written & directed by Charlie McCarthyBy RTÉ Radio 1

Old Men are Jealous by Jennifer JohnstonBy RTÉ Radio 1

Today, a comprehensive review of some top-of-the-line yet affordable European sunscreens, and where to buy them in the U.S.By Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

We celebrate the memory of writer Jennifer Johnston who died on the 25th of February 2025.By RTÉ Radio 1

Patrick Kavanagh's epic journey to Dublin Written & Directed by Pat CollinsBy RTÉ Radio 1

Writer and director Pat Collins and actor Mikel Murfi (Michael Murphy) talk about working on Eternal Lanes of Joy,By RTÉ Radio 1

A Red Romeo and A Blue Julian by Jonny Farrelly, is a comedic love story, written in verse ~ with a twist!By RTÉ Radio 1

Today we talk ingredients and business with Stephanie Boethin, founder of Noella B., a homegrown, all natural skincare line. Our first conversation with a brand founder! Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

Hubert and Rose Derdon have been together for a life, but when Rose dies, Hubert finds he is unable to grieve for his wife, with Barry McGovern, David Herlihy, and Jane Brennan.By RTÉ Radio 1

Patrick's newfound obsession with makeup mogul Jeffree Star, and the documentary Don't Die. Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

Limekiln Lane by Louise Lewis, a powerful account of domestic violence in lockdownBy RTÉ Radio 1

Abbey actor, Clive Geraghty plays Tom and Deirdre Donnelly his wife Maura in Shay Linehan's first play for the medium of radioBy RTÉ Radio 1

A conversation with Dr. Peter Grossman, a world-renowned burn surgeon and plastic surgeon based in L.A. Of course, Patrick and Anna are most interested in what his burn expertise can tell us about the veracity of the La Mer origin story, but this wide ranging conversation covers a lot more ground too! Music: www.purple-planet.com…

A journey through the night-world of Cork. Directed by Charlie McCarthyBy RTÉ Radio 1

Brenda, Maureen and Joanna get to know each other through their stories. But it's the things they’re not saying that really tell the tale.By RTÉ Radio 1

Fragile Maoilíosa by Charlie McGuinness starring Eamonn Hunt and Muiris Crowley, music performed by Jane Hughes, directed by Gorretti SlavinBy RTÉ Radio 1

Today: Patrick's discovered some amazing products from Charlotte Tilbury, and Anna has a problem with the word "crone." Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

The story of the 11th hour escape from the Nazis in 1938, of Sigmund Freud, his wife Martha and their extended family.By RTÉ Radio 1

The one week review of Moxi laser. Also, Korean skincare products and "Dermorexia." As you might guess, we reject the latter.By Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

Confinements by Judith Mok We remember Judith Mok, the Dutch soprano, writer, and vocal coach, who died in December 2024.By RTÉ Radio 1

Mr Sun by Gillian Grattan with Kathy Rose O'BrienBy RTÉ Radio 1

Anna has entered the world of lasers, and she's here to tell you all about it. Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

John Boorman, who turns 92 this Saturday, returned to England in November 2022, after 53 years in his beloved home,The Glebe, in County Wicklow. Stephen Rea and Kevin Reynolds drove to Annamoe to say goodbye.By RTÉ Radio 1

We're baaa-aaack! Happy New Year all! Today we bring you a major update in our ongoing investigation into the beginnings of the luxury skincare brand La Mer. Enjoy! Music: Purple Planet MusicBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

Treasure House - a series of dramatised stories on the lives of historical figures. Tonight’s programme features the life and times of English writer and clergyman Charles KingsleyBy RTÉ Radio 1

Anton and Ian's conversation leads them to a mutual realisation: man is a caged animal. Will they find freedom, or fail in their quest?By RTÉ Radio 1

The radio piece revisits episodes in Thomas Kilroy's family's history, the War of Independence, the Civil War and the foundation of the Irish Free StateBy RTÉ Radio 1

Al McKenna stars as iconic broadcaster Terry Wogan in Wogan's Sweet Sixteen by Kenneth Sweeney.By RTÉ Radio 1

Unboxing the first week of the Anthropologie beauty advent calendar! Fragrances, skincare, lip stuff...hurray! Music: Purple Planet MusicBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

Programme exploring Radió Éireann Players, the repertory company for radio in Ireland formed in 1947 first broadcast 19th August 1997.By RTÉ Radio 1

a compendium of thoughts and stories on climate activism. Combining interviews, archive and dramatised excerpts, The Burning Question looks for hope in a time of frightening harm to the planet, in the eloquence of activists, court challenges, new thinking, and immersive recordings of the natural world.…

'Tis the season!! Beauty advent calendars and gift ideas. Music: Purple Planet MusicBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

A podcast producer finds a set of code books. They are the Marconi International Code books. They contain 500 pages of 5-letter codes and their translations. The main character starts to read the codes obsessively and twist them into her own life story. In themselves the codes form extraordinarily poetic lists…