RADIO WEEK
The picks of the best of this week’s radio
ENTERTAINMENT The John Creedon Show
MONDAY, 8PM, RTÉ RADIO 1★★★
John chats about the world around him, delights in his listeners’ letters and emails, and reflects on what tomorrow will bring, with a few songs along the way.
Ar an mBóthar
TUESDAY, 4.10PM, RnaG★★★
Today we’ll hear an interview with Eddie Maguire about his life and work. Eddie is from Belmullet in Co. Mayo originally, but has been living in Navan, Co. Meath, for many years now. He has played football for Mayo, Meath and Carlow, and is well known for the many country songs he has written.
DRAMA Baselines
TUESDAY, 3PM, BBC RADIO 4★★★★
A drama by Mark Lawson exploring the challenges of the changing gender identity landscape for sport’s governing bodies.
The Citadal
WEDNESDAY,2.15PM, BBC RADIO 4 ★★★ Series 8 Episode 1 of 2. It’s 1930, Dr. Manson is in London hoping to get the Minister of Health’s support for the Welsh Valley.
FACTUAL
The Devil You Know
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9.45AM (FM), 12.30AM,
BBC RADIO 4 ★★★★
Gwen Adshead is a forensic psychiatrist who has spent 30 years working in secure hospitals, including Broadmoor. This series, based on interviews with inmates, follows some of her many serious cases.
DRIVETIME
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 4.30PM, RTÉ RADIO1 ★★★★
Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra bring you all the latest news.
Documentary on One
MONDAY, 5PM, RTÉ RADIO 1 EXTRA★★★★ The story of two Irish women, Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby whose relationship scandalised Ireland long before Ireland passed the same-sex marriage referendum which has revolutionised our society.
Mooney Goes Wild
MONDAY, 10PM, RTÉ RADIO 1★★★
Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms and present some fascinating facts.
London’s Broadway
TUESDAY, 10PM, RTÉ RADIO 1★★★
Ruth Smith delves into the Irish music and cultural scene that has developed on the streets of London. Starting off with the influx of Irish emigrants in the 1950s and continuing right through to today. Home to some of the many Irish who sent money home when it was needed but who have since been largely forgotten.
CountryWide
SATURDAY, 8AM, RTÉ RADIO 1★★★
The view from beyond the Pale as Damien O’Reilly and the CountryWide team feature the events and people that bring life to communities across the country.
Saturday With Katie Hannon
SATURDAY, 1.05PM , RTÉ RADIO 1★★★★★ Fast-paced and up-to-the minute probing of the current events with the formidable Katie, pictured, and guests dissecting the week gone by, and debates the likely issues of the week to come.