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Saturday with John Toal Episodes

  1. James & Ivan Martin; Irish Subbuteo; the DIY home influencer; Strictly singer Patrick Smyth

    Actor James Martin following the success of the Oscar nomination of The Irish Goodbye.

  2. Humanitarian Joby Fox; music with Owen Denvir; Rosie’s Trust; dance teacher Weihong Tu

    Humanitarian Joby Fox on Refugee Rescue as they work to prevent loss of life at sea.

  3. ing Pele, New Year’s Awards, Knitters and Life as an Asylum Seeker

    Mike Dillon, Dara McAnulty, Behnam Pour and Pauline Deazley John in studio.

  4. Belfast Midwives, Lesley Joseph and Sister Act, Young Scientists, Girls Who Slay Monsters

    The Belfast midwives of Royal Jubilee Maternity tell their story in a new TV docies.

  5. Presented by Vinny Hurrell - Dawn Hopper, The Rapparees, Garvagh Tug of War, Jake O’Kane, Paula McIntyre

    John Toal with tales of family and community life, plus great recipes, craic and music.

  6. ABBA musician Mike Watson, journalist Joe Jackson on Richard Harris, and Johnny Ward climbing the Seven Summits

    Bass player Mike Watson on playing with ABBA, and Joe Jackson on actor Richard Harris.

  7. Music, food and fun at John’s Christmas Eve party

    Live music, chat and party pieces at John’s house to celebrate Christmas.

  8. Chasing Gold with Rhys McClenaghan; Tumble Circus; Joel Mawhinney from Blue Peter; Jonathan Baynard’s work in Ukraine

    Champion gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and the new documentary of his life Chasing Gold.

  9. Captain Matt Neill; Lonesome George; Let Them Lie; Psychology of Christmas; Chef Paula McIntyre

    Captain Matt Neill of the RRS Sir David Attenborough, home to Boaty McBoat Face.

  10. Sahara Adventurers; Ards Comhaltas; author Sophie White; Shani Gabbidon

    The Armagh2Africa 7000km charity road trip for Brendan Fearon and Stuart McDonald.

  11. Colin Bateman; Celtic Wave; Caillin Joe McDonald; The Dunmurry Dippers; Paula McIntyre

    Colin Bateman takes John on a walk around his old haunts as featured in his new memoir.

  12. Being Inspired, 100 Years of the BBC, Foraging for Mushrooms, Mixology, The Shop at the Top of the Town

    Belinda O’Neill on becoming a writer in the hope of inspiring others.

  13. Struggling to Breathe; Champion Scone Baker; Digital Content Workshop; Saul Wilton on Countryfile

    Niamh Brownlee on her book Struggling to Breathe: The Diary of a Psychiatric Inpatient.

  14. Vinny Hurrell stands in with Andrea Begley

    Vinny Hurrell in for John this week!

  15. Black History Month; The Knitters of Inisherin; The Storm Chaser; NI’s Great British Bakers

    Sarah Kay explains what it means to be black in Northern Ireland.

  16. The Road to Riverdance; Junior Eurovision; The Billy Plays; Derry Choral Festival

    Composer Bill Whelan with stories from his new memoir, The Road to Riverdance.

  17. Paul Muldoon & Neil Brand

    John Toal chats with interesting people doing interesting things.

  18. George Ezra’s trombonist and fostering 50 kids

    John Toal chats with interesting people doing interesting things.

  19. Teresa Livingstone and the Minorities Recognition Awards

    John Toal chats with interesting people doing interesting things.

  20. Paul Brady

    John Toal chats with interesting people doing interesting things.

  21. Michael Condron on Corrie; Astronomer on the Fireball; New York Cabbie; Cold-Water Eden surfing; Paula baking Sourdough Bread

    Belfast actor Michael Condron on landing his new role in Coronation Street.

  22. The Russian Tailor of Belfast; The Amber Quills National Hunt; The Origami House; RAF Chinook Force Crew Member

    Fashion designer Geraldine Connon and her family story of The Russian Tailor of Belfast.

  23. Back to School; The Quiet Shuffling of Feet; Nose of Tralee; Axe Throwing Champion; Paula McIntyre

    David Bolton talks about the new documentary The Quiet Shuffling of Feet.

  24. Tomorrow Is Saturday; This Train Is For; Guinness World Record Circuit Class; Lie Low Play; Paula McIntyre

    Artist Sean Hillen and his film Tomorrow Is Saturday about his journey to declutter.

  25. 20/08/2022

    John Toal with tales of family and community life, plus great recipes, craic and music.

  26. The Big Walk – Live from Ballyronan

    John Toal chats with interesting people doing interesting things.

  27. Bomb Disposal in Ukraine

    John Toal chats with interesting people doing interesting things.

  28. Lawn Bowlers, Pride and Geraldine Mullan

    John Toal chats with interesting people doing interesting things.

  29. 23/07/2022

    John Toal with tales of family and community life, plus great recipes, craic and music.

  30. Vinny stands in, exploring ideas of escapism, travel and animal welfare

    In for John Toal, Vinny Hurrell chats with interesting people doing interesting things.

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