Monthly Archives: February 2013

THE WORKS Tracey Thorn talks to Sinéad Gleeson about Bedsit Disco Queen, her memoir about her life in music
DES BISHOP: UNDER THE INFLUENCE ***Final*** In the final part of the series, Des looks at socialising without alcohol, and the ups and downs of going to nightclubs sober.
GRANT LEE BUFFALO LIVE AT THE HALDERN FESTIVAL The Alternative features a live performance from Grant Lee Buffalo at The Haldern Festival.
EAR TO THE GROUND ***Final*** In a gripping and candid interview with Ella McSweeney one of Meath’s finest son’s, jockey Johnny Murtagh, shares the personal story behind his headline-grabbing career. Plus Darragh McCullough reports from Limerick on the fodder crisis facing farmers.
DERMOT’S SECRET GARDEN The June rains have brought phenomenal growth to Clondeglass and there’s a lot of weeding to be done
NIALL CARROLL’S CLASSIC DAYTIME Today's Coffee Concert is Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4 in A, Op. 90 (Italian) played by the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra.
J’s (PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING) FIVE-TRACK SHUFFLE Founder member of 'Public Service Broadcasting' J brings today's Five Track Shuffle on The Alternative.
NEVEN MAGUIRE: HOME CHEF Neven has a masterclass in the perfect Tarte Tatin from Gordon Ramsey’s head chef Clare Smyth and in his own restaurant he demonstrates a deconstructed Prawn Cocktail, Pizza Bread, and Beef Satay with Pickled Cucumber.
NIALL CARROLL’S CLASSIC DAYTIME Today's Coffee Concert is Paganini: Violin Concerto No.2 in B minor conducted by James Gaffigan.
REVENGE Nolan is confronted with a skeleton from his past, and Daniel's leading role is challenged as Emily and Aiden weave their way through Grayson Global.