Arena

Week of 17.11.2025

Monday 17.11.2025 – Presenter Evelyn O’Rourke

· Following the success of Lily Allen’s new album, Louise Bruton to explore the history of ‘a woman scorned’ in music.

· Eamon Sweeney to review Mike Joyce’s memoir, The Drums.

· Acclaimed graphic artist Anthony Burrill on his new collaboration with The National Print Museum.

Tuesday 18.11.2025 – Presenter Evelyn O’Rourke

· Director Liam O Mochain to discuss his new feature film, Abode.

· Ruth Barton to discuss Mildred Pierce, the 1945 film noir starring Joan Crawford based on a novel by James M. Cain.

Wednesday 19.11.2025 – Presenter Evelyn O’Rourke

· Lisa O’Neill to perform live in studio.

· Caitríona Ní Mhurchú and Sharyn Ward to discuss Ar an gCoigríochan, an anthology of Irish-language literature that explores the topic of emigration.

· Pat Carty to profile Canadian musician and composer Robbie Robertson.

Thursday 20.11.2025 – Presenter Ciara King

· Film reviews.

· Artistic Director of the Irish National Opera Fergus Sheil, to discuss their new production of Smetana’s heart-warming comedy, The Bartered Bride.

Friday 21.11.2025 – Presenter Ciara King

· TV reviews.

· Album reviews.