This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with broadcaster, fashion stylist and entrepreneur Brendan Courtney for a lively and heartfelt conversation about his life and career. Inspired by classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show looks beyond the public image to uncover the personal journey, defining experiences and influences that have shaped its guest.

Brendan reflects on his early life, his rise in Irish television, his work in fashion and media, and the creative passions that continue to drive him. In a relaxed and friendly chat, he also shares his favourite music, books, films and sporting interests, offering listeners a warm and nostalgic glimpse into the person behind the public persona.

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This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Brian Kennedy for a warm, engaging and deeply personal conversation about his life and career. Taking inspiration from beloved programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show goes beyond the public spotlight to explore the private stories, defining moments and influences that have shaped the artist.

Brian reflects on his early life, his rise to international recognition, representing Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest, and the highs and challenges of a life in music. In a relaxed and friendly chat, he also shares his favourite songs, treasured books, memorable films and sporting passions, offering listeners a nostalgic and heartfelt insight into the man behind the voice.

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This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock are joined by security analyst, journalist and Irish Senator Tom Clonan for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about his life and experiences. Inspired by much-loved programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show looks beyond the public role to explore the personal journey, influences and defining moments that have shaped its guest.

Tom reflects on his early life, his time serving in the Irish Defence Forces, his work in journalism and security analysis, and his path into public service. In a relaxed and friendly chat, he also shares his musical favourites, literary influences, memorable films and sporting interests, offering listeners a deeper insight into the person behind the public profile.

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This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome acclaimed novelist Christine Dwyer Hickey for an engaging and reflective conversation about her life, work and inspirations. Taking its cue from much-loved programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show looks beyond the public profile to discover the personal stories, formative influences and defining moments that have shaped its guest.

Christine speaks about her early life, her journey into writing, and the experiences that have informed her award-winning novels. In a relaxed and friendly chat, she also shares her favourite music, treasured books, memorable films and sporting interests, offering listeners a warm and nostalgic insight into the person behind the pages.

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This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock are joined by renowned chef, teacher and food writer Rory O'Connell for a warm and engaging conversation about his life, career and passions. Inspired by classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show explores the private side of its guests, moving beyond the public persona to reveal the experiences and influences that shaped them.

Rory reflects on his early years, his journey into the culinary world, co-founding the world-famous Ballymaloe Cookery School, and his career in food writing and broadcasting. In a relaxed and friendly chat, he also shares his favourite music, books, films and sporting interests, offering listeners a nostalgic and insightful look at the person behind the professional reputation.

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This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome musician, author and peace advocate Stephen Travers for an intimate and thoughtful conversation about his remarkable life journey. Inspired by programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show looks beyond the public image to discover the personal experiences, influences and defining moments that have shaped the guest.

Stephen reflects on his early life, his career in music — including his time with Miami Showband — and the profound events that changed his life forever. In a warm and reflective chat, he also shares his musical inspirations, favourite books, films and sporting interests, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the man behind the headlines.

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This week on Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with acclaimed Irish writer, playwright, and broadcaster for an intimate and engaging conversation. Inspired by classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show explores the private side of public personalities, delving beyond reputation and public persona to uncover the experiences and influences that shaped their lives.

In this episode, Michael reflects on his upbringing, personal journey, creative career, and the moments that defined him. Along the way, he shares his musical favorites, literary inspirations, cinematic highlights, and sporting passions, offering listeners a heartfelt and often humorous look at the man behind the work. Warm, reflective, and rich with storytelling, this hour-long episode is a nostalgic and insightful portrait of one of Ireland’s most distinctive voices.

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