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Ravelling, Double Denim and Keeping Time

John meets author Estelle Birdy, Status Quo's Richie Malone and boxing official Dale Elliot.

Author Estelle Birdy tells John about growing up between London & Ireland, working in an abattoir and her new novel Ravelling which tracks the lives of five lads from Dublin.

Guitarist Richie Malone looks ahead to Status Quo's upcoming tour and how his father inspired his love of the band, starting with naming him after founder Rick Parfitt.

Dale Elliot had the best seat in the house for the recent boxing world title fights in Riyadh, he tells John what it takes to become a time keeper.

Actors Marty & Jo met on the set of Chronicles of Long Kesh fifteen years ago. They're now married and tell John how the returning play brought them together.

Pint expert Ali Dunworth takes John on a journey through our favourite drinks, from stout to milk and everything in between.

Paula cooks raspberry and elderflower mousse trifle with crunchy oats.

1 hour, 52 minutes

Last on

Sat 25 May 2024 11:03

Music Played

  • Oasis

    Supersonic

  • Fontaines D.C.

    Boys In The Better Land

  • Malaki

    Most Days

  • David Keenan

    Evidence of Living

  • Alabama Shakes

    Hang Loose

  • Status Quo

    Whatever You Want

  • Status Quo

    Rain

  • Status Quo

    Get out of My Head

  • Status Quo

    Caroline

  • Manchester United 1994 Football Squad

    Come on You Reds

  • D贸nal Lunny

    Category

  • Lick the Tins

    I Can't Help Falling in Love You

  • Kelly

    Drive

  • The Real Thing

    You To Me Are Everything

  • AC/DC

    Have a Drink on Me

Broadcast

  • Sat 25 May 2024 11:03