In this week’s episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with the multi-talented entertainer Aonghus McAnally for a warm and wide-ranging conversation about life, family, and a career that has spanned music, television, radio, and theatre. Inspired by This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, Chris and Tony explore the man behind the many roles — from Aonghus’s early days growing up in a family of performers to his decades entertaining audiences across Ireland. With trademark humour and charm, Aonghus reflects on the highlights, challenges, and lessons learned along the way.

Listeners will enjoy an hour of laughter, nostalgia, and insight as Aonghus shares his favourite pieces of music, books, films, and sporting memories — offering a heartfelt and entertaining glimpse into the life of one of Ireland’s most beloved performers.

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In this episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome the legendary Irish musician Brush Shiels for an hour of conversation, music, and memories. Inspired by classic programmes like This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, Chris and Tony explore the man behind the music — tracing Brush’s remarkable journey from his early days with Skid Row to his enduring presence on Ireland’s music scene.

With humour, honesty, and plenty of great stories, Brush reflects on his life in rock ’n’ roll, his passion for performance, and the people and moments that have shaped his journey. Along the way, he shares his favourite songs, films, books, and sporting memories, offering listeners an intimate and entertaining portrait of one of Ireland’s most charismatic performers.

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In this episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock are joined by the legendary BP Fallon — DJ, writer, musician, and all-round rock ’n’ roll icon — for an hour of stories, music, and memories. Taking inspiration from This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, Chris and Tony delve into BP’s extraordinary journey through the world of music and media — from his early days on Irish radio to working with some of the biggest names in rock history.

BP shares fascinating insights into life on the road, the friendships that defined eras, and the music, books, films, and sporting moments that have inspired him over the years. With his trademark wit and charm, BP offers a candid and entertaining glimpse behind the public persona, in a warm and nostalgic conversation not to be missed.

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