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Coffee Break

Coffee Break is a casual interview series featuring local personalities from across Belfast. Hosted primarily by Helen Wilson and Maryann Quigley, each episode captures a conversation over coffee with guests from varied backgrounds.

The guests include writer and broadcaster Anita Robinson, performing musician Bobby Lucas (a former linen worker and military officer), yarn‑spinner Ian Coulter, drama students Adam and Susi, and Trevor Kennedy who writes, acts and presents radio. Faith perspectives come from Pastor John Hull and Quaker David Morton, while community work features Jackie Redpath on the Greater Shankill Learning Zone and Billy Eagleson from the NSPCC’s Young Witness Service. Practical topics range from home safety with PSNI officers to discussions on Humanism with Ruth Yeo.

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Coffee Break: Colm Bradley

Maryann Quigley chats to Colm Bradley about the future plans for the city.
Show added:
01/09/2016

Coffee Break: Consumer Advice

Maryann Quigley talks to Patricia Doonan on consumer rights.
Show added:
03/12/2015

Coffee Break: Graham McFarlane

After retiring as a senior anthropology lecturer at Queen’s University, Dr. Graham McFarlane discusses his decision to join the circus. Interviewed by Helen Wilson.
Show added:
15/09/2015

Coffee Break: Pamela Frazer

Pamela Frazer chats to Maryann Quigley about Alzheimer’s disease, providing some facts whilst dispelling some myths.
Show added:
31/08/2015

Coffee Break: Anne Hailes

Helen Wilson chats to Anne Hailes about her career as a journalist.
Show added:
31/08/2015

Coffee Break: Robert Bell

Maryann Quigley chats to Robert Bell for SD Bell’s Tea, a company which was been importing the world’s finest tea’s and coffee in Belfast since 1877.
Show added:
31/08/2015

Coffee Break: Walter Love

In this edition of Coffee Break, Helen Wilson talks to BBC Broadcaster Walter Love about his life on television, radio and his ever growing love of art.
Show added:
31/08/2015

Coffee Break: John Wilson

John Wilson chats to Helen Wilson about his time spent working with The Downpatrick & County Down Railway, a heritage railway in County Down, Northern Ireland.
Show added:
29/08/2015

Coffee Break: Fiona Cromie

Fiona Cromie shares her tales from travelling with Helen Wilson.
Show added:
29/08/2015

Coffee Break: Alison Armstrong

Helen Wilson interviews Alison Armstrong to find out about her new animal charity ‘Rosie’s Trust’
Show added:
20/08/2015
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