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Our Parlour

Our Parlour is an interview series hosting diverse guests from across Belfast and Northern Ireland. Conversations span personal journeys, community work, arts and culture, faith and heritage.

Recent programmes feature stroke survivor Julianne Crothers on her campaign work, artist Catsby Eyesore whose coloured‑pencil portraits honour 90s rap musicians, poet Bill McKnight discussing mental health, and writer Liam Kelly reflecting on growing up in the New Lodge during the Troubles. Earlier episodes include politician William Humphrey MLA and Lord Mayor Kate Nicholl, former boxing champion Davy Larmour, Belfast Jewish heritage advocate Steven Jaffe, and author Patience Bradley on her children’s book inspired by her late husband. The series also visits community spaces – from the Ligoniel Wellbeing Garden to Fitzroy Presbyterian Church’s dementia‑friendly service, and Duncairn Arts Centre’s ‘You, Me and Tea’ exhibition.

Presenters Maryann Quigley, Helen Wilson and others facilitate informal discussions that let guests share their stories directly.

Helen Wilson in conversation with Margaret Magill.
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01/09/2019
Maryann Quigley visits St Matthew’s Church on the Shankill Road.
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25/07/2019
Jane Holohan talks about leaving Dublin for London at 15, singing with her sister around bars and clubs and the importance of family.
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10/07/2019
Artist Joe McGuinness in conversation with Maryann Quigley and Marcia Graham.
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02/07/2019
Jacqueline Weir MBE talks about her early life, involvement with The Girl Guides and meeting Prince William to receive the MBE.
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24/06/2019
Maryann Quigley talks to historian Derek Smyth about World War One.
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19/06/2019
Helen Wilson talks to Chris Caldwell, retired art gallery owner about his life working on an oil rig and his love for traditional Irish music.
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11/06/2019
Maryann Quigley is joined by John Campbell who talks about his time working in the docks.
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05/06/2019
Helen Wilson in conversation with Mike Nesbitt.
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30/05/2019
Helen Wilson in conversation with the documentary filmmaker and cinematographer John T Davis.
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21/05/2019
Maryann Quigley talks to Marcia Graham and Julie Jenkins about NI Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue established in 2012.
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14/05/2019
Helen Wilson in conversation with Scott Boldt.
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01/05/2019