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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.

Maryann Quigley is joined by Helen Wilson as the ladies from Our Parlour explore some of the unique support systems offered by Cancer Focus NI.
Show added:
15/04/2019
Maryann Quigley presents a Valentine Day special edition, with guests Lorraine McNeill, John Caulfield, Patience Bradley and Ivor Bradley.
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21/01/2019
Helen Wilson chats with retired dancer and entertainer Sheila Hughes, who took to the stage as a member of the Empire Theatre’s ‘Glamourettes’
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10/01/2019
Maryann Quigley welcomes Paul Finnegan, Director of Cruse Bereavement Centre NI to the programmes.
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10/01/2019
Maryann Quigley in conversation with the artist Anne Quail about her work and the importance of community arts.
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04/01/2019
Maryann Quigley talks to retired teacher Gloria Patton about her love for storytelling, and the Tullycarnet Library Yarnspinners who meet on the third Thursday of every month.
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14/12/2018
Helen Wilson talks to retired Presbyterian Minister William Haslett about his life and his love for puppeteering and ventriloquism.
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26/11/2018
Maryann Quigley is joined by John Caulfield and Lorraine McNeill, two people suffering from bereavement who subsequently met and lead to the pair getting engaged.
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26/11/2018
Maryann Quigley talks to Professor of Mathamatics and Science at Queen’s University Jorge Kohanoff about combining theatre and science.
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26/10/2018
In a special episode Maryann Quigley interviews her Our Parlour co-host Helen Wilson about her life and they look back at some classic episodes of the show.
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21/09/2018
Maryann Quigley talks to Paul Mone founder of Belfast Improv Theatre part of Accidental Theatre about improvisation and the art of spontaneity in performing without a script.
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13/09/2018
Helen Wilson talks to Elizabeth Stevenson, from the group Emerald Garrison, who bring popular film and TV characters to life for some of the largest events around Ireland.
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02/09/2018