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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 talks to retired lecturer Paul Maidment about his life.
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02/09/2018
Helen is joined by ex Merchant Navy Officer, William Mullan, who talks about the time he was falsely arrested in Turkey over 40 years ago.
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31/07/2018
Series made by older people. Helen Wilson talks to retired record store owner Dougie Knight about his life, his love of dancing and the people he has met from the world of music.
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23/07/2018
Maryann visits the Ulster Rifles Museum with Hugh McShane.
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18/06/2018
Helen Wilson is joined by Thomas Blemings to talk about everything from farming to dancing.
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28/04/2018
Actor Noel Harron talks about the works of writer/poet Edgar Allan Poe with Maryann Quigley and gives a reading of Poe’s classic poem ‘The Raven’.
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20/04/2018
Maryann Quigley interviews the artist Samuel Burnside, founder and first Director of the Verbal Arts Centre.
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11/04/2018
Maryann Quigley in conversation with historian Hugh McShane about the history of the Titanic.
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06/04/2018
Colin Salmon stops by to talk about his career in show biz, his strong link to Belfast, keeping his private life private, and shares his outlook on life.
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08/03/2018
Maryann Quigley and Helen Wilson are joined by Journalist Anne Hailes, actor and poet Jim McDowell and Tommy Knocker to celebrate Valentines Day.
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14/02/2018
Join Maryann Quigley and friends in this festive edition of Our Parlour.
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14/12/2017
Helen Wilson and Maryann Quigley visit Northern Irelands first ever breast cancer survivor Dragon Boat Team.
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01/12/2017