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Talk Like That

Talk Like That features one‑to‑one conversations with creatives from Northern Ireland’s cultural scene. Hosted by various presenters including Debbie McGory, Karen Mooney and others, the series ran from May 2018 through December 2024.

Musicians include Ciarán Mac Gowan discussing his original songs, Eimear McGeown, String Ninjas and Becah. Writers featured are Angela Graham on her Christmas poetry collection, Malachi O’Doherty, Liz Weir (recently awarded an MBE for storytelling), Sarah McCreedy and Jane Talbot. Filmmakers and visual artists appear too: Gregg Houston on making music videos for Two Door Cinema Club and Noel Gallagher, photographer Inge Persyn, and artist Alistair MacKenzie. Other guests span an arborist, abandoned buildings explorer, and various community figures.

The format is straightforward interview – guest and host in dialogue, covering careers, creative processes and recent work. It captures a cross‑section of Belfast’s cultural output across six years.

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Talk Like That: Owen McCafferty

Stephen Looney talks to playwright Owen McCafferty about his life and work.
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29/03/2016

Talk Like That: Janina Fialkowska

Liam Og Brown talks to the renowned pianist Janina Fialkowska.
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09/03/2016

Talk Like That: Merv Spence

Merv ‘Spam’ Spence is an Irish musician & producer, best known for his work with Wishbone Ash and Trapeze.
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19/01/2016

Talk Like That: Glenn Simpson

Connor McKernan talks to musician Glenn Simpson about his work.
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25/11/2015

Talk Like That: Graham Smith

Francis Jones spends time with the photographer Graham Smith.
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17/11/2015

Talk Like That: Joan McCready

An interview with the Northern Ireland actor and teacher Joan McCready.
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14/10/2015

Talk Like That: Sam McCready

Actor, Director and writer, Sam McCready talks to Connor McKernan about his career in the theatre, in education and his life.
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02/10/2015

Talk Like That: Sara O’Neil

Discussion with Sara O’Neill on her work as a stylist, illustrator, and fashion designer.
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27/08/2015

Talk Like That: Sunflowerfest

Discussion show on Sunflowerfest, a family friendly music festival in Northern Ireland.
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28/07/2015

Talk Like That: Nicholas Boyle

Bridin Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh spends time with Nicholas Boyle talking about theatre and his new musical on the South Bank.
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14/07/2015

Talk Like That: Mark Cousins

Filmmaker Mark Cousins talks to Francis Jones about his career in film and about his most recent work, ‘I Am Belfast.’
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01/07/2015

Talk Like That: Helen Lederer

Francis Jones spends time with the author, actress and comedian, Helen Lederer.
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30/06/2015
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