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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: Tom Hingley

Tom Hingley was lead singer with Inspiral Carpets from 1989 -2011, enjoying success during the ‘Madchester’ music scene.
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26/06/2015

Talk Like That: Mercy Lounge

Celebrated Belfast musician Billy Boy Miskimmins talks to Debbie McGrory about his life in music and about the work of his group ‘Mercy Lounge.’
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15/06/2015

Talk Like That: Reggie Chamberlain King

Francis Jones spends time with the Belfast writer and broadcaster, Reggie Chamberlain King.
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27/04/2015

Talk Like That: Brian John Spencer

Cate Conway interviews the writer and artist, Brian John Spencer.
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28/03/2015

Talk Like That: Cathy Martin

Sabrina Egerton in conversation with Cathy Martin, Director of Belfast Fashion Week.
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28/03/2015

Talk Like That: Brian Mulholland

Cate Conway interviews, filmmaker Brian Mulholland about his work
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17/02/2015

Talk Like That: Tim Wheeler

Interview with Tim Wheeler, Northern Irish guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist for the rock band Ash.
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16/12/2014

Talk Like That: Robert Newman, the Internal Heckler

Comedian, novelist and political activist Robert Newman joins Francis Jones in Northern Visions studio for an eclectic conversation.
Show added:
16/12/2014
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