''Conversations with Eamon Dunphy'' was an
Irish radio programme, on which
Eamon Dunphy interviewed various celebrities. It aired on Saturdays on
RTÉ Radio 1.
On 7 July 2009, Dunphy announced he would cease presenting his programme, to concentrate on
sport
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.
Format
After news and paper reviews,
Eamon Dunphy presented ''Conversations with Eamon Dunphy'' on
RTÉ Radio 1 from 09:10. The programme was divided into three parts, each separated by a
commercial break. Many high-profile guests have appeared on the programme. There is one guest every week. Typically the guest discussed their life and career. They were asked to request three pieces of music during the programme.
The programme is pre-recorded.
History
Series 1
Series 1 comprised 38 episodes. Notable guests from series 1 included:
Seán Óg Ó hAilpín,
Maeve Binchy
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,
Anne Robinson,
Gay Byrne,
Michael O'Leary and
Sebastian Barry.
Series 2
Series 2 comprised 44 episodes and notable guests from series 2 included:
Dana Rosemary Scallon,
Shane Ross,
Martin McGuinness
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,
Samantha Power,
Sinéad O'Connor
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and
Declan Ganley.
Series 3
Series 3 comprised 39 episodes and notable guests from series 3 included:
Louis Walsh,
Sonia O'Sullivan,
Mary Coughlan and
Neil Jordan.
References
External links
Official Site
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Irish talk radio shows
RTÉ Radio 1 programmes