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Brendan O'Connor

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    “It felt like a secret world, with music from another planet” - The Pretty in Pink soundtrack at 40

    07/06/2026 | 11 mins.
    Musician and broadcaster, Tom Dunne joins Brendan to mark the fortieth anniversary of the brat-pack comedy, ‘Pretty in Pink’ - and the iconic soundtrack album that it spawned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    The Watchlist

    07/06/2026 | 11 mins.
    Joining Brendan to discuss the week’s film and TV highlights are broadcaster, Fionnuala Jones and Andy McCarroll, host of the Extra Vision Podcast. They discuss J. Lo’s romcom “Office Romance”; a new series where Irish people explore their migrant roots, “Backstory”; and the latest show from “It’s a Sin” creator, Russell T Davies, “Tip Toe”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    The Newspaper Panel

    07/06/2026 | 54 mins.
    Joining Brendan to discuss the big stories in Sunday’s newspapers are consultant in paediatric intensive care at CHI Crumlin, Dr Suzanne Crowe; head of the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit, Pete Lunn; political correspondent at The Irish Times, Ellen Coyne; and commentator and head of the Iona Institute, David Quinn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Elvis Costello: “This is my face – there's nothing I can do about it!”

    07/06/2026 | 26 mins.
    It’s fifty years since Declan Patrick MacManus burst on to the music scene as Elvis Costello. Ahead of a visit to Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens for a concert on July 5th, with The Imposters and Charlie Sexton, Elvis speaks to Brendan about his Irish heritage, songwriting with Paul McCartney, and producing Shane McGowan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Greenways: “Cycling is about much more than getting from A to B”

    06/06/2026 | 11 mins.
    President of Cycling Ireland, and former TD, Ciaran Cannon, offers a guide to Ireland’s 750km of greenways. He describes the tourism, commuting and lifestyle benefits that greenways bring – and suggests routes for families with kids, romantic getaways or city dwellers with an afternoon to spare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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About Brendan O'Connor
Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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