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In this episode of Getting to Know You, Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Helen Jordan for an open and engaging conversation that looks beyond public perception to reveal the person behind it. Inspired by classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the discussion explores Helen’s life story, formative experiences, and the influences that have shaped her journey. Through a relaxed and friendly chat, Helen reflects on key moments from her life while sharing her musical, literary, cinematic, and sporting preferences. The result is a warm, nostalgic, and insightful episode that offers listeners a deeper appreciation of a well-known and respected personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with Anne McLoughlin for an engaging and heartfelt conversation that looks beyond the public persona to explore the person within. Inspired by classic interview programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the discussion covers Anne’s life journey, personal memories, and the experiences that have shaped her. Anne shares her influences, alongside reflections on key moments from her life and career. The result is a warm, nostalgic, and often humorous chat that offers listeners a deeper understanding of one of the area’s respected personalities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting to Know You is a weekly, hour-long interview programme presented by Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock, inspired by classic formats such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs. Each episode focuses on discovering the private individual behind the public image through relaxed and thoughtful conversation. In this episode, Chris and Tony are joined by Flo Mc Sweeney, who reflects on their life and experiences, sharing personal memories and stories along the way. The discussion explores Flo’s musical influences, offering insight into the people, moments, and passions that have shaped their journey. Warm, engaging, and nostalgic, this episode is a gentle and revealing chat that celebrates a life lived and the influences that define it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome celebrated architect and broadcaster Hugh Wallace—best known for Home of the Year and My Bungalow Bliss—for an hour-long journey through the stories behind the public persona. Taking inspiration from classics like This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, this warm and reflective conversation explores the private side of Hugh Wallace. He talks about his childhood influences and his early fascination with design, the career turns that led him to architecture and later to television, and the people and memories that shaped his outlook on life. Hugh also shares his favourite music, books, films, and sporting passions, along with candid reflections on creativity, joy, and the importance of home. As always, Getting to Know You delivers a friendly and engaging chat filled with nostalgia, insight, and personal revelations—an intimate portrait of one of Ireland’s most recognisable personalities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s hour-long edition of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with Oliver Murphy for a warm and engaging conversation inspired by classic programmes like This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs. True to the spirit of the series, this episode delves beyond the public persona to explore the private life, memories, and milestones that have shaped Oliver’s journey. From formative childhood moments and pivotal life events to the music, books, films, and sporting passions that have influenced him along the way, Oliver shares candid reflections in a relaxed, friendly chat. Join us for a nostalgic and insightful look at the life and times of one of our local personalities, celebrating the stories, experiences, and favourites that make Oliver who he is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s hour-long episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Tim Ryan for a warm, engaging, and personal conversation inspired by the reflective storytelling style of This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs. Tim shares stories from his life and career, offering insights into the experiences, people, and moments that have shaped him beyond his public persona. Listeners will also discover his favourite music, books, films, and sporting memories, providing a rich and intimate portrait of his life. As always, the show unfolds as a friendly, nostalgic chat—humorous, heartfelt, and full of character—bringing the audience closer to the private side of a remarkable personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s hour-long episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with George Murphy for an intimate and engaging conversation inspired by the reflective style of This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs. George shares stories from his life and career, revealing the experiences, people, and moments that have shaped him beyond his public persona. Listeners also hear about his favourite music, books, films, and sporting memories, providing a rich and personal insight into his world. As always, the show unfolds as a warm, friendly chat—nostalgic, humorous, and heartfelt—offering a unique glimpse into the life of a local personality with a fascinating story to tell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s hour-long episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Garry Cooke for an engaging and heartfelt conversation inspired by the reflective storytelling traditions of This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs. Throughout the programme, Garry shares the defining experiences, personal milestones, and memorable moments that have shaped his life. He opens up about his journey both privately and publicly, offering listeners an intimate insight into the person behind the persona. Along the way, he discusses his favourite music, books, films, and sporting influences—revealing the cultural touchstones that have played a meaningful role in his story. The interview, as always, unfolds as a warm and friendly chat—nostalgic, honest, and full of character—celebrating the diverse life experiences of a truly fascinating guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s edition of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with Garry Browne for a warm, engaging, and nostalgic conversation inspired by the classic storytelling traditions of This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs. Over the course of the hour, Garry reflects on the key moments, people, and experiences that have shaped his life. He opens up about his personal journey, sharing anecdotes from his early years through to his professional achievements, while also revealing the music, books, films, and sporting memories that have left a lasting impression on him. As always, the show unfolds as a relaxed, friendly chat—an intimate and heartfelt exploration that brings listeners closer to the private side of a local personality with a rich and fascinating story to tell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s hour-long episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Roddy Collins for an intimate and entertaining conversation inspired by the classic storytelling style of This Is Your Life and the reflective charm of Desert Island Discs. Across the hour, Roddy shares the stories behind his life and career, offering a candid look at the experiences that shaped him both on and off the public stage. Listeners will hear about the music that moves him, the books and films that inspired him, and the sporting memories that continue to resonate. True to the spirit of the programme, the interview unfolds as a warm, friendly chat—nostalgic, humorous, and heartfelt—providing a deeper look into the life and times of one of the community’s most colourful personalities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s hour-long edition of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with Prof. Owen Smith for an intimate and engaging conversation inspired by the warm, reflective tone of classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs. Together, they explore the private side of Prof. Smith’s life — the stories behind his career, the experiences that shaped him, and the people who influenced his journey. Along the way, he shares his favourite music, books, films, and sporting memories, offering listeners a personal glimpse beyond his public persona. Join us for a friendly, nostalgic chat filled with insights, humour, and heartfelt reminiscence as we get to know one of our community’s most respected figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this week’s episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Rosemary Smith for an engaging and heartfelt conversation that looks beyond public perception to discover the person behind her extraordinary achievements. Inspired by classic programmes such as This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the episode gently guides Rosemary through the memories, experiences, and defining moments that shaped her life and career. Listeners are treated to stories from her early years, key turning points, and the journey that brought her to where she is today. The conversation also explores her favourite music, meaningful books, memorable films, and sporting interests, offering a nostalgic and personal glimpse into the influences that shaped her passions. Presented in the relaxed, friendly style that characterises Getting to Know You, this episode celebrates the warmth, wit, and rich life experience of Rosemary Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Frances Black for an engaging, emotional, and deeply personal conversation. Staying true to the show’s inspiration—classics like This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs—the programme gently explores the private side of Frances, shining a light on the moments and memories behind her public career. Through a relaxed and friendly chat, Frances reflects on her early life, formative experiences, and the personal journey that shaped both her music and her mission. She shares her favourite songs, meaningful books, beloved films, and sporting passions, offering listeners a rich and nostalgic look into the influences that have guided her path. Presented in the warm and conversational style that defines Getting to Know You, this episode provides a heartfelt, intimate portrait of Frances Black’s life, work, and enduring inspirations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Howard Mahony for a thoughtful, engaging, and heartfelt conversation. Inspired by much-loved programmes like This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, the show gently unravels the private side of its guests, exploring the experiences that lie behind their public personas. In this friendly and nostalgic chat, Howard reflects on his early life, personal milestones, and the moments that have shaped his journey. The discussion also explores his favourite music, literary influences, beloved films, and sporting passions, giving listeners an intimate and richly detailed portrait of his life and inspirations. Presented in the relaxed, warm style that defines Getting to Know You, this episode offers a pleasant and personal glimpse into the stories and memories that make Howard Mahony who he is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.