The London Calling Podcast

London Calling Ep 13 - Finbar Furey

Finbar Furey has left his mark on the Irish folk scene, ever since touring with both The Clancy Brothers and The Dubliners before joining his brothers in The Fureys. After much success, Finbar decided to go it alone in the 1990's and has since written some of the most iconic songs in Irish music. Ahead of his return to London to play Union Chapel next month, he joined us to discuss his incredible life in music and what keeps the fire burning.

London Calling Ep 12 - Paul Brady & Andy Irvine

Episode 12 of the London Calling podcast welcomes Irish folk legends Paul Brady and Andy Irvine. While both have had illustrious individual careers, their collaborative album released in 1977 remains a seminal work in Irish music to this day. Ahead of a tour to commemorate this album, which includes a night at London's Barbican Hall, both men spoke with us about the creation of that much-loved album and their long-lasting friendship.

London Calling Ep 11 - Rory O'Neill

Better known to many as Ireland's most famous and fabulous drag queen Panti Bliss, Rory O'Neill has come a long way from his humble beginnings in the rural west of Ireland. In 2015, he played a pivotal part in getting the marriage equality referendum over the line, and he joined me in London to talk about life as Panti Bliss and becoming an 'accidental activist'.

London Calling Ep 10 - Christy Dignam

Episode ten of the London Calling podcast welcomes Aslan frontman and outright legend of Irish music Christy Dignam. Since the band's debut album release with 'Feel No Shame' 30 years ago, their music has become embedded in the Irish psyche with songs like 'This Is' and 'Crazy World' transcending generations. In this interview, Christy tells stories from the band's early days in Dublin, reveals the inspiration behind the much-loved songs and opens up about his terminal cancer diagnosis.

London Calling Ep 9 - Graham Linehan

Episode nine of the London Calling podcast welcomes tv comedy writer and director Graham Linehan. Linehan has written and co-wrriten some of the most loved comedy series of the last twenty years, including Father Ted, The IT Crowd and Black Books. We met Graham at his home in Norwich to hear all about his plans for a Father Ted musical and to reflect on his incredible career.