Imagine you were condemned to go to a dinner party every week and have the same conversation over and over again for 100 years. The same music playing, the same room, table, food and people. Saying the same things, with very slight variations ad infinitum. Welcome to Ireland. The island, North and South. Branded as... Continue Reading →

Let's start at the beginning. You. Your earliest memories. Were they your parents views of the world? Unionism or Nationalism? Going to a Church or a Chapel? Listening to a Priest or a Minister? Heading off to a primary school where the same kids you saw on Sunday were sitting beside you? Those are your... Continue Reading →

Now, don't take this personally. I don't know any of the Royal Family. Maybe you do? My personal engagement with them began in 1962 when I waved a flag at a car at the top of Stockman's Lane. Then I caught a glimpse of Princess Diana doing something important across the road for Inst one... Continue Reading →

Let's start with the good stuff. I think the BBC has played a hugely positive part in my education and entertainment life. From a small child watching Children's Hour, listening to the Beatles on the radio in 1963 and onwards, through to the great dramas, sports coverage, Radio 4 and more, there is so much... Continue Reading →

We are all opinionated. Ask us a question about politics, religion, football or food and you will get an answer. We will know what we think. We will be reasonably sure that we are right about our answer, and will be prepared to put some backings into it, with a debate, argument or as too... Continue Reading →