• Vittorio Angelone’s guide to the Kneecap, Colm Tóibín at the White House, and It’s Glastonbury Week!
    Jun 27 2025

    This week Ryan had the pleasure of speaking with author Sophie Hannah about her new book, No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done!


    One of Ireland's finest writers, Colm Tóibín, stopped by to chat about the paperback release of Long Island.


    Virgin Radio’s very own Sinéad Garvan has been set loose from the news booths and joined us for a chat ahead of her trip to Glastonbury!


    And, to round off the week, I spoke with Vittorio Angelone about his upcoming tour and Edinburgh Fringe shows!



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    46 mins
  • President Bill Clinton thinks America is in perilous times, Vassos Alexander on the joy of swimming, and Rob Rinder said WHAT to Liz Hurley?!
    Jun 20 2025

    Ryan spoke to former President Bill Clinton and James Patterson about the current state of America, Ukraine, and their new book, The First Gentleman.


    Our very own Vassos Alexander stayed behind after his breakfast shift to discuss his new book, Swimmingly: Adventures in Water.


    Rob Rinder returned to The Top of the Tower to talk all things Elizabeth Hurley!


    Karin Slaughter dropped by to discuss the release of her 25th novel, We Are All Guilty Here.


    And to round off the week, Ryan spoke to Terry Deary about his first crime novel, Actually, I’m a Murderer.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Taylor Jenkins Reid is offering an escape, Caroline O’Donoghue tells all about The Rachel Incident TV show, and Sian Gibson reflects on Phoenix Nights!
    May 30 2025

    This week, Ryan spoke to acting titans Sian Gibson and Conleth Hill about Season 2 of The Power of Parker.


    Podcaster and writer extraordinaire Andrew Hunter Murray also dropped by to chat about his book, A Beginner's Guide to Breaking and Entering.


    The brilliant Caroline O’Donoghue stopped by to discuss her latest sci-fi-infused romance, Skipshock.


    And to round off a very bookish week, Ryan welcomed Taylor Jenkins Reid to the show to talk about her new novel, Atmosphere.

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    59 mins
  • Vogue Williams has a big mouth, how do you pronounce Alexander Skarsgård, and what did Adam Buxton say to his wife?
    May 23 2025

    This week Ryan spoke to the great historical fiction author Conn Iggulden about his latest book, Tyrant.


    Podcast king Adam Buxton chats to us ahead of the release of his memoir, I LOVE YOU, BYEEE.


    The great Vogue Williams, who is no stranger to Virgin Radio, popped by the studio to chat about her memoir, Big Mouth! We also heard from her sister Amber about how she thought of Vogue spelling all these stories onto the pages of her book!


    Ryan rolled out the red carpet for Alexander Skarsgård, who joined us fresh from Cannes to chat about his latest TV show, Murderbot on Apple TV+.


    And finally, the Senior Entertainment Journalist Brontë Coy came on to chat about the highs and lows of this year's Cannes Festival!



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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • James Haskell speaks on his controversies and The Lions Squad, Levison Wood on his most daring adventures and Cannes Film Festival kicks off!
    May 16 2025

    Senior entertainment correspondent Bronte Coy stopped by to chat about everything that went down at the TV BAFTAs. Bronte also dialled in live from the Cannes Film Festival!


    James Haskell and Alex Payne joined us to chat about their live show for their podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby.


    Broadcaster Wilfred Frost dropped by to tell us about Sky’s documentary series David Frost Vs, which takes a look back at some of his father's most legendary interviews.


    Celebrity chef Anna Haugh stopped in to chat all about her new BBC Two show, Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour.


    And finally, the Sunday Times Rich List is out! The list’s compiler, Robert Watts, came on to talk about the famous faces from the worlds of showbiz, sport, and music who made the cut this year.





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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • David Baddiel talks ‘The God Desire’, author SJ Parris with some Elizabethan treachery, and Michael Morpurgo wants to get children reading!
    May 9 2025

    This week, Ryan spoke to comedian and author David Baddiel about the paperback release of his book ‘The God Desire’, as well as meeting him recently in Iceland.


    SJ Parris, the author also known as Stephanie Merritt, popped by to speak about her new book ‘Traitor’s Legacy’, out now.


    And legendary author Michael Morpurgo was wonderfully passionate about getting children reading, amid new research from HarperCollinsUK that parents and children see reading as something to be studied rather than enjoyed.

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    38 mins
  • Paul Feig reminisces on Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Lindsey Burrow on grief and Genevieve O'Reilly talks Star Wars!
    May 2 2025

    This week Ryan spoke to Paul Feig about his new film, Another Simple Favour which stars Blake Lively & Anna Kendrick!


    Lindsey Burrow, wife of the late rugby player Rob Burrow, came in to discuss the release of her book, Take Care.


    Irish actress Genevieve O'Reilly popped by to chat about a galaxy far, far away, as she stars in the latest season of Andor on Disney+.


    Timmy Mallet dialled in to talk about his artistic tour of Ireland.


    Director Bryan Doerries came by to discuss Theatre of War productions.


    Will Lyons & Charlotte Ivers popped open the cork and spoke about the return of The Wine Times podcast.


    And Ben Macintyre dropped in to talk about the paperback release of his book, The Siege.


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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • John Cleese on the Fawlty Towers revival, Jane Casey has a new book Brian McFadden reflects on their boyband days
    Apr 25 2025

    Ryan spoke to one of his absolute heroes, John Cleese, ahead of The Fawlty Towers play returning to the stage.


    Senior Entertainment Correspondent and all-round good egg, Bronte Coy, stopped by to discuss the latest happenings in the world of showbiz.


    One of Ireland's finest writers, Jane Casey, joined us to chat about her new book, The Secret Room!


    And Brian McFadden from Westlife dropped in to talk about the upcoming BOYZLIFE tour!



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    1 hr and 3 mins