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.

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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.

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In this week’s episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Joan Freeman for a thoughtful, engaging, and deeply personal conversation. Staying true to the show’s roots—inspired by cherished programmes like This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs—the discussion focuses on discovering the private side of Joan, beyond her public profile.

During this friendly and nostalgic chat, Joan reflects on her early life, significant turning points, and the experiences that have shaped her journey. The conversation also explores her musical tastes, favourite books, treasured films, and sporting interests, offering listeners a vivid and heartfelt portrait of her life and inspirations.

Presented in the warm, relaxed style that defines Getting to Know You, this episode provides an intimate glimpse into the stories and memories that have helped shape Joan Freeman’s path.

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In this week’s edition of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Damien O’Reilly for an open, friendly, and deeply engaging conversation. Staying true to the show’s inspiration—classic programmes like This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs—the hosts guide Damien through a warm reminiscence of his life, revealing the person behind the public image.

Together they explore Damien’s formative experiences, key life moments, and the influences that shaped his personal and professional journey. The conversation also delves into his favourite music, books, films, and sporting passions, painting a rich and nostalgic portrait of a diverse and meaningful life. Presented in the relaxed and conversational style that defines Getting to Know You, this episode offers listeners an intimate look into the life and times of Damien O’Reilly.

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In this week’s edition of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Father John Daly for a thoughtful and engaging conversation that looks beyond his public role to discover the person behind the title. Following the show’s tradition—taking inspiration from classics like This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs—this episode explores Father John’s formative years, meaningful life experiences, and the influences that guided his journey.

The conversation also delves into his favourite music, books, films, and sporting interests, offering listeners a rich, nostalgic reminiscence of the moments that shaped him.

Presented in the signature friendly, chat-style format of Getting to Know You, this episode provides a warm and deeply personal portrait of a well-known community figure.

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In this week’s edition of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock welcome Jack Chambers for a thoughtful and engaging conversation inspired by classic programmes like This is Your Life and Desert Island Discs. The show delves into Jack’s personal journey — his upbringing, pivotal life experiences, career highlights, and the influences that shaped him along the way.

Jack shares his musical choices, cherished books, memorable films, and sporting passions, all woven together in an easy-going, friendly chat. Getting to Know You is dedicated to drawing out the personal stories of local and prominent figures, offering listeners a nostalgic and intimate look at the lives behind the public personas. This episode continues that tradition, celebrating the diverse and fascinating experiences that define Jack Chambers.

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In this week’s episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with Jim Griffiths for an hour of conversation inspired by classic programmes like This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs.

As always, the show focuses on the private side of its guest rather than the public persona, offering listeners a friendly and relaxed chat filled with stories, memories, and personal reflections. Jim takes us through the key moments of his life—both the pivotal and the quietly meaningful—while sharing his favourite music, books, films, and sporting passions. Join us for an engaging, nostalgic journey into the life and times of Jim Griffiths, as seen through his own words.

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In this week’s episode of Getting to Know You, hosts Chris Hitchcock and Tony Maycock sit down with the multi-talented entertainer Aonghus McAnally for a warm and wide-ranging conversation about life, family, and a career that has spanned music, television, radio, and theatre. Inspired by This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs, Chris and Tony explore the man behind the many roles — from Aonghus’s early days growing up in a family of performers to his decades entertaining audiences across Ireland. With trademark humour and charm, Aonghus reflects on the highlights, challenges, and lessons learned along the way.

Listeners will enjoy an hour of laughter, nostalgia, and insight as Aonghus shares his favourite pieces of music, books, films, and sporting memories — offering a heartfelt and entertaining glimpse into the life of one of Ireland’s most beloved performers.

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