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Comedy

Updated 09/11/2023
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TV & Film

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09/12/2024

Louise

Growing up, Louise felt she had two childhoods: one full of the usual Nineties staples of homework and Home & Away at 6.30, but also one spent “over home” with her grandparents. It would be the time spent there that would lead her on a changing relationship with faith but also form a deep connection to her grandmother. Written and performed by Louise O’Neill. Produced by Andy Gaffney. TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders.

09/12/2024

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15 min
09/12/2024

Johanna

A summer spent in Sri Lanka in the Eighties turns into a life changing-adventure for an eleven year-old Johanna - and one where she might just need a hero. Written and performed by Johanna Halperin. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

09/12/2024

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17 min
24/04/2023

Philippa

In 1970’s Ireland, Philippa would watch Star Trek as an escape from the world and hope that maybe the future might look like what was on screen. This inspiration would help Philippa come to terms with herself as a trans woman when it felt like she was the only person in the world feeling like this. Written and Performed by Philippa Ryder Promenade is produced and curated by Andy Gaffney Music in this episode: Reveille - Spacewalk Anthony Catacoli - European Sunrise

24/04/2023

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10 min
09/12/2024

Ola

Ola swears that she can smell chickenpox. Not only that, she insists that it happens to smell just like prawn cocktail crisps. However this superpower could well be a curse as it means that anyone eating that flavour of the snack in her company means she is thrust right back to having chickenpox as a child. Written and performed by Ola Labib. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

09/12/2024

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7 min
24/04/2023

Peter

During World War 2 Peter Pallai was hidden from the nazis when most of his family were taken into concentration camps. While the sounds of bombs and missiles will stay with him forever, it was music that became a life long companion to him and offered him hope of freedom. Written and Performed by Peter Pallai Promenade is produced and curated by Andy Gaffney Music in this episode: Lost Ghosts - Words for a good man Renderings - Last Remarks

24/04/2023

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12 min
09/12/2024

Michael

2 - Michael For some, oysters are a decadent delicacy rolled out for special occasions. As for Michael, well, they’re that too. But also they are his own personal Time Machine, featuring memories of romance in Paris and also a deep, life-long friendship. Written and performed by Michael Pederson. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

09/12/2024

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7 min
09/12/2024

Melaine

Documenting a camping trip in Uluru in Alice Springs to see one of her favourite bands, Melanie deals with broken-down cars, aging rockers, the magic of the mountain and memories of her father - all in the name of seeing Midnight Oil. Written and performed by Melanie Bakewell. Co-produced by Andy Gaffney and Melanie Bakewell.

09/12/2024

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10 min
09/12/2024

Will

Whenever Will now hears a gaggle of crows he thinks back to a time of looking over fields in Cork and just wishing that Han Solo would swoop down in the Falcon to take him on a great adventure. It was a fantasy then but as he grew up Will would try more than one way to realise those dreams. Written and performed by Will Collins. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

09/12/2024

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12 min
24/04/2023

Hannah

A rooftop in New York offers Hannah some escape from her shift in the bar. She hits shuffle on her Ipod and finds a connection to her Grandmother. Written and performed by Hannah Mamalis Promenade is produced and curated by Andy Gaffney Music in this episode: Cast of Characters - Tenderness of you Cast of Characters - Lucky Me Cast of Characters - Lull To Sleep

24/04/2023

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9 min
09/12/2024

Mary

In 1951, a twelve year-old Mary McCoy heard a test broadcast for a local radio station. This would be the beginning of a life-long love affair with radio and music that would span seventy years and see her share the stage with a certain king of rock and roll. Now at the age of 86, Mary looks back at a life of finding connection through radio. Written and performed by Mary McCoy. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

09/12/2024

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11 min

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