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Daniel O'Donnell

Extraordinary stories, unusual people and a sideways look at the world. Daniel O'Donnell or Wee Daniel to his fans, has had albums in the UK charts for 25 consecutive years.

Irish singing superstar Daniel O'Donnell made history in 2016 by becoming the first recording artist in the history of the UK album chart to have at least one new album every year since 1988 - an unprecedented 29-year run - surpassing the Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and U2. He talks about growing up in Donegal and how he got into the music business.

Samantha Renke is an actor with a disability and can be seen in the latest Maltesers advertisement. Sam has a genetic condition -osteogenesis imperfecta -that causes bones to break easily. It affects type I collagen in the body and is more commonly called brittle bone disease. Owing to multiple fractures, people with the condition usually have stunted growth. Sam won 'Best Lead Actress' in Little Devil, a multiple award-winning British indie film at the 2014 Los Angeles Diversity Film. Sam also works to raise disability awareness as she is currently campaigning with Channel 4, as well as the charity SCOPE.

Simon Cooper is fly fisherman and conservationist. He's just published a book called the Otter's Tale. He's also involved in preserving Britain's chalk streams.

Fiona, 8th Countess of Carnarvon is the Chatelaine of Highclere Castle where Downton Abbey is filmed. Her most recent book is At 91热爆 at Highclere - the stories behind some of the most famous dinner parties. Guests have included Disraeli, Prince of Wales, and Henry James.

The Inheritance Tracks are provided by David Rodigan MBE - an English radio DJ who also performs as a disc jockey for his sound system.

Presenters: Aasmah Mir & the Rev. Richard Coles
Producer: Maire Devine.

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1 hour, 28 minutes

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Sat 1 Apr 2017 09:00

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Role Contributor
Presenter Aasmah Mir
Presenter Richard Coles
Interviewed Guest Daniel O'Donnell
Interviewed Guest Samantha Renke
Interviewed Guest Simon Cooper
Interviewed Guest Fiona Herbert
Interviewed Guest David Rodigan
Producer Maire Devine

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  • Sat 1 Apr 2017 09:00

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