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17/11/2019

Ardal O'Hanlon reflects on appearing in Father Ted and his career in comedy. Plus we explore our enduring fascination with exorcism.

Cathy speaks to comedian and actor Ardal O鈥橦anlon about playing the hapless Father Dougal in the iconic TV show Father Ted and his decision to follow a career in comedy.

Edinburgh-based writer and artist Hannah Kelly talks about striking up an unexpected friendship with fellow artist, Sylvia von Hartmann.

Dr Yahya Barry, Director of the Olive Tree Madrasah in Edinburgh, and Reverend Anne Stewart, a prison chaplain in Dundee, share what they learnt on an interfaith trip to Ghana.

How do we create a new narrative for the various global crises we face? Author Ahmed Paul Keeler reflects on the need for balance and harmony, the theme of his latest book, 鈥淩ethinking Islam and the West鈥.

Plus Cathy hears from actor Paul Nicholas about starring in the stage adaptation of The Exorcist. And writer and Church of Scotland Elder Stuart Kelly joins Yahya to discuss our enduring cultural fascination with exorcisms and if they鈥檙e still practiced today.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Sun 17 Nov 2019 10:00

Music Played

  • The Divine Comedy

    Songs of Love

  • Lauryn Hill

    Everything Is Everything

  • Joss Stone

    I Fell In Love With a Boy

  • Saint Etienne

    I Buy American Records

  • The Decemberists

    Down by the River

Broadcast

  • Sun 17 Nov 2019 10:00