In the first programme of the series Michael Fassbender, Golden Globe nominee for best actor in new film Shame, talks to reporter Sinead Gleeson. Neil Hannon sings in studio and talks to John Kelly. Nadine O’Regan reports on Irish rap and the people who make it. Joseph O’Connor is in studio talking to John about his Pen Award.
Saoirse Ronan and Neil Jordan talk to John Kelly on the set of his new film Byzantium; Cristin Leach Hughes reports from Amsterdam on a new look at Van Gogh’s life, and asks the question , did he really commit suicide?, or was he shot accidentally? Speech Project is a new album from musician Gerry Diver, featuring spoken word contributions from Shane MacGowan, Damien Dempsey and Christy Moore. Due out on February 3, The Works is showing a behind-scenes video from it, featuring performance and interview with Gerry. And Carrie Crowly gives us her rundown on the best books for mid-winter. Music comes from the acoustic three-piece group Elevens who play their new EP Torn At The Seams in studio.