The Saturday Night Show - 31st. January 2015

Welsh Megaman

AND HERE'S YOUR HOST...















WAIT FOR IT...















THIS GUY!





At this time of typing!

Our on-the-spot Slingwatch reporter Skid will keep you updated!

#slingwatch #downwithduffy #downwithdarcy

There are known unknowns, however there are known knowns...the guests!



Coming up on the show this week, Michael Harding will be in to discuss his upcoming role in John B Keane’s ‘The Field’ and his new memoir “Hanging with the Elephants” which is about love, loss and meditation. Ireland’s top model, Roz Purcell, will be talking about how she changed her life for the better through food after the demands of an international modelling career caused her to fall ill. Paul Kimmage will be in to discuss life after being vindicated about cycling and how his focus has shifted to the game of rugby. Jacob Billsborough and Simon Tierney will be talking about their crippling OCD disorder ahead of their RTE documentary ‘OCD and Me’. Music on the night will be performed by Dublin band The Statics with their song “Hidden Pidgeon”. Tune in at 9.40pm and enjoy!!

Skid X

Thanks WM,

I'm standing outside Donnybrook where the atmosphere is tense, and the rumour mill is in overdrive. The unprecedented events of the last week have led to wild speculation as to who will fill the Presenters Chair tonight.

At this point in time there is no sign of Brendan O'Connor, Joe Duffy, Ray Darcy, Gay Byrne or any other likely hosts. Twink did appear demanding entry to the Television Centre, but usually reliable sources tell me that she does this most days until Security removes her.

if we are to believe the official line from RTE, Brendan O'Connor is still expected to host tonight's programme, but that could all change if a rumoured last minute fitness test goes against him.

More from this extended Slingwatch Update as the story develops.

Back to you in the studio, WM.

RayM

I could happily listen to Michael Harding for the whole show. Paul Kimmage is a good guest too - a bit of a bollocks, but fascinating to listen to. More admirable than likeable.

I hate the whole 'top Irish model' thing. Not being a Sunday Independent reader, I've never heard of any of them.

CountyHurler

RayM wrote: »

I could happily listen to Michael Harding for the whole show. Paul Kimmage is a good guest too - a bit of a bollocks, but fascinating to listen to. More admirable than likeable.

I'm not a fan of Michael Harding or his Kevin McAleer tribute act... But Kimmage is always entertaining.

LynnGrace

Skid X wrote: »

Thanks WM,

I'm standing outside Donnybrook where the atmosphere is tense, and the rumour mill is in overdrive. The unprecedented events of the last week have led to wild speculation as to who will fill the Presenters Chair tonight.

More from this extended Slingwatch Update as the story develops.

Back to you in the studio, WM.

Dedication indeed, Skid!

Fingers crossed it's Brendan, (hope he is okay either way), and that it will be Brendan for many many Saturday nights ahead.

Lisha

RayM wrote: »

I could happily listen to Michael Harding for the whole show. Paul Kimmage is a good guest too - a bit of a bollocks, but fascinating to listen to. More admirable than likeable.

I hate the whole 'top Irish model' thing. Not being a Sunday Independent reader, I've never heard of any of them.

I'd listen to michael Harding for the whole show too. I find him strangly fascinating.

mzungu

Harding, Kimmage and the section on living OCD will be quite interesting. Not too interested in Roz Purcell, but you can't have it every way. Nevertheless thats quite the decent line up for tonight.

Ol' Donie

Hee hee, the thread is already great today.

Much better guest list than some of the recent ones. Great to see Paul Kimmage on. An actual interesting person! Wow!

Looking forward to it.

:-)

grey_so_what

Brilliant OP WM!!.......

Kitteh's little paw looks much better!!!.....

I'm going to miss the show....booo....but I shall togging out in my "tutu" for the ballet tonight!

I'll be taping the show and look forward to reading it later!

***stands on toes and totters off!*** xxx


I'll bring a hot whikey to roving reporter Super-Sling-Watcher-Skid when I'm on the way home....

LynnGrace

grey_so_what wrote: »

I'll bring a hot whikey to roving reporter Super-Sling-Watcher-Skid when I'm on the way home....

Another truly dedicated boardsie .

All in a good cause gsw.
Enjoy your night. We will do our best without you. It won't be the same though!

Lady Chatterton

Decent line-up this evening!

I'm a fully signed up member of the Michael Harding Appreciation Society too It's a real pleasure to read his Irish Times columns, his books and his one man show is a very entertaining night out.

Looking forward to Paul Kimmage too, he is a interesting character in the same way as Roy Keane is. He is fiery, principled and controversial but he's always interesting. When I heard he was dropped as Brian O'Driscoll's ghostwriter I was very disappointed for him. However, having read the book, I think he had a lucky escape. In my opinion, it's one of the safest and (possibly) dullest sports auto-biographies to be released last year (and I like Brian).

Skid X

RayM wrote: »

Paul Kimmage is a good guest too - a bit of a bollocks, but fascinating to listen to. More admirable than likeable.

I think that sums him up well. I wouldn't like to be working in the same office as him, but he has done some great work.

66_Lad

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Hee hee, the thread is already great today.

Much better guest list than some of the recent ones. Great to see Paul Kimmage on. An actual interesting person! Wow!

Looking forward to it.

:-)

Better guest list for sure and PK always says what's on his mind!

Ol' Donie

Haven't seen this Nicky Byrne million euro rubbish since last time I whinged about it on here.

Just flicked in to it.

Pick a number...
27
Why 27?
It's my birthday
...
...
...
Pick another number...
18
Why 18?
My brother's birthday.
...
...
You got a zero!
*applause*
...
...
Pick a number...

Jesus wept.

(Sorry CH, I know he's your hero)

Welsh Megaman

Thanks to Alan Partridge at the sports desk there...gooooooo, Sea Hawks!

And now back to Skid for a Slingwatch update!

Skid X

WM, I can confirm that Brendan is in the building and barring another fall he looks set to defy the odds and take his usual position on the SNS stage.

Will the Painkillers cause him to lose the power of speech? - It so, that would be a serious blow, as the ability to talk is considered a key skill for Television Presenters. Our Medical Correspondent Dr Nick Riviera told me earlier that, and I quote "Brendan might not have the patience to listen to that little bollix Kimmage for very long, and it might get nasty."


It promises to be a Show not to miss, unless you are Joe Duffy.

And so, with the stretched twig of Chat at melting point, it's back to you WM.

Welsh Megaman

Skid X wrote: »

And so, with the stretched twig of Chat at melting point, it's back to you WM.

Thanks Skid...We have just received breaking news that RTE have used staff to fill seats for Nicky Byrnes Euro Lotto Show Thingy! :eek:

http://www.goss.ie/2015/01/rte-staff-used-to-fill-seats-for-nicky-byrnes-new-lottery-game-show/

Un Croissant

I can not get behind Roz Purcell. She doesn't do it for me.

If you guys don't want to talk to me any more, I'll understand

Welsh Megaman

Un Croissant wrote: »

I can not get behind Roz Purcell. She doesn't do it for me.

If you guys don't want to talk to me any more, I'll understand

Hitchens

Joe Duffy will be ragin' ...........so to speak


"BO'C....you bad, bad bad baxtard"

Skid X

SLINGWATCH UPDATE - LATE EDITION


Brendan is not wearing a Sling.

That concludes Slingwatch unless/until Brendan breaks his arm again.

Un Croissant

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

Her face looks very stiff or something. Like its swollen up after a horrendous beehive accident....

Yep....

LynnGrace

Woohoo! So glad to see Brendan!

Un Croissant

Skid X wrote: »

SLINGWATCH UPDATE - LATE EDITION


Brendan is not wearing a Sling.

That concludes Slingwatch unless/until Brendan breaks his arm again.

Y u must lie?

Skid X

Skid X wrote: »

SLINGWATCH UPDATE - LATE EDITION


Brendan is not wearing a Sling.

That concludes Slingwatch unless/until Brendan breaks his arm again.

Ah, I might need to check that story

Ol' Donie

Skid X wrote: »

SLINGWATCH UPDATE - LATE EDITION


Brendan is not wearing a Sling.

That concludes Slingwatch unless/until Brendan breaks his arm again.

I don't believe anything I read in the media these days.

Welsh Megaman

It's him!

Ol' Donie

Heh hob nobbing.

Un Croissant

Skid X wrote: »

Ah, I might need to check that story

Hope you didn't pay big for that tasty scoop.

Welsh Megaman

Forget the arm, it's the gags that require medical attention.


:cool:

Harry Angstrom

Evening all.

Christy Phelan is back!

Meangadh

Those jokes are worse than anything you'd hear in a panto.

Luckily I've a bottle of rosé here beside me to get me through...

Un Croissant

Oh dear. Banter ahoy!!

Who's this lad?

Ol' Donie

Already think they should have this lad later in the playlist.

PauloMN

5 mins of complete awkwardness so far anyway. ..

Meangadh

I can't be dealing with this lad. I know some people love him but as my mother would say "Jesus he'd wear ya".

Lady Chatterton

Good Evening All

Michael Harding will be playing 'The Bull McCabe' in a production of The Field in the Gaiety Theatre in April. I'd love to go and see him.

Hitchens

"I have it in my hand all the time" :eek:

Harry Angstrom

I get that feeling when I watch The Late Late Show.

Un Croissant

There's something to be said for structure.

This will be less "introduction, middle, conclusion" and more "middle, middle, middle".

bloopy

What is going on?

CountyHurler

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

I get that feeling when I watch The Late Late Show.

No Harry, it's far too comfortable...

Welsh Megaman

*beachball self-deflates*

Skid X

Was that joke about advising a woman to enter The Rose of Tralee a bit dirty, or was that just in my head?

JONJO THE MISER

Love this guy, gas craic:D

Lady Chatterton

There is a lot of truth in what Michael is saying about living in and appreciating the present. I know I'm sometimes guilty of worrying about things that I've no control over or might never happen anyway.

monkey9

He's drunk, depressed and at this stage, boring. RTE are certainly promoting this fella for some reason.

Un Croissant

Oh is that me?

Hur, hur, hur. Great banter altogether.

Meangadh

I actually think he could be great being the Bull. I reckon he's one of those people who's more comfortable being someone else and getting into character.

Skid X

MrsD007 wrote: »

Good Evening All

Michael Harding is will be playing 'The Bull McCabe' in a production of The Field in the Gaiety Theatre in April. I'd love to go and see him.

He will surely bring a different interpretation to the role

"It's my field ... I think ... isn't it? Or was that a different field altogether?"

tampopo

Meangadh wrote: »

Those jokes are worse than anything you'd hear in a panto.

Luckily I've a bottle of rosé here beside me to get me through...

oh crap. I've a can of guinness in the freezer to try and give it a quick chill......