The Ray D'Arcy Show - 5th. March 2016

Welsh Megaman

On this week’s Ray D’Arcy Show, novelist Jeffrey Archer will join Ray to talk about his fascinating life and career to date, and will lift the lid on just what it takes to sell over 270 million books.

The 75-year-old multi-millionaire is currently promoting his new book, Cometh the Hour, which is the penultimate book in the Clifton Chronicles. The five previous book in the series - Only Time Will Tell; The Sins of the Father; Best Kept Secret; Be Careful What You Wish For and Mightier than the Sword - all went to number one on the Sunday Times bestseller list. Archer will also discuss his time spent in prison from 2001 - 2003, following a conviction for perjury and perverting the course of justice.

Marking their return to Irish television screens with their new animated cartoon series, Ireland's favourite aliens Zig and Zag will catch up with their old pal Ray and tell him all about how life’s been treating them on Planet Zog over the past few years.

Following one of the most turbulent elections in recent history, Ray will hear from three first-time TD’s -Lisa Chambers, Josepha Madigan and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire - about their hopes for the new Dáil term.

And broadcaster Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh, who has recently enrolled as a part time student in UCD, will share her thoughts on the future of the Irish language as Seachtain na Gaeilge kicks off.

Music on the night will come from country music sensation Derek Ryan who will also stop by for a chat.

The Ray D'Arcy Show, RTÉ One, Saturday 9.55pm.

Red Kev

..And then you became a politician Jeffrey. Tell us about that...
Yeah. Yeah. And then you decided to write a book Jeffrey. Tell us about that...
Yeah. Yeah. And then you rode yer wan Jeffrey. Tell us about that...
Yeah. Yeah. And then you got the wife to lie in court Jeffrey. Tell us about that..
Yeah. Yeah. And then you were caught Jeffrey. Tell us about that..


I feel like the little puppeh in the OP.

Here's Lisa Chambers BTW. All the way from Maigh Eo.

Firefox11

Not More politicians. Ah for fecks sake!

Allthough Lisa looks nice.

Berserker

What is Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh doing in RTE these days? Are we still paying her a salary?

Ol' Donie

Ah, Blaithnad is always worth a watch. Thread tends to liven up when she's on, the narky get.

Welsh Megaman

Still can't believe Channel 4 scrapped 'The Big Breakfast'

Wonder what Ben The Boffin is doing nowadays!

I'm guessing something in IT

sligojoek

Josepha Madigan. (On the right)

Patty O Furniture

Hello Lisa, a politician with a dirty smile, well i never!

I assume you get a dental plan with the dail?

No kitties, WM?

Ol' Donie

Is it just me or does Ray seem a wee bit more relaxed than usual?

PeterTheEighth

Jaysus I'd love if Blannidge got stick in to D'Arcy over his treatment of the Nuacht staff. Especially if starts giving it all this crap about being supportive of the Irish language.

Ally Dick

I'm disappointed. I was expecting Derek from Crystal Swing

Skid X

The Journalist Michael Crick wrote a good biography of Jeffrey Archer in 1995

It revealed story after story of his lies and deceit.

And then in 2001 Archer was convicted of Perjury and sent to Prison, vindicating Crick's book.

He doesn't get to appear on UK TV and Radio much anymore so he hawks his wares around here instead.

Harry Angstrom

I can't understand the Irish media obsession with Archer. If it's not Pat Kenny fawning over him, it's Sean O'Rourke or Ray D'Arcy.

Welsh Megaman

NO-GOOD SELLOUT!

Turning his back on his boyband roots!

Get back to D-Side!

Ol' Donie

Who this b*llocks?

Boyband fella trying to cash in on this country bullsh*t fad?

Ally Dick

As my father might say "I hope he never has to go to jail"

RobertKK

PeterTheEighth wrote: »

Jaysus I'd love if Blannidge got stick in to D'Arcy over his treatment of the Nuacht staff. Especially if starts giving it all this crap about being supportive of the Irish language.

Ray = amadain.

sligojoek

It's been bugging me for the last few days that Lisa reminds me of somebody. It's just struck me. Dearbhla from Crystal Swing.

Berserker

I wish the lad well but I don't think he is worthy of an interview. Just sing us a tune.

mfceiling

Reminds me of the 2 deaf brothers who are in the pub.

"Ask the barman is there music"

"Hey, is there music here tonight"

""Yep...country and western"

"What did he say?"

"He says there's 2 cuñts from wexford"

Ol' Donie

What I didn't know about you was...who the hell are you and why should I talk to you?

Skid X

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Who this b*llocks?

Boyband fella trying to cash in on this country bullsh*t fad?

Nice chap in real life, by all accounts.

Welsh Megaman

''Coming to the end of the boyband era''

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

RobertKK

I would like Taylor Swift whom he mentioned to do some more country music in the future.

Ally Dick

Country music is money for old rope to a young bloke with a half decent voice

Welsh Megaman

Derek desperate to talk about country, but no...Ray wants to hear about FAILURE.

Ol' Donie

Skid X wrote: »

Nice chap in real life, by all accounts.

Fine, fine.

I won't start.

(Cos I secretly love country, baby. Yes ah doo)

Harry Angstrom

Red Kev wrote: »

..And then you became a politician Jeffrey. Tell us about that...
Yeah. Yeah. And then you decided to write a book Jeffrey. Tell us about that...
Yeah. Yeah. And then you rode yer wan Jeffrey. Tell us about that...
Yeah. Yeah. And then you got the wife to lie in court Jeffrey. Tell us about that..
Yeah. Yeah. And then you were caught Jeffrey. Tell us about that..


I feel like the little puppeh in the OP.

Here's Lisa Chambers BTW. All the way from Maigh Eo.

She looks a bit like Amy Adams.

sudzs

Did he say he has a baby?? Whah????

Skid X

Padraig Harrington last night, another accountant tonight.

Ask him about FRS102

Autosport

Anyone want to go to the dance tonight

Berserker

How long does it take to drive from Donnybrook to Cavan?

tinpib

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Is it just me or does Ray seem a wee bit more relaxed than usual?

I have a horrible feeling the glory days of having a guaranteed 70 minute odd cringe fest every Saturday night are over.:(

Skid X

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

''Coming to the end of the boyband era''

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

If only One Direction had started a few years earlier, they might have made some decent money.

Patty O Furniture

Berserker wrote: »

What is Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh doing in RTE these days? Are we still paying her a salary?

Afaik, she was in that TG4 Euro comedy, but she was in the headlines a lot back then when she was found out to bully Sheana Keane on that daily show they had along with yer wan Nolan that was in BigBrother.

I wonder what's she doing in UCD? taking people down to Galway to learn Irish, ah jees Liveline will be busy :P

Vorenus400

PeterTheEighth wrote: »

Jaysus I'd love if Blannidge got stick in to D'Arcy over his treatment of the Nuacht staff. Especially if starts giving it all this crap about being supportive of the Irish language.

Would like if Ray asked her about 'The Bullying' or her saying in the past that people who speak Irish are more irish.

I presume it will be a cushy interview about motherhood an juggling a career with kids

Ally Dick

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

She looks a bit like Amy Adams.

A cross between Amy Adams and Avril Lavigne

RobertKK

Rod Stewart is playing Kilkenny too, is it worth looking for tickets?

Berserker

RobertKK wrote: »

Rod Stewart is playing Kilkenny too, is it worth looking for tickets?

That'll be pay on the gate.

PeterTheEighth

Sing IN to the jaysus microphone will you ffs.

Harry Angstrom

RobertKK wrote: »

Rod Stewart is playing Kilkenny too, is it worth looking for tickets?

If Rod Stewart was playing in my back garden, I wouldn't open the curtains to see him

Welsh Megaman

RobertKK wrote: »

Rod Stewart is playing Kilkenny too, is it worth looking for tickets?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9H34SWkCPA

Ol' Donie

Top violin miming there.

Say Your Number

Rob Halford on bass?????

PeterTheEighth

lol .. sound of the fiddle coming in and yer man with the fiddle still down by his waist.

Autosport

RobertKK wrote: »

Rod Stewart is playing Kilkenny too, is it worth looking for tickets?

It sure is I'll be making a special appearance aswell

Berserker

So, the band are going to pack up all the gear and drive up to Cavan after this? The concert must be on after midnight.

Welsh Megaman

Say Your Number wrote: »

Rob Halford on bass?????

Good spot!

ALL HAIL THE METAL GOD!

Ol' Donie

Woah, need a daycent espresso after that.

Ally Dick

His music is pleasant and inoffensive, like a lamb playing in a field

Valentina

Long time lurker, first time viewer :pac: Babysitting tonight and they don't have all the channels so Ray is the only option. I have my cringe face at the ready and will be refreshing the page furiously as the night goes on.