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The Meaning of Life

2009 7

The Meaning of Life is an Irish television programme, the first series of which was broadcast on RTÉ One in 2009. It is presented by the veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne. Each episode involves Byrne interviewing a well-known public figure. The series is broadcast each Sunday night at 22:20. In 2010 The Meaning of Life returned for both a second and, later, a third series. Interviews with former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and actors Gabriel Byrne and Brenda Fricker during the second series attracted media attention when they spoke of their religious habits and child sexual abuse respectively. Gay Byrne appeared on The Late Late Show on 18 December 2009 to discuss the programme. A fourth series soon followed. Then a fifth series from January 2012. And a sixth in October 2012. And a seventh in January 2013.

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  1. Play John Sheahan
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    John Sheahan

    2016-10-16

    Folk musician and composer John Sheahan talks to Gay about his life and the events that have shaped his spiritual beliefs in a programme recorded for his 77th birthday.

  2. Play Garry Hynes
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    Garry Hynes

    2016-10-23

    Garry Hynes, Tony award winning theatre director and founder of Druid Theatre Company, shares her views on life and matters spiritual.

  3. Play André Rieu
    3

    André Rieu

    2016-10-30

    There’s music, waltzes, laughter and a unique insight into the life and love, beliefs and values of the Dutch Master showman and violinist, André Rieu, as he welcomes Gay Byrne into his Maastricht castle.

  4. Play Joanne O'Riordan
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    Joanne O'Riordan

    2016-11-06

    Meet the youngest ever guest on The Meaning of Life, Joanne O'Riordan, whose extraordinary life, achievements and attitudes will truly inspire.

  5. Play Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri
    5

    Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri

    2016-11-13

    Muslim Imam Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, who hosted an LGBT "Iftar" meal during Ramadan. and who consistently condemns Islamist radicalisation and violence, joins Gay on the show.

  6. Play Archbishop Charles John Brown
    6

    Archbishop Charles John Brown

    2016-11-20

    Archbishop Charles John Brown reveals how a Himalayan trek in his twenties ignited his faith and vocation.

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