Behind the scenes of Hillsborough Castle and its who’s who of Irish art
In the largest re-hanging of art in Hillsborough Castle since its renovations in 2018, the State Drawing Room with 33 new works is a veritable who’s who of Irish art. In a visit to the castle, Jenny Lee is wowed by the colour and variety on display. She finds out more from the man responsible for curating and hanging the paintings
Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood relishes wicked role on Irish stage
As he flies into Belfast to slip on his stilettos in The Wizard of Oz, Craig Revel Horwood tells Jenny Lee why he enjoys playing the evil characters and reveals his Strictly wish list
Monaghan writer reveals the story behind Liam Neeson Donegal blockbuster
Monaghan screenwriter Mark McNally, co-writer of In the Land of Saints and Sinners, talks to Jenny Lee about how the movie went from being a university assignment to a blockbuster starring Liam Neeson
Meet the actress who plays Peppa Pig
As Peppa Pig and friends oink their way onto the Northern Ireland stage this week, Jenny Lee chats to Peppa actress Amy Brooke about squeaky voices, muddy puddles and annoying theme tunes
Bangor-born singer of Christian folk-rock band Rend Collective says “all are invited” to party with them in outdoor Belfast gig
Chris Llewellyn, from folk rock gospel band Rend Collective, chats to Jenny Lee about how they are looking forward to sharing happiness when they play Live at Botanic Gardens later this month. He reveals the personal heartache behind his writing, why he’s return to his folk roots and what’s he looking forward to most when he returns to Ireland
The hidden benefits of sign language for all ages and abilities
Learning sign language benefits not only the deaf and hard of hearing community but can open up a whole world of opportunity for young and old. Jenny Lee finds out more from a Co Down man who built up a new friendship group within the deaf community and a Belfast teacher who is campaigning for sign language to be part of the early years curriculum
Clarkson’s Farm season 3: What antics are Jeremy and Kaleb up to?
Audiences can expect unexpected trials and tribulations as Jeremy, Lisa, Kaleb, Gerald, and Charlie tackle the ever-unpredictable world of farming in the return of Clarkson's Farm. Jenny Lee looks at what calamities and adventures are ahead in season three
Meet the Australian girl making her mark on the streets of Belfast
As Belfast gets set for a splash of colour in the form of the annual Hit the North street art festival, Jenny Lee chats to Australian artist Danni Simpson whose eye-catching designs are brightening up the city's streets
Shamrock Tenors - hitting the right chord
Lilting ballads, foot-tapping jigs, soulful lyrics of yesteryears, and new folk songs originating from the north of Ireland. Jenny Lee chats to co-founder Raymond Walsh of The Shamrock Tenors about how the group are adding to the great Irish Songbook and their plans to take their music to London’s West End and America
Celebrating our musical roots at Bluegrass Omagh
Visitors will be transported to Appalachian America as Bluegrass Omagh returns to the Ulster American Folk Park next month. Jenny Lee previews the toe-tappin’, knee-clappin’, finger-pickin’ music festival and speaks to Dave Holden from Dublin roots band I Go Slow
Sinéad Gleeson: Afraid her fiction writing wouldn’t be good enough
Love, loneliness and landscape combine in Dublin writer Sinéad Gleeson’s long anticipated fiction debut Hagstone. She chats to Jenny Lee about her writing journey, the strong female characters she created and her fascination with islands
The lasting impact of Project Children brought to the stage by Fionnuala Kennedy’s powerful play
Jenny Lee chats to Belfast playwright Fionnuala Kennedy and Project Children volunteer Monica Culbert, one of those who inspired her play about the summer project which brought Protestant and Catholic children to America for respite during the height of The Troubles
Prepare for take-off with this season’s hottest fashion trends
Stylist and Cool FM presenter Rebecca McKinney reveals her favourite seasonal fashion trends that are sure to get you in the mood for summer
Former Strictly dancer Joanne Clifton: When else in my whole life am I going to get hundreds of people applauding and cheering for me doing a fart?
Derry and Belfast-bound former Strictly professional Joanne Clifton talks to Jenny Lee about her dream role as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical, how an arthritis diagnosis hasn't held her back and why she thinks Anton du Beke is the best ever Strictly judge
Country music singer Susan McCann still loving after all this time
Jenny Lee chats to First Lady of Irish Country Susan McCann about her album, getting back on the road after her recovery from cancer, her talented grandkids and her lasting love of music and husband Dennis