Episode 113 brings Fender Jackson face to face with Paul Connolly in this first part as he talks through his career taking him from West Belfast to the forefront of British television. 

Conversation includes: (re)introductions; early years in West Belfast; Queens University Belfast; Kevin Hylands; landing a job in London from Belfast; BBC; being assistant producer at the ‘Big Breakfast’ on Channel 4; working closely with Johnny Vaughan who gave him some interesting nicknames; working at Rise on Channel 5; working with Dermot O’Leary and Murphia; working with Adrian Chiles, Myleene Klass and Christine Lampard on hugely successful ‘The One Show’; drilling for oil; Chris Evans; moving with Adrian and Christine to start up ‘Daybreak'; getting sacked as well as other topics.

Face to face recording in London at 4.08pm on Wednesday 18th September 2024.

Art Collage by Arif Mahood. Design by Fender Jackson.

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Episode 117. Paul Connolly: TV Producer - Part 2

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