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January 2026 will see popular TV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale return as 30-minute episodes in a bid to retain audiences and to make shows more “streamer-friendly”...

The decision is a reversal on a 2022 schedule change which saw Coronation Street move to three one-hour episodes midweek. Now, the soap will play as part of a special ‘Soap Power Hour’ weekday evenings from 8pm.

ITV Boss, Kevin Lygo, has said it is viewer-led, but will it be enough to save ratings?

Andrea is joined by Mikie O'Loughlin, RSVP Magazine’s Showbiz Editor, as well as listeners, to discuss.

It might be hard to believe that it is that time of the year again, as Ireland gets ready to choose an act to represent the country at this year's Eurovision! 

Among the six artists competing is a very well known Irish popstar: Samantha Mumba.

She joins Andrea to discuss…

Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.

Today FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Emmet Kelleher is part of Ireland’s hidden homeless that you may sometimes hear about.

At 59 years of age, he joins Andrea to discuss his story and current situation…

Welcome to The Pod Squad!

We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to.

This week, Stylist and Journalist Laura Mullet and Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly join Andrea to review ‘Stakeknife’!

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Today is World Cancer Day. It’s something nobody really wants to think about, but it's something you will probably have to deal with in one way or another, if you haven’t already…

Andrea is joined by Claire Butler Jones to discuss what it was like to be diagnosed with cancer at 29.

Many homes throughout the country are still without power.

People are facing day 12 without heating, working fridges and power to even make a cup of tea…

Andrea is joined by those affected to discuss their experiences.

‘Boyzone: No Matter What’ was released on February 2nd on Sky and NowTV.  However, reviews of the documentary have been mixed…

Andrea is joined by Jack Keating, son of Ronan Keating, to discuss the documentary, and what it was like to grow up during that time.

It’s How I Live Well time! Where Andrea Gilligan is joined by someone to discuss what they do to improve their life.

This week, Andrea is joined by Registered Dietician Shelly Gray to discuss her unique method of keeping fit!

A recent study by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has found that nearly 70% of 25-year-olds still live at home.

This shift brings up some big questions for families like if young adults living at home should contribute financially? And if so, how much?

What do you think? Should parents charge rent?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.