The Ray D'Arcy Show

Ray speaks to Charlie Bird and wife Claire about the journalist's new book, music legend John Altman, chef Nico Reynolds and there's live music from Aoife Scott.

Just back from touring the United States, singer Aoife Scott performs two live songs for us accompanied by Andy Meaney and John Altman.

John Altman is a composer, arranger and saxophonist who has done everything in music. With over 50 years in the business, John is the man behind 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life', music for James Bond films and has worked with the likes of Van Morrison, Hans Zimmer, George Michael, David Bowie, Alison Moyet, Nick Drake and many more.

Ray joined Charlie Bird and his wife Claire at their home in Wicklow to chat about the journalist's new book 'Climb With Charlie'.

Ray speaks to Lester Cassidy about his plan to climb Croagh Patrick in a wheelchair, Kevin Nolan tells us about The Parade of Planets, there's a live session from Wild Youth and we hear from the dancer who wowed crowds at Harry Styles's gig.

Kevin Nolan, lecturer in Physics TU Dublin and member of The Planetary Society in Ireland, tells Ray about a one in a thousand-year event that's happening over the weekend - 'The Parade of Planets'.

Irish sensations Wild Youth are supporting Lewis Capaldi in Dublin, Cork and Belfast at the moment and their new single 'Live Without You' is out now.

Lester Cassidy tells Ray about his preparation to climb Croagh Patrick this weekend in a wheelchair with the help of friends. It will raise funds for the National Rehabilitation Hospital.

Creator and writer Lisa McGee reflects on the show, the Chelsea Clinton cameo and love from The Simpsons.

Aisling Grennan from our team joins us live from the queue for Harry Styles's gig at the Aviva Stadium.