The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Oliver's attention.

This week Oliver spoke to Róisín Murphy and Peter Finn about the new series of 'Home Rescue: The Big Fix'; Author Claire Keegan on her new novel 'Small Things Like These'; Nick Cornwell on his father, John Le Carré's final book; And Tom Hodges on being hailed a hero by Tom Hanks.

John Le Carré, master of the spy novel, has left one final book to be released after his death and his son, Nick Cornwell, spoke to Oliver about being entrusted with bringing it to life. 'Silverview' by John Le Carré is available now.

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Oliver's attention.

Historian and Genealogist, Dr. Jennifer Doyle, joined Oliver on the line to tell him all about gothic Irish author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and his influence on Bram Stoker and the idea of vampires as we know them.

Author Claire Keegan joined Oliver in studio to talk about her new book 'Small Things Like These' which tells the story of a coal and timber merchant in 1980’s small town Ireland. 'Small Things Like These' by Claire Keegan is out now.

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Oliver's attention.

Hosts of 'Home Rescue: The Big Fix', Róisín Murphy and Peter Finn, joined Oliver in studio to talk about what viewers can expect from the new series. The first episode airs this Thursday October 28th at 9:30pm on RTÉ 2.

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Oliver's attention.

Former US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and bestselling author, Louise Penny, spoke to Ryan about joining forces to pen a cautionary tale for our time in 'State of Terror'.