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

This week Ryan spoke to author Shane Dunphy on his long career in child protection and personal experience as a survivor of abuse; Michael and Mike Parkinson on their new book 'Like Father, Like Son'; 9-year-old Lottie Billington on having her artwork featured in JK Rowling's new book; And Amy Collins on taking the road less traveled.

Amy Collins is someone who has taken the road less traveled to get to where she's supposed to be. She joined Ryan on the line to talk about leaving school at the age of 16 and finding her way back to education after volunteering abroad.

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

When Covid hit JK Rowling set about completing the story of 'The Ickabog'. She invited children from around the world to illustrate the story for the finished book. Out of thousands of entries, 9-year-old Lottie was one the chosen few to have her artwork selected. She joined Ryan on the line with mum Sarah to tell him all about her love of stories.

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

‘Like Father, Like Son’ is the new book by Michael Parkinson, co-written with his son Mike. It’s an affectionate and revealing memoir exploring the influences which shaped three generations of Parkinsons. Michael and Mike joined Ryan on the line to talk about unique relationship that exists between father and son.

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

Through his long career in child protection and as an author, Shane Dunphy has highlighted the systems and shortcomings that put too many people on the periphery of society. Shane spoke to Ryan about his work, how he got involved in the area of child protection and his personal experience as a survivor of abuse.

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