Deirdre O'Kane Talks Funny - Season 1

First aired: 11/7/2020 6 episodes

Episodes

1. Pat Shortt

Aired: 11/7/2020

Comedian Deirdre O'Kane is joined by some of Ireland's most entertaining people to find out what makes them tick and where the funny comes from. Her first guest, Pat Shortt, chats about his colourful career from D'Unbelievables to his award-winning role in Garage.

2. PJ Gallagher

Aired: 11/14/2020

PJ Gallagher joins Deirdre O'Kane to chat about his stand-up career, his love of motorbikes, how he first turned down Naked Camera, putting on a play in the Abbey Theatre, and his now radio career.

3. Lucy Kennedy

Aired: 11/21/2020

Deirdre O'Kane talks to the nation's favourite girl next door, presenter Lucy Kennedy, about her early days working as a flight attendant, her transition into Television, working with Podge and Rodge and living with celebrities.

4. Ardal O’Hanlon

Aired: 11/28/2020

Ardal O’Hanlon joins Deirdre O’Kane as they talk funny with one another on Father Ted, performing My Lovely Horse on stage at Slane with Moby in front of 80,000 people, and from sitcoms to stage, Ardal shares how it took some time for people to accept that he was a credible actor.

5. Jennifer Zamparelli

Aired: 12/5/2020

Comedian Deirdre O'Kane talks to 2FM presenter Jennifer Zamparelli about her career so far, being bullied in school, and how turning 40 left her feeling a bit lost.

6. Jason Byrne

Aired: 12/12/2020

Funny man Jason Byrne joins Deirdre O’Kane to chat about his ‘selection box’ of his comedic work from over the years. Jason recalls his career so far, his wonky eye, mental fatigue, getting hit by a car as a child and the pivotal role his late dad played in his career and life.