The Meaning of Life with Gay Byrne
The Meaning of Life is an Irish television programme, the first series of which was broadcast on RTÉ One in 2009. It is presented by the veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne. Each episode involves Byrne interviewing a well-known public figure. The series is broadcast each Sunday night at 22:20. In 2010 The Meaning of Life returned for both a second and, later, a third series. Interviews with former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and actors Gabriel Byrne and Brenda Fricker during the second series attracted media attention when they spoke of their religious habits and child sexual abuse respectively. Gay Byrne appeared on The Late Late Show on 18 December 2009 to discuss the programme. A fourth series soon followed. Then a fifth series from January 2012. And a sixth in October 2012. And a seventh in January 2013.
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Season 3
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E1
Terry Wogan
Gay Byrne interviews fellow veteran broadcaster Terry Wogan about his thoughts on ageism, religion and a life which has had its highs and lows, its moments of tragedy, laughter and success.
Sep 26, 2010 -
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Fionnuala Flanagan
Emmy and IFTA-winning actress, Fionnula Flanagan, reveals to Gay Byrne how her moral compass owes much more to her ex-communicated, alcoholic revolutionary father than to the nuns who educated her.
Oct 3, 2010 -
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E3
Deepak Chopra
Gay Byrne talks to prolific author and spiritual guide Deepak Chopra about his beliefs and influences.
Oct 10, 2010 -
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E4
Ian Paisley
Gay Byrne talks to Ian Paisley about his beliefs and influences.
Oct 17, 2010 -
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E5
Micheal O'Muircheartaigh
Gay Byrne meets legendary sports broadcaster Micheál Ó Muicheartaigh.
Oct 24, 2010 -
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E6
Dana
Gay Byrne talks to Dana about her beliefs and influences.
Nov 7, 2010