The Mark Patterson Show Episodes Episode guide
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The 4 of Us – Live
Ahead of their concert tonight in Buncrana Cinema, The 4 of Us in the Live Room.
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24/04/2025
News, views, issues and culture from across the north west of Northern Ireland.
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Meet Briana Corrigan
The Portstewart woman who was the voice of The Beautiful South in conversation
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Noel Anderson – The Harp Maker of Strabane
Not until his 80’s did Noel Anderson realise he had a talent – for making harps!
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Derry dancing legend Pat Henderson releases memoir
Derry dancer & singer Pat Henderson sets out her life, love and legacy in new memoir.
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Siobhan Casey, Derry Girl and NI Commissioner for Older People
Mark meets Siobhan Casey, the new Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland.
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The Facts About Deprivation in Derry/Strabane
A major new report finds Derry/Strabane as the most deprived area in the whole of the UK.
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Remembering David and Sheelagh Todd
We talk New Buildings, and the late David and Sheelagh Todd.
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Oh My Godot!
All roads today lead to Enniskillen and the Oh My Godot! Festival.
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In Zambia They Call Liam a 'Legend’
Why sporting associations across Zambia refer to Derry coach Liam Sweeney as a ‘legend’.
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World Parkinson's Day, Feile na hInse trad music festival and Celtronic
Phil Taggart hears about World Parkinson's Day, Feile na hInse trad festival & Celtronic.
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Record Store Day 25 in Omagh
Phil Taggart visits Boneyard Records in Omagh to find out more about Record Store Day.
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Legend Tom Sweeney on music and childhood memories
Phil Taggart stands in for Mark and chats to Tyrone music legend Tom Sweeney.
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08/04/2025
News, views, issues and culture from across the north west of Northern Ireland.
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Celtronic, crematoriums and the new Cloisters Café at Aras CholmCille in Derry
Celtronic, a new crematorium and the opening of Cloisters Café at Aras CholmCille.
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Marking ten years of the Derry/Strabane Council
Ten years of the Derry/Strabane Council. Mark speaks with chief executive John Kelpie.
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Brook Hall: 'Chronicles, Camelias and Covenanters'
Mark delves into the gardens and remarkable Gilliland family history at Brook Hall Estate
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Meet Derry's city centre clean-up crew!
As the city awakens, Mark meets some of the people who keep it clean and in bloom 24/7.
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Bins, bins and more bins! Inside Derry and Strabane's refuse collection
Mark goes ‘inside the factory’ at the Council’s refuse and recycling depot
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Parking concerns at Ebrington Square in Derry
Concerns over parking in around the bars, restaurants and hotel at Ebrington.
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Renal First for CTRIC at Altnagelvin
A major local breakthrough that will help predict worsening renal function.
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27/03/2025
News, views, issues and culture from across the north west of Northern Ireland.
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Damien Dempsey – Live
With new album Hold Your Joy in hand, Mark is joined in studio by Damien Dempsey.
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The Wonderful Work of Marie Curie
Mick McCann on how invaluable the Marie Curie nurses were in his mother’s final days.
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‘King’s Award’ for Cathedral Youth Club
The Cathedral Youth Club is given the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
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Heathrow Closes for the Day - Local Implications
The latest on Heathrow Airport's closure due to a fire with Aviation expert Simon Calder.
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The 300th anniversary of the death of Cecily Jackson
Cecily Jackson, who worked for the Bishop of Derry and was burnt at the stake.
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The ‘Sacred Sisters’ of Medieval Ireland
Prof Maeve Callan on the lives and legacies of key women in the Church 1,500 years ago.
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Derry, Hitler’s U-Boats and The Battle of the Atlantic
A new two-part documentary on the remarkable surrender of Hitler’s U-boats at Lisahally.
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Factory Girls Artwork Fully Unwrapped
After all the debate, the full Factory Girls artwork is fully unwrapped on the Derry Quay.