When it started in 1962, producer Tom McGrath intended The Late Late Show to be a light entertainment, informal programme to run as a 'filler' over the summer. Gay Byrne had other ideas.

A satirical musical based on the ‘contraception train’ of 1971 takes a lighthearted look at an era of great change in Ireland, writes Padraic Killeen.

ONE FAMILY (formerly Cherish) celebrates its 40th anniversary this week.