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Hidden Histories

On The Record with Gavan Reilly goes back in time to learn lessons for the future with Hidden Histories. Listen and subscribe to Hidden Histories on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

Latest episodes

Hidden Histories: George Best's Cork Days

2 years ago - 16 mins

Hidden Histories

Hidden Histories: 30 years of IMMA

3 years ago - 14 mins

Hidden Histories

Hidden Histories: The Murder of Michael Griffin

3 years ago - 14 mins

Hidden Histories

Hidden Histories: US-Ireland Relations

3 years ago - 16 mins

Hidden Histories

Hidden Histories: Kevin Barry - The Ballad & The Boy

3 years ago - 17 mins

Hidden Histories

Bram Stoker & The Origins of Dracula

3 years ago - 13 mins

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Hidden Histories: Danny La Rue

In a time long before Panti Bliss, there was Danny La Rue. Born in Cork in 1927, La Rue - real name Daniel Patrick Carroll - paved the way for later drag performers, even receiving an OBE for his work in the entertainment industry. A pre-decriminalisation gay celebrity of Irish stock, it is a fitting weekend for Donal Fallon to look back at one of Ireland - and Britain’s - most beloved entertainers.