Sunday Miscellany
Irish radio programme (1968–present)
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Sunday Miscellany is an English-language Irish radio programme featuring new Irish writing of poetry and (mostly non-fiction) prose, broadcast on Sunday mornings on RTÉ Radio 1 since 1968. The programme does not have hosts, but contributions of writings, read by the writers are intercut with related music.[2] Contributors are a mix of established authors and poets and novices who have submitted their written works for consideration.[1][3][4]
- prose
- poetry
- music
- Miscellany
- music
| Genre |
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|---|---|
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Language | English |
| Home station | RTÉ Radio 1 |
| Hosted by | none |
| Produced by |
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| Recording studio | RTÉ Radio Centre |
| Original release | 1968[2] |
| Opening theme | "Galliard Battaglia" by Samuel Scheidt[2] |
| Website | www |
The standard format is pre-recorded, but frequently, versions of the programme have been recorded in front of a live audience with a chamber or full orchestra and vocalists.[5][6]
A selection of pieces from the show entitled Sunday Miscellany: A Selection 2018 – 2023, won an Irish Book Award in 2023.[7]
The series had over 300,000 listeners in August 2024,[8] beating presenter-led shows such as Sunday with Miriam, and Liveline.[9]
Notable contributors
Contributors to the programme have included:
- Rachel Burrows
- Hilary Boyle[10]
- Eric Cross[11]
- Rachael Hegarty[12]
- William Keohane[13]
- Benedict Kiely[14]
- Melosina Lenox-Conyngham
- Brian Leyden[15][16]
- Bill Long[17]
- John MacKenna
- Stella G. Mew[18]
- Éilís Ní Dhuibhne[19]
- Billy O'Callaghan[20]
- Madeleine O'Rourke[21]
- John Ryan
- Jessica Traynor
- Phil Young[22]
- Seán J. White
Bibliography
Selections of pieces performed on the show have been published.
- Heaney, Marie, ed. (2000). Sunday Miscellany:A Selection from 1995-2000. Town House. ISBN 9781860591341.
- Heaney, Marie, ed. (2004). Sunday Miscellany:A Selection from 2003 and 2004. Town House. ISBN 9781860592300.
- Ní Anluain, Clíodhna, ed. (2006). Sunday Miscellany:A Selection from 2004-2006. New Island Books. ISBN 9781905494132.
- Heaney, Marie, ed. (2009). A Treasury of Sunday Miscellany. New Island Books. ISBN 978-1848400504.
- Ní Anluain, Clíodhna, ed. (2013). September Sundays:As Heard on Sunday Miscellany. New Island Books. ISBN 9781848402782.
- Ní Anluain, Clíodhna, ed. (2019). Miscellany 50:Fifty Years of Sunday Miscellany. New Island Books. ISBN 9781848407473.
- Binchy, Sarah, ed. (2023). Sunday Miscellany:A Selection, 2018-2023. New Island Books. ISBN 9781848409040.
