The Meaning of Life

Season 2

2010 · 6 episodes · 2h 39m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Gabriel Byrne

   17 Jan 2010 · 27 min

   Gay talks to actor Gabriel Byrne about his ongoing struggles with depression and alcohol and about the many events which have occurred across his life which shape his beliefs.

2. 

   2. Tommy Tiernan

   24 Jan 2010 · 26 min

   Gay talks to controversial comedian Tommy Tiernan about the strong role religion and spirituality play in his approach to life and comedy.

3. 

   3. Brenda Fricker

   31 Jan 2010 · 26 min

   Gay Byrne talks to Oscar award-winning actress Brenda Fricker about acting and fame and the depression that has crippled her for so much of her adult life.

4. 

   4. Bertie Ahern

   7 Feb 2010 · 26 min

   Gay talks to former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern about how Catholicism influenced his approach to political and personal events in his life.

5. 

   5. Mary Robinson

   14 Feb 2010 · 27 min

   Gay Byrne talks international human rights ambassador Mary Robinson about how her experiences of the world have both challenged and enriched her faith.

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   6. Edna O'Brien

   21 Feb 2010 · 27 min

   Gay Byrne talks to writer Edna O'Brien, who in her 80th year, reflects on the way her turbulent life has shaped her religious beliefs and personal values.