This week, the Science editor of the Times Tom Whipple swung by to chat about the latest season of the Making Science podcast! He let us in the know on all the rivalries in the academic community, including snail scientists vs slug scientists!

Holly Jackson brought news of her latest crime novel, Not Quite Dead Yet! Following the amazing success of her ‘A Good Girl's Guide to Murder’ series.

And we also brought the nostalgia of the old wheel-in TV at school...

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This week, Ryan had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Bessie Carter, who is starring in Mrs Warren’s Profession alongside her mother, Imelda Staunton.

Suzi Ruffell joined Ryan at the Top of the Tower to discuss her memoir, Am I Having Fun Now?

Miranda Raison Zoomed in from Bath to talk about treading the boards in Grace Pervades.

The brilliant Brontë Coy, Senior Entertainment Reporter for News.co.au, stopped by to chat about all things Oasis, Superman, Paul McCartney's latest U.S. tour, and, of course, Wimbledon.

To round off the week, one of Ireland's greatest chefs, Richard Corrigan, visited to talk about his HOMEGROWN festival returning for a second year.

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This week, Ryan had the pleasure of speaking with author and all-round gem Hattie Williams about her debut novel, Bitter Sweet.

Virgin Radio’s very own Sinéad Garvan returned to share how she got on at Glastonbury!

Television titan Steph McGovern stopped by to chat about her book Dead Line, which was inspired by true events from her broadcasting career!

And, to round off the week, Ryan spoke with Lisa Jewell about her gripping new book, Don’t Let Him In!

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This week Ryan had the pleasure of speaking with author Sophie Hannah about her new book, No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done!

One of Ireland's finest writers, Colm Tóibín, stopped by to chat about the paperback release of Long Island.

Virgin Radio’s very own Sinéad Garvan has been set loose from the news booths and joined us for a chat ahead of her trip to Glastonbury!

And, to round off the week, I spoke with Vittorio Angelone about his upcoming tour and Edinburgh Fringe shows!

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Ryan spoke to former President Bill Clinton and James Patterson about the current state of America, Ukraine, and their new book, The First Gentleman.

Our very own Vassos Alexander stayed behind after his breakfast shift to discuss his new book, Swimmingly: Adventures in Water.

Rob Rinder returned to The Top of the Tower to talk all things Elizabeth Hurley!

Karin Slaughter dropped by to discuss the release of her 25th novel, We Are All Guilty Here.

And to round off the week, Ryan spoke to Terry Deary about his first crime novel, Actually, I’m a Murderer.

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This week, Ryan spoke to acting titans Sian Gibson and Conleth Hill about Season 2 of The Power of Parker.

Podcaster and writer extraordinaire Andrew Hunter Murray also dropped by to chat about his book, A Beginner's Guide to Breaking and Entering.

The brilliant Caroline O’Donoghue stopped by to discuss her latest sci-fi-infused romance, Skipshock.

And to round off a very bookish week, Ryan welcomed Taylor Jenkins Reid to the show to talk about her new novel, Atmosphere.

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This week Ryan spoke to the great historical fiction author Conn Iggulden about his latest book, Tyrant.

Podcast king Adam Buxton chats to us ahead of the release of his memoir, I LOVE YOU, BYEEE.

The great Vogue Williams, who is no stranger to Virgin Radio, popped by the studio to chat about her memoir, Big Mouth! We also heard from her sister Amber about how she thought of Vogue spelling all these stories onto the pages of her book!

Ryan rolled out the red carpet for Alexander Skarsgård, who joined us fresh from Cannes to chat about his latest TV show, Murderbot on Apple TV+.

And finally, the Senior Entertainment Journalist Brontë Coy came on to chat about the highs and lows of this year's Cannes Festival!

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Senior entertainment correspondent Bronte Coy stopped by to chat about everything that went down at the TV BAFTAs. Bronte also dialled in live from the Cannes Film Festival!

James Haskell and Alex Payne joined us to chat about their live show for their podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby.

Broadcaster Wilfred Frost dropped by to tell us about Sky’s documentary series David Frost Vs, which takes a look back at some of his father's most legendary interviews.

Celebrity chef Anna Haugh stopped in to chat all about her new BBC Two show, Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour.

And finally, the Sunday Times Rich List is out! The list’s compiler, Robert Watts, came on to talk about the famous faces from the worlds of showbiz, sport, and music who made the cut this year.

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