Multi award-winning writer Colm Tóibín is Gay Byrne's guest in the first programme in the new series.

Gay Byrne talks to JP Donleavy about his origins in the Bronx and the experiences, ideas and beliefs that have shaped his work.

Gay Byrne interviews John Lonergan about the values and beliefs which shaped – and were shaped by - his career in Irish prisons.

Gay Byrne meets psychologist Maureen Gaffney to hear what gives her life meaning.

Award-winning actor and singer, Maria Doyle Kennedy, talks to Gay Byrne.

Christina Noble reveals to Gay the extraordinary events and inspiration that led her, as a formerly homeless Dublin child rape victim, to devote her life to helping Asian street children.