This week, we spoke to the fascinating Tim Minchin. Tim and Ryan had a lot to chat about - and in one case - sing about. He came in to tell us about his new album TimMinchinTimeMachine! Tim mentioned why he doesn't think we should have big goals, how we should define ourselves by being pro-things rather than anti-things and also how he conducts 'the waiter test'...

We also spoke to Lynda La Plante. Lovely Lynda is crime writing royalty, selling over 5 million copies of her books in the UK alone! She told us about her new book The Scene of the Crime….

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This week, Ryan interviews the multi-talented Mark Gatiss! He told us about his new TV show called Bookish out on U&alibi. We had a great chat talking about books vs kindles, our mutual favourite Sherlock episode and how he was the first to cast Andrew Scott…

Ryan also reviews the latest Superman film - with a refreshingly honest take.

And we delved into the ethics of whether you can expose the book club frauds who never read the books, based on an article in the New York Times…

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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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