Having moved from my native Ireland to the then newly established Czech Republic in 1993, I was hired at Radio Prague in late 2001. Within a few weeks of joining the station I had got to interview two members of Monty Python (Jones and Gilliam) and thought, This is the job for me. Since then I have reported on all manner of subjects, ranging from Czech accession to the European Union to an oyster eating contest on Old Town Square. My steady feature in recent years has been the interview slot One on One and though it is challenging constantly finding guests it has been a fantastic experience. Recording the monthly My Prague has also been a treat, with subjects almost invariably taking me to at least one spot with which I had previously been unfamiliar.
articles by the author
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Czechia may need to bring back military service, says army chief
Czechia ended compulsory military service two decades ago. Now, however, the head of the country’s army, Karel Řehka, says it may be necessary to bring it back.
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“It can definitely make a difference”: Pavel announces major shells plan for Ukraine
President Petr Pavel made headlinesat the Munich Security Conference by saying Czechia could secure 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine, if partners provided the funding.
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EP97: Peter Zusi
Academic Peter Zusi discusses teaching Czech literature, his new book on the Czech avant-garde and Karel Teige and his teenage rock band with a future movie star.
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Centenary of musician Jiří Šlitr, co-founder of ground-breaking Semafor theatre
February 15 marks the centenary of the birth of the multi-talented Jiří Šlitr. With stage partner Jiri Suchý, Šlitr was a driving force in Prague’s Semafor theatre.
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Expert: District branding positive but Prague 10’s X “missed opportunity”
Prague 10 has just unveiled a new visual identity that works with various takes on the logo X, the Roman numeral for 10. But what is the value of such branding?
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Czech hedgehog: 1930s anti-tank obstacle also seen in today’s Ukraine
The “Czech hedgehog” is, as the name suggests, a Czech invention. The anti-tank obstacle dates back to the 1930s, when it was intended for border protection.
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Peter Zusi on Karel Teige, teaching Czech literature – and a notable school band reunion
Peter Zusi, a London-based associate professor of Czech and Comparative Literature, discusses his book on Karel Teige, teaching Czech authors – and his teenage rock past.
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“It was pure pleasure”: Sir Simon Rattle on new role with Czech Philharmonic
World famous conductor Sir Simon Rattle has just signed as principal guest conductor with the Czech Philharmonic from next season. He tells us why.
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Expert: Most Czech lawmakers who employ disinformation don’t believe it
Czech legislators are spreading disinformation on the floor of Parliament, including those from government parties, says political scientist Miloš Gregor.
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EP96: Eva Paddock & Milena Grenfell-Baines
Half-sisters Eva Paddock and Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines were 3 and 9 when trains organised by Nicholas Winton and others saved them from the Nazis. They share their story.
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