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Michael Flatley

Episode 4 of 12

Russell Davies interviews A-list contributors to the worlds of music, art, comedy and film. 4/13. Russell talks to Irish dancer and choreographer Michael Flatley.

Russell Davies interview A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week sees Russell meet Irish dancer and choreographer, Michael Flatley, whose first step on the career ladder was a tour with The Chieftains. Since then he has achieved international fame with his dazzling shows which have turned turned the traditional Irish dance into a global phenomenon. As Russell discovers, success was not without failure along the way, and Michael explains why he thinks Irish dancing is now appealing to a new generation.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 29 Jun 2015 23:00

Music Played

  • Ronan Hardiman / The Cast of Michael Flatley's Celtic Tiger

    Capone

  • Bill Whelan

    Riverdance

  • Michael Flatley

    Old Timber Flute

  • Ronan Hardiman / Michael Flatley & the cast of "Lord of the Dance"

    The Cry of The Celts

  • The Chieftains

    Lots of Drops of Brandy

  • Michael Flatley

    Whispering Winds

Broadcast

  • Mon 29 Jun 2015 23:00