In this candid and compelling interview, veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes recounts his early days at UTV, where a chance opportunity as a farming reporter launched his legendary career.
From a chaotic studio punch-up that landed him a presenting role to navigating newsroom rivalries and covering the Troubles, Holmes reflects on the fast-paced, defining years that shaped his broadcasting identity. With humour, humility, and gratitude, he shares how UTV’s tight-knit, underdog culture instilled the skills and drive that sustained his decades-long success.
For Holmes, UTV wasn’t just a job—it was home, and the foundation of a lifelong broadcasting journey.
