Episode 3634: Swimming In Medals, Troy Of Seville, Don Patricio, Evan’s Move

The Troy to West Ham nightmare rumour is over, and the Troy to Real Betis dream rumour has begun.

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Mona McSharry and Ellen Walshe won five medals at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris last week, and they’re both on the show today. Mona and Paris is a very fine combination, and she’s hung around for a few days to bask in her silver and 2 bronze medals.

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Ellen is back in Ireland and still trying to process her two golds – we talk to her about being her own biggest critic, home comforts, and the influence of Ken’s old swim coach.

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Plus there’s famous roommates, Branno’s Spanish and an apology to Hammers fans.

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