Baz Ashmawy

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Sarah Whiteacre writes:

Ahead of the Irish Open in July, Paul McGinley will join host Ryan Tubridy to discuss how preparations are coming along, and why he wants this tournament to be the biggest one yet…

In his new TV show, Wingman, Baz Ashmawy helps participants to embark on a journey of discovery to achieve something they wouldn’t have thought was possible…he joins Ryan….

…it’s been 25 years since Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids won the Eurovision Song Contest at the Point Theatre in Dublin, and to celebrate, we’ll have a special performance of the song by Paul Harrington, Niamh Farrell from Ham Sandwich, Ruth-Anne Cunningham, Ryan O’Shaughnessy and the Line-Up Choir.

Ryan will also be joined by Linda Martin, Paul Harrington, Rory Cowan and Mary Coughlan to discuss this year’s contest, and Sarah McTernan will perform Ireland’s 2019 entry, 22.

…We’ll also be meeting Nicholas Ryan Purcell who is a budding filmmaker with Asperger syndrome, and Ryan will be joined by three mothers and their three children to discuss the realities of living with autism.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow at 9.35pm.

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Adrian Dunbar

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Sarah Whiteacre writes:

With a lead role as Superintendent Ted Hastings in one of the most applauded TV shows of the last decade, Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar joins host Ryan Tubridy to look back on his illustrious career and to reflect on what it was like growing up in Northern Ireland.

In 2017, an action plan to positively develop rural Ireland was launched, with former Kerry footballer Pat Spillane appointed to work with local communities and relay concerns back to the government. Two years on, Pat joins Ryan to discuss if enough is being done to save rural Ireland.

Editor-in-chief of US Glamour Samantha Barry and TV presenter Laura Whitmore have gained international notoriety through their work in the media industry, and have remained firm friends throughout. Samantha and Laura will join Ryan to chat about everything…

Dessie Fitzgerald was a talented hurler living an ordinary, happy life when a spate of life changing events in one year led him to hit rock bottom. Dessie joins Ryan to discuss how…

World Naked Bike Ride is an annual, worldwide event and participants urged to “bare as you dare”. To celebrate the event in Cork, we’ll have 16 cyclists in their birthday suits riding through the Late Late Show studio.

Music will be from Gavin James and Cork band True Tides.

The Late Late Show, RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

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Neil Jordan

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Sarah Whiteacre writes:

Tipperary’s Una Healy will be in studio to chat about forging her solo career and finding her country roots since saying goodbye to The Saturdays…

One of the first homegrown film-makers to conquer Hollywood, winning an Oscar for The Crying Game, writer and director Neil Jordan will discuss his new film Greta…

We’ll celebrate Tiger Roll’s famous win at the Grand National with the women who groomed him for greatness. Louise Magee and Karen Morgan will bring the legendary racehorse to meet Ryan…

The man who helped make Conor McGregor a star, coach John Kavanagh will be on to talk about his battle to get the controversial sport of MMA recognised in Ireland…

Ryan will be joined by two of the people who were there to witness the moving statues phenomenon as it swept Ireland in 1985, Ballinspittle’s Patricia Bowen and Monasterevin’s John Miller…

Former Ireland international soccer player turned pundit and psychotherapist Richie Sadlier will tell us why we are failing a generation of young people by not talking openly and honestly about sex….

All that plus music from Dervish…

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

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Jason McAteer (left) and John Aldridge

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Sarah Whiteacre writes:

Last year, Liverpool fan Sean Cox was assaulted before a Champions League fixture at Anfield, and has since been on the long road to recovery. Jason McAteer and John Aldridge will join host Ryan Tubridy ahead of a fundraiser game next month which will see Liverpool Legends take on a Republic of Ireland squad…

YouTuber and author Riyadh Khalaf knew that he was different from the age of 11, but found it a daunting task to come out to his Irish-Catholic mother and Muslim Iraqi father. Riyadh and his parents join Ryan to explain what it was like to grow up as a gay kid in Ireland…

In 1999, Guido Nasi was visiting Ireland for the first time when he was attacked in Dublin, leaving him with partial sight, and unable to walk or feed himself. Guido joins Ryan to recount what happened on the day of the assault, and why he’s celebrating a new chapter in his life.

Ryan will also be joined by Colette Byrne, Venetia Quick and John Fitzsimons on adjusting to life after the death of their partners

Music will be from Damien Dempsey

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

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Joe McKinney advertising Guinness in1994

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Sarah Whiteacre writes:

In an emotional interview with host Ryan Tubridy, Rod Stewart reflects on family, fame and fortune and discusses why Irish ballad Grace means so much to him.

In November 2015, Katie Healy and David Nolan survived a terror attack at the Bataclan…A month later David proposed, and the couple went on to welcome a beautiful daughter in to their lives. Last December, they received news that no parent wants to hear, and the couple join Ryan to discuss their daughter’s life changing diagnosis.

He brought us Irish Mammies, and now author Colm O’Regan is back with a new book…Colm joins Ryan to discuss what makes the Irish Mammy such a treasured part of our national identity…

We’ll also be taking a look back at some of Ireland’s most iconic ads, and catching up with actor Joe McKinney 25 years on from dancing in that Guinness ad.

Music will be from James Morrison

The Late Late Show, RTÉ One, Friday, March 15th at 9.35pm

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Mick McCarthy with the World Cup trophy at a JVC electronic event in Brown Thomas, Dublin, 2001

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Sarah Whiteacre writes:

[new Republic of Ireland manager] Mick McCarthy joins host Ryan Tubridy to discuss how he feels about his new, yet familiar, job, and his hopes for the future as his comeback game approaches later this month….

In 1992, Lavinia Kerwick made history by being the first person in the state to waive her anonymity to speak publicly about her rape. Lavinia joins Ryan to discuss why we need to support people who have been through similar circumstances…

Racking up almost 4,500 episodes, Fair City, Ryan will throw open the doors of McCoys to bring fans a rare behind the scenes glimpse of Carrigstown…

Nurse Aoife McGivney was expecting her usual commute to the Mater Hospital earlier this week, until the driver of the bus she was on had a heart attack. Aoife joins Ryan in studio to discuss what went through her mind as she tried to stop the bus…

Music will be from Sibéal and Sophie Ellis Bextor….

The Late Late Show, RTÉ One at 9.35pm

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Dearbhail McDonald

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Sarah Whiteacre writes:

Derry Girls Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and Dylan Llewellyn will join host Ryan Tubridy to discuss why a comedy set during The Troubles in Northern Ireland works so well

Ryan will be chatting to rising star Jessie Buckley about going country for her new movie Wild Rose

Independent Legal Editor Dearbhail McDonald made the personal decision to freeze her eggs in her mid thirties. She joins Ryan to discuss her decision and the implications of modern life on families, population and Irish fertility.

Ahead of the first anniversary of her death, bestselling author Emma Hannigan’s father Philip Hannigan joins Ryan to discuss her legacy, and the impact that she has left on the lives of those who knew and loved her.

When Carol Bryan visited her cosmetic surgeon to try dermal filler in her forehead, she never could have predicted what would go wrong…Carol joins Ryan to about the long road to recovery, and why she’s learning to love herself again.

Former Mixed Martial Arts fighter Graham McCormack has experienced severe episodes of anxiety, depression and self-harm. He joins Ryan to chat about why he is so committed to telling his positive story to give hope to others.

The Late Late Show, RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

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Fashion designer Paul Costelloe

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Sarah Whiteacre writes:

This week, The Late Late Show goes behind the scenes at Temple Street Children’s Hospital to hear from the children and families who have had life saving treatments…

Champion jockey Ruby Walsh and his wife Gillian join Ryan on the couch to chat about life at the top of the racing game…

After five decades in the fashion industry, designer Paul Costelloe joins Ryan to discuss why top fashionistas are still flocking to his London Fashion Week shows…

The Late Late Show Antiques Challenge is back, and on Friday’s show we’ll meet this year’s willing participants…

There’s also music from country music sensation Mike Denver, and singer/songwriter David Keenan.

The Late Late Show, RTÉ One  at 9.35pm.

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Mark Lester in Oliver!

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Sara Whiteacre writes:

When cast as the title role in Oliver! (1968) as a child, he had no way of knowing that his resulting stardom would bring him to the attention of The King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Mark Lester joins host Ryan Tubridy to discuss an unusual friendship with Michael Jackson…

Model Amber Jean Rowan was diagnosed with alopecia at the age of 15, and not letting it stand in her way, went on to carve out a successful career as a model and actor.Amber joins Ryan to discuss embracing her hair-free life…

Fr Pat Collins is Ireland’s most experienced exorcist will explain why demand for his services is on the rise…

Hugh Wallace, Deirdre Whelan and Peter Crowley will join Ryan to chat about the new series of Home of the Year…

Eight year old Sligo boy Shane Haran, recently crowned “Fastest Kid in the World” at the prestigious Millrose Games in Manhattan, New York, joins Ryan to discuss his ambitions to one day represent Ireland in the Olympics.

At the age of 20, Robbie Lawlor was diagnosed with HIV, and had the difficult task of having to inform his ex-boyfriend, Shaun Dunne. Robbie and Shaun join Ryan to discuss how they’ve used the experience to create their theatre project Rapids…

The Late Late Show, RTÉ One, Friday at 9.35pm.

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Ryan Turbridy

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Sarah Whiteacre writes:

The Late Late is celebrating all matters of the heart this Friday night with a show that would make even the most lovelorn soul weak at the knees.

Celebrity couple Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews crossed paths on a reality TV show in 2017, and fast forward two years, they’re married with a baby. Joining host Ryan Tubridy in studio, the loved-up twosome will give away some secrets to the success of their relationship…

Known for his film adaptations of some of Shakespeare’s greatest love stories, actor Kenneth Branagh will join us to discuss his new movie All Is True, and why Ireland holds a special place in his heart…

There will be a host of audience games as we help our 200 singles to find that special someone, we’ll have music from Whigfield and Mickey Joe Harte and there’ll also be a performance from comedy dance duo Lords of Strut.

There is also €20,000 in cash up for grabs in this week’s viewer prize.

The Late Late Show, RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

Any excuse.

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