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Vicky Phelan and Charlie Bird

On The Late Late Show…

…Maureen Catterson writes:

RTÉ stalwart Charlie Bird will be back in studio, with a cast of willing volunteers to launch the inaugural “Climb with Charlie” event.

Charlie, along with Vicky Phelan, hopes to inspire thousands of Irish people to climb Croagh Patrick and other peaks around the country (and across the world!) on April 2nd next.

We’ll hear from Charlie, Vicky, Mary McAleese, Davy Fitzgerald, Baz Ashmawy, Joanna Donnelly, Dr Harry Barry, Dermot Bannon, Karl Henry and many, many more who are throwing their full support behind the epic climb.

Leitrim actor and writer Seamus O’Rourke will be giving us his inimitable take on “new year, new you”, while comedian Jason Byrne will be giving us all a laugh through his trials and tribulations of the last year.

We’ll be showcasing the magnificent music of the Beatles with stunning performances by Niamh Farrell and Somebody’s Child.

And we may even get to have a look inside Bosco’s box…All will be revealed!

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

Pic via Charlie Bird

Colin Farrell

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzki, writes:

Friday night’s show will highlight the remarkable work of the St. Vincent de Paul Annual Appeal, as the charity prepares to help thousands of families across Ireland to have a brighter Christmas.

Writer, producer, actor, comedian Brendan O’Carroll will be joined on the couch by his wife, business partner and co-star Jenny Gibney to talk to Ryan about their special connection to the St. Vincent de Paul charity…

Colin Farrell will be lending his support to the call for St. Vincent de Paul as will the irrepressible Majella O’Donnell. TikTok sensation magician Joel M, also supporting the SVP, will demonstrate some of the festive magic that has helped him amass almost 2 billion views and 18 million followers across social media.

Pat Shortt and daughter Faye will be on the show to talk about their plans for Christmas and an update on their comedy duo act.

Corrs’ frontwoman Andrea Corr and The Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood will perform the Elvis classic ‘Blue Christmas’ in-studio – their charity single in support of Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services.

There’s more music from the outstanding Irish musical talent, Susan O’Neill, with a beautiful performance of Joni Mitchell’s ‘River’.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow at 9:35pm.

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Charlie Bird

On The Late Late Show…

….Linda Pototzki writes:

Hit series Dancing with the Stars returns to RTÉ One in January, and tomorrow night, we will unveil the first four well-known faces who will be taking to the floor live in front of the nation in a bid to win the coveted glitter-ball trophy.

Former RTÉ presenter Charlie Bird has been candidly open about his recent Motor Neuron disease diagnosis, and tomorrow evening, Charlie will speak to Ryan about how he has chosen to face death head-on

Two days before his 60th birthday, Irish country music legend Daniel O’Donnell will be celebrating live on the Late Late Show.

A host of musical guests will be joining Daniel for the celebrations, including Paddy Cole, Margo O’ Donnell, Cliona Hagan, Susan McCann, Louise Morrissey, David James, Marc Roberts, and Jimmy and Claudia Buckley, as well as friends of Daniel’s from other walks of life such as Packie Bonner and Shona McGarty. There will also be a few surprises!

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow at 9:35pm.

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Westlife

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzki writes:

We welcome some of the stars of the glorious Ireland soccer team who defeated Georgia 11-0 this week. Ryan will be chatting to Ciara Grant, Saoirse Noonan, Denise O’Sullivan and Savannah McCarthy to reflect on their record-breaking win as the dream of World Cup qualification comes within touching distance.

Back with a brand-new album and hugely anticipated stadium tour for 2022, Irish phenomenon Westlife will be live in-studio to perform their latest single ‘Starlight’.

Breakout stars of the Late Late Toy Show DJ Calum and his Hype-Man Jackson will be back with Ryan to follow up on their explosive performance last Friday night…

He had the hit song of summer 2021 and with his family hailing from Ballycumber Co Offaly, singer/songwriter Tom Grennan returns to Ireland to perform the chart-topping hit ‘Little Bit of Love’.

Writer and activist Orla Tinsley will chat to Ryan on the anniversary of her double lung transplant about having received the gift of life from an American donor…

The Late Late Show tomorrow on RTÉ One at 9:35pm.

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On The Late Late Toy Show…

..Linda Pototzki writes:

After a year where children were restricted in play and socialising with their friends, they will get a very special invitation to step into the sun as the theme of this year’s Late Late Toy Show takes inspiration from the Disney classic, The Lion King. The night looks set to live the Hakuna Matata ‘no worries’ philosophy with children ruling the jungle in the studio and at home, for the most exciting TV event of the year.

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

Pics: Andres Poveda

This morning.

Via RTÉ News:

Grieving father Andrew McGinley has called on representatives from RTÉ to meet with him and explain the reasoning behind a decision to drop him from The Late Late Show.

The father of three was due to appear on the primetime TV show on October 8 to announce plans for a fundraising concert in his children’s memory.

…It is understood the broadcaster decided not to proceed with the interview on the basis that representation from some members of Deirdre Morley’s family fell under its obligation to adhere to the “protection from harm” principle of the BAI code of programme standards.

Ms Morley killed the couple’s three children at their Dublin home in January 2020.

Grieving father Andrew McGinley calling on RTÉ to meet over ‘Late Late’ decision to cancel interview (Independent.ie)

Meanwhile…

Principle three of the code recognises that there are “some viewers and listeners who, by virtue of their age, particular circumstances or vulnerability, may be in need of special consideration”.

Mr McGinley said that he could not see how his planned interview and discussion about charitable work could be perceived as causing harm to anyone. “I don’t see how a charity launch is harmful to anybody. I don’t see how a colouring competition is harmful to anybody.”

RTÉ interview with Andrew McGinley pulled over wife’s family objections (Irish Times)

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Andrew McGinley on RTÉ One’s Prime Time last May

This afternoon.

Via Independent.ie:

RTÉ has defended its decision to drop grieving father Andrew McGinley from The Late Late Show after receiving correspondence from members of killer Deirdre Morley’s family.

The father-of-three was due to appear on the primetime TV show on October 8 to announce plans for a fundraising concert in his children’s memory.

However, just hours before the show was to air, he announced he would not be appearing.

Yesterday, Independent.ie revealed the national broadcaster told Mr McGinley it had received a letter which said that “it could be a painful and traumatic experience” to see him talking about Conor, Darragh and Carla on The Late Late Show.

Letter from members of Deirdre Morley’s family led RTÉ to drop Andrew McGinley from Late Late Show (Independent.ie)

Meanwhile…

Via RTE news:

Mr McGinley, speaking to RTÉ’s News At One, said he “honestly cannot understand” how the launch of a charity and a colouring competition could be seen as being sensitive material.

“I wouldn’t have talked about anything painful and I would have hoped the Late Late Show, being an entertainment show, wouldn’t have intended to speak about anything that would have caused distress or pain,” he added.

“I honestly don’t understand that,” said Mr McGinley.

“For me, I was being invited on for what I intended … because I’m tired of grief-filled conversations.

“I just want to keep the children’s memory alive with love and for me I was coming on to have a loved filled conversation about Conor, Carla and Darragh.”

Meanwhile…

Vicky Phelan

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzki writes:

Vicky Phelan will join Ryan to talk about her decision to stop her chemotherapy treatment and look ahead to Christmas at home with her family.

Following the success of last year’s Toy Show Appeal, which raised €6.6m for Irish charities, Ryan will catch up with some of the over 600,000 people whose lives have been changed thanks to the generosity of Toy Show viewers.

Christy Moore will drop by to chat with Ryan fresh from winning his award his Life Time Achievement Award at the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards earlier this week…

Comedian and impressionist Mario Rosenstock will bring a wide array of hilarious characters…

We will rock you with an incredible musical tribute to the legend that is, the great Freddie Mercury, thirty years after the Queen frontman passed away.

And as audience applications close at midnight on Friday night for the Toy Show studio audience, we have two golden tickets to give away…

The Late Late Show tomorrow on RTÉ One at 9:35pm.

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Lady Gaga at the London premiere of House Of Gucci last night

On The Late Late Show...

Linda Pototzki writes:

Lady Gaga will join Ryan from London to chat about her new movie ‘House of Gucci’, her experience with bullying and her friendship with fellow musician Tony Bennett…

Boyzone sensation Ronan Keating will be on the show to chat about his new album ‘Songs from Home’ and why coming back to Ireland after lockdown was an emotional experience. Ronan will also be joined by his wife Storm for a very special performance….

Former President Mary McAleese will discuss her new documentary “With God on our Side” and why she believes a united Ireland is coming.

….Ryan will be joined by soccer analysts Eamon Dunphy and Liam Brady as they give their verdict on Stephen Kenny’s tenure so far…

100 years after the signing of The Anglo-Irish Treaty, Orlaith McBride brings a treasure trove of priceless items from The National Archives into The Late Late studio.

Plus, we will have music from Irish singer/ songwriter Glen Hansard singing an Oscar-worthy performance of ‘Gold’ from the movie ‘Once’.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow at 9:35pm .

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 Clodagh McKenna and Harry Herbert

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzki writes:

Tomorrow sees the return of a very special show tomorrow night dedicated to Taking Care of Business.

After host Ryan Tubridy issued a national call-out on his Instagram for local small-to-medium sized Irish businesses in October to apply to be in with a chance of featuring on the show. Applicants responded in their droves from across the country.

On this week’s show, we will see 16 Irish entrepreneurs who have been selected from all corners of the country and will showcase their products….

….Irish chef and entrepreneur Clodagh McKenna and husband Harry Herbert will speak to Ryan about their lives together at his Highclere Estate (aka Downton Abbey)!

Last year’s break-out Late Late Toy Show star Adam King and dad, David will join Ryan ahead of the release of David’s new book ‘A Hug for You’…

…We also have a musical performance from Derry’s latest musical prodigy, Roe, who will sing her rendition of The Cranberries classic ‘I Can’t Be With You’.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow at 9:35pm.

Pic: RTÉ