Aslan singer Christy Dignam in 2020

On The Late Late Show…

….Linda Pototzki writes:

Fresh from a spooky live television performance of Mrs Brown’s Boys on RTÉ and BBC, Brendan O’Carroll and gang will join the Late Late Show from BBC Scotland to celebrate ten years of the hugely successful Mrs Brown’s Boys television series.

A month on from his Ryder Cup disappointment, European captain Pádraig Harrington will reflect on the weekend and explain why he wouldn’t change anything about his approach to leading the team.

Cork singer Lyra will be on the show to talk about her stellar music career and will perform her new single ‘Lose My Mind’.

Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick will chat to Ryan about his new children’s book ‘Vetman’ and life after losing his dog and best friend Keira.

Christy Dignam will talk about releasing his debut solo album ‘The Man Who Stayed Alive’ and celebrating 40 years with Aslan next year. Christy will also perform ‘High’ from the new album.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow at 10.05pm.

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John Boyne

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzki writes:

The Late Late Show will be delighted to welcome 100 audience members. While operating at half its capacity, it will be the largest studio audience for the show since before Covid restrictions were introduced in March 2020.

Ireland’s Fittest Family coaches Anna Geary, Davy Fitzgerald, Derval O’Rourke and Donncha O’Callaghan will catch up with Ryan ahead of the return of the hit series…

…Robert Sheehan will be on the show to talk about growing up in Portlaoise, becoming an author despite nearly failing English in the Leaving Certificate and why he’ll never lose his midlands accent!

Author John Boyne will talk to Ryan about being one of the most prolific and successful Irish authors in recent years…

One of the stars of the All-Ireland winning Meath ladies football team Vikki Wall will share her favourite photos from the GAA year from the 2021 edition of the popular book Season of Sundays.

… Billy Connolly will join Ryan from Florida as he reflects on his stellar 50 years in comedy.

Plus, we will have Tolu Makay and Malaki will exclusively perform their brand new single The Light.

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

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Paddy Moloney on The Late Late Show in 2010

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzki writes:

Join us as we pay tribute to Chieftans’ founder Paddy Moloney, through music, songs and stories and bid farewell to a most remarkable figure in Irish music.

Action hero, actor Liam Neeson will talk about his most important role, as UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador for the Get a Vaccine – Give a Vaccine campaign.

Angela Scanlon, host of RTE’s hotly anticipated new Saturday night entertainment show Angela Scanlon’s Ask Me Anything will be keeping it real…

In a rare television interview, Ireland and Munster rugby stalwart Keith Earls, the second-highest try-scorer in the Ireland jersey, will chat to Ryan about the reality of growing up in Moyross and his many physical and mental battles throughout his time in professional rugby.

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

Ruth Negga

On The Late Late Show…

….Linda Pototzki writes:

Oscar-nominated actress Ruth Negga will join Ryan to discuss her incredible career both on-stage and on-screen as well as her new film Passing.

Model Rosanna Davison will talk to Ryan about her turbulent journey to motherhood…

Peter Schmeichel will be on the show to talk about his hugely successful spell at Manchester United and the pride he feels in his own son – Leicester and Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel…

Andrew McGinley will discuss life after the deaths of his three young children at the hands of his wife and the children’s mother, Deirdre Morley.

This week will also chat with Steve Garrigan from Kodaline who will be talking about a life dealing with shyness, anxiety and panic attacks…

Plus, we will have Mick Flannery and Susan O’Neill singing a beautiful duet called Are We Free? Clannad legend Moya Brennan will perform her new single with world-renowned accordion player Liam O’Connor.

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

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Bob Geldof on The Late Late Show in 2019

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzki writes:

The Late Late Show will celebrate the 70th birthday of rock star and philanthropist Bob Geldof…

Ryan will be joined in-studio with Bob and his wife Jeanne, children Pixie and Tiger and sister Lynn. Also, Bob will receive a special birthday wish from President Michael D Higgins.

The Chair of the Elders and former Úachtaran na hEireann Mary Robinson will speak about her relationship with Bob, his vital role as a humanitarian and his well-known powers of persuasion!

Also paying tribute on the night will be The Boomtown Rats, Midge Ure, Andrea Corr, Imelda May and many more.

There will also be special contributions from Bob’s illustrious friends across the world of entertainment and beyond including Sting, Van Morrison, Tony Blair and Ringo Starr to name a few.

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

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Daniel Craig

On The Late Late Show...

…Linda Pototzki writes:

Joining us from London, James Bond star Daniel Craig to Ryan about his time as 007 and how it feels to be saying goodbye to the iconic character after 15 years in the role…

…As we gear up for a big weekend in golf, Cavan’s Leona Maguire will join Ryan in studio fresh from her record-breaking success in the Solheim Cup…

The 2 Johnnies are on the show this week to talk about their new television series…

Charlene Masterson is an inspirational survivor of abuse at the hands of her father. She waived her anonymity earlier this year after her father was sentenced to 17 years in prison. She is now committed to helping other survivors of abuse…

…Plus, we will have a selection of James Bond theme classics with guest vocalists including Faye O’Rourke from Soda Blonde and Jess Kav.

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

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Historian Catherine Corless

On The Late Late Show.

Linda Pototzki writes:

Stars of the new hit TV drama KIN, Ciarán Hinds and Clare Dunne will join Ryan on the show where Ciarán will share about the joy of filming in Dublin again and his childhood spent dancing in Belfast. Clare will chat about why she could never be a crime boss and the real stories that inspire her.

Irish TikTok sensation with over 1.6 million followers, Miriam Mullins will be speaking to Ryan about living her life online…

After his assault in Dublin City last month attracted global media attention, Ireland’s Olympic Taekwondo star Jack Woolley will join Ryan to discuss how he’s coped with being thrust into the spotlight over the last six weeks…

Tuam historian Catherine Corless and her husband, Aidan will join Ryan in a special in-depth interview like no other to discuss Catherine’s new book Belonging: A Memoir, her quest for the truth about Tuam Mother and Baby Home in Galway…

We’ll also be looking at some incredible photographs from Old Ireland in Colour 2, the much-anticipated sequel to last year’s bestselling book…

…Plus, Wallis Bird will be performing her classic song To My Bones while The Three Amigos be giving the nation a Garth [Brooks] treat with a special medley of his hits.

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

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Paralympic swimming gold medalist Ellen Keane

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzki writes:

Ireland’s Paralympic heroes Jason Smyth, Ellen Keane, Nicole Turner, Gary O’Reilly, Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal will be joining us, along with sports journalist Joanne O’Riordan to talk about their success, their homecoming and their medals.

Samantha Mumba will talk about raising her daughter in LA, why activism is important to her…

Comedian Joanne McNally on why her therapist ghosted her and why she has the spare key to Vogue’s house…

Ireland Rugby Coach and Munster legend Paul O’Connell will join Ryan to discuss how he finds life on the sideline with Ireland and the new challenges he is facing now that he is back with the national team..

We’ll also hear the most extraordinary story of the long-lost siblings who had been left as babies on either side of the Irish border only to find each other over 50 years later…

Orla Gartland is performing You’re Not Special Babe from her hit album Woman on The Internet and Hermitage Green will be premiering their new single Got to Give.

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

CNN reporter Donie O’Sullivan

On The Late Late Show (in front of a live audience).

Linda Pototzki writes:

The Script will be performing their new single ‘I Want It All’ from their forthcoming greatest hits collection ‘Tales From The Script’ and tell us why they’re so excited to get back on the road with a new tour.

Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s son, Pierre Louis Baudey-Vignaud, will talk about the impact his mother’s brutal murder has had on his life…

We meet Ireland’s Olympic heroes including Kellie Harrington, Paul O’Donovan, Fintan McCarthy, Aidan Walsh, Afric Keogh, Eimear Lambe, Fiona Murtagh, and Emily Hegarty who did the country so proud and created history over the summer.

Culture Club icon Boy George will be live in-studio to talk about his incredible career…

Eileen O’Riordan remembers her beloved daughter Dolores on what would have been her 50th birthday. Eileen will also be joined by Fergal Lawler from The Cranberries…

We catch up with CNN journalist and Cahirciveen man Donie O Sullivan to chat about his adventures in America’s hinterland…

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

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