Allen Leech in ‘Downton Abbey’

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Jennifer O’Brien writes:

Following on from The Late Late Show’s Taking Care of Business Special which aired last year, this Friday the show welcomes back the inaugural bursary winners Patrick Cox, Oliver Kirwan, Donagh Quigley, and Denise Rock with news of how their business have adapted and thrived through the lockdown.

Actor Allen Leech of Downton Abbey and Bohemian Rhapsody fame on and why he supports the work of the Sudden Adult Death Syndrome charity, CRY. Marie Greene & Emily Keogh will be asking for public support for CRY and recounting their personal experiences.

Hugh Wallace, Amanda Bone & Suzie Mc Adam will be in studio to discuss this year’s Homes of the Year.

Seána Kerslake star of new Sunday night hit-drama Smother will be speaking to Ryan about filming the show in Lahinch in the middle of the pandemic, and she will be remembering her close friend Danika McGuigan, daughter of Barry McGuigan.

Nathan Carter will be in studio with the first TV performance of his new song.

Dea Matrona from Belfast will also be in studio to perform their latest single, Make You My Star.

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

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Laura Whitmore

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Jennifer O’Brien writes:

Toy Show stars Saoirse Ruane, Adam King, and Michael Moloney will update viewers on what has been happening in their worlds since appearing on the show last November,…

Ryan will speak with Zoe Holohan, the Dubliner whose life was torn apart during the Greek wildfires of 2018…

Dermot O’Leary will discuss embracing fatherhood and precious time in lockdown…

Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore will discuss the perils of fame…

Una Healy will be in studio to discuss her new music…

And there will be more music from Picturehouse will be in studio for a performance of their classic hit single, Sunburst.

The Late Late Show at 9.35pm on RTÉ One.

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Linda Martin

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…Jennifer O’Brien writes:

Star of Breaking Bad and new series Your Honor, Bryan Cranston, will join Ryan to speak about his Golden Globe nomination, the differences between great TV and film making, and his greatest roles to date….

…Her Eurovision hopes were dashed with the cancellation of last year’s show, but Dubliner Lesley Roy is ready to finish what she started and will give her debut performance of Ireland’s 2021 Eurovision entry, Maps…

…former Eurovision winners Linda Martin, Niamh Kavanagh, Charlie McGettigan, and Paul Harrington willbe in studio for some very special musical performances…

…Irish Paralympic athletes Ellen Keane, Colin Judge, Nicola Turner, Martin Gordon, and John Fulham, President of Paralympics Ireland, will discuss their hopes for Toyko this summer…

…Crispin Rodwell, president of the Press Photographers Association of Ireland will present a selection of images from this year’s PPAI Awards. The overall Press Photographer of the Year will be announced live on air…

Any excuse.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris

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Jennifer O’Brien writes:

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will join Ryan this Friday night to speak about his tenure in charge to date…

Former Ireland rugby head coach Joe Schmidt will be speaking about his decision to leave Ireland…

Katie Price will speak with Ryan about the complex needs of her eldest son Harvey as he turns 18…

With the return of First Dates Ireland to screens this week, Ryan will be speaking to four hopeful singletons from the series about their experiences of trying to find love during a pandemic…

Internet comedy star Stevo Timothy will speak to Ryan about a harrowing life-changing event…

…Sorcha Richardson will be in studio for a performance of her single, Don’t Talk About It.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

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Lynsey Bennett outside the High Court in Dublin this week

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…Jennifer O’Brien writes:

Dave Grohl joins Ryan to discuss everything from his memories of Nirvana’s 1991 gig in Cork, to headlining Slane Castle in 2015…

Ryan also will speak to Lynsey Bennett, the 32-year-old mother-of-two from Longford, who this week settled her CervicalCheck High Court action…

…PE teacher Emer O’Neill will discuss her role as the newest Múinteoir on RTÉ’s Home School Hub…

…In a week that saw members of the Gardai take social media by storm and pass the baton to the public with the Jerusalema dance challenge, we have a special number in-store that viewers won’t want to miss!

Singer-songwriter Ronan Keating will discuss the challenges and rewards of making music over the past year…

Sportsfile’s Ray McManus will present a look back at the 2020 GAA season as captured by some of Ireland’s best sports photographers….

Plus, The Riptide Movement will perform their hit single, It All Works Out.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

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Nathan Evans

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Jennifer O’Brien writes:

This week, Vicky Phelan underwent her first week of treatment in Maryland, for what she hopes will be a process that will prolong her life and afford her more time with her family. Vicky joins Ryan from the US to give an update on her journey so far.

RTÉ’s Northern Editor Tommie Gorman will be joining Ryan to discuss Covid-19 and the border issue, and the standout moments from the four decades he has spent bringing news reports to Irish viewers and listeners.

Wellerman singer and TikTok sea shanty star Nathan Evans will speak about his meteoric rise to fame…

…The Late Late Show will honour this year’s Axa Community Heroes…

…big things were expected of footballer Shane Carthy when he was called up by Jim Gavin to the Dublin senior team aged just 18. What people did not know was that since 5th year in school, Shane had been battling with his mental health and experiencing suicidal thoughts. Shane will speak to Ryan about how he got through the darkest of days.

Music on the show will be from Niamh Regan, the RTÉ Choice Music Prize nominee from Galway…

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

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Former FBI Director James Comey

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Jennifer O’Brien writes:

James Comey,former director of the FBI, will be speaking to Ryan about the impact President Biden can make, and what he thinks the future holds for the USA and for former President Donald Trump.

…we will host a celebration of Irish traditional music with talented performers including Donny Lunny, Andy Irvine, Zoë Conway, Frankie Gavin, Louise Mulcahy, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Jim Higgins, Martin O’Connor, and Edel Fox bringing the power of trad music to viewers at home.

With the 40th anniversary of the Stardust Tragedy taking place next month on Valentine’s Day, Ryan will speak to author Lisa Lawlor, who lost both of her parents in the fire that claimed 48 lives, leaving her orphaned at just 17 months old. Lisa’s novel, Stardust Baby, was released this week.

Ryan will also be joined by Jeni Pim, wife of Nigel Pim who passed away on January 14th from COVID-19 at the age of 50.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

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Brenda Fricker

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…Jennifer O’Brien writes:

Brenda Fricker will pay a very special tribute to the women and children of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes following the publication of the report from the Commission of Investigation earlier this week.

Her role in Derry Girls catapulted Galway’s Nicola Coughlan to fame, and she will be joining Ryan to discuss her part in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, a raunchy period drama that has also taken the world by storm.

Friday marks three years since the tragic death of Dolores O’Riordan. Tomorrow night, rising star Lyra will be in studio to give a very memorable performance in tribute to the much-missed lead singer of The Cranberries.

Ryan will speak to former boxer Barry McGuigan about how his family is coping since the death of his daughter, Danika, in 2019…

As they come to the end of their second week on the Operation Transformation plan, Ryan will be meeting all five leaders of the show – Hazel Hartigan, Susuana Komolafe, Paul Devaney, Andrew Burke-Hannon, and Sharon Gaffney…

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

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HSE Director General Paul Reid (left) and Dr. Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer HSE

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…Jennifer O’Brien writes:

On the first Late Late Show of 2021 this Friday night, Vicky Phelan will be telling viewers about her upcoming trip to the US for an experimental new treatment…

Ryan will be joined by Paul Reid, the CEO of the Health Service Executive, for an up to the minute assessment of how our health system is coping…

Dr Colm Henry, the Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE and NPHET member, will join Ryan live in studio to oversee the inoculation of six of Ireland’s healthcare workers, against COVID-19 with the approved vaccine.

Wexford Hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald is back on our screens with Ireland’s Fittest Family and preparing for upcoming show Davy’s Toughest Team, and he joins Ryan to discuss how the past year has changed his perspective on hurling and family.

Donie O’Sullivan, the CNN journalist from Kerry who was reporting live from Washington this week as chaos broke out across the US capital will also be chatting to Ryan.

There will be music from Lucia Evans who will give a very special performance alongside the Discovery Gospel Choir.

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

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Glen Hansard and Bono on Grafton Street, Dublin at Christmas 2013

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The Late Late Show Busk for Simon.

Jennifer O’Brien writes:

Ten years ago, Glen Hansard first took to Grafton Street with an ensemble of well-known musician friends to raise money for Ireland’s homeless, a tradition that Glen has kept going since. This year, the traditional Christmas Eve busk cannot take place in Dublin city centre, but The Late Late Show will be bringing the magic of that Grafton Street evening directly into viewer’s homes in aid of the Simon Community.

U2’s Bono and The Edge will perform on the night, pledging their support for Glen and the Simon Community, as will a cast of Ireland’s top musical talent including Imelda May, Hozier, John Sheahan, Finbar Furey, Shane MacGowan, Danny O’Reilly, Roisin O, Declan O’Rourke, Lisa O’Neill, and Kodaline’s Steve Garrigan and many more.

Ryan will also interview special guest Philip Powell, who was staying in a hostel when he struck up a friendship with Glen Hansard and became a staple performer of the Grafton Street busk. Philip will speak of his experiences of being homeless on and off for two decades.

Bono and The Edge will perform a beautiful acoustic version of U2’s Walk On, as well as lead a special Christmas number for viewers, and chat to Ryan about their experiences with the busk, the power of music to carry people through, and life off the road from the band.

The Late Late Show Busk for Simon on RTÉ One Friday at 9.35pm.

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