Charlie Bird on how Vicky Phelan inspires him, his headstone and that special gift from Daniel O'Donnell 

The former broadcaster and his wife Claire appeared on the Late Late Show, describing how they pass notes and play charades since Charlie lost his voice 

Charlie Bird and wife Claire

Charlie Bird discussed his burial arrangements, how Vicky Phelan inspires him to keep "battling" and why he doesn't feel "cheated" by his diagnosis in an emotional and wide-ranging interview on tonight's Late Late Show. 

The former RTÉ broadcaster appeared on the show with his wife Claire Mould, who shared how they communicate by passing notes and playing charades since Charlie lost his voice.