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<p>Toy Show: The Musical closed after just a month's worth of performances in December 2022. File Picture. </p>

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Report says no record of RTÉ board approving Toy Show musical

The report into the genesis of the musical, by consultants Grant Thornton, is expected to be published on Thursday morning.

<p>The Late Late Show Country Music Special last Friday pulled in ten thousand less viewers than the previous special hosted by Tubridy but had 18 per cent more streams.</p>

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Country Music Special gives RTÉ’s Late Late Show viewing figures a boost in the right direction

<p>Patrick Kielty is the next host of the Late Late Show.</p>

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Ryan Tubridy says Late Late will be 'in really safe hands' with Patrick Kielty

Ryan Tubridy reveals his mother will miss his final Late Late Show due to a fall

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Ryan Tubridy reveals his mother will miss his final Late Late Show due to a fall

Ryan Tubridy reveals why he stepped down from Late Late Show after 14 years

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Ryan Tubridy reveals why he stepped down from Late Late Show after 14 years

Derek Mooney on the Late Late Show job: Would I love it? Absolutely yes. Will I get it? Absolutely not

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Derek Mooney on the Late Late Show job: Would I love it? Absolutely yes. Will I get it? Absolutely not

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Late Late runners - Jane Suiter

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Late Late runners - Jane Suiter

On this week's pod, DCU's Prof Jane Suiter joins Mick to discuss the past present and future of the Late Late Show

Listen | Thu, 11 May, 2023

Patrick Kielty favourite to take over the Late Late Show: Here's who else is in the running

Patrick Kielty favourite to take over the Late Late Show: Here's who else is in the running

Paddy Power "pulled the plug" on its Late Late Show host market after an abundance of bets for Co Down man, Patrick Kielty

Tue, 09 May, 2023

Late Late Show: Thalidomide survivors say 'we cannot afford to wait any longer'

Late Late Show: Thalidomide survivors say 'we cannot afford to wait any longer'

Two mums, now aged in their 90s, told Ryan Tubridy that they deserved to hear that Thalidomide was not their fault

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Teen helps raise €325k for Debra Ireland after Late Late Show appearance

Teen helps raise €325k for Debra Ireland after Late Late Show appearance

Claudia was born with a severe form of 'butterfly skin', which has left 80% of her body covered in blisters, her hands and toes fused and she is in an electric wheelchair full-time

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Everything you need to know about the Late Late Show Valentine’s Day special

Everything you need to know about the Late Late Show Valentine’s Day special

Filled with fun, flirting and plenty of cheesy one-liners, the much-loved Late Late Show Valentine's Day special returns to our TVs on Friday night

Thu, 09 Feb, 2023

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

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

Sat, 08 Oct, 2022

Joanne McNally on Vogue Williams, Prada Peter and her 'tribal fans'

Joanne McNally on Vogue Williams, Prada Peter and her 'tribal fans'

The comic said she'd never be able to do the 3Arena on her own, so is happy Vogue Williams is a stand-up comic now too

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

Six things we expect to see on tonight’s Late Late Show Valentine’s special

Six things we expect to see on tonight’s Late Late Show Valentine’s special

They are saying nothing but if the last few years are anything to go by, we look forward to cheesy chat up lines, surprise proposals and a very raucous audience

Fri, 11 Feb, 2022

Kathryn Thomas celebrates birthday in style ahead of Late Late appearance this evening

Kathryn Thomas celebrates birthday in style ahead of Late Late appearance this evening

The Operation Transformation presenter was due to appear last week but missed the show due to testing positive for Covid-19

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Daniel O'Donnell to join Charlie Bird in Croagh Patrick charity climb

Daniel O'Donnell to join Charlie Bird in Croagh Patrick charity climb

Mr Bird officially launched the charity climb alongside Vicky Phelan, who will both be climbing Croagh Patrick on 2 April along with Daniel O'Donnell

Sat, 08 Jan, 2022

RTÉ Christmas schedule revealed: Cork specials and Tommy Tiernan lead the way

Daniel O'Donnell planning a 'quiet' 60th birthday

The Donegal star has sold more than 10 million records during his 40-year career and turns 60 on Sunday

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Hakuna Matata: Ryan Tubridy gives a glimpse inside tonight’s Late Late Toy Show

Hakuna Matata: Ryan Tubridy gives a glimpse inside tonight’s Late Late Toy Show

The Lion King is the theme this year and its host says it's time for the children of Ireland to take a walk on the wild side

Fri, 26 Nov, 2021

'I’ll have a few beers after': Behind the scenes of the Toy Show with Ryan Tubridy

'I’ll have a few beers after': Behind the scenes of the Toy Show with Ryan Tubridy

It’s the most wonderful time of RTÉ's year, when everyone stays up past their bedtime, and Ryan Tubridy dresses up and acts the eejit while young people take centre stage. The Toy Show presenter spoke with Donal O’Keeffe about his own inner child, his salary, Adam King, and the role of media in social justice

Sun, 21 Nov, 2021

‘I didn’t think I’d see Christmas:’ Vicky Phelan on her decision to end cancer treatment

‘I didn’t think I’d see Christmas:’ Vicky Phelan on her decision to end cancer treatment

'I would never have gone to America in January if I had known nobody would be able to come visit'

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021

‘We love her’: Vicky Phelan among guests on Late Late Show this Friday

‘We love her’: Vicky Phelan among guests on Late Late Show this Friday

Ryan Tubridy revealed Vicky will be joining him on this week's show, adding she is “always welcome”.

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

Adam King to launch 'A Hug for You' book next week

Adam King to launch 'A Hug for You' book next week

Young campaigner raised over €266,000 this year for CUH and Temple Street Children’s Hospital through the sale of special Virtual Hugs Valentine’s Day cards

Fri, 05 Nov, 2021

Munster's Keith Earls 29/8/2020

Munster rugby legend Keith Earls reveals he has bipolar disorder

Earls has opened up about the panic attacks he had throughout his career, with paranoia, depression, anxiety and negative thoughts being pervasive

Sat, 16 Oct, 2021

Miscarriage, surrogacy and 'miracle' twins: Why Rosanna Davison is on Late Late Show

Miscarriage, surrogacy and 'miracle' twins: Why Rosanna Davison is on Late Late Show

Rosanna is feeling 'a little bit emotional' about the release of her book, When Dreams Come True

Fri, 08 Oct, 2021

GELDOF & DELANEY

Meet the Geldofs: Bob Geldof and family appear on Late Late Show for birthday celebration

Everything you need to know about the Geldofs, including Bob’s rise to fame, his marriage to Paula Yates, and Peaches’ untimely death

Fri, 01 Oct, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Sophie Toscan du Plantier's son on why he still visits the home where his mother was murdered

Friday TV Tips: Sophie Toscan du Plantier's son on why he still visits the home where his mother was murdered

Cork's Cat Hospital is back for a new series — and so is Money Heist. Cillian Murphy stars in Anna with Helen Mirren; and look at Pierce Brosnan in Cinderella

Fri, 03 Sep, 2021

'Late Late Show' attracts most broadcasting complaints in the last four years

'Late Late Show' attracts most broadcasting complaints in the last four years

A total of 362 complaints were made overall between 2017 and 2020, of which just eight have been upheld, with five of them only partially upheld

Fri, 02 Jul, 2021

TV Review: Dermot Bannon is telly gold — he could host the Late Late Show except he'd end up interviewing himself

TV Review: Dermot Bannon is telly gold — he could host the Late Late Show except he'd end up interviewing himself

And the beautifully judged segment on the Ballinadee double-decker bus conversion is a celebration of Patrick McCarthy more than anything else

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

Friday TV Tips: An out-of-this-world gift hand-delivered to Adam King

Friday TV Tips: An out-of-this-world gift hand-delivered to Adam King

— and 21 years on from her Olympic medal win, Cork's Sonia O'Sullivan is on the Late Late Show with Katie Taylor

Fri, 28 May, 2021

Rachael Blackmore: As a jockey I feel male, female doesn’t matter anymore. If you’re good enough and you work hard, you’ll get the opportunities

Rachael Blackmore: As a jockey I feel male, female doesn’t matter anymore. If you’re good enough and you work hard, you’ll get the opportunities

The Grand National champion says she never thought that 'being a jockey could be a career for me'

Fri, 07 May, 2021

Five reasons to love Daniel O'Donnell

Five reasons to love Daniel O'Donnell

The Donegal crooner has long been known for his random acts of kindness and for connecting with fans

Fri, 07 May, 2021

First State Visit Of An Irish President

'A president for all the people': Celebrating 80 years of Michael D Higgins

In honour of the president's birthday, we went through the archives to track through the historic politician's long life

Mon, 19 Apr, 2021

Friday TV Tips: 80 birthday candles for President Michael D Higgins

Friday TV Tips: 80 birthday candles for President Michael D Higgins

— and Kathy Bates tries to master the Ballyfermot accent

Fri, 16 Apr, 2021

Friday TV Tips: A bald move for Jedward — shaving their heads live on the Late Late

Friday TV Tips: A bald move for Jedward — shaving their heads live on the Late Late

Plus a new season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine drops on Netflix

Fri, 26 Mar, 2021

Jedward to shave off iconic quiffs live on Late Late Show charity fundraiser

Jedward to shave off iconic quiffs live on Late Late Show charity fundraiser

The twins will shave each other's heads to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day, in memory of their late mother

Wed, 24 Mar, 2021

Drew Harris: Travelling to Tenerife for dental work 'not a reasonable excuse'

Drew Harris: Travelling to Tenerife for dental work 'not a reasonable excuse'

'We don't regard a dentist's appointment in Tenerife as being a reasonable excuse to travel," the Commissioner said on Friday's Late Late Show.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021

Inspirational Oliver Lynch named 'community hero'

Inspirational Oliver Lynch named 'community hero'

The eight-year-old from Ballincollig, Cork, who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, raised a remarkable €37,000 with his ‘5k in 50-days’ walk last year

Sat, 30 Jan, 2021

Cork's Adam King set to meet one of his astronaut heroes on Friday's Late Late

Cork's Adam King set to meet one of his astronaut heroes on Friday's Late Late

Adam, who lives between Youghal and Killeagh, will return to the Late Late Show this week for a special meet-up with astronaut Chris Hadfield

Thu, 03 Dec, 2020

It's Late Late Toy Show day! So, why is Ryan Tubridy crying?

It's Late Late Toy Show day! So, why is Ryan Tubridy crying?

Ryan: 'I'm not ashamed to admit that it really did stop me in my tracks and I was overcome with emotion'

Fri, 27 Nov, 2020

Bruce Springsteen interview

Springsteen: 'Trump will lose. If not, make room for me in Ireland'

In an interview on tonight’s Late Late Show, 'The Boss’, as he is known by his fans, said he was confident Joe Biden would win, adding that the last four years had been “terrible’ for the United States

Fri, 23 Oct, 2020

Michael D, Saoirse Ronan and Colin Farrell to appear on star-studded Late Late Show

Michael D, Saoirse Ronan and Colin Farrell to appear on star-studded Late Late Show

After her memorable performance of her hit Nothing Compares 2 U earlier this year, Sinead O'Connor returns to the studio where she will perform again

Thu, 28 May, 2020

This week's Late Late Show guests announced

This week's Late Late Show guests announced

This week is the penultimate Late Late Show of the season and Ryan has an interesting line-up joining him both remotely and in studio.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

'It’s treatable, it’s not an issue': Hotelier John Brennan opens up about living with incurable cancer

'It’s treatable, it’s not an issue': Hotelier John Brennan opens up about living with incurable cancer

The presenter, best known for hosting At Your Service with brother Francis, told The Late Late Show that “it’s treatable, it’s not an issue”.

Sat, 16 May, 2020

2fm star raises more than €425,000 in Late Late charity head shave

2fm star raises more than €425,000 in Late Late charity head shave

So far, McDermott’s shave has raised more than €425,000.

Sat, 16 May, 2020

This week's Late Late Show guests announced

This week's Late Late Show guests announced

Kodaline will be in the studio, performing their new single, and a special version of High Hopes.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Here's who is on The Late Late Show this week

Here's who is on The Late Late Show this week

The Taoiseach, a new TV star and a Toy Show favourite all feature.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

Mary Lou McDonald to 'give insight' into Covid-19 experience on Late Late Show

Mary Lou McDonald to 'give insight' into Covid-19 experience on Late Late Show

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald will be among the guests on this week's Late Late Show.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Paul O'Connell, Colm Meaney and Ricky Gervais among guests for Friday's Late Late Show

Paul O'Connell, Colm Meaney and Ricky Gervais among guests for Friday's Late Late Show

Paul O'Connell, Samantha Power, Colm Meaney, Ricky Gervais and Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan among guests for tomorrow's Late Late.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Ryan Tubridy returns to Late Late show with Brendan Gleeson and Glen Hansard

Ryan Tubridy returns to Late Late show with Brendan Gleeson and Glen Hansard

Domestic violence survivor Jessica Bowes will be joined by a Women's Aid representative to discuss the dangers for those housebound due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Late Late Show most complained about TV or radio programme of last three years

Late Late Show most complained about TV or radio programme of last three years

30 formal complaints were made about chat show but none upheld

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020