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<p> Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley at the Irish Film and Television Awards in Dublin last Sunday. “Whoever gets that gig is going to be really, really lucky.” Picture: Brian McEvoy</p>

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Mick Clifford: Is Patrick Kielty the man to save the Late Late?

His avowed nationalism with a small n makes Kielty a perfect facilitator of wider debate on what kind of future awaits the island. He will need a lot more than that if he is to keep the Late Late Show on the road

<p>Ryan Tubridy has done a very good job of keeping the ship afloat for the Late Late Show, in particular during the pandemic. Picture: Andres Poveda</p>

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New ‘Late Late Show’ must follow the three Rs for success

<p>Who is likely to take on hosting duties?</p>

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

Graham Norton says 'eh, no' to presenting The Late Late Show

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Graham Norton says 'eh, no' to presenting The Late Late Show

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

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

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work

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Elaine Loughlin: McDonald is seeking votes and transfers in fresh fields and pastures new

The Late Late Toy Show: One for everyone in the audience — and more for many people in need

The Late Late Toy Show: One for everyone in the audience — and more for many people in need

Yes the toys were there. But the audience at home and in the studio were truly swept away by the 'Wizard of Oz' theme and the brilliant guests, writes Michelle McGlynn

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

'I was a grubby git from Cork': Graham Norton on trying to 'reinvent' himself when he left Ireland

'I was a grubby git from Cork': Graham Norton on trying to 'reinvent' himself when he left Ireland

Graham Norton has said that getting older contributed to his decision to marry. The Cork-born BBC presenter tied the knot with Scottish film-maker Jonathan McLeod in July, .

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Michael Flatley and Love Island's Ekin-Su to join Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show

Michael Flatley and Love Island's Ekin-Su to join Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show

Plus a special performance from Tolü Makay

Thu, 01 Sep, 2022

Ryan Tubridy: Late Late Show was 'like a beacon in the fog' during pandemic

Ryan Tubridy: Late Late Show was 'like a beacon in the fog' during pandemic

Viewers are in for a treat tonight with a host of special guests as the chat show marks its 60th birthday

Fri, 27 May, 2022

Saoirse Ruane helps launch Toy Show: The Musical

Saoirse Ruane helps launch Toy Show: The Musical

The musical will follow one little girl's Toy Show adventure as she and her family prepare for the biggest night of their lives

Fri, 13 May, 2022

Friday TV Tips: Saoirse Ruane, Alison Oliver and Mark Feehily on the Late Late this evening

Friday TV Tips: Saoirse Ruane, Alison Oliver and Mark Feehily on the Late Late this evening

Fans of Michael Connelly's Lincoln Lawyer could be in for a treat with this Netflix adaptation

Fri, 13 May, 2022

Friday TV tips: Why are people in a flap over Cecelia Ahern's TV series?

Friday TV tips: Why are people in a flap over Cecelia Ahern's TV series?

Brooke Scullion on the Late Late Show; New episodes of Ozark; and what do you think of Ten Percent, the new Call My Agent! remake?

Fri, 29 Apr, 2022

Friday TV tips: The dating game is just monkey business with Nina Conti

Friday TV tips: The dating game is just monkey business with Nina Conti

And shark horror in 47 Meters Down; plus Ulster v Munster rugby this evening

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Friday TV Tips: Hold me now — Johnny Logan and Dara Ó Briain live this evening

Friday TV Tips: Hold me now — Johnny Logan and Dara Ó Briain live this evening

She absolutely rocked it with her toy show signing — Amanda Coogan and Irish CODAs Declan Buckley and Shane O'Reilly are on screens too

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

Charlie Bird 'uplifted' by support as he prepares for Croagh Patrick climb

Charlie Bird 'uplifted' by support as he prepares for Croagh Patrick climb

As of Friday night, over €1 million had been raised through Climb with Charlie

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Friday TV Tips: Songs, support and love for Charlie Bird ahead of his big climb tomorrow

Friday TV Tips: Songs, support and love for Charlie Bird ahead of his big climb tomorrow

It's eyes on the rise now as Michael Bublé, Siobhán McSweeney and Barry McGuigan support Climb with Charlie

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

Friday TV tips: Amy Dunne talks about her time as 'Miss D' when her very private tragedy became public

Friday TV tips: Amy Dunne talks about her time as 'Miss D' when her very private tragedy became public

And the new series of Bridgerton kicks off today

Fri, 25 Mar, 2022

St Patrick's Day TV Tips: The Late Late Patrick's Day Show; Brendan Gleeson in The Guard

St Patrick's Day TV Tips: The Late Late Patrick's Day Show; Brendan Gleeson in The Guard

And a special Late Late Show in honour of St Patrick's Day this evening

Thu, 17 Mar, 2022

Friday TV Tips: Award-winning Famine drama and Ukraine humanitarian fundraiser

Friday TV Tips: Award-winning Famine drama and Ukraine humanitarian fundraiser

Plus Toni Collette in Karin Slaughter drama, Pieces of Her

Fri, 04 Mar, 2022

Friday TV Tips: Meet the mum who fostered more than 100 children

Friday TV Tips: Meet the mum who fostered more than 100 children

Plus, Irish actress Orla Brady in Death in Paradise finale; and Mrs Brown and Co meet Tyler Perry for A Madea Homecoming

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Friday TV Tips: Help decide Ireland's Eurovision entry; Courtney Cox and Minnie Driver chat with Graham Norton

Friday TV Tips: Help decide Ireland's Eurovision entry; Courtney Cox and Minnie Driver chat with Graham Norton

And what do you think of the new Jack Reacher? Alan Ritchson takes over the role played by Tom Cruise

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Friday TV Tips: Reclaiming fitness after Oxycontin addiction

Friday TV Tips: Reclaiming fitness after Oxycontin addiction

GAA All-Star footballer Mary Hulgraine on the Late Late Show this evening; And Graham Norton chats with Penelope Cruz and James McAvoy

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Friday TV Tips: Kenneth Branagh, A Woman's Heart; and Ozark

Friday TV Tips: Kenneth Branagh, A Woman's Heart; and Ozark

The Belfast director is on the Late Late Show and the Graham Norton Show this evening

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Friday TV Tips: Tom Hanks; Mícheál Martin; Ant & Dec; and Michael Fassbender this evening

Friday TV Tips: Tom Hanks; Mícheál Martin; Ant & Dec; and Michael Fassbender this evening

The Taoiseach will be on the Late Late Show; Cate Blanchett and Ant & Dec will be on the Graham Norton Show. And movies include Captain Phillips and The Light Between Oceans

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

Widespread shock at death of Fr Kevin McNamara, a priest who was 'one of a kind'

Widespread shock at death of Fr Kevin McNamara, a priest who was 'one of a kind'

Kerry Diocese mourns the passing of a much-loved priest who was 'a great believer in the public pulpit'

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

Friday TV tips: Brendan O'Carroll Colin Farrell, Ronnie Wood and Stanley Tucci on the box this evening

Friday TV tips: Brendan O'Carroll Colin Farrell, Ronnie Wood and Stanley Tucci on the box this evening

— and Circle of Friends, a new season of The Witcher, and disasters on It'll Be Alright On the Night with David Walliams

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Charlie Bird: Daniel O'Donnell will join me on climb to raise awareness of motor neurone disease

Charlie Bird: Daniel O'Donnell will join me on climb to raise awareness of motor neurone disease

The former broadcaster tweeted that the singer had gifted him a special “gesture” after the show

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Charlie Bird, Daniel O'Donnell, Vaccine Wars, and Keanu Reeves this evening

Friday TV Tips: Charlie Bird, Daniel O'Donnell, Vaccine Wars, and Keanu Reeves this evening

Plus, Isla Fisher is a deadly snake and do Five Together deserve the Christmas No. 1 slot?

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Westlife, handmade crafts, and The Rescue on screens this evening

Friday TV Tips: Westlife, handmade crafts, and The Rescue on screens this evening

— and Robert Pattinson with a miniature horse called Butterscotch also on TV

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Alison O'Connor: It's time for a dignified debate about assisted dying, before it’s too late

Alison O'Connor: It's time for a dignified debate about assisted dying, before it’s too late

Charlie Bird and Vicky Phelan are talking about it. Let's take the lead from them, and discuss death with honesty and kindness

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Toy Show Appeal raises over €6.6m for Irish charities

Toy Show Appeal raises over €6.6m for Irish charities

1.8m people tuned in across the weekend, making it one of the highest-rating TV programmes on a single channel on record in Ireland

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021

Friday TV tips: Vicky Phelan talks to Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show

Friday TV tips: Vicky Phelan talks to Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show

And movies this evening include Saving Private Ryan, The Great Train Robbery, Hellbound, Cowboy Bebop and The Wheel of Time

Fri, 19 Nov, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Lady Gaga chats about Gucci, bullying and acting with Ryan Tubridy

Friday TV Tips: Lady Gaga chats about Gucci, bullying and acting with Ryan Tubridy

— Plus Rambo: Last Blood; The Shrink Next Door; and discussions of a united Ireland with former president Mary McAleese

Fri, 12 Nov, 2021

Friday TV tips: A new Liam Neeson movie; Clodagh McKenna, Paul Rudd — and Adam King

Friday TV tips: A new Liam Neeson movie; Clodagh McKenna, Paul Rudd — and Adam King

Plus Irish entrepreneurs showcase the very best of what they have to offer

Fri, 05 Nov, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Derval and Donncha talk fitness and rivalry; and Kerry star Jessie Buckley is on the Graham Norton couch

Friday TV Tips: Derval and Donncha talk fitness and rivalry; and Kerry star Jessie Buckley is on the Graham Norton couch

Plus Dublin actor Michael McElhatton in The Zookeeper's Wife

Fri, 22 Oct, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Liam Neeson, Lenny Henry, Keith Earls — and Paddy Moloney tributes

Friday TV Tips: Liam Neeson, Lenny Henry, Keith Earls — and Paddy Moloney tributes

Plus new series of You and I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot

Fri, 15 Oct, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Andrew McGinley on life after the deaths of his three children

Friday TV Tips: Andrew McGinley on life after the deaths of his three children

Rosanna Davison will talk about her turbulent journey to motherhood; Peter Schmeichel on his career regrets and a new programme about Gaelgeóirí and their pets;

Fri, 08 Oct, 2021

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Friday TV Tips: 70 birthday candles for Bob Geldof — celebrations this evening

— and if you've recently googled the Korean Won exchange rate you're probably hooked on Squid Game

Fri, 01 Oct, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Charlene Masterson who survived years of abuse by her father — now helping Rape Crisis organisation

Friday TV Tips: Charlene Masterson who survived years of abuse by her father — now helping Rape Crisis organisation

— Daniel Craig is on the Late Late Show and also chatting with Graham Norton

Fri, 24 Sep, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Baby Theo's parents had to take a High Court challenge to bring him home

Friday TV Tips: Baby Theo's parents had to take a High Court challenge to bring him home

— and Seth Rogen is a Late Late Show guest and in a film on TV this evening

Fri, 14 May, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Ah, just look at Maria and her dotey little pups

Friday TV Tips: Ah, just look at Maria and her dotey little pups

— and Sharon Stone and Rachael Blackmore on the Late Late Show this evening

Fri, 07 May, 2021

Neil Jordan tells Tommy Tiernan Show he was struck by Tom Cruise’s ‘vampiric’ lifestyle

Neil Jordan tells Tommy Tiernan Show he was struck by Tom Cruise’s ‘vampiric’ lifestyle

Elsewhere on the final show of the season, two friends spoke of their surrogacy journey and fashion designer Joanne Hynes touched upon tweed

Sun, 18 Apr, 2021

Colin Farrell leads the Late Late Show lineup this Friday

Colin Farrell leads the Late Late Show lineup this Friday

You won't want to miss it.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2019

Here's who is on the Late Late Show tomorrow night

Here's who is on the Late Late Show tomorrow night

From Davy Fitzgerald to Des Bishop, there really is somebody for everyone on tomorrow night's show.

Thu, 25 Oct, 2018

Bumper line-up for Late Late Show celebration of Irish in Britain live from London

Bumper line-up for Late Late Show celebration of Irish in Britain live from London

Graham Norton, Brendan O’Carroll, and Imelda May are among a host of names taking part in The Late Late Show’s London special.

Thu, 11 Oct, 2018

Here's who is on the Late Late Show tomorrow night

Here's who is on the Late Late Show tomorrow night

Safe to say, the iconic Irish chat show is back with a bang.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2018

Now's your chance to be a part of the Late Late Show London broadcast

Now's your chance to be a part of the Late Late Show London broadcast

The show broadcast from London over 40 years ago during Gay Byrne's time as host

Wed, 05 Sep, 2018

Trump’s former press secretary Sean Spicer to appear on Late Late Show

Trump’s former press secretary Sean Spicer to appear on Late Late Show

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer will be interviewed live on The Late Late Show this Friday.

Wed, 10 Jan, 2018

Ryan ready for nautical-themed toy show

Ryan ready for nautical-themed toy show

Crabs are noted for moving sideways, but Ryan Tubridy will be moving in every direction tonight, writes Evelyn Ring.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2017