Man with autism to speak through song on ‘Late Late’

A Manchester Irishman who only speaks to the world through song will perform on The Late Late Show tonight.

Martin Finn’s autism means he is unable to talk in full sentences but he has an astonishing recall of songs which he performs note perfectly in clubs.

The 22-year-old’s story came to prominence in Ireland when run as a feature in the Irish Examiner in March. Then his father John, from Lisdoonvarna, disclosed his fears for Martin’s future. “We just can’t afford to get ill. Martin wouldn’t understand why one of us is missing. If he could produce a CD or something that the music would help him when we are not around. He is headlining gigs here; he has starred on BBC3’s Autistic Superstars.”