Watch: Ryan Tubridy gets a surprise call from Russell Crowe on his new radio show

On starting his new gig, Ryan said: "I swear to God, I woke up this morning with a grin on my face. I said, ‘Give me this year. Give me 2024.’ “I've always felt welcome from the day I walked in here.” Ryan Tubridy on Virgin Radio begins the 2nd of January. Monday to Friday from 10am-1pm. Photo: virginradio.co.uk

Ryan Tubridy gets a surprise call from Russell Crowe on the first day his new radio show on Virgin Radio UK. Russell Crowe joined Ryan on the phone from Australia, taking time out from hosting a dinner party for 30 people in his ranch in Sydney. On starting his new gig, Ryan said: "I swear to God, I woke up this morning with a grin on my face. I said, ‘Give me this year. Give me 2024.’