It goes without saying that The Late Late Toy Show is a national institution, and now fans can get a deeper insight into how it's made with a new three-part documentary series.
Every year, the all-singing, all-dancing show is one of the most highly anticipated in the festive schedule, and gives the country a much-needed dose of joy.
For the first time ever, viewers will get a chance to see how the programme is created as the Toy Show tours across the country in search of singers, musicians and dancers to take part in this year's show.
The Late Late Toy Show Unwrapped sees cameras follow the performers from the very start of the process, through nerve wracking auditions, to preparations for the big night itself.
Series producer Hillary Jones said: "Last year, The Late Late Toy Show Unwrapped gave viewers a small glimpse of the regional auditions as we looked back over the history of the show but this year we’re bringing them right into the heart of the process.
"We really want to capture the joy and excitement of the performers taking part in The Late Late Toy Show. For the children auditioning this is a once in a lifetime experience.
"We’re aiming to give viewers a real insight in how the biggest night on Irish television comes together by following some of the little stars auditioning to take part and going behind the scenes with the team who put the show together."
The show's host Ryan Tubridy added: "The reaction we have been getting as we travel the country has been tremendous and we are finding some brilliant little performers.
"I don’t envy the Toy Show producers – they are going to have a very difficult time picking the acts that will join us on the big night."
The Late Late Toy Show Unwrapped will be screened in the week before this year's The Late Late Toy Show on Friday, December 2 on RTÉ One.
