Friday, 1 February 2008

The Late Late Show

RASCAL FLATTS

Virtually unknown in these shores, Rascall Flats were the biggest selling act in the United States in 2006, having sold a staggering 15 million albums. The band started the show with their powerful new single "What hurts the most."

ORLA BRADY

The Irish star of the hit TV series "Mistresses." This racy show concerns the interaction of four different women and their complex relationships.

DAVE YOUNG

The bright young comedian gets his first break on the Late Late Show, with hilarious results. No-one is safe when Dave is around, particularly those in the studio audience..

GERALD KEAN

He's Ireland's most famous legal eagle. The flamboyant solicitor spends money like there's no tomorrow, stating that you cannot take it with you. Flamboyant and charismatic, Gerald Kean's personal address book reads like a celebrity whose who..

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH

Charming and self-deprecating, the Liverpool singer-songwriter performs the John Prine classic "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness," and chats about Liverpool, football and monkeys..

HALIFAX OWL COMPETITION

The launch of a competition for primary schools, with the aim of building a shelter for the barn owl, one of Ireland's increasingly rare birds. More info at www.rte.ie/tv/latelate/competition.html

LUAN PARLE

At the tender age of twelve Luan Parle appeared on the Late Late Show. Now on her 26th birthday, this talent is back, performing her new single "Ghost"

CHICKEN DEBATE

Food writer and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has launched a high profile TV campaign against intensively farmed chicken. It's a topic that generates strong views, including those of Vincent Carton from Manor Farm, Michelin starred chef Kevin Thornton and Chicken Farmer Alo Mahon

CHRYSLER CAR COMPETITION

Four lucky entrants were randomly selected to compete in the Late Late Show / Chrysler Sebring competition - but only one would walk away with the keys.

Host

Ryan Tubridy
This is the year I hope to make the show my own. With two seasons under my belt, I'm looking forward to getting the show on the road.

Competition

There's plenty of great prizes up for grabs throughout the season. Check out our Competition section for more details...

History

The Late Late Show is Ireland's most popular and prestigious television show and is the longest running chat show in the world.

Extra

Check out our exclusive behind the scenes interview with Ryan Tubridy