Friday, 26 September 2008

Pat Kenny presents the popular talk show featuring high-profile guests and the very best in all-round entertainment

Kathryn Thomas

Kathryn Thomas dropped in to tell us about the new Lotto show which she presents with Aidan Power and about her new book based on her travels around the world called 'Off the Beaten Track' (My Favourite Faraway Places). In the audience were her mum and dad, her sister Linda, her nan Margaret and her boyfriend Enda Waters.

Boyzone

When Boyzone decided to reform the group it was announced on the Late Late Show last year. So it's only fitting that they do the first performance of their new single on the Late Late. They dropped in to sing the new single "Love You Anyway" and to have a chat with Pat about their future plans.

Wendy Salisbury

At 62 she is a grandmother like no other. Having divorced for the second time at 42 Wendy Salisbury made a decision to not to resign herself to early nights alone nursing a cup of cocoa. Since then she discovered penchant for toyboys and has had a string of affairs with younger men - some as young as 19.

The Blizzards

Having earned a well deserved reputation as Ireland's hardest working band the The Blizzards found time in recent months to record a new album "Domino Effect". The new single from that album is called "Trust Me I'm A Doctor". The band are currently in the middle of an Irish Tour.

Conor and Daragh Prendergast

Conor (22) and Daragh (19) are two young men who have a led a less than conventional life - their parents are a lesbian couple Ann and Bernie who have been together for almost 30 years. Conor and Daragh shared their memories of their childhood and their thoughts on their family and upbringing with Pat in a hugely insightful interview. Their parents Ann and Bernie were in the audience and they spoke to Pat about the methods used to conceive their sons.

Health Discussion

The crisis in our health service, in particular the growing concerns over misdiagnoses of cancer cases, was the topic for discussion with members of the studio audience.

Rabbi Schmuley

Writer and relationship expert - Rabbi Schmuley joined Pat to give his opinion on why we should turn our marriages into affairs, why women need to behave more like ladies and what men have to do if their wives have piled on the pounds.

Brendan Bowyer

A legend of the Irish music scene, Brendan began his career in the late 50's and is now home in Ireland to celebrate 50 years in show business. While home he will do an Irish tour and will receive the freedom of his native Waterford City. He dropped in to the Late Late Show to sing a song written about his life called "Break Like Crystal".

Mickey and Michaela Harte

Ten years ago the achievement of Tyrone manager Mickey Harte would have been unfathomable. Years of dedication focus and sacrifice bore fruit for the third time last Sunday making him one of the most successful managers of all time. Mickey and his daughter Michaela joined Pat in studio with the Sam Maguire cup to talk about the highs and lows along the way to All-Ireland success.