Musicians from the bands of the Defence Forces play some American jazz.

The Aristocrats are a jazz group from within the army band. They perform 'Orange Coast' written by American saxophonist Lennie Niehaus.

This Late Late Show special was dedicated to the Irish Defence Forces and featured members of the army, navy and air force.

For the show's opening presenter Gay Byrne arrived at the studio in Sliabh na mBán, the 1920s Rolls Royce armoured car in which Michael Collins had travelled to Beal na Bláth in August 1922.

This episode of 'The Late Late Show' was broadcast on 8 November 1980. The presenter is Gay Byrne.

Members of the Irish Armed Forces in the audience of 'The Late Late Show' with Gay Byrne
Members of the Irish Armed Forces in the audience of 'The Late Late Show' with Gay Byrne.
Members of the Irish Army Band on 'The Late Late Show'
Members of the Irish Army Band on 'The Late Late Show'