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This week's Late Late Show guests announced

The Late Late Show - Friday, RTÉ One, 9:35pm
The Late Late Show - Friday, RTÉ One, 9:35pm

Actors, historians and political experts are among the guests on this week's Late Late Show.

Host Ryan Tubridy will be joined in studio this week by Dublin actor Allen Leech, who is best known for his role as Tom Branson in Downton Abbey. Leech will be talking about the impact of the period drama on his career, and his new role in Bohemian Rhapsody, in which he plays Freddie Mercury's manager.

Comedian Des Bishop will be talking to Tubridy about the nation's obsession with Netflix and carvery dinners.

Allen Leech in Downton Abbey

Musical entertainment will come from Gavin James – who recently launched his album into space – and Bell X1.

Also on the show this Friday night, Prime Time's David McCullagh will be delivering the RTÉ/Red C Exit Poll results from the Presidential Election.

Gavin James is one of the musical guests this week

Catherine Corless, the historian who uncovered details of a mass grave at the former Mother and Babies Home in Tuam, will join Tubridy to give her thoughts on the Government’s decision this week to initiate a forensic excavation at the site.

She last appeared on the Late Late Show in 2017, receiving a standing ovation from the audience after an extremely powerful interview.

All-Ireland winning hurler and GAA manager Davy Fitzgerald will also be in studio talking about his fiery reputation, sporting legacy and the new season of Ireland's Fittest Family, which kicks off on Sunday.

On the show you'll also have the chance to drive away in a brand new Renault Clio and €5,000 in the glovebox to spend as you please

The Late Late Show airs on RTÉ One on Fridays at 9.35pm.

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