Miriam Margolyes and Damian Lewis are among the guests on the Late Late Show this Friday night on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.
Bafta-winning actress Margolyes will chat about her extraordinary career - from working with Hollywood heavyweights like Leonardo DiCaprio and Arnold Schwarzenegger - to her most outrageous moments on and off screen.
She will discuss why she believes sex, religion and politics are exactly what we should be talking about and why honesty is always the best policy.
Award-winning actor Damian Lewis, best known for his roles in Wolf Hall, Homeland and Band of Brothers will also be on the couch this week for his Late Late debut.
He will chat to Patrick about his life on screen and how he recently turned his talents to music. Ahead of his Irish gigs later this month, he'll discuss his passion for performing and what inspired the shift from screen to stage.
Best known for his performances with Ireland and Leinster on the rugby field, Andrew Porter will be studio to chat about his new book Heart on My Sleeve.
He will discuss losing his mother at a young age, his struggle with mental health following her death and why he has decided to share his deeply personal story. Andrew will also look ahead to the upcoming 2025 Autumn Nations Series and 2026 Six Nations Tournament.
Pop legend Rick Astley will chat to Patrick about his surprise and joy at reaching over one billion streams on Spotify earlier this year. He’ll also treat us to special performance of one of his biggest hits.
Comedy star Emma Doran will also be in studio, ahead of her Irish tour. She will share her take on womanhood, pop culture and the madness of modern life.
The Late Late Show, RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player 9.35pm
