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Gay Byrne's finest moments on The Late Late Show

Following his death aged 85, we have rounded up some of Gay Byrne's finest moments on The Late Late Show from over the years.

Gay Byrne • 08 Nov 19

Gay Byrne: A Video Tribute

We look back at the life and career of Gay Byrne, the giant of Irish broadcasting who has died aged 85.

Gay Byrne • 04 Nov 19

Gay Byrne: A Life in Pictures

Gay Byrne had a profound effect on the cultural and social development of Ireland in the course of his long tenure as Ireland's most successful broadcaster. Here are some of the key moments in his life and career.

Gay Byrne • 04 Nov 19

Gay Byrne shares a joke with Basil Brush on the The Late Late Show in 1983

Gay Byrne: The Greatest Showman

RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne recalls Ireland's most celebrated broadcaster.

Gay Byrne • 08 Nov 19

Imelda May and Gay Byrne, image via Imelda May/Instagram

Tributes paid to 'lasting icon' of Irish TV Gay Byrne

Tributes have continued to flood in for "Ireland's greatest broadcaster" Gay Byrne following his passing at the age of 85 on Monday.

Gay Byrne • 05 Nov 19

Kathleen Watkins appeared on The Ray D'Arcy Show on Saturday night

Watch: Ray D'Arcy audience send Gay Byrne good wishes

Gay Byrne was given a fulsome round of applause on the Ray D'Arcy Show on Saturday night during an appearance by his wife Kathleen Watkins.

Television • 13 Oct 19

Jeffrey Archer pays tribute to Gay for Late Late praise

Best-selling author Jeffrey Archer has credited Gay Byrne for boosting the sales of his novel Kane and Abel after the presenter endorsed the book on The Late Late Show 40 years ago.

Television • 07 Oct 19

The Late Late Show is back on RTÉ One on Friday, September 6, with The Late Late Toy Show front and centre on screens, and in hearts, in the run-up to Christmas

Ryan Tubridy shares Late Late Toy Show origins story

Ryan Tubridy shared the origins story of The Late Late Toy Show with his RTÉ Radio 1 listeners on Monday as the countdown to this year's extravaganza begins.

Television • 26 Aug 19

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, Kathleen Watkins and Suzy O'Byrne at the ceremony in Dublin Castle on Friday evening

Gay Byrne honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Gay Byrne has been honoured with the Ireland-US Council's Lifetime Achievement Award but was unable to attend the ceremony in Dublin Castle on Friday evening due to a broken wrist and chest infection.

Television • 29 Jun 19

Watkins talks about whether Gay will return to airwaves

Kathleen Watkins appeared on Saturday night's Ray D'Arcy Show where she spoke about whether her husband Gay Byrne will return to the airwaves.

Television • 11 Nov 18

Gay Byrne - "I greatly regret that I can't do it"

Gay Byrne dashes fans' hopes of January radio return

Gay Byrne has dashed fans' hopes about him returning to his RTÉ lyric fm show in January, explaining to the Sunday Independent that his family have told him he is "not up to it at the moment" following his treatment for cancer.

Radio • 05 Nov 18

Gay Byrne - "They tell me I am making progress"

Gay Byrne 'making progress' in cancer treatment

Gay Byrne has said he is "making progress" as he continues his treatment for cancer.

Television • 02 Jul 18

Mrs Brown back for more in RTÉ summer TV schedule

The return of Mrs Brown, a musical special with Niall Horan, and a new docuemtary about Gay Byrne are among a brand new season of sport, documentaries and coverage of major events on RTÉ One and RTÉ2 this summer.

Television • 03 May 18

Gay Byrne expresses relief at taking break from chemotherapy for prostate cancer

Gay Byrne 'relieved' to take break from chemotherapy

Gay Byrne has expressed his relief at being given a break from his chemotherapy treatment for prostate cancer.

Television • 20 Feb 18

Gay Byrne has been receiving treatment for prostate cancer since 2016

Gay Byrne sees 'very good' results in cancer treatment

Gay Byrne's wife Kathleen Watkins has said the veteran broadcaster has received "very good" results from chemotherapy as he continues his treatment for prostate cancer.

Gay Byrne • 01 Feb 18

Ryan Tubridy kicked-off the Toy Show auditions in Cork

Talent and tickets: this year's Toy Show just took off!

Ryan Tubridy was in Cork today to launch this year's Late Late Toy Show and search for young talent.

Late Late Toy Show • 24 Oct 17

Gay Byrne - "No matter who they are, no matter where they are, they will all say the same thing to you: 'We are Larry Gogan fans'"

Gay Byrne surprises Larry Gogan on tribute show

Gay Byrne was a surprise guest on Sunday with Miriam on RTÉ Radio 1 as he joined his fellow presenters to salute another broadcasting great, 2FM's Larry Gogan.

Larry Gogan • 22 Oct 17

Kathleen Watkins - "We're getting there. We're doing the best we can"

Gay Byrne 'getting there' with cancer treatment

Writer and broadcaster Kathleen Watkins told the Ray D'Arcy Show on Saturday that her husband Gay Byrne is "going through a difficult stage at the moment" in his treatment for prostate cancer but they are "getting there".

Gay Byrne • 16 Oct 17

Ryan Tubridy - "It would be an absolute dream."

Ryan Tubridy wants to take Late Late on the road

Ryan Tubridy has told RTÉ Entertainment that he would "love" to take The Late Late Show out on the road in Ireland and thinks that his 10th season next year would be the perfect time to do so.

the late late show • 01 Sep 17

Gay Byrne - "They're very happy with me, whether I am or not"

Gay Byrne says his cancer treatment is 'going fine'

Gay Byrne has said "everything seems to be going fine" as he continues to receive treatment for prostate cancer, but added that he is a "lousy patient".

Gay Byrne • 12 May 17

Stephen Fry with Gay Byrne on The Meaning of Life in 2015

No blasphemy investigation into Stephen Fry's comments

Gardaí are not investigating if the British actor Stephen Fry made blasphemous comments on an RTÉ programme two years ago.

stephen fry • 09 May 17

Gay Byrne - "I have no plans to go back on air. I will get about through today and then I will face tomorrow when it starts"

Gay Byrne has 'no plans' at present to go back on air

Gay Byrne has said he has "no plans" to return to air at present as he recovers from prostate cancer and a double hip replacement.

Television • 09 Mar 17

Gay Byrne has revealed concerns over a cancer diagnosis on air

Well wishes as Gay Byrne reveals cancer concerns

Gay Byrne has revealed on his RTÉ Lyric FM show that he will not be on air next week as he has to go to hospital for tests to determine if prostate cancer may have spread to his lower back.

Entertainment • 08 Mar 17

They thrilled Kenny! Pat to receive IFTA lifetime award

Pat Kenny will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 IFTA Television Awards next month.

Headlines • 08 Sep 16

Rose of Tralee Presenters Through the Years

From Uncle Gaybo to the man himself Dáithí, RTÉ Player reels back the years with the Rose of Tralee .

Rose of Tralee • 18 Aug 16