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Ryan Tubridy is getting fitted for a new nose for this year's Toy Show

Tubridy drops clue about this year's 'crazy' Toy Show

Ryan Tubridy dropped a clue about this year's "crazy" Late Late Toy Show on his RTÉ Radio 1 show on Wednesday morning.

Ryan Tubridy announces the opening of The Late Late Toy Show application process

The search is on to find the next big Toy Show stars

It's almost that time of year again! The Late Late Toy Show is now accepting applications for this year's toy testers and performers.

Television • 07 Sep 21

2020: the year in entertainment

As with everything else this year, the pandemic played havoc with the world of entertainment. However, it was both a curse and a blessing as 2020 proved a fascinating year for the business of show. Here's our 2020 revision

2020 in Review • 31 Dec 20

Gay Byrne and Charlotte Church on The Late Late Toy Show in 1998

How Gay Byrne invented The Late Late Toy Show

Gay Byrne was many things during his long career - father confessor, voice of a nation, and master of radio and television - but perhaps his most unlikely role was as the man who helped dream up the national institution that is The Late Late Toy Show

Late Late Toy Show • 25 Nov 20

Ryan Tubridy teases this year's top secret Toy Show

Late Late host Ryan Turbidly has revealed that he already knows what costume he will wear and what song he will be singing on this year's top secret Toy Show, adding that it will lead to "some goofy looking scenarios".

Late Late Toy Show • 31 Aug 20

Watch! Tubs grilled by Toy Show tots

We visited the Late Late Toy Show set to ask Ryan Tubridy some VERY important questions, submitted by fans of the show.

Late Late Toy Show • 29 Nov 19

Listen! Late Late Toy Show Podcast: A Kid in a Toy Show

Join RTÉjr reporter Hanako, as she peeks behind the curtain of the world famous Late Late Toy Show. This week, she is let loose in the RTÉ studios. The Lights, the Costumes, but most of all, the Toys!

Toy Show • 26 Nov 19

This year's Toy Show takes place on Friday, November 29.

Late Late Toy Show gets nostalgic in sweet teaser

With just over one week to go until the most eagerly anticipated production of the Irish TV calendar airs, The Late Late Toy Show team has shared an adorable teaser ahead of this year's show.

The Late Late Toy Show • 20 Nov 19

Who doesn't remember this! This year's Toy Show is on on Friday, November 30 at 9.35pm on RTÉ One

Our favourite Toy Show moments EVER!

We've rounded up our favourite moments from The Late Late Toy Show over the years, take a little trip down memory lane with these clips.

Television • 29 Nov 18

Ryan Tubridy is getting ready for this year's Late Late Toy Show!

Toy Show trailer gives a sneak peek at the festivities

Christmas is nearly here, which means the Late Late Toy Show is just around the corner - and the trailer has just been released to give audiences a first look at the fun to come.

Toy Show • 19 Nov 18

Family reunion rules The Late Late Toy Show

This year's Late Late Toy Show reminded us that the most important thing about Christmas is family when Sergeant Graham Burke was reunited with his wife and kids live on air.

Late Late Toy Show • 14 Dec 17

There were some moments that will go down in Toy Show history

The Late Late Toy Show: Best Moments

As always, The Late Late Toy Show has provided us with some classic telly moments - relive the best bits here.

Late Late Toy Show • 02 Dec 17

Boom! You can now play a Toy Show Game online

Toy Show fever has well and truly taken over RTÉ, so much so that there is now a Toy Show online and mobile game for you to play.

Late Late Toy Show • 01 Dec 17

Ryan Tubridy says The Toy Show's theme is 'boatiful'

Toy Show going Under the Sea with 'boatiful' theme

The Late Late Toy Show is going Under the Sea with its theme this year which is based on the much-loved Disney classic The Little Mermaid. Host Ryan Tubridy promises it will be "boatiful!"

Late Late Toy Show • 01 Dec 17

You cannot miss the Father Ted Christmas Special. It's a must every year

Eight Christmas traditions that are uniquely Irish

We're rounded up some of the best uniquely Irish Christmas traditions including Father Ted, midnight mass and selection boxes.

Late Late Toy Show • 04 Dec 17

"The Massey is classy, but fear the Deere"

RTÉ stars name their top Toy Show moments

Joe Duffy, Nuala Carey, Eoghan McDermott, the gang from Breakfast Republic and more name their favourite Toy Show moment of all time.

Late Late Toy Show • 29 Nov 17

The Toy Show countdown is on!

It's finally Toy Show week which means CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE! In anticipation we took to the streets of Dublin to find out your Toy Show traditions and what your fave toys OF ALL TIME are.

Late Late Toy Show • 01 Dec 17

The Late Late Toy Show trailer is here!

The countdown for the Late Late Toy Show is on and we're giving you a sneak peak at this year's show with the first trailer for the festive favourite.

Late Late Toy Show • 23 Nov 17

The Late Late Showed: a look back on the year that was

The current season of The Late Late Show comes to an end this Friday night on RTÉ One with a celebration of 50 years of the Community Games, while guests include Damien Dempsey, Big Tom and Margo.

the late late show • 25 May 17

Ryan Tubridy meets younger viewers at Wednesday's Late Late Toy Show auditions in Dundalk Photo: Ciara Wilkinson

Tubridy gobsmacked as 100,000 ask for Toy Show tickets

Ryan Tubridy has said it is "incredible" that the Late Late Show has received 100,000 applications for Toy Show tickets in just two weeks.

Headlines • 26 Oct 16

The Late Late Toy Show - all the action!

The biggest and best TV show of the year, The Late Late Toy Show, has finished for another year. Check out our blog for the highlights of this year's extravaganza.

Entertainment • 28 Nov 15

What will Ryan wear on this year's Toy Show?

A techno jumper for Ryan on The Late Late Toy Show

Ryan Tubridy has hinted that his Christmas jumper for The Late Late Toy Show may feature some "modern technology".

Entertainment • 23 Nov 15

Toy Show tickets up for grabs as auditions begin

This could be the chance you have been waiting for – The Late Late Toy Show team are marking their first ever regional auditions by giving away two tickets to the biggest and best show on Irish TV.

Entertainment • 12 Oct 15

Toy Show audition tapes safe despite postal strike

Late Late Show producers have said that audition tapes from prospective performers for this year's Toy Show will be be viewed despite the industrial dispute at An Post.

Entertainment • 02 Oct 15

#TBT Robbie Keane surprises his biggest fan

In this week's #ThrowbackThursday - relive the moment Toy Show toy tester Domhnall nearly lost it when his hero Robbie Keane (on crutches!) dropped into The Late Late Show for a surprise visit. Altogether now awwwwwwww!

Entertainment • 28 Nov 14