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Beverley Callard shares cancer diagnosis on Late Late

Actress Beverley Callard announced on Friday's Late Late Show that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, revealing that she had received the news just minutes before she filmed her first scenes in her new role on RTÉ's Fair City.

Television • 07 Feb

Majella O'Donnell - "Never feel ashamed for having mental health problems, because we're human"

Majella O'Donnell in mental health appeal on Late Late

Majella O'Donnell used her appearance on the Late Late Show on Friday night to appeal to viewers to seek help if they are experiencing mental health difficulties.

Television • 08 Feb

Patrick Kielty, host of the RTÉ The Late Late Show.

Here are tonight's Late Late Show guests

The line-up for Friday's Late Late Show on RTÉ One has been announced as host Patrick Kielty welcomes another big night of guests to the studio.

Television • 06 Feb

Sinéad O'Connor on The Late Late Show (1989)

Sinéad O'Connor A Cappella

Sinéad O'Connor sings I Am Stretched On Your Grave.

Sinéad OConnor • 03 Feb

Here are tonight's Late Late Show guests

The Late Late Show is going "full county colours" this Friday night with its annual GAA Special, "packed with legends, laughter, live action and the unbeatable pride of the parish".

Television • 30 Jan

Here are tonight's Late Late Show guests

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Ruth Codd, John Bishop, and Kellie Harrington are among the guests on this week's Late Late Show.

Television • 23 Jan

Claire Byrne: 'I turned 50 and wanted a change'

Broadcaster Claire Byrne has said that turning 50 was one of the main reasons she decided to leave RTÉ to take up a new role on national independent radio station Newstalk.

Television • 19 Jan

Here are tonight's Late Late Show guests

Irish actress Amybeth McNulty, radio presenter Claire Byrne and The O.C. star Mischa Barton are set to appear on tonight's Late Late Show.

Television • 16 Jan

Late Late Trad Special to feature Peggy Seeger

Patrick Kielty will host a Late Late Show Trad Special this Friday night, with a line-up of traditional musicians coming together for performances, collaborations and conversation.

Television • 09 Jan

French And Saunders

The Late Late Show host is under pressure from the off with guests Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

Comedy • 19 Jan

Like a Bat Out of Kells - Meat Loaf's 1990 Irish odyssey is among our picks for tonight

What's on? TV and streaming picks for New Year's Eve

Music, movies, merriment, and memories are all part of our recommendations for the last night of 2025.

Television • 31 Dec 25

Late Late Show reveals Christmas Special line-up

It's a festive Late Late tonight, with Patrick Kielty welcoming Shane Lowry and Brendan Fraser for a Christmas Special that also brings a big Dancing with the Stars reveal and live music from Tom Grennan and Brooke Scullion.

Television • 12 Dec 25

Something for everyone as RTÉ reveals Christmas treats

RTÉ has revealed details of its Christmas line-up with festive specials, documentaries, music, and more among the highlights.

Television • 01 Dec 25

Toy Show Magic

Despite COVID-19 a record year for the Late Late Toy Show, raising millions for children's charities.

Late Late Toy Show • 30 Nov 25

Arthur Gourounlian talks to Patrick Kielty on the Late Late Show

DWTS' Arthur on new series: 'God help Brian Redmond!'

Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian told Friday's Late Late Show that fellow judge Brian Redmond will have his work cut out as new head judge Oti Mabuse joins the panel for the 2026 series on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.

Television • 29 Nov 25

Lisa McHugh - "I'm definitely still on the recovery journey"

Lisa McHugh makes Late Late return after illness

Singer Lisa McHugh made a heart-warming return to The Late Late Show on Friday night after a harrowing year of poor health, telling host Patrick Kielty that it has been "a huge wake-up call".

Television • 24 Nov 25

Richard Osman - "Imagine Marian as a Traitor! She'd be the greatest Traitor of all time because no one would believe it of her"

Richard Osman wants Marian Keyes on Celebrity Traitors

Richard Osman told Friday's Late Late Show that he has the perfect contestant in mind for the next series of BBC One's Celebrity Traitors: his fellow best-selling author Marian Keyes.

Television • 24 Nov 25

Here are tonight's Late Late Show guests

Author Richard Osman and singer Lisa McHugh will be among Patrick Kielty's guests on Friday's Late Late Show on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Television • 21 Nov 25

Gabriel Byrne says he firmly believes Oscar Wilde's famous quote that the Irish are the greatest storytellers since the Greeks

Byrne praises Ireland's 'rare gift' for storytelling

Acclaimed actor Gabriel Byrne has praised Irish people for their "rare gift" of storytelling, saying our nation is one that others "respect and admire."

Television • 17 Nov 25

Milligan Family History

In a new book Spike Milligan shares memories of growing up and the influence of his family.

Spike Milligan • 09 Nov 25

The Aristocrats

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

Jazz • 08 Nov 25

Kenny Dalglish raises his arms in celebration after scoring the winning goal that gives Liverpool the English League Division One Championship title for the 1985/86 season after beating Chelsea Football Club 1-0 on 3 May 1986 at Stamford Bridge in London

What's on? TV and streaming tips for Friday

Football, films, and more are our picks for tonight.

Television • 07 Nov 25

Patrick Kielty and Jon Bon Jovi share a laugh on Friday's Late Late Show

Patrick Kielty has 'pinch-me moment' with Jon Bon Jovi

Patrick Kielty told Jon Bon Jovi that having the legendary singer as a guest on The Late Late Show was "a bit of a pinch-me moment" because Bon Jovi were the soundtrack to the presenter's teenage years in Co Down.

Music • 03 Nov 25

Here are tonight's Late Late Show guests

Jon Bon Jovi and Miriam O'Callaghan will join Patrick Kielty on tonight's Late Late Show on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.

Television • 31 Oct 25

New book of Gay Byrne letters a bittersweet tribute

Suzy Byrne, the daughter of the late Gay Byrne and Kathleen Watkins, has said it was bittersweet compiling the new book PS Gay: More Letters and Memories from the Gay Byrne Show.

Radio • 31 Oct 25