The Late Late Show (IE)
Season 48
Chat show that looks at current affairs in Ireland
Where to Watch Season 48
38 Episodes
- Episode 1E1
Episode 1In the first show of the new season, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair gives his first live interview following the publication of his autobiography. Ryan chats to Munster rugby star Donncha O'Callaghan and there are performances by former 'X Factor' stars Jedward and singer Imelda May. - Episode 4E4
Episode 4Ryan is joined by world boxing champion Katie Taylor, garden designer Diarmuid Gavin. Tim Robbins reflects on his acting career and performs with the 'Rogues Gallery Band' and Derek Davis is part of a panel discussion ahead the RTÉ 'Coming of Age' series as part of Positive Ageing week. - Episode 5E5
Episode 5Republic of Ireland football manager Giovanni Trapattoni makes his first Irish chat show appearance since taking up the job in 2008. Writer and former drug smuggler Howard Marks is joined by fellow Welshman and notorious hell-raiser Rhys Ifans to talk about Howard's new biopic 'Mr Nice'. - Episode 8E8
Episode 8The winner of Ireland's Greatest is announced after a final passionate plea from each of the five advocates. Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood talks about his life and performs live. Also joining Tubridy is domestic goddess Nigella Lawson, fashion stylist Gok Wan and Irish champion jockey Ruby Walsh. - Episode 14E14
Episode 14Funnyman Jack Black joins Ryan to talk about his new movie Gulliver's Travels plus D'Unbelievables perform for the first time in ten years. Après Match get together in the form of Brian Lenihan and Fintan O'Toole with a mysterious third member from the Fianna Fáil party. Westlife and Katherine Jenkins both perform live. - Episode 19E19
Episode 19Ryan Tubridy chats to Kathryn Thomas about presenting the new series of Operation Transformation and this year's leaders discuss what motivated them to take part in the show. Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness discusses his role in the peace process. Louis Walsh chats about The X-Factor and The Coronas perform live. - Episode 21E21
Episode 21Ryan chats to Bob Geldof about the release of his new album and his plans for the year. Domhnall and Brian Gleeson chat about their famous father and their favourite roles. Patsy Kensit reveals her Irish roots and Brendan O'Carroll chats about the success of 'Mrs Brown's Boys'. - Episode 22E22
Episode 22Ryan Tubridy interviews Ardal O'Hanlon and former ER actress Maura Tierney about their theatre production. Alastair Campbell talks openly about depression and Fergal Keane discusses his OBE. Sugarland perform their latest single and internet sensations 'Up and Over It' dance with their hands. - Episode 25E25
Episode 25Irish screen great Maureen O'Hara chats to Ryan Tubridy about her on-screen chemistry with John Wayne and why she's determined to live to 102. Colm Meaney discusses his work on 'Star Trek' and films 'Con Air' and 'The Damned United'. Wonderland perform their debut single, 'Not a Love Song'. - Episode 27E27
Episode 27It's 25 years since the death of Phil Lynott, to mark the occasion Phil Lynott's mother Philomena is in studio, as well as Brush Shields and Joe Elliott with music by Thin Lizzy. Ryan is also joined by rugby legend Keith Wood. Warning - This programme contains flashing lights. - Episode 31E31
Episode 31Ryan Tubridy chats to Charlie Bird about his new documentary series of legendary Antarctic explorer, Tom Crean. Mary McEvoy talks about her new book, Ireland's greatest slimmer gives advice on how to shed the pounds, Ali Hewson and Adi Roche talk about the Chernobyl Children and Jessie J performs her hit single, 'Price Tag'. - Episode 34E34
Episode 34The singing twosome from Lucan, Jedward join Ryan as we say 'bonne chance' to them before they head off to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest. Paul Costello and Neil Delamere give their opinion on the fashion of the Royal wedding and Suede perform their latest single in house. - Episode 36E36
Episode 36He is famous for his red soled shoes, fashion guru Christian Louboutin joins Ryan in studio. Jeffrey Archer talks about his life and Kate and Gerry McCann give their first Irish interview about that fateful night four years ago. Also musical performances by Mary Black, Relish and David Gray.