The Late Late Show

Season 66

2026 · 8 episodes · 7h 59m in all

Patrick Kielty is back in the hot seat for a brand-new season starting September 18th. Live from RTÉ Studios on Friday nights, join Patrick for celebrity guests, a live studio audience, and the stories that have Ireland talking. The countdown is also on to the biggest night in Irish television – The Late Late Toy Show – packed with must-see moments as the children of Ireland take over the telly for one night only.

Episodes

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   1. Fri 18 September 2026

   18 Sept 2026 · 80 min

   Liam Neeson, Siobhán McSweeney, Caitríona Balfe and the All-Ireland Men’s Senior Football Champions Mayo are among host Patrick Kielty's guests.

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   2. Fri 25 September 2026

   25 Sept 2026

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   3. Fri 02 October 2026

   2 Oct 2026 · 74 min

   It's The Late Late Show Country Music Special featuring Ashley Campbell, Nathan Carter, Una Healy, Cliona Hagan and many more.

4. 4

   4. Fri 09 October 2026

   9 Oct 2026 · 78 min

   First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill, Baz Ashmawy, Deirdre O’Kane and Mario Rosenstock join Patrick for this week's show.

5. 5

   5. Fri 16 October 2026

   16 Oct 2026 · 90 min

   Bob Geldof, James Acaster and Kyla Cobbler are among host Patrick Kielty's guests.

6. 6

   6. Fri 23 October 2026

   23 Oct 2026 · 76 min

   Among Patrick Kielty's guests are Philippa Dunne, Mikey Breen and Sharlene Mawdsley plus music from Beoga.

7. 7

   7. Late Late Show Halloween Special

   30 Oct 2026

8. 8

   8. Fri 06 November 2026

   6 Nov 2026 · 81 min

   Guests include An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Pico Lopes and Emma Fogarty along with a special tribute to the late Ciara Mageean