The Late Late Show (season 52)

The 52nd season of The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show,[1] began on 6 September 2013 and concluded on 30 May 2014. Ryan Tubridy's fifth season as host, it aired on RTÉ One each Friday evening from 21:30.[2]

Local guests this season included Senator David Norris, Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly, John Wilson, Pádraig Harrington, Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, Joanne O'Riordan, Colin Farrell, Conor Lenihan, Lucinda Creighton, Mary Lou McDonald, Bob Geldof, Bosco, Brenda Fricker and Matt Cooper upon his return from North Korea. Brendan Gleeson and his sons Brian and Domhnall were all interviewed separately in different episodes (alongside the cast and crew of their latest projects) during March and April. Domhnall Gleeson also appeared alone in the season's opening episode in September.

Former Ireland rugby boss Warren Gatland was interviewed in October, while two of his successors, Joe Schmidt and Eddie O'Sullivan, were interviewed during consecutive episodes in January. Brian O'Driscoll and wife Amy Huberman featured in separate episodes (in October and in March) and Gordon D'Arcy and wife Aoife Cogan were interviewed together in May. International guests interviewed this season included astronaut Chris Hadfield, world chess champion Garry Kasparov, Sweden's Kevin Walker, South Africa's Francois Pienaar, KITT from Knight Rider, the cast of Anchorman and Richard Dreyfuss and Terry Gilliam (together) and Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum (together).

Musical guests this season included Wet Wet Wet, Cliff Richard, Midge Ure, Lang Lang, José Carreras, Clannad, Aslan, Something Happens, Delorentos, Villagers, Imelda May, O.R.B., Bell X1, Kodaline, Pixie Lott, Paolo Nutini and The Strypes.

Second episode

On 13 September 2013, Majella O'Donnell, the wife of singer Daniel O'Donnell, shaved off her hair on the show in aid of the Irish Cancer Society following her diagnosis with breast cancer.[3] €400,000 was raised for charity as a result.[4]

Fifth episode

Clare hurling team interview

On 4 October 2013, Clare hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald, along with players Shane O'Donnell and Patrick Donnellan, appeared as guests on the show to discuss the All-Ireland hurling final win and reaction.[5][6] Davy Fitzgerald returned to the show in January.

Dolores O'Riordan revelation

Dolores O'Riordan confirmed she would be the new judge on The Voice of Ireland.

Sinéad O'Connor incident

Sinéad O'Connor used her appearance this season to discuss her feud with Miley Cyrus.

Fifteenth episode
Chris Hadfield

On 13 December 2013, astronaut Chris Hadfield, in Ireland for a book signing the next day, was a guest. He performed his version of "Space Oddity".[7] Such was his popularity, he returned as a guest two episodes later. Some reports suggested he was "the real star" of an episode that also featured the cast of Anchorman (though that sequence was pre-recorded).[8]

Special editions

The season's edition of The Late Late Toy Show was broadcast on 29 November 2013. The show had a Mary Poppins theme, with Ryan Tubridy opening the show dressed as chimney sweep Bert and then tearing off his costume to reveal his Christmas jumper.[9] Guests included Robbie Keane and Bosco.[10][11]

The 2014 Eurosong Final was held on The Late Late Show on 28 February. The show descended into chaos as Tubridy lost control of his guests and one of the judges, Linda Martin, confronted one of the mentors, Billy McGuinness, live on national television, at one point rising from her seat and shouting that he was an "odious little man".[12][13][14] Meanwhile, five acts performed, with one selected to represent Ireland at Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen. The winner of the national song contest was [...] with the song "[...]". But Martin v McGuinness grabbed all the headlines.

Episode list
No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
16 September 2013 (2013-09-06)Bob GeldofThe Boomtown Rats
Geldof also performed with The Boomtown Rats
213 September 2013 (2013-09-13)Lucinda CreightonClannad
320 September 2013 (2013-09-20)SinittaThe High Kings
427 September 2013 (2013-09-27)[15]Joanne O'RiordanBell X1
54 October 2012 (2012-10-04)Davy Fitzgerald, Shane O'Donnell and Patrick DonnellanNathan Carter
611 October 2013 (2013-10-11)Melanie McCabeCÓRus
718 October 2013 (2013-10-18)[16][17]Colin FarrellBig September
825 October 2013 (2013-10-25)Kimberley WalshJack L
91 November 2013 (2013-11-01)Shane FilanShane Filan
108 November 2013 (2013-11-08)Amanda Holden, John Delaney, Conor McGregorLittle Green Cars
1115 November 2013 (2013-11-15)June BrownCliff Richard
1222 November 2013 (2013-11-22)Finbar Furey, Helen Fielding, AP McCoy, Pat ShorttFinbar Furey, Kodaline, Wet Wet Wet
1329 November 2013 (2013-11-29)Various childrenTBA
The Late Late Toy Show
146 December 2013 (2013-12-06)Gary BarlowGary Barlow, Shayne Ward with Foster and Allen
1513 December 2013 (2013-12-13)Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and David KoechnerChris Hadfield
Interview with Ferrell, Carell, Rudd and Koechner pre-recorded earlier in the week during their visit for the European premiere of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
1620 December 2013 (2013-12-20)Una HealyWallis Bird and Sharon Shannon duet
Two families were also reunited for Christmas
1710 January 2014 (2014-01-10)Kian EganGregory Porter
1817 January 2014 (2014-01-17)Davy FitzgeraldJames Vincent McMorrow
1924 January 2014 (2014-01-24)Josh HartnettMichael Bolton
2031 January 2014 (2014-01-31)Keith BarryMario Rosenstock's Garth Brooks mania sketch
217 February 2014 (2014-02-07)David NorrisEddi Reader
2214 February 2014 (2014-02-14)David RawleRobert Mizzell
2321 February 2014 (2014-02-21)Richard Dreyfuss and Terry GilliamCorner Boy, Midge Ure, Keith Hanley
2428 February 2014 (2014-02-28)Louis Walsh, Linda Martin, Eoghan McDermott, Maia Dunphy, Johnny LoganJohnny Logan
Eurosong special
257 March 2014 (2014-03-07)Amy Huberman, Hugh O'Conor, Peter McDonald and Brian GleesonJudith Owen
2614 March 2014 (2014-03-14)The family of the late Christine BuckleyKian Egan
2721 March 2014 (2014-03-21)Mike RossRaglans
2828 March 2014 (2014-03-28)Brendan Gleeson, Killian Scott and John Michael McDonaghPixie Lott, The Riptide Movement, The Wolfe Tones
294 April 2014 (2014-04-04)Garda whistleblower John WilsonSome of those interviewed?
3011 April 2014 (2014-04-11)Linda NolanHothouse Flowers
Magee also performed charity single "These Old Eyes Have Seen It All"
3118 April 2014 (2014-04-18)Cathy KellyLang Lang
3225 April 2014 (2014-04-25)Michelle Heaton (on her health scares)Something Happens
332 May 2014 (2014-05-02)Christy Moore300-person Riverdance performance
349 May 2014 (2014-05-09)Aengus Mac GriannaDerek Ryan with Sharon Shannon, Mick Flannery
3516 May 2014 (2014-05-16)Des BishopEmma Stevens
3623 May 2014 (2014-05-23)Jonah Hill and Channing TatumAslan
3730 May 2014 (2014-05-30)Conor McGregorHomeTown

References
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  3. "Majella O'Donnell to shave head on Late Late". RTÉ. 13 September 2013. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  4. "Majella's head shave inspires incredible €400k in donations". Irish Independent. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  5. "Whitmore and Clare hurlers for Late Late". RTÉ. 4 October 2013. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  6. "'Flattering and borderline embarrassing' – Shane O'Donnell on new-found fame". The Score. 4 October 2013. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  7. "Astronaut Chris Hadfield plays with The Chieftains again…on Earth". The Daily Edge. 16 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
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