The Late Late Show (season 53)

The 53rd season of the Irish television programme, The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show,[1] began on 5 September 2014 and is expected to conclude in May 2015.[2] Ryan Tubridy's sixth season as host, it airs on RTÉ One each Friday evening from 21:30.

Local guests this season included Bosco, Bono and The Edge, Tánaiste Joan Burton, Alan Shatter (months after his resignation as minister for justice), Des O'Malley, Francis Brennan, Liz O'Donnell, Micheál Martin and Dustin the Turkey. A panel debate on Irish Water in October was followed by an interview with Anti-Austerity Alliance TD Paul Murphy in February, after which Tubridy's style of questioning came in for much criticism. A trio of Gleesons (Brendan, Domhnall and Brian) were interviewed on the same night in December.

International guests interviewed this season included Eva Longoria, Alan Rickman, Dominic West, Ryan O'Neal, Russell Crowe and Richard E. Grant (the latter alongside Gabriel Byrne). English actors Michael Palin and John Cleese, both of the comedy troupe Monty Python, were interviewed over consecutive episodes in December.

The season closed with a dance special and a tribute by Giles, Brady and Dunphy to Bill O'Herlihy after his death earlier that week.

Sponsorship

Sky Broadband sponsored the show for a second year.[3][4]

Declining audience ratings

Audience ratings declined considerably (at one point even The Saturday Night Show attracted more viewers).[5]

Sinéad O'Connor

The singer used her appearance this season (21 November edition) to call for non-violent revolution. She did so from Tubridy's chair, having convinced him to swap places with her.[6][7]

Paul Murphy interview

On 20 February 2015, Tubridy interviewed Anti-Austerity Alliance TD Paul Murphy in relation to the campaign against the implementation of a water tax.[8] The interview proved frustrating, with many expressing annoyance at the tone and some of the questions asked.[9] Opponents of the water tax praised Murphy on social media for what was said to have been his restraint during the interview.[10] Much commentary was critical of Tubridy.[10] Murphy himself described his encounter with Tubridy as "an exercise in badgering and trying to make me responsible for things that are nothing to do with me", a reference to Tubridy's attempts to link him to a protests against President Michael D. Higgins which he said he had nothing to do with.[11] Julien Mercille, the academic and writer of The Political Economy and Media Coverage of the European Economic Crisis: The Case of Ireland, observed that "Tubridy was pretty good from the standpoint of protecting government interests. [...] He asked all the right questions to try to discredit the water charges protests and Paul Murphy".[12]

Special editions

The Late Late Toy Show took place on 28 November.[13]

A Valentine's Day edition aired on 13 February 2015 attracted an extraordinary number of complaints.[14][15] One of the show's guests, Ronan O'Gara, even talked about "getting up on Jessica"; Tubridy covered his mouth in shock upon hearing this vulgarity.[16] O'Gara later admitted he had drunk two coffees and nothing else before the interview.[17]

Eurosong took place on 27 February 2015.[18]

The final episode of the season was a charity dancing special.[19][20] It did, however, manage to work in a tribute by Giles, Brady and Dunphy to Bill O'Herlihy after his death earlier that week (others like George Hamilton and Après Match's Risteárd Cooper were spoken to as members of the audience).[21][22][23]

List of episodes
September
No. Original air date Interviews Performances
1
5 September 2014Maria Walsh (2014 Rose of Tralee); Baz and Nancy Ashmawy; Joan Burton; Paul McGinleyInterskalactic; Collabro; Trad for TrócaireDetails
2
12 September 2014The Script; Kevin McCloud; cast of Fair City; Michelle MoneThe Script; James Blunt; The VampsDetails
3
19 September 2014Tom Vaughan-Lawlor; Sharon Corr; Katie Hopkins; Michael HardingSharon Corr; Connor McKeon; Paul Carrack; Mario Rosenstock impersonationsDetails
4
26 September 2014Kelly McDonagh Mongan and family; Kellie Maloney; Margo; Alan Shatter; Norah CaseyMargo; Wallis Bird; Royal WoodDetails
October
No. Original air date Interviews Performances
5
3 October 2014Ed Sheeran; Maisie Williams; Francis Brennan; Ivan Yates; John and Diane Foley; Cathy KellyEd Sheeran; Delorentos; Phil Coulter with Geraldine Brannigan and Paul ByromDetails
6
10 October 2014Majella O'Donnell; Noel Edmonds; Neven Maguire; Eamon Dunphy; Kathleen ChadaThe Riptide Movement; Johnny McEvoyDetails
7
17 October 2014Emily Ratajkowski; Gay Byrne; Boris BeckerMary Black; Adam Cohen; Paul PottsDetails
8
24 October 2014Bono and The Edge; Kevin Bridges; Walter O'Brien; Des O'MalleyBono and The Edge; The High Hopes ChoirDetails
9
31 October 2014Brian O'Driscoll; Dominic West; Louise McSharry; panel debate on Irish WaterMusic from Grease; Brendan McCahey; The StrypesDetails
November
No. Original air date Interviews Performances
10
7 November 2014Eva Longoria; Graham Norton; Dermot O'Leary; Paul Galvin; Paul WilliamsMadness; Paddy Casey; The CrazeDetails
The Longoria interview was recorded in advance on 4 November
11
14 November 2014Saoirse Ronan; Aisling Franciosi and Bronagh Waugh; Anthony Daly; Joe Duffy; John Joe Nevin; Brendan GraceHomeTown; Printer Clips; The High Kings; Brendan Shine (recorded at Eason Dublin on 13 November for Dermot O'Leary)Details
12
21 November 2014Sinéad O'Connor; Stephanie Roche; Aoibhinn McGinnity; Alexa Chung; Dara Ó BriainThe CoronasDetails
13
28 November 2014Various children; Ed Sheeran; Danny O'DonoghueDo please fill out accordinglyDetails
The Late Late Toy Show
December
No. Original air date Interviews Performances
14
5 December 2014Brendan O'Carroll and Jennifer Gibney; Michael Palin; Olly Murs; Fr Ray KellyOlly Murs; Zog Chorus including Zig and Zag, Bosco and Dustin The Turkey performance of "We All Stand Together"[24]Details
15
12 December 2014Brendan, Domhnall and Brian Gleeson; Keith Duffy; Imelda May; John Cleese; Tommy TiernanImelda May; Spandau Ballet; Damien RiceDetails
16
19 December 2014Take That; Rachel Stevens; Una Foden; Hozier; Aidan Gillen; Colin Teevan; Pat Shortt; Robbie and Claudia KeaneTake That; Hozier; Nathan CarterDetails
January
No. Original air date Interviews Performances
17
9 January 2015Michael O'Leary; Pamela Uddin and Roisin Hogan (from The Apprentice); Ian O'Sullivan and Eimear Murphy (2015 BT Young Scientist winners); Nicky Byrne; Deepak Chopra; Andy LeeCeltic Woman; Finbar Furey; KormacDetails
First episode using the new Late Late set[25][26]
18
16 January 2015Stephanie Roche; Bernard Brogan; Pádraig Harrington; Claire Byrne; Michael Healy-Rae; discussion on farming accidentsBay City Rollers; Hudson TaylorDetails
19
23 January 2015Mikey North and Ian Puleston-Davies; Hazel Behan; Olive Loughnane; Evanne Ní ChuilinnDo please fill out accordinglyDetails
20
30 January 2015Donncha O'Callaghan; Simon Brook; Conor Pope; Tomi Reichental; Lisa Madden; Liz O'Donnell; Bernard O'SheaMike Denver; Curtis Stigers; Orla GartlandDetails
February
No. Original air date Interviews Performances
21
6 February 2015Nick Munier, John Walsh from Shebeen on Wheels, Vogue Williams, Kodaline, Maia Dunphy, Siobhan O'Connor, Moe Dunford and Terry McMahon, Father Pierre 'Jalapeno' PepperKodaline; cast of Jesus Christ Superstar; Lisa LambeDetails
22
13 February 2015Louis Walsh; Katie Hopkins; Ronan O'Gara; Angela BermudoJames Bay, Altan; Dickie RockDetails
Valentine's Day special[14][15]
23
20 February 2015Marco Pierre White; Paul Murphy; Chris de Burgh; Linda Boland and Elayne CrowleyThe Shires and Dónal Lunny; Máirtín O'Connor and Zoë ConwayDetails
24
27 February 2015Phil Coulter, Mairead Farrell, Panti Bliss and Linda MartinPhil Coulter and Niamh Kavanagh (performance of Coulter's song "Congratulations")Details
Eurosong 2015 (Marty Whelan also featured and presented from backstage)[27][28]
March
No. Original air date Interviews Performances
25
6 March 2015Mary Berry; Noel Fitzpatrick; Pádraig Harrington; Piers Morgan; Pete and Katie TaylorThe OvertonesDetails
26
13 March 2015Ibrahim Halawa's sisters; Alan Shatter; Judy Murray; Heather Mills; Lucinda Creighton and Eddie Hobbs; John Duddy; Sonya Lennon and Brendan CourtneyThe Kilfenora Céilí Band; Rebecca FergusonDetails
27
20 March 2015Maria Walsh (Rose of Tralee) and Adi Roche; PJ Gallagher and Joanne McNally; Russell Crowe; Ryan O'Neal; the McMullan BrothersJersey Boys; Jon Allen; Professor Günther Gruhn (Irish Pictorial Weekly)Details
Russell Crowe also performed with the house band
28
27 March 2015Barry Cummins and Dearbhail McDonald; Louis Walsh; Kim Cattrall; Calum Best; Alan RickmanHomeTown; Brendan Shine; TexasDetails
April
No. Original air date Interviews Performances
29
3 April 2015Liam Cunningham; Nadia Forde; Paul Brady; June Rodgers; Nathan Kelly (described as some sort of "UFC fanatic"); Tina MalonePaul BradyDetails
30
10 April 2015Jack Reynor and Gerard Barrett; Keith Barry; Lucy O'Byrne; the Murphy family (organ donation)Albert Hammond; Frances Black and Kieran GossDetails
31
17 April 2015Michael Lyster; Stacey Solomon; Kerry Condon; Leigh Arnold; Micheál MartinCharley Pride; I, KeanoDetails
32
24 April 2015Killian Scott and Peter Coonan; Holly Carpenter; Gabriel Byrne and Richard E. Grant; Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke; Christine BleakleyMamma Mia; The AcademicDetails
May
No. Original air date Interviews Performances
33
1 May 2015Jennifer Maguire and Darren Kennedy; Richard Corrigan; Charlotte Crosby (Geordie Shore); Marriage Referendum debate (Una Mullally and Colm O'Gorman vs. Keith Mills and Petra Conroy)The Three Degrees; Top Hat; Ham SandwichDetails
34
8 May 2015Jason Byrne; Alexandra Burke; Molly Sterling; Pat SpillaneDon McLeanDetails
35
15 May 2015Jim Sheridan; Bryan Murray and Una Crawford O'Brien (Fair City); Amanda Byram; Risteárd CooperOnce the Musical, Dublin; Róisín ODetails
36
22 May 2015RTÉ Washington correspondent Caitriona Perry; Ricky Hatton; Oliver CallanNathan Carter; RTÉ Concert OrchestraDetails
37
29 May 2015Giles, Brady and Dunphy pay tribute to Bill O'HerlihyDancing, dancing and still more dancingDetails
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