Derry Girls fans are in for a treat this Friday night on the Late Late Show.
The cast, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and Dylan Llewellyn, will join host Ryan Tubridy to discuss why a comedy set during The Troubles in Northern Ireland works so well, and what fans can expect from season 2.
Ryan will be also chatting to rising star Jessie Buckley about going country for her new movie Wild Rose, why performing was in the blood as she grew up in Killarney and what it’s like to leaving home for the bright lights of London at 17 to pursue her dream.
Editor Dearbhail McDonald made the personal decision to freeze her eggs in her mid-thirties. She joins Ryan ahead of her RTÉ One documentary to discuss her decision and the implications of modern life on families, population and Irish fertility.
Ahead of the first anniversary of her death, bestselling author Emma Hannigan’s final novel The Gift of Friends hits shelves, exploring the bonds and joys of friendship. Emma’s father Philip Hannigan joins Ryan to discuss her legacy, and the impact that she has left on the lives of those who knew and loved her.
When Carol Bryan visited her cosmetic surgeon to try dermal filler in her forehead, she never could have predicted what would go wrong, leaving her with permanent disfiguration and temporary blindness. Carol joins Ryan to about the long road to recovery, and why she’s learning to love herself again.
Former Mixed Martial Arts fighter Graham McCormack, has experienced severe episodes of anxiety, depression and self-harm. Through his own determination and will, along with the help he had asked for and received, Graham went from strength to strength and joins Ryan to chat about why he is so committed to telling his positive story to give hope to others.
Music will be from Jessie Buckley, and we’re also joined by Mundy and the Irish Chamber Orchestra to celebrate the launch of new festival, Tipp Classical.
The Late Late Show airs Friday, March 1st at 9.35pm on RTÉ One.