We’re on a Derry Girls buzz here at VIP HQ as Lisa McGee‘s new show, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, is coming to Netflix this month.
And it looks like we’re not the only ones who are worshipping at her altar as one of the stars of the beloved Channel 4 comedy will be joining Patrick Kielty on The Late Late Show on Friday.
Irish actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson will join The Late Late Show line-up this week! She will discuss her rise to fame in the global hit Derry Girls, her recent role in How to Get to Heaven from Belfast and the wedding that became a viral cultural moment.
She will also reflect how her Northern Irish roots remain a core part of her identity and tease what fans can expect from her in 2026.
Award-winning writer Lisa McGee, creator of Derry Girls, will be in studio to talk about her new series comedy-thriller How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
She discusses how growing up in Northern Ireland continues to shape her creative voice and why she believes Derry Girls has resonated so strongly with audiences worldwide.
Next on the show, comedian Gearóid Farrelly drops by to share stories from life on the road – from touring with Joanne McNally to headlining his own shows. He will also reflect about how Dancing with the Stars brought him to a whole new audience.
Another icon will be on the couch this Friday!
Best known for her iconic turn as Liz McDonald on Coronation Street, Beverley Callard will join Patrick to discuss taking on her latest role in Ireland’s longest-running drama, Fair City.
Ahead of her onscreen debut in Carrigstown, Beverley will share an exclusive first look at what viewers can expect from her character, why she’s embracing this next chapter with such excitement and how she has been settling into life in Dublin.
Majella O’Donnell will sit down with Patrick for an open and heartfelt conversation about her mental health journey. She speaks candidly about the 10-week hospital stay that followed her struggle with depression and the overwhelming support she has received since sharing her story publicly.
We’ll be treated to music from Hothouse Flowers celebrate 40 years in music. The band will share memories from four decades on the road and treat audiences to not one, not two but three special performances!
Catch The Late Late Show this Friday at 9:35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
