Two very strong line-ups.
The world’s eyes might be on Trump’s inauguration, but if you fancy something that’s a bit different, there’s bound to be plenty of entertainment on The Late Late and Graham Norton Show tonight.
Here’s who’s on the couches.
The Late Late Show
Martin O’Neill
2016 was a memorable year for the Irish manager as the boys in green qualified for Euro 2016. We all know what happened in France and the match against Italy in Lille will stay in the minds of Irish supporters forever.
Despite elimination to France, Ireland have regrouped and currently sit at the top of their World Cup qualification group.
Christy Dignam
The Aslan singer drew huge praise for his recent appearance on Tommy Tiernan’s show and he’s always a very honest, engaging and entertaining voice.
Finbar Furey
The Late Late Show will celebrate Finbar Furey’s 70th year with a host of celebrity guests and special performances this Friday.
With a career dating back to the 60s and taking him all over the world, Finbar Furey is one of Ireland’s most beloved musicians.
He will be joining Ryan Tubridy to discuss a long and varied career that has seen him do everything from perform on Top of the Pops to appearing in Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York.
Patrick Bergin
His performance in Sleeping with the Enemy is still incredibly unsettling, but as many of you will know, he’s back on our screens in TV3’s critically acclaimed drama Red Rock.
Oliver Callan
The comedian will be making the presidential address that Trump secretly wanted to deliver.
Pat McDonagh
Supermac’s founder Pat McDonagh will be telling us how he turned the humble Irish chipper into a €116 million business. We’ll also be getting the latest on his legal battle with global fastfood giant McDonalds.
David Beattie
Transgender teen David Beattie is in the midst of transitioning to female – though still identifying as David – and will be on the Late Late to chat about how watching a Caitlyn Jenner documentary helped him realise his true self.
After time constraints meant she couldn’t perform last week, harpist Lisa Canny will be back with a very special performance.
The Graham Norton Show
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Matthew McConaughey
The Oscar winning actor has two new films to promote, Sing and Gold, but we’re itching to get a few updates on The Dark Tower and the rumours surrounding his return to True Detective.
Ed Sheeran
A new album, tour and an upcoming video that’s set in Ireland. There’s plenty for Ed to chat about.
Christina Ricci
Prepare to feel old because it’s now 27 years since we first saw Ricci make her film debut in Mermaids. Yep, we feel ancient.
This being said, the talented actress has had an incredibly eclectic career with roles in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Sleepy Hollow, Monster, Black Snake Moan and The Opposite of Sex, to name just a few.
Here’s hoping that she’ll be able to reenact the iconic Wednesday Addams look though.
Josh Widdicombe
The comedian will be bringing the laughs while promoting his two shows, Insert Name Here and Josh.
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