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TV GUIDE: The Late Late Show returns for a new series

***EMBARGOED TILL 21:35*** REPRO FREE: 09/01/2015 Ryan Tubridy pictured kicking off the New Year on the Late Late Show by unveiling a new set for the programme. This original design, which was created by Marcella Power, has been in development for months and the designers, Late Late Show producers and host have all been involved in the process. Guests on the first Late Late show for 2015 include Michael O’Leary, Nicky Byrne, Roisin Hogan, Deepak Chopra and Andy Lee. Picture Andres Poveda

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This week on The Late Late Show ...

Oscar nominated actress Toni Collette flies in to talk to Ryan about her new movie Miss You Already, her time in Ireland and her memories of Muriel’s Wedding, Little Miss Sunshine and much more
Ahead of the World Cup, Rugby stalwarts Tom McGuirk, Brent Pope and George Hook take an honest look at Ireland’s chances and discuss their new road show
Much-loved TV chef Rick Stein talks food, family and foreign travel
Brian McFadden give his first big TV interview after his break-up with Vogue Williams
And Pauline Bewick talks about her 60 year marriage which has survived several affairs, including with Luke Kelly, revealed for the first time in her searingly honest new memoir

Returning for the new series host Ryan Tubridy said: "I can’t wait to get back into the hot seat. It’s been a long, damp, summer but now that the kids are back in school, it’s Late Late Show time again.

"We’ll have some wonderful guests, great conversation and the odd mad surprise between now and next May so tune in."

To watch The Late Late Show outside Ireland, simply download the RTÉ Player International app for iPhone and iPad where it will be available for a limited time only.