Jessie Buckley, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and a Lineup of Stars Set to Grace The Late Late Show

This Friday’s episode of The Late Late Show promises a diverse and compelling lineup, featuring Hollywood actors Jessie Buckley and Maggie Gyllenhaal, sporting legend Pádraig Harrington, and tributes to the late Hugh Wallace, among others. The show will air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.

Buckley and Gyllenhaal Discuss “The Bride!”

Patrick Kielty interviewed Jessie Buckley and Maggie Gyllenhaal in London this week. The pair will discuss their collaboration on the upcoming film The Bride!, offering viewers a sneak peek into the project ahead of its release next month. Gyllenhaal will share insights into her directorial experience and working with her brother, Jake Gyllenhaal, while Buckley will reflect on the awards season and representing County Kerry at the Oscars [Source: RTÉ].

Sporting Great and Touching Tribute

Golfing icon Pádraig Harrington will join Kielty in studio following his 500th appearance on the DP World Tour. He will discuss his career and raise awareness for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund [Source: FM104].

The show will similarly honor the memory of Irish architect and television presenter Hugh Wallace. Amanda Bone, Diarmuid Gavin, and Siobhán Lam will share stories and celebrate Wallace’s legacy ahead of the return of Home of the Year on RTÉ One [Source: RTÉ].

Winter Olympics and Film Debut

Irish Winter Olympians Ben Lynch, Thomas Maloney Westgård, and Cormac Comerford will appear to discuss their success at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Turin. Actor Danny Dyer will be on hand to discuss his new film, One Last Deal, filmed in Ireland, as well as his BAFTA win and the upcoming second series of Rivals [Source: FM104].

Musical Performance

Gavin Friday will perform his single, “The Church of Love,” on the show [Source: FM104].

The Late Late Show airs Fridays at 9:35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.