RTÉ announced that Ray D'Arcy, who left the independent radio station Today FM, to return home to RTÉ would be replacing O'Connor with a new entertainment show in RTÉ One's Saturday night slot, coming autumn 2015. Byrne finally worked exclusively for the new Irish service after 1969. [10] On the outbreak of World War 1 he was mobilized and went with his unit to the Western Front, where he took part in heavy fighting in the Ypres Salient and at the Battle of the Somme. ", John McHugh, RTÉ group head of entertainment and music says, "We are delighted that Ireland's comedy queen is joining our new weekend line-up on RTÉ One with her brand-new show Deirdre O'Kane Talks Funny. Des Bishop apologises for prejudice to Travellers, Gig of the dayDanny Ward, David Ward, Michael Fabbri, Stefano Paolini, David WhitneyBackyard Comedy Club from 19:30 - 23:00, Book NowIan Smith, Lou Sanders, Sindhu Vee, Phil Wang21Soho Saturday 24th Oct from 15:00 - 17:00Book now, Coming SoonHatty Ashdown, Isy SuttieThe BedfordWednesday 28th Oct from 13:00 - 14:30, Book Now Adam Kay: This Is Going To HurtApollo TheatreSunday 1st Nov from 19:00Book now, Gig of the day Daniel Sloss: HubrisManchester Academy from 18:00, Book Now Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Empathy PainsYork The CrescentThursday 29th Oct from 19:30Book now. [3] The Byrne family lived on Howth Head in Dublin and in later years in Sandymount in Dublin. [3] Newspaper reports in late 2009 revealed that the new chat show would be hosted by Sunday Independent journalist Brendan O'Connor and Lucy Kennedy, however, these reports were unfounded. We are looking forward to her and her guests whipping up some much welcome laughs and smiles on Saturday night.". [18] Johnny Robinson was a guest on The Saturday Night Show on 3 December 2011. [6], British entertainer Michael Barrymore also appeared on the first series. The programme was filmed in the Ballroom at Belle Vue, Manchester and also featured original Come Dancing stars Syd Perkin and Edna Duffield. Gay's daughter Suzy welcomed mourners with a moving speech which thanked all who had helped her father through his illness and she also thanked her father. His first grandson was Cian O’Byrne. The programme, which is still broadcast, has become the world's second longest running chat show. Website and all original content copyright © Chortle 2000 - 2020.
[8][9], On 13 August 2011, Byrne announced that he would not be a candidate for the Presidency. [20] The incident was nominated for the "Brown Trousers Moment" award at the 2011 Erics. © RTÉ 2020. Jennifer Edge's healthy 17-year-old son was struck down with Covid-19 and she lived every mother's nightmare when she couldn't see him for 18 long days. It is the second longest-running chat show and Europe's longest-running chat show. [citation needed], In the summer season of 2000, Byrne hosted The Gay Byrne Music Show, which was a studio-based show aired on Saturday nights as a summer filler between 8 July and 19 August 2000 and showcased all genres of music in the company of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. It has been said that he will always be remembered as the greatest broadcaster to ever grace the television screens of Ireland. Watkins was also the first continuity announcer to appear on-screen on the opening night of Telefís Éireann on New Year's Eve in 1961. [3] In December 2009, Byrne returned to his old primary school on Synge Street to launch an online children's book club, and read an extract from Marita Conlon-McKenna's storybook In Deep Dark Wood. [22], In May 2014, O'Connor asked his guest, the Labour minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, to remove a pin calling for a 'Yes' vote in the Marriage Referendum from the jacket of his collar.[23]. After the mass, the hearse carrying Byrne's remains made its way back to Howth and was greeted by fans along the route. [17], Byrne attended Rialto National School (since closed) and a number of other schools for short periods. The performance was part of a benefit night to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. [11] He later took part in the Irish War of Independence. Deirdre O’Kane Talks Funny is the latest entertainment show to be announced as RTÉ moves to brighten up its weekend schedule and give audiences more to laugh about this Autumn/Winter.
[20] Andrews was friendly with Byrne's eldest brother. I'm really fired up at the prospect, I have to say; I'm biased of course but I do think it'll make for a great watch!". [15][16] He first lived with his family at 17 Rialto Street, Rialto, Dublin, before his parents moved to 124 (later renumbered 512) South Circular Road, Dublin, in 1944. They will join host Ryan Tubridy on the chat show alongside Lyra and Kevin Bacon this Friday night. For other inquiries Contact Us. Gabriel Mary "Gay" Byrne (5 August 1934 – 4 November 2019) was an Irish presenter and host of radio and television. Byrne gave Tubridy his blessing upon taking over the role, saying: "He has all the qualities required, the light deft touch together with a serious mind. Plus, she will give an insight into what she has discovered about her new home's spooky past. In late 2009 RTÉ announced that it was to commission a new Saturday night entertainment show that would be fronted by "an established name or a combination of established names". News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. [26], Byrne and The Late Late Show were central to the development of the careers of figures such as Mary Coughlan. [68], Credited with being a catalyst in the transformation of Irish society since the 1960s,[74] Byrne broke several societal taboos by engaging in discourse on subjects like contraception, homosexuality, and abortion. [3], In later years, Byrne revealed he had hearing loss in one ear. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Amy will be chatting about the new season of Finding Joy, Dara will be telling a hilarious story that will give viewers a much-needed laugh, Ryan will be joined by this star-studded line-up this Friday night, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). [3], During the early years of Byrne's time hosting The Late Late Show, prior to about 1978 when the second national Irish TV channel was launched, he was employed by RTÉ on a continuously renewing 3-month contract, lest his employer might want to fire him any time they choose. [35], Byrne did not completely retire and continued to feature occasionally on radio and television after leaving The Late Late Show and The Gay Byrne Show. Byrne's mother, Annie, died in late 1964.
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Plus, he will explain the phenomenon of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon and how he has learned to embrace this cult status. The final guest on the last episode was, appropriately enough, gay Labour TD John Lyons and his mammy. His most notable role was first host of The Late Late Show over a 37-year period spanning 1962 until 1999. [24], In February 2010, a 59-year-old RTÉ props assistant injured himself after falling over a studio floor lamp while working on The Saturday Night Show. [4] He was affectionately known as "Uncle Gay",[1] "Gaybo"[2] or "Uncle Gaybo". Expand. In 1953 he began working as an RTE Radio host - soon becoming one of the network's biggest stars, earning himself his own morning radio program as well as his chat show, The Late Late Show. The media advised Byrne, who had enjoyed an avuncular relationship with the public as a performer over many decades, against such a move. Subsequently, he was educated by the Irish Christian Brothers at Synge Street CBS. The Saturday Night Show is broadcast live from Studio 4 in the RTÉ Television Centre at Donnybrook, Dublin 4. [11][12][13][14][15][16], Newly-weds Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick joined Brendan to discuss their whirlwind love affair on 5 November 2011, announcing that it was their first interview as a couple despite having been involved with each other for 18 years. Discover the American female tv presenters who have made significant contribution to their field. [3] Originally the show was scheduled as an eight-week summer filler. [34] He also hosted The Gay Byrne Music Show and Make 'Em Laugh, a series about comedy in Ireland, Gaybo's Grumpy Men and Class Reunion. [17], The Saturday Night Show continued its gay theme by having Chris Burch, the stroke survivor who woke up to discover he was gay, as a guest, with Alex James also talking about how he makes cheese.
[4] Whichever chat show proved successful would be recommissioned for a further series.
Chortle. It was hoped that the show would be "high energy", would "provide a distinctively Irish take on contemporary entertainment" and proposals for the show's format could include "chat, music, comedy, satire or some other element, such as audience participation, games, etc". John McHugh, the broadcaster’s head of entertainment, added: ‘We are delighted that Ireland's comedy queen is joining our new weekend line-up’.
Cian has represented his grandfather at different events. His siblings were Ray, Al, Ernest and Mary; all but Mary predeceased him. On 5 November 2019, a special live edition of the Late Late Show was broadcast on RTÉ One, with various tributes made to him.[65]. Indeed, it was famously said by politician and Papal Knight, Oliver J. Flanagan that, "there was no sex in Ireland until Teilifís Éireann went on the air". Following Pat Kenny's stepping down as host of The Late Late Show in 2009, RTÉ announced that Ryan Tubridy, host of his own Saturday night chat show, would be Kenny's replacement. You have the place to yourself and it is wonderful". [19], During a November 2011 performance by The Overtones, Brendan O'Connor had to hold up a curtain after a "terrible mishap occurred in the RTÉ studio". Kevin will be on the show to talk about why whenever gets footloose at a wedding and how he gave Tom Hanks the ultimate acting lesson. Comedian Deirdre O'Kane is to host a new Saturday-night chat show in Ireland.
"[8], Garret FitzGerald made his final TV appearance on the show in 2011. A brand new talk show hosted by comedian Deirdre O'Kane is set to brighten dark winter Saturdays nights in November. The Late Late Show is the world's second longest-running chat show. British Ambassador Julian King and Senator David Norris were among those in attendance.
A decision was made to cut short Ray D’Arcy’s Saturday night run and give Tommy Tiernan and a … That studio is also home to the show's Friday night rival The Late Late Show.
Viewers can expect all of this and more on The Late Late Show, Friday, October 9th at 9.35 pm on RTÉ One, Hero passenger steps in to pay ‘ridiculous’ Ryanair baggage fee for stressed mum, Pupils to bring schoolbooks home for Halloween as 'precautionary measure', Two creeps try to rip girl, 2, from mum's arms & bundle her into car, Charlotte Crosby goes make-up free as she checks on her mansion renovations, Offaly's Championship clash against Kildare OFF over Covid-19, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. ‘I'm really fired up at the prospect, I have to say; I'm biased of course but I do think it'll make for a great watch!’. He has also appeared on the Ray D’Arcy Show. After retiring from his long-running radio and television shows, Byrne presented several other programmes, including Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, The Meaning of Life and For One Night Only on RTÉ One and Sunday Serenade/Sunday with Gay Byrne on RTÉ lyric fm. In April 2009, RTÉ One began broadcasting a series called The Meaning of Life, during which Gay Byrne interviewed public figures about issues of meaning and life. View our online Press Pack. AMY Huberman, Kathleen Watkins and Dara O'Briain top the bill for Friday night's Late Late Show. [42], In August 2011, Byrne was approached[43] by the once dominant political party Fianna Fáil as a possible independent nominee[44] for that year's presidential election. [23], On 5 July 1962, the first episode of The Late Late Show was aired on Irish television. [30] He preferred not to discuss his own faith: I am not going to say, because it would compromise me in terms of the show if people knew I had a position.