The impossible has been made possible.
The exclusively Irish phenomenon that is the Late Late Toy Show has been made visible for all who wish to see it, as the powers-that-be have announced that this year’s hotly-awaited program has been made available to watch on both RTÉ and RTÉ Player live and on-demand from 9:35pm this Friday, 1 December.
What a time to be alive!
The trailer, released just last week, shows host Ryan Tubridy dressed as a festive nutcracker, surrounded by dancing children altogether while decorating a Christmas tree. Oh, and they’re in a snowglobe.
You couldn’t script that.
It’s been hinted in recent times that the show’s theme this year is set to be Disney, with Tubridy mentioning that it “might well be” Disney-themed, with new toys featured will including Lego Ninjago and “lots of slime”.
Ahead of the show, the Late Late presenter said:
“One of the many great things about The Late Late Toy Show is that it is still one of those rare TV events where practically the entire country sits down to collectively enjoy it.”
“Even better, Irish people – and their friends – around the world get to watch along at the same time. People watched in 103 countries around the world last year. For that couple of hours on a Friday night we are all connected by the madness that is this utterly unique show.”
“We have something very special planned this year and I think it is going to make a lot of people smile, no matter where they are in the world.”
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