RTÉ's "The Late Late Toy Show" is a beloved Christmas tradition for children and adults alike in Ireland.
A week later than usual, "The Late Late Toy Show 2024" is on on Friday night - read on to learn what to expect!
What is "The Late Late Toy Show"?
"The Late Late Toy Show" is an annual, special edition of the Irish talk show "The Late Late Show." As its name suggests, "The Late Late Toy Show" showcases popular toys of the year just in time for Christmas. Children are featured on stage demonstrating the toys, while surprise celebrity guests have been known to stop by.
RTÉ notes that "The Late Late Toy Show" began in 1975 as a half-hour slot at the end of "The Late Late Show" as a way to give parents across Ireland some Christmas gift ideas while their children were sleeping.
It quickly grew into a one-night show in its own right, complete with child toy-testers and performers.
What day is "The Late Late Toy Show" on?
"The Late Late Toy Show" 2024 is on Friday, December 6. Traditionally aired on the last Friday of November, this year's show was pushed forward a week - better late than never!
What time is "The Late Late Toy Show" on?
"The Late Late Toy Show" 2024 is on at 9:35 pm Irish time on Friday, December 6.
Where to watch "The Late Late Toy Show"?
You can watch "The Late Late Toy Show" in Ireland on RTÉ One and on the RTÉ Player at 9:35 pm Irish time on Friday, December 6.
An Irish Sign Language (ISL) version of "The Late Late Toy Show" 2024 will be available to watch live on the RTÉ News Channel and RTÉ Player.
If you're living abroad, you can watch "The Late Late Toy Show" 2024 live on and on-demand from anywhere in the world at RTE.ie/Player.
"The Late Late Toy Show" will be repeated on RTÉ One this Sunday, December 8 with audio description at 3:05 pm Irish time.
What is the "The Late Late Toy Show" theme?
As always, "The Late Late Toy Show" theme is kept a secret until the day of.
This year, the theme of "The Late Late Show" is the classic Christmas movie "Home Alone"!
The theme of this year’s #LateLateToyShow is… Home Alone 🙌🎄❤️
Tonight at 9.35pm ✨ #latelate pic.twitter.com/T6E4wi9esp
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) December 6, 2024
Past themes have been inspired by Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, the world of Roald Dahl.
Last year, "The Late Late Toy Show" theme was the Christmas movie "Elf."
Who is the host of "The Late Late Toy Show"?
Patrick Kielty, the regular host of "The Late Late Show," is hosting "The Late Late Toy Show" 2024. It's his second time at the helm of the special edition show!
Kielty shared a teaser of "The Late Late Toy Show" 2024 set on Thursday:
One more sleep 🥹🫶🎄@PatricKielty’s first reaction to the #LateLateToyShow set, we can’t wait for you to see it 🤩❤️
Theme reveal tomorrow morning 👀✨ #latelate pic.twitter.com/gZ2sBjXgMz
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) December 5, 2024
What is Toy Show Day?
Forget about bedtime, ban the broccoli, and gather your tubs of sweets and jellies because on Toy Show Day, the kids are in charge, and they all say that "The Late Late Toy Show" should be about more than just the night, it should be the whole day!
RTÉ Toy Show Appeal 2024
For the last four years, the people of Ireland have donated in record numbers to the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal, doing their part so that kids in every county across the island of Ireland can go on being kids.
In 2020, the nation was inspired to donate in unprecedented numbers by Saoirse Ruane from Kiltullagh Co Galway, who won the hearts of the nation with her appearance on "The Late Late Toy Show." Saoirse inspired the official RTÉ Toy Show Appeal that followed, which has raised over €21 million for children’s charities to date.
Saoirse sadly passed away in March of this year, yet her enduring legacy continues with the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal.
Donations to the 2024 RTÉ Toy Show Appeal can now be made online at RTE.ie/ToyShowAppeal or with the appeal’s official donation partner Revolut Pay.
In addition, in 2025, a grant award of up to €150,000 will be made in Saoirse's name to a chosen charity. 'The Saoirse Ruane Grant' will be issued as part of the 2025 appeal allocations, and can be used over two years.
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