The Late Late Toy Show
Series Overview
The Late Late Toy Show—also known as The Toy Show— is an annual iconic and influential Irish national institution, an edition of the world's longest-running chat show, The Late Late Show broadcast on RTÉ One in Ireland each Friday evening. The Toy Show, as it is referred to, is broadcast in late November or early December each year. It has been an annual event since at least the 1970s. The show is regularly the most watched programme of the year on Irish television, with viewership figures rising steadily in recent years. The show, which consists of an adult-only studio audience dressed in traditional Christmas attire, does not accept advertisements which promote toys for its commercial breaks but, whilst new gadget-type toys regularly break down during the live show, being featured on the programme itself has been said to have a major boost to sales of a product over the following number of weeks in the build-up to the Christmas period.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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9 Seasons • 8 Episodes
1975 – Present
Premiered: Sat, Dec 13, 1975
Creative Production Team
Upcoming Broadcast Premiere
Season 51, Episode 1: “The Late Late Toy Show 2026”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Late Late Toy Show
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What is The Late Late Toy Show about?
The Late Late Toy Show—also known as The Toy Show— is an annual iconic and influential Irish national institution, an edition of the world's longest-running chat show, The Late Late Show broadcast on RTÉ One in Ireland each Friday evening. The Toy Show, as it is referred to, is broadcast in late November or early December each year. It has been an annual event since at least the 1970s. The show is regularly the most watched programme of the year on Irish television, with viewership figures rising steadily in recent years. The show, which consists of an adult-only studio audience dressed in traditional Christmas attire, does not accept advertisements which promote toys for its commercial breaks but, whilst new gadget-type toys regularly break down during the live show, being featured on the programme itself has been said to have a major boost to sales of a product over the following number of weeks in the build-up to the Christmas period.
How many seasons does The Late Late Toy Show have?
The Late Late Toy Show comprises 9 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Late Late Toy Show?
Key cast members in The Late Late Toy Show include Patrick Kielty.
Who created or directed The Late Late Toy Show?
The Late Late Toy Show was developed and directed by Not specified.