- Culture
- 08 May 20
Tonight's show will also feature a special musical performance from Mary Black, Mary Coughlan, Frances Black and Sharon Shannon.
Adam Clayton is among the guests set to appear on The Late Late Show tonight, May 8.
Joining the U2 bassist on the star-studded line-up is Pierce Brosnan, former President of Ireland Mary McAleese, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, CEO of Pieta House Elaine Austin, and musical guests Mary Black, Mary Coughlan, Frances Black and Sharon Shannon.
Clayton will be talking to Ryan Tubridy from his home in Dublin – discussing his experiences in lockdown, and the importance of looking after your mental health during these trying times.
Actor Pierce Brosnan will be speaking to Ryan from the somewhat more exotic setting of Hawaii, and will talk about his childhood in Navan, and what Irish actors he'd like to see as the next James Bond.
Elaine Austin, the CEO of Pieta House, will be live in The Late Late Show studio to discuss the impact the cancellation of the Darkness Into Light event has had on the charity – and how the charity will be trying to raise money with their Sunrise Appeal this weekend.
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Mary McAleese will also be voicing her support for Pieta House, and sharing her hopes for the country in the aftermath of COVID-19.
Commander Chris Hadfield, the famed Canadian astronaut, will be offering some tips about surviving isolation that he picked up during his long stints aboard the International Space Station.
There will also be a special musical performance from A Woman's Heart by Mary Black, Mary Coughlan, Frances Black and Sharon Shannon.
The Late Late Show is on RTÉ One tonight, May 8, at 9.35pm.