The Late Late Show (season 50) The Late Late Show (season 50) The 50th season of The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show, began on 2 September 2011 and concluded on 1 June 2012. Ryan Tubridy's third season as host, it aired on RTÉ One each Friday evening from 21:30. Local guests this season included Bob Geldof, Senator David Norris, President Michael D. Higgins, Joanne O'Riordan and Micheál Martin. Ireland football players Shay Given, Paul McGrath, Niall Quinn and Ronnie Whelan all featured in different episodes (as did England football player Steven Gerrard), while other guests from the world of sport this season included
Ryan Tubridy pseudonym of David McSavage. Tubridy started in broadcasting at the age of 12, reviewing books for the RTÉ 2FM show "Poporama" presented by Ruth Buchanan. He earned £25 per show. After leaving college he became a runner in RTÉ, initially working on "The Gerry Ryan Show" as maker of tea and coffee. Tubridy said at the death of Gerry Ryan that "The moment I set foot in RTÉ, he put his wing around me and said: 'I like what you do. I like what you are. I'm going to look after you.'" He credits Ryan for his kindness "in a