Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan will be among the guests on this Friday’s Late Late Show – as host Patrick Kielty is set to make one child very happy before this year’s Toy Show.

The Galway native jets into Dublin on Friday night to join host Patrick Kielty ahead of her new drama, I Am Helen, airing on Channel 4 on Monday, November 16 at 9pm.

Announcing the chat show line-up, RTÉ said in a statement: ‘One of Ireland’s biggest acting stars will join Patrick Kielty in the studio on tomorrow night’s Late Late Show. Galway Girl, Derry Girl, Barbie Girl – the multi-talented Nicola Coughlan will be in the house.

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Nicola Coughlan and Mel B with Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty. Pic: Instagram

‘She’ll discuss her new hard-hitting drama I Am Helen, what it was like hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) UK, hanging out with her comedy heroes and heading back to the world of Bridgerton.’

The show will also welcome comedian John Bishop, who will drop by to talk about his brand-new show Let’s Go Round Again, which will come to Ireland in May of next year.

He’ll also chat about heading to Patagonia with Jason Byrne, why raising pigs comes with its challenges, and why astronauts make better motorcyclists than comedians.

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Melanie Bishop and John Bishop attend the UK Gala Screening of Searchlight Pictures’ ‘Is This Thing On?’ at Odeon Luxe West End, London. Pic: Getty Images

Fellow comic Neil Delamere will be in the studio as he prepares to head out on the road with his latest stand-up tour, Neil’s on Wheels.

‘He’ll speak about the audience members he loves to chat to, the Irish urge to play fast and loose with the rules and making friends after 40,’ said RTÉ.

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TJ Reid with his wife Niamh de Brún-Reid and their daughter Harper. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Kilkenny GAA legend TJ Reid will also chat about his retirement from inter-county hurling, and celebrate his remarkable career as the all-time leading scorer of the championship.

As for the music, Cork pop powerhouse Lyra will give a musical tribute to Shane MacGowan as well as sharing some exciting personal news. 

‘As well as all of this, one child in Ireland will get some very exciting Late Late Toy Show news,’ the spokesperson for RTÉ added.