Tradfest musicians and money management guru lead this week's Late Late Show line-up

Popular actor Brian Cox, Tradfest musicians, and money management guru Santis O'Garro will lead this week's (January 13) Late Late Show. 

Succession, Braveheart and Bourne Identity star Brian Cox will speak about his connection to Ireland, the fans who ask him to curse at them, and why he dreams of an independent Scotland. 

In 2018, Santis O’Garro was a single mother with a mountain of debt, yet a year later she cleared that debt with no safety net and no financial training. She’ll explain to Ryan how she did it, why money is a taboo subject in Ireland and how you can make 2023 the year you take control of your money. 

Ryan will also be looking at some of the historical objects that tell the story of modern Ireland as the country went through a revolution and found its identity politically, socially and culturally after independence, with Lynn Scarff, director of the National Museum of Ireland. 

Ireland’s largest festival of traditional music, TradFest Temple Bar, returns later this month, and the show will kick start the celebrations with craic agus ceol from some of Ireland’s most talented musicians and vocalists.

These include Mike Hanrahan, Aoife Scott, Tommy Hayes, Frankie Gavin, Aisling Lyons, Sorcha Costello, BLÁNID, BRÍDÍN, Segun Akano, Niwel Tsumbu and Steo Wall. 

Plus, Ryan will welcome back Toy Show stars Cuckoo's Nest for a performance as well as a catch-up on life since their debut back in November. 

Catch the Late Late Show on RTÉ One on Friday January 13 at 9.35pm.