This week's instalment of The Late Late show is crowded with a celebrated line up ranging from Brian Cox, star of HBO’s latest hit show Succession, to a single mother who cleared her debt without governance.

Ireland's largest festival of traditional music, Tradfest Temple Bar,  kicks off celebrations this week.

Brian Cox, star of the 10 time Emmy award winning show Succession, is slated to sit down with Ryan Tubridy on the couch this Friday. The 76-year-old Dundee native describes why he dreams of a one day independent Scotland, his fondness and relationship to Ireland and the unique relationship he has with his fans who ask him to curse at them.

Emmy Award winner and star of Succession, Braveheart and Bourne Identity, Brian Cox, joins Ryan this Friday night! 😍

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Single mother Santis O’Garro discusses how she went from someone shouldering a mountain of debt to clearing her charges without a safety net only a year later. O’Garro will also chat with Tubridy about why Ireland should not continue making money a taboo topic and instead make 2023 the year to take control of your money.

This Friday, Ryan will also be exploring the country's arduous journey of finding its status and identity in the world after the revolution by observing some historical objects with Lynn Scarff who is the director of the National Museum of Ireland.

With the Tradfest Temple Bar, Ireland's largest traditional music festival, returning later this month, The Late Late Show will be kicking off the celebration this week with some of Ireland's most brilliant musicians such as Mike Hanrahan, Aoife Scott, Frankie Gavin and many more.

Finally The Late Late Show will welcome back toy show stars Cuckoo’s Nest to talk about his life since their debut album back in November as well as a striking performance by the musicians.