Appetite for Distraction

Our pick of this week’s best home entertainment, from podcasts to streamed TV

Ryan Tubridy returns, in another set of enjoyably daft costumes and outfits, to present The Late Late Toy Show (RTÉ One and RTÉ Player). Picture: Evan Doherty

TV PICKS OF THE WEEK

The Late Late Toy Show

Friday, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

It's a case of appointment viewing this Friday night as Ryan Tubridy returns, in another set of enjoyably daft costumes and outfits, to present The Late Late Toy Show, a programme whose highlights last year included an interview with Adam King, whose 'virtual hug' was taken to the nation's hearts. It's a tightrope walk for Tubridy as he juggles live television and sometimes hilariously awkward child toy testers – and it's utterly compelling viewing. Knockout performances and surprise guests are promised. NO'R