Patrick Kielty
In September 2023 took up the mantle of host for The Late Late Show in September 2023. The show is widely recognised as Ireland's most popular and prestigious television program, and holds the distinction of being the longest running chat show in the world.
Patrick Kielty's Late Late Show
RTÉ Controversy & Late Late memories | Patrick Kielty begins his first show
Tommy, Hector & Laurita join Patrick Kielty | The Late Late Show | RTÉ One
Chasing Abbey - Oh My Johnny (Banks Of The Roses) Live | The Late Late Show | RTÉ One
The 2 Johnnies talk weddings, stags and babies with Patrick Kielty | The Late Late Show
2023 also saw the release of his first feature film, Ballywalter, a life affirming story of how unexpected connections can pull us back from the edge. Patrick plays the role of Shane alongside IFTA nominated Seána Kerslake. The film is written by Stacey Gregg and produced by Empire Street Productions.
His BAFTA nominated My Dad, The Peace Deal and Me saw him named UK documentary host of the year at the 2018 Grierson Awards while his most recent film, Patrick Kielty: 100 Years of Union also won an RTS award for best presenter.
About Patrick
Born in Dundrum, Co. Down, Patrick began his stand-up career as host of Northern Ireland’s first comedy club The Empire Laughs Back in pre ceasefire Belfast.
An award winning stand up, his TV credits include Last Chance Lottery for CH4 and Patrick Kielty Almost Live for BBC1.
His BAFTA nominated My Dad, The Peace Deal and Me saw him named UK documentary host of the year at the 2018 Grierson Awards while his most recent film, Patrick Kielty:100 Years of Union also won an RTS award for best presenter.
2023 sees the release of his first feature film, Ballywalter, where he plays the role of Shane alongside IFTA nominated Seána Kerslake. Other acting credits include Marie Jones
A Night in November for which he received a What’s On Stage nomination.
Patrick's new radio talk show can be heard every Saturday morning on BBC 5Live whilst the the second leg of his sold out UK and Ireland stand up tour, Borderline, begins in November.
