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THE WAIT IS over. The Late Late Toy Show is on TV tonight and here’s the important news: this year, Ryan Tubridy will be wearing FOUR Christmas jumpers.
We’ll also get to hear how good his singing voice is. As part of the opening act, he will be performing a song from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the theme of this year’s show.
So what can we expect from tonight’s programme?
RTÉ has confirmed that there will be a record number of children appearing from all over the country this year, with over 269 performers and toy testers taking part in the show.
In what sounds like it could be a performance close to Riverdance, the opening act alone will have 46 performers, while a total of 191 singers and dancers will be showcasing their talent throughout the show.
It’s not just the number of performers that have reached new heights: the number of toys Tubridy and his little helpers will be checking out has also reached record levels, with over 200 toys featuring in the show and over 300 toys used for the set design.
We all know that the tickets are like gold dust, but a number of lucky children will get to experience the magical set ahead of the show.
Kids nominated from a number of charities such as Heart Children Ireland, Laura Lynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, Temple Street Children’s Hospital, the Central Remedial Clinic and National Rehabilitation Hospital are going to get to experience the wonders of The Late Late Toy Show set beforehand. Their time on set will be captured and screened during the show.
The Late Late Toy Show is a nostalgic experience for everyone, young and old, with many Irish people abroad getting fairly upset at the idea that they could miss this year’s show.
Fear not: no matter where people are in the world you can enjoy the beginning of Christmas as RTÉ describes ‘Irish style’ by watching the show live online on the RTÉ Player or catching up with the show later on.
So, make sure you get out of work on time, put on the fire, grab a cup of hot chocolate, put the feet up and enjoy the show. It kicks off at 9.35pm.
Netflix is the biz! Google “unblock” and use this to change the IP address whilst watching Netflix on your browser and you get the American version which has way more content. Simples!
Not only the U.S one.. Check out Sweden/Norway one as their licensing laws are completely different.. They have loads of gems on there.. UnblockUS is the shizzle..
Good Man Patrick
Xbmc
Lads im finding it very hard to unblock.can someone explain in detail.
I’m sure there is a step by step guide on the site stephen..
Their library is very limited. A friend summed it up best by saying “It’s full of stuff you wouldn’t even rent”
I presume you are referring to the Irish / UK Library which is extremely limited. I typically use the US / Canada library. A lot of movies just coming to Sky On Demand are already in there. It could be better I admit but I still find a hidden gem to watch,
I find the UK/Ireland service better for movies and the US service better for TV shows..
One wonders about TV licence
It’ll be renamed a media licence, which every house will no doubt have to pay. TV or not
It won’t make any difference it’s still rubbish
Netflix the business.so much content for 7 € a month
Pay for this or download for free?
App is free, you pay for the service. And well worth it it’s is too! (especially if you have access to the US one using a VPN…)
Yes I know you pay for the service and not for the app.
Ill still unashamedly download everything I can for free.
Is is possible to use a VPN on a smart tv? Can’t seem to change the ip address on it so wondering if VPN will work?
You may be able to VPN your network through your router
Nice attitude to life you have there John it’s people like you that ruin the music / movies industry. It’s the smaller labels that suffer in the end.
They make enough money.
Not sure what type of TV you have, but search for US Unblock. They have the details there.
Hi Elizabeth
You can change your DNS settings in your TV setup to that of a IP redirecting service. There are several services out there [unblock-us.com being one I regularly use] .€3 euro a month and I can direct my internet traffic from all or some of my devices to a US IP. I can then gain access to the US content. of Netflix. I can also access some free US on demand services from tv stations.
B
Excuse me good chap, but I am computer illiterate. How do I get the u.s.a netflix. Explain in detail as I am quite high and uneducated sadly. Much appreciated
Oh Brian I wish you were here to do that for me im no good with computers all I know what to do with them is turn them on and watch porn hehe :)
John Murphy free things are always better and ruining the music industry I think you can thank the likes of Simon Cowell for that
Wayne, you must be on drugs!!!
It’s godawful!!!!
Nope, I love it. I don’t have satellite or cable and I very rarely watch the channels I do have because there is so much to watch on Netflix (especially with the US one)
I have an Apple TV, and I love how I am able to start watching a program on that and then continue it on my iPhone/iPad when I travel if I don’t have time to finish it at home.
Your need to change the DNS part of the network settings to those unblock-us needs. They have good how to guides. Details should be in your Smart TV User Guide or just google it.
Most labels make hardly any money John.
Guys thanks for all your responses, I see if I can make any of them work, fingers crossed.
Netflix have us by the balls. Torrent sites getting shut down daily. I lived in the great noughties to 2013! Just like free love of the 70′s… We are a major part of history, yet few realise/ appreciate it
Netflix sucks.
Filmon.tv and alluc.org both are freepence.
Letmewatchthis is great as well
I went on the alluc.org site and the asked for my email address and credit card, is that safe
Try hola app on you smartphone or tab or tap it into your browser unlocks Netflix US
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