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Host Ryan Tubridy will be joined by Oscar-nominated actor Paul Mescal, who will talk about gaining overnight fame on Normal People, among other subjects.

It proved immensely popular both in Ireland and abroad until 1961 - when it was discovered that the drug was causing catastrophic injuries to babies in the womb. Chef Jamie Oliver will chat about all things culinary and his stellar career, from learning to cook in his parents' pub aged eight to becoming a global phenomenon in food. Paul and Emily will talk about awards season, the wildness of Donegal and the challenge of taking on thought-provoking roles. More than 60 years on, the Thalidomide Survivors in Ireland are still seeking an apology from the State, and they will be on this week's show to share their stories. The drug was pulled from shelves across the world, except in Ireland where it was widely available for a further nine months. [Daniel Day-Lewis](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/jim-sheridan-hoped-work-daniel-26991831) in The Boxer.

Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal was announced earlier this week, as he attends the Dublin International Film Festival premiere of God's Creatures.

The drug was removed from shelves across the world, except in Ireland where it was widely available for a further nine months. The latest addition to the cast, Fionnula Flanagan will share why she is still in the prime of her career despite first appearing on screens in 1965. In 1959 the drug Thalidomide was hailed as a miracle cure for pregnant women who suffered from morning sickness. Chef Jamie Oliver will divulge all things culinary and his lengthy career, from learning to cook in his parents' pub aged eight to becoming a global phenomenon in food. The two-time Oscar nominee is no stranger to these shores having starred in Angela’s Ashes and featured alongside Daniel Day Lewis in The Boxer. - Film & TV

The 27-year-old Maynooth man has been hotly tipped for an Oscar next month for his starring role in drama Aftersun.

When asked about his recent interview with TG4 as gaeilge at the BAFTAS, Paul said: “I’m very proud of the Irish that I have and I think that it’s very important to not gate-keep the language. A fourth said: "Paul Mescal is extremely likeable, we’re very lucky to have him representing our nation around the world." Both Paul and Emily praised Ireland for embracing the arts, and how it's been an "incredible" time for Irish film and tv. Speaking about working alongside Emily, Paul described her as "the easiest person to fall in love with" and that they had a ball filming their scenes together for 'God's Creatures'. When asked about his Oscar nod and upcoming role in the new Gladiator sequel, Paul admitted that he initially thought producers offering him the role as a joke. He said: "It's mad, I initially thought it was a joke until I met the producers in LA a few months ago and did a Zoom call with Ridley Scott. Emily added: "Ireland is an incredibly creative place, I feel I've been made incredibly welcome." On the show, Ryan Tubridy congratulated Paul and Emily on their new film 'God's Creatures' which they launched at the Dublin International Film Festival on Thursday night. Never change." [@mescal_paul](https://twitter.com/mescal_paul) Paul Mescal is wearing a lovely chain - keeping it real on the [@RTELateLateShow](https://twitter.com/RTELateLateShow)." The film was shot in Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic. He told Tubridy: "I'm good, I've got a great crew of people around me but it's full on."

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Also joining Ryan Tubridy this week is actress Emily Watson, celebrity TV chef Jamie Oliver and Oscar-winning animator Richie Baneham.

Veteran TV chef Jamie Oliver will chat about all things culinary and his stellar career, from learning to cook in his parents' pub aged eight to becoming a global phenomenon in food. Tallaght-native Richie Baneham arrives at the Late Late studio fresh from his second Bafta win, where he will discuss working with James Cameron and looking ahead to his second Oscar nomination for Avatar: The Way of Water. Aftersun star Mescal will join Tubridy in the Late Late Show studio to speak about his over-night fame follwing the success of Normal People at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and everythiong that has since followed — including battling it out with compatriot Colin Farrell for a Best Actor Oscar award.

Ryan Tubridy will be joined by Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal, who will talk about gaining overnight fame on Normal People, becoming a poster boy for the ...

Please review their details and accept them to load the content. The latest addition to the cast, Irish acting royalty Fionnula Flanagan, will share why she is still in the prime of her career despite first appearing on screens in 1965; Gemma-Leah Devereaux will chat about why Smother fans cheered when her character Anna got her comeuppance, and Dean Fagan, who plays Finn, will tell viewers why spending so much time in Lahinch has changed his life. The drug was pulled from shelves across the world, except in Ireland where it was widely available for a further nine months. Chef Jamie Oliver will chat about all things culinary and his stellar career, from learning to cook in his parents' pub aged eight to becoming a global phenomenon in food. [which opened the Dublin International Film Festival this week](https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/movies/2023/0223/1358526-mescal-watson-movie-opens-dublin-film-festival/) and co-stars Emily Watson, who will also join Ryan on Friday night. We need your consent to load this YouTube contentWe use YouTube to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity.