With just three weeks to go until the most magical television night of the year, the official Late Toy Show trailer has finally landed.
The 60-second preview made its debut on television during the Six One News on RTÉ One, sparking fresh excitement across the country.
Anticipation for the annual festive broadcast is always high, with guessing games about the secret theme beginning weeks in advance.
“Every year, there’s much speculation over The Late Toy Show theme, with the guessing game starting weeks in advance. People just can’t wait to find out what it is – none more so than presenter Patrick Kielty!” the Toy Show team said.
The newly unveiled footage transports viewers deep underground into a fictitious experimental space known as The Late Show Toy Show Lab.
Inside the colorful facility, presenter Patrick Kielty is surrounded by a dedicated team of junior scientists working to concoct the ultimate broadcast formula.
“In the trailer, viewers are transported deep down underground to The Late Show Toy Show Lab, where Patrick is surrounded by his top team of junior scientists, who are busy experimenting and concocting the perfect formula for the best Late Toy Show theme yet,” said the Toy Show team.
The young whizzkids promise the host extra magic and extra surprises as they guide him through a whirlwind laboratory journey.
“The whizzkids promise Patrick extra magic and extra ‘OMG’ as they bring him on a whirlwind journey through their colourful lab as he discovers this year’s theme. Can you guess what it is yet? The countdown is on – all will be revealed this day in three weeks’ time!” the Toy Show team added.
The massive cultural and television event brings families together nationwide, while also driving substantial philanthropic support.
Returning alongside the main broadcast is The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal, which has successfully raised over €31 million since its launch in 2020.
Audiences can contribute donations throughout the live television event using Revolut or by visiting the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal website.
“Grab yourself a hot chocolate and have your favourite cosy pyjamas at the ready, because this year’s Late Toy Show is on the way – can’t wait!” the Toy Show team said.
The Late Toy Show airs on Friday, 4 December, at 9:35pm, and will be broadcast live on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.
