A brand new talk show helmed by comedian Deirdre O’Kane is set to brighten dark winter nights on Saturdays this November on RTÉ  One; the six part series, Deirdre O’Kane Talks Funny, will uncover what makes some of Ireland’s best loved personalities tick and celebrate careers which have entertained the nation via stage and screen.

Deirdre will get up close and personal with a number of the country’s most renowned names in intimate conversations which promise both humour and insight as they reminisce over career highlights and share personal experiences and memories. Peppered throughout with favourite clips of her subjects’ work, Deirdre will accompany guests down memory lane with buoyant, fun-filled chats which may reveal to viewers a different side of their favourite Irish celeb.

Speaking about the announcement, Deirdre O’Kane said: “It’s been a long-held dream of mine to do a show like this where I get to sit down and have a proper chat with fellow performers, creatives and comrades in entertainment. The aim is definitely to have a bit of craic with it, but I think we’ll also get genuine insight into how our guests were inspired to do what they do and how they forged their paths. I’m really fired up at the prospect, I have to say; I’m biased of course but I do think it’ll make for a great watch!”

John McHugh, RTÉ Group Head of Entertainment and Music says, “We are delighted that Ireland’s comedy queen is joining our new weekend line-up on RTÉ One with her brand-new show Deirdre O’Kane Talks Funny. We are looking forward to her and her guests whipping up some much welcome laughs and smiles on Saturday night”.

Deirdre O’Kane Talks Funny is the latest entertainment show to be announced as RTÉ moves to brighten up its weekend schedule and give audiences more to laugh about this Autumn/Winter. As previously announced earlier this week, a brand new series of Amy Huberman’s Finding Joy will begin on Saturday October 10^th and The Den with Ray D’Arcy, Zig, Zag and Dustin is coming to Sunday nights from November.

Presented by Kathryn Thomas, the 14^th series Operation Transformation will return to RTÉ One television in January 2021.

The nationwide search for the five new Operation Transformation Leaders is on.  Are you ready for change?  Do you think you have what it takes to lead the nation into 2021? Then we want to hear from you.

Returning to set the health and wellness plan for the new leaders is fitness coach Karl Henry; principal clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy; dietitian Aoife Hearne and general practitioner Dr Sumi Dunne.

We can all agree that 2020 has been a year like no other.  Since the arrival of Covid-19 to Ireland at the end February, we are all still trying to find ways of getting and staying healthier in body and mind while living with restrictions.

Have you always struggled with your weight? Are you struggling more since the arrival Covid-19? Are those extra stones and pounds keeping you from leading the life you want? Do you want to make your bad habits a thing of the past?

If you are ready to make the change then apply now at www.rte.ie/ot or for more information email the casting team at optransrte@gmail.com.

In accordance with Government and HSE Covid-19 guidelines all production team and crew members are committed to personal safety for the duration of the production.  We will abide by all Government and HSE guidelines with regards to Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines throughout the production.