New RTÉ ‘Toy Show’ upset as two ‘outsiders’ are brought in to work on this year's production
Patrick Kielty opens last year's 'Toy Show'. Photo: Andres Poveda
Niamh Horan
Two artistic directors have been brought in from the UK to work on the Late Late Toy Show, even though the Christmas special already has its own in-house producer and director.
The Sunday Independent understands the pair have been tasked with delivering the Toy Show’s opening number.
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