The Late Late Show – a big desk to fill

A seat at the table

Sir, – The Late Late Show set was a sorry sight. Why the big table?

Regarding the positioning of the chairs and the guests, they were on top of the host and each other. I imagine that both host and guests must be suffering from neck strain after the show!

I could recommend a good physiotherapist if the budget allows! – Yours, etc,

CATHERINE O’CONNOR,

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Rathgar,

Dublin 6.

Sir, – Patrick Kielty was very enjoyable as the new host of the Late Late Show on RTÉ television on Friday night.

However, where on earth did RTÉ get that desk from? – Yours, etc,

PATRICK O’BYRNE,

Phibsborough,

Dublin 7.

Sir, – Why not have a coffee-table format for the Late Late Show productions, with the interviewer and the interviewee communicating over a low table?

I would like to see all guests seated at the same level, as if sitting at home or in a hotel lobby. This would add a degree of informality to the show and look more relaxed to the viewers. The current practice of the presenter being in a raised position, behind a desk and looking down ever so slightly on the guest, looks rather domineering. After all, this is a chat show. – Yours, etc,

BRENDA MORGAN,

Howth,

Dublin 13.

Sir, – The Late Late Show, sponsored by Permananent TSB.

There’s a mortgage increase for everyone in the audience. – Yours, etc,

VINCENT KEATING,

Delgany,

Co Wicklow.