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RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy will channel Fantastic Mr Fox for the eagerly-anticipated opening number of The Late Late Toy Show 2020. The theme for the show has been revealed to be The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl. In a year that has seen children and adults across the land seek refuge in books and films, what better theme for this year's Late Late Toy Show than The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl? The secret is out, and this Friday night, presenter Ryan Tubridy will prune his whiskers, brush off his tail, and lead the charge as the enigmatic Fantastic Mr Fox in a spectacular opening number featuring favourites from the world of Dahl including Matilda, and Willy Wonka's Oompa Loompas, and a nod to James and the Giant Peach. The Late Late Toy Show takes place on Friday November 27th at 09.35pm on RTÉ One. Picture Andres Poveda
The world of Roald Dahl is the theme for this year's Late Late Toy Show.
Matilda and Willy Wonka's Oompa Loompas will feature on the show this Friday night.
While host Ryan Tubridy will open the programme as Fantastic Mr Fox.
This year there will be a new international element to the show with children from around the world taking part virtually.
