The Graham Norton Show - Season 30
Season 30
Episodes
Jamie Lee Curtis, Eric Idle, David Tennant, Lydia West, Robbie Williams
Among the guests sitting together again on Graham's big red sofa (yes it's back): Hollywood scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis, taking on Michael Myers for the final time in Halloween Ends; Monty Python star and comedy icon Eric Idle, talking frankly about his recent battle with cancer; Scottish great David Tennant, back on the West End stage in political classic Good; Lydia West, star of the acclaimed drama It's a Sin, talking about new BBC drama thriller Inside Man; and pop superstar Robbie Williams, who chats and performs his current single Lost. Plus, stories from the audience in the world-famous red chair.
Hugh Bonneville, Lesley Manville, Lashana Lynch, Big Zuu, Sam Ryder
Among the guests joining Graham on the red sofa: Paddington and Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, talking about his heart-warming memoir Playing Under the Piano; Oscar-nominated star of stage and screen Lesley Manville, appearing in the comedy-drama Mrs Harris Goes to Paris; English actress Lashana Lynch (Captain Marvel, James Bond), starring in the acclaimed warrior-women blockbuster The Woman King; and grime artist turned Bafta-winning TV chef Big Zuu. Also, British Eurovision star Sam Ryder, who chats and performs his new single Somebody.
Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kate Hudson, Elizabeth Banks, Edward Enninful, Self Esteem
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Irish acting legends Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, appearing together in black comedy The Banshees of Inisherin, Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Kate Hudson, talking about the new Knives Out whodunnit, Glass Onion, actor-director Elizabeth Banks, starring in new comedy-drama Call Jane and Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, talking about his fascinating memoir A Visible Man. Plus music from Self Esteem, performing her current single Wizardry, and more audience stories from the world-famous Big Red Chair.
Stormzy, Geena Davis, Stephen Graham, Motsi Mabuse
Among the guests joining Graham on his sofa tonight: British superstar rapper Stormzy, chatting and performing his new single Hide and Seek, Hollywood star Geena Davis, talking about her memoir Dying of Politeness, versatile actor Stephen Graham, currently starring in the powerful true crime drama The Walk-In and Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse, promoting her autobiography Finding My Own Rhythm. Plus, more stories from the audience in the world-famous Big Red Chair.
Bono, Taylor Swift, Eddie Redmayne, Alex Scott, Lady Blackbird
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: rock legend and U2 frontman Bono, who has written frankly about his remarkable life in Surrender, pop superstar Taylor Swift, promoting her new album Midnights, Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne, starring in true crime thriller The Good Nurse and BBC presenter and former Lioness Alex Scott, whose sporting memoir is How (Not) To Be Strong. With music from Lady Blackbird, who performs her new single Feel It Comin'.
Paul Mescal, Michaela Coel, Winston Duke, Emma Corrin, Richard Ayoade, Loyle Carner
Together on Graham's sofa this week: Normal People star Paul Mescal, in critically acclaimed father-and-daughter drama Aftersun, stars of the hotly anticipated Marvel sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Michaela Coel and Winston Duke, award-winning actor Emma Corrin (Princess Diana in The Crown) and comedian and writer Richard Ayoade, talking about his new book The Book That No One Wanted to Read. With music from Loyle Carner, who performs his current single Nobody Knows (Ladas Road). Plus, audience stories from the world-famous Big Red Chair.
Bruce Springsteen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anna Maxwell Martin, Mo Gilligan, Florence and the Machine
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: rock legend Bruce Springsteen, promoting his new album Only the Strong Survive, Queen's Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy, in the horror-comedy The Menu, Motherland and Line of Duty star Anna Maxwell Martin, in ITVX drama A Spy Among Friends and comedian and chat show host Mo Gilligan. With music from Florence and the Machine, who perform their single Dream Girl Evil, and more audience stories from the world-famous Big Red Chair.
Daniel Craig, Fleur East, Clive Myrie, Ian McKellen, John Bishop, Charlie Puth
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: former James Bond Daniel Craig, now starring in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, BBC newsman and Mastermind presenter Clive Myrie, singer, presenter and current Strictly Come Dancing contestant Fleur East, acting great Ian McKellen and top comic John Bishop, together in Mother Goose and music from Charlie Puth, who performs his new single Loser. Plus more stories from the audience in the world-famous Big Red Chair.
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, George Takei, Claudia Winkleman, Jamie Oliver, First Aid Kit
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Oscar-nominated Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, starring in Season 2 of the spy thriller Slow Horses, Star Trek legend George Takei, talking about the West End musical George Takei's Allegiance, based on his childhood experience of the Japanese American internment in World War II, writer and Strictly host Claudia Winkleman, promoting her reality game show The Traitors and celebrity chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver, whose latest cookbook is One: Simple One-Pan Wonders. With music from First Aid Kit, who perform their current single Out of My Head. Plus, stories from the audience in the world-famous Big Red Chair.
Kate Winslet, Sir Lenny Henry, Nadiya Hussain, Jack Whitehall, Olly Murs
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Oscar winner Kate Winslet, starring in James Cameron's epic sequel Avatar: The Way of Water, actor and writer Sir Lenny Henry, celebrity baker Nadiya Hussain and top comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, in BBC Three's Bad Education: Reunion. With music from Olly Murs, who performs his latest single. Plus, more stories from the audience in the world-famous Big Red Chair.
Tom Hanks, Naomi Ackie, Suranne Jones, Richard Osman, Rina Sawayama
Together on Graham's pre-Christmas sofa tonight: Oscar-winning Hollywood great Tom Hanks, playing 'the grumpiest man in America' in A Man Called Otto. BAFTA-winning Brit Naomi Ackie, starring as Whitney Houston in I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Vigil and Doctor Foster star Suranne Jones, playing Christmas Carole in a new update of the Dickens classic and presenter and writer Richard Osman, promoting his latest novel The Bullet That Missed. With music from Rina Sawayama, performing Hold the Girl, and stories from the audience in the world-famous Big Red Chair.
Jamie Dornan, James Norton, Sophie Okonedo, Siobhán McSweeney, Lewis Capaldi
Among the guests joining Graham on the red sofa this week: The Tourist and Belfast star Jamie Dornan, McMafia and Grantchester actor James Norton talks about the final series of Happy Valley, Oscar nominated and Tony award-winning Sophie Okonedo returns to the West End starring in Medea, Derry Girls actor and presenter Siobhán McSweeney chats about upcoming sci-fi comedy Extraordinary and chart-topping singer Lewis Capaldi performs his current single Pointless. Plus, stories from the audience in the world-famous Big Red Chair.
Cate Blanchett, Margot Robbie, Alan Carr, Beverley Knight, RAYE
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: double Oscar-winning Cate Blanchett, talking about her critically acclaimed role as conductor Lydia Tár in the intense biopic Tár, actor and producer Margot Robbie, starring in Damien Chazelle's epic Hollywood drama Babylon, top comic Alan Carr, renovating a Sicilian home in new BBC show Amanda & Alan's Italian Job and singer and West End star Beverley Knight discusses her return to the stage in Sylvia. With music from RAYE, who performs her current single Thrill Is Gone, and more audience stories from the world-famous Big Red Chair.
Michelle Williams, Helena Bonham Carter, Russell T Davies, Oti Mabuse, Brendan Fraser, Cat Burns
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Hollywood star Michelle Williams talking about her starring role in the latest Steven Spielberg film The Fabelmans, actor Helena Bonham Carter and writer Russell T Davies discussing their latest project Nolly, about the life of Crossroads star Noele Gordon, Strictly star Oti Mabuse chatting about the new series of Dancing On Ice and Oscar-tipped actor Brendan Fraser talking about his transformative role in The Whale. With music from singer-songwriter Cat Burns, who performs her latest single people pleaser. Plus stories from the audience in the world-famous Big Red Chair.
Claire Foy, M Night Shyamalan, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rob Beckett, Sam Smith
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Wolf Hall and The Crown star Claire Foy, talking about the critically acclaimed drama Women Talking, Sixth Sense director and writer M Night Shyamalan, whose latest psychological horror film is Knock at the Cabin, Hollywood star Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), back in the world of supernatural teen drama in Wolf Pack, top comic Rob Beckett, promoting his tour Parenting Hell and Grammy, Brit and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Sam Smith, chatting and performing their single I'm Not Here to Make Friends.
Michelle Yeoh, Austin Butler, Jack Lowden, Ashley Banjo, Mimi Webb
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, Oscar-nominated for her performance in the multiverse drama Everything Everywhere All at Once, Austin Butler, also nominated for his starring role in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, Scottish actor Jack Lowden (Dunkirk), promoting TV series The Gold, based on the 1983 Brink's-Mat robbery and dancer Ashley Banjo, whose new Diversity tour is Supernova. With music from Brit-nominated Mimi Webb, who performs her current single Red Flags.
Salma Hayek Pinault, Julianne Moore, Shania Twain, Johannes Radebe, Lizzo, Tom Grennan
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Mexican star Salma Hayek Pinault, promoting Magic Mike's Last Dance, Oscar-winner Julianne Moore, in psychological thriller Sharper, Canadian singer-songwriter Shania Twain, whose new album is Queen of Me and dancer Johannes Radebe, talking about his new touring show Freedom Unleashed. Plus, multi-Grammy-winning singer Lizzo drops in for a chat, and there's music from Tom Grennan, who performs his current single Here.
Dame Judi Dench, Hugh Jackman, Michael B Jordan, Eugene Levy, Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, P!nk
Together on Graham's packed sofa tonight: Dame Judi Dench, talking about her heartwarming film Allelujah, Greatest Showman Hugh Jackman, starring in a powerful drama about fatherhood, The Son, Michael B Jordan (Black Panther), promoting boxing sequel Creed III, Schitt's Creek star Eugene Levy, in new TV series The Reluctant Traveller and the stars of Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas, pop in for a chat. With music from P!nk, who performs her single Trustfall.
Dame Helen Mirren, Ariana DeBose, Pedro Pascal, Freya Ridings
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Oscar-winner Dame Helen Mirren, starring in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, award-winning actress, singer and dancer Ariana DeBose and Game of Thrones and Narcos star Pedro Pascal, promoting the new series of The Mandalorian. With music from Freya Ridings, performing her single Weekends.
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