The Graham Norton Show
Season 8
201019 episodes
Episode 1
Charlotte Church, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Russell Howard
Oct 22, 201049m
Among his guests on the first programme is Charlotte Church who, in her first major TV appearance after a tumultuous year, talks music, life and love, and performs live from her new album Back to Scratch. Hollywood actress Maggie Gyllenhaal talks about her Oscar nomination for Crazy Heart, and her role in The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger. And comedian Russell Howard brings his own brand of Good News to Graham's sofa.
Episode 2
Lord Alan Sugar, Pamela Stephenson, Lee Mack, James Blunt
Oct 29, 201049m
The award-winning host is joined by Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar; Strictly Come Dancing's Pamela Stephenson; and top comic Lee Mack. Plus James Blunt performs his new single.
Episode 3
Johnny Knoxville, Joan Rivers, Catherine Tate
Nov 5, 201049m
Graham is joined by Hollywood hell-raiser Johnny Knoxville to talk about Jackass 3D; veteran comedienne Joan Rivers, who talks about having a year of her life documented in the award-winning Joan Rivers: a Piece of Work; and everyone's favourite 'Nan', actress Catherine Tate. Plus the Pet Shop Boys chat and perform one of their greatest hits.
Episode 4
Colin Farrell, Daniel Radcliffe, Rhod Gilbert, Rihanna
Nov 12, 201049m
Graham is joined by Hollywood heart-throb Colin Farrell, in his first visit to Graham's sofa; actor Daniel Radcliffe, talking about his new movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and about life after Harry; top Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert; and R&B star Rihanna, chatting and singing her new single Only Girl (In the World).
Episode 5
Bette Midler, Stephen Fry, David Haye
Nov 26, 201049m
Graham is joined by one of his showbiz heroines, Bette Midler, who talks about her life and career and performs a song from her new album, Memories of You. Writer, comedian, actor and host of QI, Stephen Fry, and WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World, David Haye, also guest.
Episode 6
Jack Black, Miranda Hart, John Waters, Justin Bieber
Dec 3, 201045m
Graham is joined by Hollywood star Jack Black, talking about his new film Gulliver's Travels; comedian Miranda Hart, who talks sitcoms and pratfalls; maverick film-maker and Hairspray creator John Waters; and pop sensation Justin Bieber.
Episode 7
Barry Manilow, Katherine Jenkins, Sean Lock, Ann Widdecombe
Dec 10, 201049m
Graham is joined by music legend Barry Manilow, classical superstar Katherine Jenkins, comedian Sean Lock and hotfoot from Strictly, the Dancing Queen herself, Ann Widdecombe. Plus music from Scottish songstress KT Tunstall.
Episode 8
Cher, Dawn French
Dec 17, 201049m
Graham meets Hollywood superstar Cher and actress and comedian Dawn French, while the Script perform their new single, Nothing.
Episode 9
Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Matt Smith
Dec 24, 201049m
Graham's Christmas list includes funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith.
Episode 10
Keanu Reeves, Emilia Fox, Marcus Brigstocke, Imelda May
Jan 7, 201149m
Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves talks about his new film Henry's Crime; the star of Silent Witness, actress Emilia Fox; comedian and satirist Marcus Brigstocke; and singer Imelda May performs her new single Inside Out.
Episode 11
Matt LeBlanc, Mary Portas, David Mitchell, Donald Sutherland
Jan 14, 201149m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Graham is joined by actor Matt Le Blanc - formerly Joey from Friends - who talks about his new series, Episodes; retail guru Mary Portas; and Hollywood great Donald Sutherland, who chats about his movie career and new film The Mechanic.
Episode 12
Vince Vaughn, Sarah Millican, Diddy
Jan 21, 201149m
Vince Vaughn talks about his new movie The Dilemma, and hot comic Sarah Millican is also on the sofa. Plus actor, designer and music superstar Diddy chats and performs live in the studio.
Episode 13
Kate Hudson, Russell Kane, Tinie Tempah
Jan 28, 201149m
Graham is joined on the sofa by Hollywood star Kate Hudson, who talks about pregnancy, engagement rumours and her new film A Little Bit of Heaven; award-winning comedian Russell Kane; and multi-Brits-nominated Tinie Tempah, who chats and performs Wonderman.
Episode 14
Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted
Feb 4, 201149m
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, talking about her new film Brighton Rock; Devil Wears Prada actress Emily Blunt; top comedian Ed Byrne; and The Wanted, who perform in the studio.
Episode 15
Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, Sugarland
Feb 11, 201149m
Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, and Sugarland stops by and hangs with Graham.
Episode 16
Ashton Kutcher, Heston Blumenthal, Greg Davies, Hurts
Feb 18, 201149m
The hilarious Ashton Kutcher and Greg Davies from ‘The Inbetweeners’ fame are in the studio.
Episode 17
Matthew Fox, John Bishop, Diane Kruger, Jessie J
Feb 25, 201149m
‘Lost’ star Matthew Fox and actress Diane Kruger (‘Unknown,’ ‘Inglourious Basterds’) grace the show with their presence.
Episode 18
Stanley Tucci, Miriam Margolyes, Jimmy Carr, Bruno Mars
Mar 4, 201149m
Graham is joined by veteran actor Stanley Tucci (“Jack the Giant Killer,” ”Captain America: The First Avenger”), actress Miriam Margolyes (“Merlin,” ”Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″), comedian Jimmy Carr and musical guest Bruno Mars.
Episode 19
Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Stephen Merchant, Jo Brand, Blue
Mar 11, 201149m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Hollywood heavyweight Liam Neeson (“Unknown,” ”Taken”) shares the couch with Bradley Cooper (“The Hangover 2,” ”Wedding Crashers”), comedian Jo Brand and ”The Office” co-creator Stephen Merchant, along with musical guest Blue.