The BEST Episodes of The Graham Norton Show
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Oct 22, 2019
Network: BBC One
Each week celebrity guests join Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories that have happened. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out with.
#1 - Johnny Knoxville, Joan Rivers, Catherine Tate, The Pet Shop Boys
Season 8 - Episode 3
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.
10.00 
#2 - Mark Wahlberg, Minnie Driver, Mark Watson and Christina Perri
Season 10 - Episode 16
The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham and his irrepressible audience. Joining Graham on his sofa are Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg, currently starring in new film Contraband; actress Minnie Driver; comedian Mark Watson; and Christina Perri, singing Jar of Hearts.
10.00 
#3 - Ewan McGregor, Chris O'Dowd, Example
Season 9 - Episode 12
Graham is joined by Ewan McGregor, Chris O'Dowd and Example.
9.38 
#4 - Colin Farrell, Daniel Radcliffe, Rhod Gilbert, Rihanna
Season 8 - Episode 4
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).
9.22 
#5 - Kate Hudson, Russel Kane, Tinie Tempah
Season 8 - Episode 14
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.
9.20 
#6 - Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele
Season 9 - Episode 3
Graham is joined by comedian Jack Whitehall and award-winning singer Adele.
9.17 
#7 - Barry Manilow, Katherine Jenkins, Sean Lock, Ann Widdecombe, KT Tunstall
Season 8 - Episode 7
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.
9.00 
#8 - Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Matt Smith
Season 8 - Episode 9
Graham's Christmas list includes funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith.
9.00 
#9 - David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jon Richardson, Josh Groban
Season 9 - Episode 1
Graham is joined by David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jon Richardson and Josh Groban.
9.00 
#10 - Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie
Season 9 - Episode 4
Graham Norton chats to Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Hugh Laurie.
9.00 
#11 - Jack Dee, James McAvoy, Liza Minnelli
Season 9 - Episode 8
Graham is joined by acclaimed comedian Jack Dee; British actor-turned-Hollywood star, James McAvoy, starring in X-Men: First Class; and the legendary Liza Minnelli, who chats about her extraordinary life and career, and performs live in the studio.
9.00 
#12 - Daniel Radcliffe, Omid Djalili, Cuba Gooding Jr and Sinead O'Connor
Season 10 - Episode 15
Among the guests on Graham's sofa are: Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, talking about his new film The Woman in Black; comedian Omid Djalili; Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr; and Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, chatting and performing The Wolf Is Getting Married.
9.00 
#13 - James McAvoy, John Bishop and Arctic Monkeys
Season 10 - Episode 2
Graham is joined on the show by James McAvoy, John Bishop and the Arctic Monkeys.
8.91 
#14 - Katy Perry, Ross Noble and Cheryl Cole
Season 11 - Episode 9
The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham and his irrepressible audience. Among the guests on Graham's sofa are America's pop queen, Katy Perry; comedian Ross Noble; and national sweetheart Cheryl Cole, who also performs Call My Name.
8.82 
#15 - 50 Cent, Catherine Tate, Jimmy Carr
Season 6 - Episode 10
Graham's guests are American rapper 50 Cent, who talks about his controversial life and new album, and sings Baby By Me; actress Catherine Tate who chats about her comic creations; and suave joke merchant Jimmy Carr, who's in the comedy chair.
8.75 
#16 - David Tennant, Johnny Vegas, Alison Moyet
Season 6 - Episode 6
Actor David Tennant talks about his final appearance as Doctor Who, hilariously unpredictable star of Benidorm Johnny Vegas takes the comedy chair and singer Alison Moyet chats about 25 years of hits and sings All Cried Out.
8.71 
#17 - will.i.am, Greg Davies, Miriam Margolyes, Adam Lambert
Season 11 - Episode 11
Joining Graham on the sofa are Black Eyed Peas and Voice UK star will.i.am; comedian and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies; veteran actress Miriam Margolyes; and singer Adam Lambert, who performs Never Close Our Eyes.
8.71 
#18 - Kate Winslet, Jamie Bell, Rob Brydon and Noah and the Whale
Season 10 - Episode 1
New series. Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet talks about her successful career and latest film Contagion. Comedian Rob Brydon drops by for a chat and Jamie Bell discusses providing the voice of Tintin in the new Steven Spielberg movie. Plus, indie band Noah and the Whale perform Life Goes On.
8.70 
#19 - Toni Collette, Billie Piper, Shappi Khorsandi, Scouting For Girls
Season 7 - Episode 2
The award-winning host returns with his anarchic talk show. Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham and his irrepressible audience. Among Graham's guests are Toni Collette, star of Muriel's Wedding and The Sixth Sense; TV's favourite call-girl, Billie Piper; and chart-topping band Scouting For Girls.
8.67 
#20 - Vince Vaughn, Sarah Millican, Diddy
Season 8 - Episode 13
The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham and his irrepressible audience. 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.
8.67 
#21 - Stanley Tucci, Miriam Margolyes, Jimmy Carr, Bruno Mars
Season 8 - Episode 19
Graham is joined by Oscar-nominated actor Stanley Tucci, star of The Devil Wears Prada, The Lovely Bones and the forthcoming Captain America; joke merchant Jimmy Carr; irrepressible Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes; and multi-Grammy nominated Bruno Mars, who chats and performs Grenade.
8.67 
#22 - Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Rob Lowe, Alex Kingston, Aloe Blacc
Season 9 - Episode 7
Unique talk show with award-winning host, Graham Norton. Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham and his irrepressible audience. Graham is joined by Hollywood stars Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms, in the studio to talk about their new Hangover movie; heartthrob actor Rob Lowe, who discusses his autobiography, Stories I Only Tell My Friends; and actress Alex Kingston, currently starring as River Song in Doctor Who. Plus there's music from rising star Aloe Blacc.
8.67 
#23 - Robin Williams, Elijah Wood, Jennifer Saunders and JLS
Season 10 - Episode 5
Graham chats to Robin Williams, Elijah Wood, Jennifer Saunders and JLS.
8.67 
#24 - Cher, Dawn French, The Script
Season 8 - Episode 8
Graham meets Hollywood superstar Cher and actress and comedian Dawn French, while the Script perform their new single, Nothing.
8.64 
#25 - Tom Hanks, Simon Pegg, Nicole Scherzinger
Season 9 - Episode 9
Unique talk show with award-winning host, Graham Norton. Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham and his irrepressible audience. Graham is joined by Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks, currently starring in new movie Larry Crowne, and comic actor Simon Pegg. Plus music from ex-Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger.
8.63