The BEST episodes of The Graham Norton Show season 8

Every episode of The Graham Norton Show season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Graham Norton Show season 8!

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.

Last Updated: 4/18/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
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Episode 3
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9.69
29 votes

#1 - Episode 3

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/5/2010

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.

Directors: Steve Smith
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 8
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8.66
84 votes

#2 - Episode 8

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/17/2010

Graham meets Hollywood superstar Cher and actress and comedian Dawn French, while the Script perform their new single, Nothing.

Directors: Steve Smith
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4
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8.33
6 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/12/2010

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).

Directors: Steve Smith
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 14
star
7.67
3 votes

#4 - Episode 14

Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/4/2011

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 15
star
7.67
3 votes

#5 - Episode 15

Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/2011

Episode 11
star
7.06
31 votes

#6 - Episode 11

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/14/2011

Graham is joined by actor Matt LeBlanc - formerly Joey from Friends - who talks about his new series, Episodes; retail guru Mary Portas; comedian and one-half of “Mitchell and Webb,” David Mitchell and Hollywood great Donald Sutherland, who chats about his movie career and new film The Mechanic.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 18
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7.00
3 votes

#7 - Episode 18

Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/4/2011

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.

Episode 19
star
7.00
4 votes

#8 - Episode 19

Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/11/2011

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. Graham's guests include Hollywood great Liam Neeson, currently starring in the thriller Unknown; The Hangover star Bradley Cooper, talking about his new film Limitless; The Office and Extras funnyman Stephen Merchant, currently starring in Hall Pass; comedian, actress and writer Jo Brand; and Blue, with the first performance of their Eurovision entry I Can

Episode 17
star
6.67
3 votes

#9 - Episode 17

Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/25/2011

Episode 2
star
6.50
2 votes

#10 - Episode 2

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2010

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.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 16
star
6.50
2 votes

#11 - Episode 16

Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/18/2011

Episode 13
star
6.50
2 votes

#12 - Episode 13

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/28/2011

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.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 12
star
6.50
2 votes

#13 - Episode 12

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/21/2011

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.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 10
star
6.50
2 votes

#14 - Episode 10

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/7/2011

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.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 9
star
6.50
2 votes

#15 - Episode 9

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/24/2010

Graham's Christmas list includes funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 7
star
6.50
2 votes

#16 - Episode 7

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/10/2010

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.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 5
star
6.50
2 votes

#17 - Episode 5

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/26/2010

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. 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.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 1
star
6.20
5 votes

#18 - Episode 1

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2010

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.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 6
star
6.20
5 votes

#19 - Episode 6

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/3/2010

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, who sings his latest single.

Directors: Steve Smith