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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show

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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share...
  1. Background image for Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted

    S8:E14

    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.

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  2. Background image for Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem

    S12:E2

    Together on the sofa in a James Bond special are 007 himself, Daniel Craig; M's alter ego, Dame Judi Dench; and Skyfall's villain, Oscar-winner Javier Bardem.

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  3. Background image for Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith

    S18:E5

    On Graham's sofa are James Bond stars Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris and Christoph Waltz. Plus pop superstar Sam Smith chats and performs Writing's on the Wall.

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  4. Background image for Compilation Show
    9.3/10(92 votes)

    #4 - Compilation Show

    S20:E20

    A compilation of highlights from the current series featuring a host of star guests, including Justin Timberlake, Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Cruise, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.

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  5. Background image for Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Bryan Cranston, LeAnn Rimes
    9.1/10(85 votes)

    #5 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Bryan Cranston, LeAnn Rimes

    S20:E5

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, now appearing as Doctor Strange, Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne, starring in the Harry Potter prequel Fanta stic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston, promoting his biography, A Life in Parts. Including chat and music from LeAnn Rimes, who performs The Story.

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  6. Background image for Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Molly
    9.0/10(109 votes)

    #6 - Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Molly

    S15:E5

    It's an all-singing, all-dancing X-Men spectacular on Graham's sofa as Aussie hunk Hugh Jackman meets Irish heart-throb Michael Fassbender and smouldering Scot James McAvoy. With music from Eurovision hopeful Molly, who performs Children of the Universe.

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  8. Background image for will.i.am, Greg Davies, Miriam Margolyes, Adam Lambert
    8.9/10(48 votes)

    #7 - will.i.am, Greg Davies, Miriam Margolyes, Adam Lambert

    S11:E11

    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.

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  9. Background image for Dame Helen Mirren, Pedro Pascal, Ariana DeBose and Freya Ridings
    8.8/10(49 votes)

    #8 - Dame Helen Mirren, Pedro Pascal, Ariana DeBose and Freya Ridings

    S30:E19

    Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, Ariana DeBose and Pedro Pascal. With music from Freya Ridings, performing her single "Weekends".

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  10. Background image for Compilation Show 1
    8.8/10(50 votes)

    #9 - Compilation Show 1

    S30:E20

    The first of two compilations of highlights from the recent series, featuring a host of stars including Taylor Swift, Daniel Craig, Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Bono, Kate Hudson, Ian McKellen, Paul Mescal, Geena Davis, Stormzy, Lesley Manville, Colin Farrell, Bruce Springsteen and many more.

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  11. Background image for Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and Cher
    8.8/10(72 votes)

    #10 - Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and Cher

    S31:E9

    Graham is joined by Julia Roberts, Hollywood great Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and music legend Cher, chatting and performing her current single, DJ Play a Christmas Song.

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  12. Background image for Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kim Cattrall, Bonnie Tyler
    8.7/10(68 votes)

    #11 - Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kim Cattrall, Bonnie Tyler

    S13:E5

    Together on Graham's sofa in this episode are Hollywood star Chris Pine, who plays Captain James T Kirk in Star Trek Into Darkness; the villain of the movie, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch; Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall; and 2013 British Eurovision hopeful Bonnie Tyler.

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  13. Background image for Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae
    8.5/10(74 votes)

    #12 - Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae

    S19:E10

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Matt LeBlanc, one of the new hosts of the revamped Top Gear, Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, promoting her new movie Me Before You, actress Kate Beckinsale, starring in the Jane Austen adaption Love & Friendship and actor Dominic Cooper, appearing in the epic fantasy movie Warcraft. With music from Corinne Bailey Rae, performing her current single Stop Where You Are.

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  14. Background image for Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Joan Armatrading
    8.5/10(66 votes)

    #13 - Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Joan Armatrading

    S23:E6

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Josh Brolin, starring together in irreverent superhero sequel Deadpool 2, sporting icon and Unicef ambassador David Beckham, Bafta-nominated actor Vanessa Kirby, appearing in Julie at the National Theatre, and music legend Joan Armatrading, chatting and performing I Like It When We're Together from her new album.

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    Director:Steve Smith
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  15. Background image for Episode 6
    8.4/10(33 votes)

    #14 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    Tonight Graham is joined by actress Gillian Anderson and comedian Chris Addison. Gillian discusses starring in The X Files and her transition into acting in the theatre, whilst Chris talks about his new movie which is a spin-off of BBC sitcom The Thick Of It. Graham looks at a robot version of himself. Audience members make political apologies. Sinead O'Connor sings out the show with her classic song 'Nothing Compares To You'.

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  16. Background image for Russell Crowe, Amy Adams , Henry Cavill, Katy B
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    #15 - Russell Crowe, Amy Adams , Henry Cavill, Katy B

    S13:E11

    The Bafta award-winning host is joined by Oscar-winning Hollywood star Russell Crowe, Oscar-nominated actress Amy Adams and Superman himself, Henry Cavill, from the new movie Man of Steel. Plus, there's music from Katy B.

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  17. Background image for Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Chris O'Dowd, Josh Groban
    8.4/10(50 votes)

    #16 - Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Chris O'Dowd, Josh Groban

    S13:E12

    Together on Graham's sofa are Steve Carell, star of The 40 Year Old Virgin and The Office; Bridesmaids star Kristen Wiig; comic actor Chris O'Dowd; and music from international singing star Josh Groban.

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  18. Background image for Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Jack Whitehall, Johnny Depp, Will.i.am
    8.4/10(86 votes)

    #17 - Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Jack Whitehall, Johnny Depp, Will.i.am

    S19:E8

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Oscar-winning star of the Hunger Games films Jennifer Lawrence and The Last King of Scotland and Atonement star James McAvoy, who both feature in new movie X-Men: Apocalypse. Plus comedian Jack Whitehall who stars in Mother's Day and Hollywood star Johnny Depp who returns as the Mad Hatter in Alice Through the Looking Glass.Will.i.am performs his new single Boys and Girls (featuring Pia Mia).

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  19. Background image for Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Alan Cumming, Sheryl Crow
    8.4/10(55 votes)

    #18 - Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Alan Cumming, Sheryl Crow

    S21:E7

    The guests on the sofa are Nicole Kidman starring in Civil War drama 'The Beguiled', musician Keith Urban, and theatre and screen star Alan Cumming talking about his memoir 'You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams'. Plus, Sheryl Crow who performs 'Be Myself'.

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  20. Background image for Episode 9
    8.4/10(50 votes)

    #19 - Episode 9

    S32:E9

    Graham's guests are superstar actor and singer Cher, actor Michael Fassbender, double Oscar nominee Keira Knightley and Hollywood star Josh Brolin. With music from Jalen Ngonda.

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  21. Background image for Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Jodie Foster, Greg Davies, Tom Daley, Sir Elton John
    8.3/10(65 votes)

    #20 - Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Jodie Foster, Greg Davies, Tom Daley, Sir Elton John

    S19:E9

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Hollywood stars Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, together in detective comedy the The Nice Guys; double Oscar winner Jodie Foster, promoting her directorial feature, Money Monster; comedian Greg Davies, in a new series of Man Down; and British diving star Tom Daley, preparing for the Rio Olympics. With music from Bright Light Bright Light with Sir Elton John, performing All In The Name.

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  22. Background image for Anthony Joshua, Tom Hanks, Maisie Williams, First Aid Kit
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    #21 - Anthony Joshua, Tom Hanks, Maisie Williams, First Aid Kit

    S22:E13

    Graham Norton's guests are the double-Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, who stars in Steven Spielberg's new political drama The Post, world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams, who talks about her role in the upcoming Aardman animation Early Man. With music from First Aid Kit, performing It's a Shame.

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    Director:Steve Smith
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  23. Background image for Episode 11
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #22 - Episode 11

    S28:E11

    Graham is joined by George Clooney, Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Viola Davis and Vanessa Kirby, and Michael Ball and Alfie Boe perform Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas .

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  24. Background image for Kate Winslet, Jamie Bell, Rob Brydon and Noah and the Whale
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #23 - Kate Winslet, Jamie Bell, Rob Brydon and Noah and the Whale

    S10:E1

    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.

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  25. Background image for Dame Helen Mirren, Kevin Costner, Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, Meghan Trainor
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    #24 - Dame Helen Mirren, Kevin Costner, Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, Meghan Trainor

    S19:E3

    Together on Graham's sofa are Oscar winner Dame Helen Mirren, Hollywood great Kevin Costner, Scottish star Ewan McGregor, comedy great Ricky Gervais and Australian superstar Eric Bana. With music from Meghan Trainor.

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  26. Background image for Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Felicity Jones, Dawn French, Sir Michael Parkinson, Jack Savoretti
    8.2/10(55 votes)

    #25 - Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Felicity Jones, Dawn French, Sir Michael Parkinson, Jack Savoretti

    S20:E11

    On Graham's sofa are Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman and Best Exotic Marigold Hotel star Dev Patel, who appear together in new movie Lion. Joining them are Oscar-nominee Felicity Jones of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, comedian and author Dawn French, promoting new TV drama series Delicious, and Sir Michael Parkinson, who discusses his book Muhammad Ali: A Memoir. There is music from Jack Savoretti who performs Only You.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/4/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem".