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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show

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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 their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Graham Norton Show Season 8 Episode 14 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Graham Norton Show Season 11 Episode 10 - Emily Blunt, Russell Brand, Paloma Faith
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Emily Blunt, Russell Brand, Paloma Faith

    S11:E10

    Graham is joined by actor and comedian Russell Brand, actress Emily Blunt, who talks about new film The Five Year Engagement, and Paloma Faith, who performs Picking up the Pieces.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 2 - Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Graham Norton Show Season 15 Episode 9 - Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron, Seth McFarlane
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron, Seth McFarlane

    S15:E9

    Graham's sofa is full of stars - Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise, starring in new sci-fi thriller Edge Of Tomorrow, his co-star, actress Emily Blunt, Oscar winner Charlize Theron and Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane, promoting his new film A Million Ways To Die In The West. Plus music from Coldplay, who perform A Sky Full of Stars.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 5 - Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Graham Norton Show Season 19 Episode 1 - Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Pet Shop Boys
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Pet Shop Boys

    S19:E1

    Graham is joined on his heroic sofa by Oscar winner Ben Affleck, starring as Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, his adversary Superman, British star Henry Cavill, and five-times-Oscar-nominated Amy Adams, who plays Superman's squeeze Lois Lane. With music from The Pet Shop Boys, performing their new single The Pop Kids.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Graham Norton Show Season 19 Episode 7 - Tom Hiddleston, John Malkovich, Sara Pascoe, Samuel L. Jackson, Chvrches
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Tom Hiddleston, John Malkovich, Sara Pascoe, Samuel L. Jackson, Chvrches

    S19:E7

    The guests on Graham's sofa are British talent Tom Hiddleston, starring as country singer Hank Williams in I Saw The Light; Oscar-nominated star John Malkovich, directing the play Good Canary; UK comedian and author Sara Pascoe; and king of cool Samuel L Jackson. With music from Chvrches.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 6 - Ben Affleck, Sir David Attenborough, Matt Smith, Claire Foy, Sting
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Ben Affleck, Sir David Attenborough, Matt Smith, Claire Foy, Sting

    S20:E6

    Graham is joined by Oscar-winning actor and director Ben Affleck, starring in new action thriller The Accountant, Sir David Attenborough, who is presenting BBC One's Planet Earth II, and ex-Doctor Who star Matt Smith and Wolf Hall's Claire Foy, starring as Prince Philip and the Queen in Netflix series The Crown. Sting performs I Can't Stop Thinking About You from his new album.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 11 - Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Felicity Jones, Dawn French, Sir Michael Parkinson, Jack Savoretti
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 12 - Will Smith, Dame Helen Mirren, Naomie Harris, Martin Freeman, Katie Melua
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Will Smith, Dame Helen Mirren, Naomie Harris, Martin Freeman, Katie Melua

    S20:E12

    On Graham's sofa are Will Smith, Helen Mirren and Naomie Harris, appearing together in ensemble drama Collateral Beauty, and Sherlock actor Martin Freeman, talking about the new series of Sherlock. There is also music from Katie Melua, who performs The Little Swallow.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 15 - Danny Boyle, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner and Izzy Bizu
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Danny Boyle, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner and Izzy Bizu

    S20:E15

    On Graham's sofa are Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle, and the stars of T2 Trainspotting, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle and Ewen Bremner. Plus musical guest Izzy Bizu, who performs Talking to You.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 19 - Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart

    S20:E19

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa tonight: X-Men's Wolverine Hugh Jackman and Professor X Sir Patrick Stewart, together in new movie Logan.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Graham Norton Show Season 21 Episode 8 - Salma Hayek, David Walliams, Ed Westwick, James Buckley, Liam Payne
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Salma Hayek, David Walliams, Ed Westwick, James Buckley, Liam Payne

    S21:E8

    Graham is joined by actress Salma Hayek, who stars in new comedy drama Beatriz at Dinner, comedian and writer David Walliams, who talks about his book The World's Worst Children 2, the stars of new BBC comedy White Gold Ed Westwick and James Buckley, and Liam Payne, who performs new single Strip That Down.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 5 - Emma Thompson, Adam Sandler, Claire Foy, Cara Delevingne
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Emma Thompson, Adam Sandler, Claire Foy, Cara Delevingne

    S22:E5

    Graham Norton is joined by Emma Thompson and Adam Sandler, who star in The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected), Claire Foy and Cara Delevingne. Plus music from Morrissey, who sings Spent the Day in Bed.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 1 - Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Tom Holland, Kylie Minogue
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Tom Holland, Kylie Minogue

    S23:E1

    Graham is joined by The Devil Wears Prada and Girl on a Train star Emily Blunt and American Office star John Krasinski, who appear together in new horror movie A Quiet Place, and Tom Holland, who is reprising the role of Spider-Man in new Marvel film Avengers: Infinity War. Pop star and actress Kylie Minogue performs her new single Stop Me from Falling, from the album Golden.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 11 - Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Years and Years
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Years and Years

    S23:E11

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Hollywood star Sandra Bullock, double-Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, superstar singer-songwriter Rihanna, brilliant British actress Helena Bonham Carter, and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Sarah Paulson, all starring in the comedy heist movie Ocean's 8. Plus music from Years & Years, who perform If You're Over Me.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Graham Norton Show Season 24 Episode 6 - Claire Foy, Kurt Russell, David Walliams, Lee Evans, Mumford & Sons
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Claire Foy, Kurt Russell, David Walliams, Lee Evans, Mumford & Sons

    S24:E6

    Graham is joined by Claire Foy, starring in the crime thriller The Girl in the Spider's Web, Hollywood action hero Kurt Russell, playing Santa Claus in The Christmas Chronicles, comedian and writer David Walliams, presenting his new children's book The Ice Monster, and actor and comedian Lee Evans, back on the West End stage in a new Harold Pinter season. With music from Mumford & Sons, performing their new single Guiding Light.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Graham Norton Show Season 24 Episode 11 - Jason Momoa, Dame Darcey Bussell, Bill Bailey, Little Mix
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Jason Momoa, Dame Darcey Bussell, Bill Bailey, Little Mix

    S24:E11

    Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Hollywood hunk and ex-Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa, starring in new blockbuster Aquaman, dancer and Strictly judge Dame Darcey Bussell, presenting her new book of photographs Evolved, top comic Bill Bailey, talking about his latest show Larks In Transit and musical guests Little Mix, who perform their new single Think About Us.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Graham Norton Show Season 24 Episode 12 - Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Boy George
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Boy George

    S24:E12

    Featuring the stars of the new Mary Poppins Returns: star of The Devil Wears Prada and Sicario, Emily Blunt; Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda; James Bond and Paddington star Ben Whishaw; and star of Shutter Island and The Newsroom Emily Mortimer. With music from Boy George & Culture Club who perform Life.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Graham Norton Show Season 33 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Episode 2

    S33:E2

    Taylor Swift, Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith and Domhnall Gleeson join Graham on his sofa. And there's live music from Scottish great Lewis Capaldi.

    Director:Toby Baker
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Graham Norton Show Season 29 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Episode 1

    S29:E1

    Graham is joined by Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek, all starring in the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die. Ed Sheeran performs his single Shivers.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Graham Norton Show Season 29 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Episode 10

    S29:E10

    Joining Graham tonight: Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, starring together in Spider-Man: No Way Home; Superman Henry Cavill, returning to Netflix series The Witcher; and actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw, talking about new BBC series The Girl Before. With music from Little Mix, who perform Between Us.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Graham Norton Show Season 32 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Episode 11

    S32:E11

    Among the guests on Graham’s sofa tonight are former 007 Daniel Craig, critically acclaimed for his performance in gay love story Queer, Oscar-nominated Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) and Emmy winner Kieran Culkin (Succession), who both star in Jesse’s comedy road movie A Real Pain, and Derry Girls and Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, appearing in the Doctor Who Christmas Special. Also, music from girl-band FLO, performing their single In My Bag.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Graham Norton Show Season 31 Episode 19 - Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett, Dua Lipa, Adrian Lester and Justin Timberlake
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett, Dua Lipa, Adrian Lester and Justin Timberlake

    S31:E19

    Together on Graham’s sofa are Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, starring in Australian period drama The New Boy, great British actress Kate Winslet, talking about her new miniseries The Regime, award-winning singer-songwriter Dua Lipa, discussing her latest work, Hustle star Adrian Lester in the historical action series Renegade Nell, and pop superstar Justin Timberlake, who chats and performs his new single Selfish.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Graham Norton Show Season 33 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    8.5/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Episode 16

    S33:E16

    Halle Berry, Chris Hemsworth, Rachel McAdams and John Bishop join Graham on his sofa. Jessie Ware performs her new single.

    Director:Toby Baker
    Writer:Unknown

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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, "Emily Blunt, Russell Brand, Paloma Faith".