7.5/1044 votes#1 - Denzel Washington, Peter Capaldi, Gemma Arterton, George Ezra
Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2014
Graham Norton returns for another series of his talk show, featuring the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on television. Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington, starring in new movie The Equalizer; the acclaimed new Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi; actress Gemma Arterton, about to hit the West End in the musical version of Made in Dagenham; and hot new singer-songwriter George Ezra, who performs Blame It On Me.
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7.5/1044 votes#2 - Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Luke Evans, Lenny Kravitz
Season 16 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2014
Together on Graham's sofa: floppy-haired heartthrob Hugh Grant, starring in romcom The Rewrite; Oscar-winning actress and writer Emma Thompson, talking about her new Peter Rabbit book; rising star Luke Evans, currently starring in Dracula Untold; and musician Lenny Kravitz, who performs Strut.
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7.3/1046 votes#3 - John Cleese, Taylor Swift, Kevin Pietersen, Neil Diamond
Season 16 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2014
Tonight, Graham is joined by a British comedy institution, two American singing stars and a controversial cricketer - ensuring there'll be plenty to chat about as they squeeze up on the sofa. Top of the bill is funnyman John Cleese, talking about his memoir So, Anyway - although when there's a Python in the line-up, the conversation could go off in any direction. Joining him are actress and singer Taylor Swift, who has become hot property on the country pop scene, and former England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has written about his life in KP: The Autobiography. Providing the music is veteran singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, with a taste of his new album, Melody Road.
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7.7/1040 votes#4 - Robert Duvall, Robert Downey Jr., Stephen Fry, U2
Season 16 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2014
Together on Graham's sofa: Oscar-winning star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, Robert Duvall; Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr, starring in the new movie The Judge; writer and actor Stephen Fry, talking about his new memoir More Fool Me; and mega-band U2, chatting and performing their new single, The Miracle (of Joey Ramone), from their new album Songs of Innocence.
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8.0/1036 votes#5 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Timothy Spall, Miranda Hart, Maroon 5
Season 16 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2014
Together on Graham's sofa: Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, starring as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game; Timothy Spall, in new film Mr Turner; comedy favourite Miranda Hart; and musical guests Maroon 5, who perform Animals.
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7.4/1043 votes#6 - Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Lena Dunham, Micky Flanagan, Sia
Season 16 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2014
Among the guests on Graham's sofa: Oscar-winning actors Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, who appear in new film Interstellar, creator of TV show Girls, Lena Dunham, comedian Micky Flanagan and musical guest Sia, who performs Chandelier.
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6.7/1026 votes#7 - Dame Shirley Bassey, David Walliams, Catherine Tate, Richard Ayoade, Annie Lennox
Season 16 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2014
The guests on Graham's sofa: the one and only Dame Shirley Bassey, comedian and children's author David Walliams, comic actress Catherine Tate, director and IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade, and music from the great Annie Lennox, who performs God Bless The Child.
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7.4/1036 votes#8 - Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Dame Judi Dench, Dustin Hoffman, Olly Murs
Season 16 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2014
Graham is joined by Oscar-winners Dustin Hoffman and Dame Judi Dench - who have paired up for the BBC's Roald Dahl adaptation Esio Trot. He also makes friends with Hollywood superstar Jennifer Aniston and Arrested Development actor Jason Bateman, who are co-starring in Horrible Bosses 2, the sequel to the 2011 comedy. Olly Murs performs his latest single, Wrapped Up.
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8.7/1050 votes#9 - Nicole Kidman, Julie Walters, Hugh Bonneville, Take That
Season 16 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2014
Graham is joined by three familiar faces from the large and small screen - Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman, Bafta-winning British favourite Julie Walters and Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville - who are all co-starring with a little bear from Darkest Peru in comedy movie Paddington. There's also music by Take That, now a three-piece, performing their new single These Days.
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7.7/1028 votes#10 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Oliver, Victoria Wood, Sir Ian McKellen, One Direction
Season 16 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2014
Graham is joined by Batman star Michael Keaton, Oscar-tipped for new film Birdman; top chef Jamie Oliver; comedy favourite Victoria Wood; Gandalf himself, Sir Ian McKellen; and pop sensations One Direction, chatting and performing their new single Night Changes.
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7.5/1039 votes#11 - Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Jude Law, Tamsin Greig, Nicole Scherzinger
Season 16 Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2014
The guests on Graham's sofa: Hollywood stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, talking about their new movie "Dumb and Dumber To", actor Jude Law, starring in adventure thriller "Black Sea", and actress Tamsin Greig, on stage in "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown". Music comes from Nicole Scherzinger, who performs "Run".
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7.1/1032 votes#12 - Ben Stiller, Ricky Gervais, Rebel Wilson, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Danny Dyer, Usher
Season 16 Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/2014
On Graham's sofa for a bumper festive edition of the show are Hollywood stars Ben Stiller, Ricky Gervais and Rebel Wilson, appearing in new film Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. Plus Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz from the upcoming remake of Annie, hard man of the Queen Vic, EastEnders' Danny Dyer and music and chat from the fabulous Usher.
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7.3/1035 votes#13 - Meryl Streep, Mark Ruffalo, James McAvoy, Hozier
Season 16 Episode 13 - Aired 1/9/2015
Graham's guests are Meryl Streep, starring in the Sondheim musical film Into the Woods, James McAvoy, treading the boards in The Ruling Class and Hulk star Mark Ruffalo, starring in Foxcatcher. Plus, music from Hozier.
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8.4/1059 votes#14 - David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Harvey Weinstein, Jessie J
Season 16 Episode 14 - Aired 1/16/2015
The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Featuring award-winning stage and screen actors David Tennant and Olivia Colman starring in the hotly anticipated second series of Broadchurch, and legendary film producer and Hollywood mogul, Harvey Weinstein. Plus music from Jessie J.
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7.0/1033 votes#15 - Sir David Attenborough, Gary Lineker, Jessica Chastain, Harry Hill, McBusted
Season 16 Episode 15 - Aired 1/23/2015
The guests on Graham's sofa are national treasure Sir David Attenborough, top comedian Harry Hill, football legend Gary Lineker and Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain. Plus music from supergroup McBusted.
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6.6/1028 votes#16 - Dame Judi Dench, Dev Patel, Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Jack O'Connell, First Aid Kit
Season 16 Episode 16 - Aired 1/30/2015
Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Dame Judi Dench and Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel talking about their new movie, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney from new sitcom Catastrophe and rising star of the Angelina Jolie war drama Unbroken, Jack O'Connell. Plus, there is music from First Aid Kit.
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7.1/1030 votes#17 - Julianne Moore, Michael Flatley, Bill Bailey, Cuba Gooding Jr, Gregory Porter and Laura Mvula
Season 16 Episode 17 - Aired 2/6/2015
Among the guests on Graham's sofa are: actress Julianne Moore, Oscar-nominated for her role in Still Alice as a professor with early onset Alzheimer's; Irish dancing king Michael Flatley, on his farewell tour of Lord of the Dance; top comedian Bill Bailey; and Cuba Gooding Jr, Oscar-winning star of Jerry Maguire, talking about the Martin Luther King movie Selma. Plus Gregory Porter and Laura Mvula performing Water Under Bridges.
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6.7/1023 votes#18 - Jamie Dornan, Julie Walters, Stephen Mangan, Charli XCX and Rita Ora
Season 16 Episode 18 - Aired 2/13/2015
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 guest include Jamie Dornan, starring in the much-anticipated movie Fifty Shades of Grey, comedy favourite Julie Walters in new drama Indian Summers, Episodes star Stephen Mangan at the National in Rules for Living and music from Charli XCX and Rita Ora who perform Doing It.
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7.6/1026 votes#19 - Sean Penn, Celia Imrie, Ross Noble, Kelly Clarkson
Season 16 Episode 19 - Aired 2/20/2015
Guests include double Oscar winner Sean Penn, talking about his brilliant career and action thriller The Gunman; comic actress Celia Imrie, appearing in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel; and top comedian Ross Noble, about to join musical hit The Producers. Plus music and chat from Kelly Clarkson, who performs Heartbeat Song.
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6.1/1017 votes#20 - David Beckham, Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Hugh Jackman, Noel Gallagher
Season 16 Episode 20 - Aired 2/27/2015
The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Guests include sporting icon David Beckham, Hollywood star Will Smith, Australian actress Margot Robbie, starring in Focus, and Wolverine star Hugh Jackman, appearing in Chappie. Plus music from Noel Gallagher performing Ballad of the Mighty I.
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6.8/1027 votes#21 - Comic Relief Special
Season 16 Episode 21 - Aired 3/6/2015
A special edition of the BAFTA-winning talk show featuring, as always, the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on television. The week before Comic Relief night, a host of celebrities join Graham to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic fundraiser - which has now passed the billion pound mark.
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7.1/1041 votes#22 - Compilation Show
Season 16 Episode 22 - Aired 3/20/2015
A compilation of highlights from the recent run of the chat show, which has featured the host in conversation with guests including Meryl Streep, Will Smith, David Beckham, Jennifer Aniston, Benedict Cumberbatch, One Direction and Judi Dench.
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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 16
Every episode of The Graham Norton Show Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 16!
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...
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Season 16 Ratings Summary
"Denzel Washington, Peter Capaldi, Gemma Arterton, George Ezra" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show" season 16. It scored 7.5/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/26/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Luke Evans, Lenny Kravitz".