7.4/1058 votes#1 - Dame Helen Mirren, Jack Whitehall, Simon Reeve, RuPaul
Season 26 Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2019
Together on Graham's sofa: Dame Helen Mirren, comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, author, adventurer and documentary-maker Simon Reeve, and the one and only RuPaul, bringing his hit show to the BBC in `RuPaul's Drag Race UK'.
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- 7.1/1048 votes
#2 - Renee Zellweger, Lenny Henry, Louis Theroux, Andrew Ridgeley
Season 26 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2019
Together on Graham's sofa are Oscar-winning star Renee Zellweger, comedian and actor Lenny Henry, brilliant documentary maker Louis Theroux, and pop great Andrew Ridgeley, talking about his life and work with George Michael.
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7.6/1055 votes#3 - Bruce Springsteen, Robert De Niro, Sienna Miller, Paul Rudd
Season 26 Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2019
On Graham’s sofa tonight: in a rare UK talk show appearance, Bruce Springsteen discusses his new documentary Western Stars. Robert De Niro talks about his role in Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, Sienna Miller talks about family drama American Woman and actor Paul Rudd talks about his new TV series Living with Yourself. Plus music from James Blunt, who performs Cold from his new album.
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- 7.4/1041 votes
#4 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Debbie Harry, Nadiya Hussain
Season 26 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2019
Together on Graham’s sofa this week: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton discuss reuniting for Terminator: Dark Fate, and Debbie Harry and Nadiya Hussain talk about their new autobiographies. With music from DJ Spoony's Garage Classical featuring The Sugababes.
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- 7.6/1049 votes
#5 - Jason Momoa, Emilia Clarke, Regina King, Ross Noble
Season 26 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2019
Jason Momoa, Emilia Clarke, Regina King and Ross Noble join Graham Norton on his sofa. Aquaman star Momoa is in futuristic TV drama See, Game of Thrones' Clarke stars in romantic comedy Last Christmas, Oscar winner King is promoting HBO series Watchmen and top comic Noble is on tour with new show Humournoid. With music from Camila Cabello, who performs Liar.
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- 7.7/1056 votes
#6 - Dame Julie Andrews, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Sir Ian McKellen
Season 26 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2019
Dame Julie Andrews, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston and Sir Ian McKellen join Graham Norton on his sofa. Dame Julie is talking about her book Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years, Hollywood stars Witherspoon and Aniston perform together in new comedy drama series The Morning Show, and the irrepressible McKellen plays a con man in drama thriller The Good Liar. With music from Dua Lipa, who performs her single Don't Start Now
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7.8/1052 votes#7 - Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Chadwick Boseman, Richard Ayoade
Season 26 Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2019
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Oscar winner Olivia Colman and Helena Bonham Carter, joining The Crown as the Queen and Princess Margaret respectively; Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, in new action thriller 21 Bridges; and comedian and actor Richard Ayoade, talking about his book Ayoade on Top. With music from Niall Horan, who performs Nice to Meet Ya.
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- 7.7/1057 votes
#8 - Lewis Hamilton, Elizabeth Banks, Ricky Gervais, Kylie Minogue
Season 26 Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2019
Together on Graham's sofa tonight: British racing star Lewis Hamilton, fresh from winning his sixth Formula One world title; Hollywood star Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games, Pitch Perfect), playing Bosley in the new Charlie’s Angels movie, which she also wrote and directed; comedy superstar Ricky Gervais, starting a world tour of his new stage show SuperNature; and pop queen Kylie Minogue, who chats and performs a special version of her No.1 hit single Slow.
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- 6.0/1053 votes
#9 - Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Jamie Oliver, David Mitchell, Kesha
Season 26 Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2019
Together on Graham’s sofa tonight: Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea, co-authors of The Book of Gutsy Women; superstar chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver, whose latest cookbook is Veg; and comedian and actor David Mitchell, talking about his collection of satirical columns, Dishonesty is the Second-Best Policy. With music from Kesha, who performs her current single Raising Hell.
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- 7.9/1062 votes
#10 - Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jodie Whittaker, Michael Palin, Harry Styles
Season 26 Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2019
Graham is joined by two stars of the film Jumanji: The Next Level, Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, Michael Palin and singer Harry Styles.
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- 8.0/1052 votes
#11 - Judi Dench, Jennifer Hudson, Hugh Grant, Matthew McConaughey, Michael Buble, Coldplay
Season 26 Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2019
Graham is joined by Oscar winners Dame Judi Dench and Jennifer Hudson, who talk about the new film version of Cats. Hollywood stars Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey discuss their new action thriller The Gentlemen. And everyone’s favourite crooner Michael Buble drops in for a chat. Plus music guests Coldplay, with an exclusive performance from their new album Everyday Life.
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- 6.9/1051 votes
#12 - Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Henry Cavill, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Robbie Williams
Season 26 Episode 12 - Aired 12/20/2019
Together on Graham’s festive sofa: from the new blockbuster Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega; Superman himself, Henry Cavill, in new fantasy drama series The Witcher; and Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon, reunited in the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special. Plus music from Robbie Williams, performing a song from his new album The Christmas Present.
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- 7.1/1048 votes
#13 - Daniel Radcliffe, Alan Cumming, Sharon Horgan, Miriam Margoyles, Craig David
Season 26 Episode 13 - Aired 1/10/2020
Among the guests on Graham's sofa: Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Cumming, together in Samuel Beckett's play `Endgame', Miriam Margolyes, Sharon Horgan, starring in `Military Wives', and Craig David, performing a track from his album `Born to Do It'.
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- 7.6/1025 votes
#14 - Jamie Foxx, Michael B Jordan, Jennifer Saunders, Patrick Stewart, Michael Kiwanuka
Season 26 Episode 14 - Aired 1/17/2020
Together on Graham's sofa: Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan, starring in `Just Mercy', Jennifer Saunders, in `The Stranger', and Sir Patrick Stewart, reprising his most famous role in `Star Trek: Picard'. Plus, music from Michael Kiwanuka.
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- 7.9/1058 votes
#15 - Robert Downey Jr, Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Terry Gilliam, Sara Bareilles
Season 26 Episode 15 - Aired 1/24/2020
Together on Graham's sofa: the stars of "Dolittle", Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Thompson, actor Hugh Laurie, in 'The Personal History of David Copperfield', Terry Gilliam, director of 'The Man Who Killed Don Quixote', and music from Sara Bareilles.
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- 7.5/1047 votes
#16 - Margot Robbie, Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jim Carrey, Lewis Capaldi
Season 26 Episode 16 - Aired 1/31/2020
Together on Graham's sofa: Margot Robbie, promoting new DC superhero film `Birds of Prey', Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, co-starring in `Queen & Slim', and Jim Carrey, starring in `Sonic the Hedgehog'. With music from Lewis Capaldi.
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- 7.2/1049 votes
#17 - Mark Ruffalo, David Schwimmer, Nick Mohammed, Alicia Keys, Tamsin Greig
Season 26 Episode 17 - Aired 2/7/2020
Among the guests on Graham's sofa: Mark Ruffalo, in 'Dark Waters', David Schwimmer and Nick Mohammed, together in new spy comedy 'Intelligence', and Tamsin Greig in period drama 'Belgravia'. With music from Alicia Keys.
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7.1/1048 votes#18 - Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Oti Mabuse, Alan Carr, Sam Smith
Season 26 Episode 18 - Aired 2/14/2020
Among the guests on Graham's sofa: singer, actor and producer Justin Timberlake and Oscar-nominated Anna Kendrick, together in animated sequel `Trolls World Tour', `Strictly' star Oti Mabuse, top comic Alan Carr, and singer-songwriter Sam Smith.
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- 7.7/1043 votes
#19 - Compilation Show
Season 26 Episode 19 - Aired 2/21/2020
Highlights from the series, with guests including Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Colman, Hillary Clinton, Jodie Whittaker, Hugh Grant and Tom Hanks.
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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 26
Every episode of The Graham Norton Show Season 26 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 26!
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Season 26 Ratings Summary
"Dame Helen Mirren, Jack Whitehall, Simon Reeve, RuPaul" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show" season 26. It scored 7.4/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/27/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Renee Zellweger, Lenny Henry, Louis Theroux, Andrew Ridgeley".