The Graham Norton Show

10 Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show - Season 17

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 joined by a band or artist to play the show out.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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#13 - Lewis Hamilton, Ewan McGregor, Jack Whitehall, Rita Ora (Season 17 - Episode 12)

Graham Norton presents his talk show. Together on his sofa are world champion Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, actor Ewan McGregor, comedian Jack Whitehall and pop superstar Rita Ora, who chats and performs her new single Poison.

The episode was rated 7.06 from 33 votes.

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#12 - Carey Mulligan, Noomi Rapace, Amanda Holden, Jessie Ware (Season 17 - Episode 2)

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Graham Norton presents his talk show. His guests on an all-female sofa are Oscar-nominated Carey Mulligan, starring in the new film of Far from the Madding Crowd, Swedish star Noomi Rapace, starring in new thriller Child 44 and Amanda Holden from Britain's Got Talent. Musical guest Jessie Ware performs Say You Love Me.

The episode was rated 7.19 from 37 votes.

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#11 - Miranda Hart, Rupert Everett, Electro Velvet (Season 17 - Episode 5)

Graham Norton presents his talk show. Among the guests on the sofa: comedienne Miranda Hart, moving from sitcom star to Hollywood actress in the action comedy Spy, actor and writer Rupert Everett, starring in new film A Royal Night Out, and music from this year's UK Eurovision hopeful, Electro Velvet.

The episode was rated 7.25 from 32 votes.

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#10 - Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Cyndi Lauper (Season 17 - Episode 10)

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The Bafta award-winning talk show, featuring the biggest celebrities and the brightest conversation on television. Among the guests on Graham's sofa are actor, producer and former rapper Mark Wahlberg, making a welcome return, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, talking about the much-anticipated Ted 2, and singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper.

The episode was rated 7.27 from 49 votes.

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#9 - George Clooney, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Snoop Dogg (Season 17 - Episode 7)

Among the guests on Graham's sofa are the one and only George Clooney in a rare UK appearance, talking about his new movie Tomorrowland, wrestling legend turned movie star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and rock's most enduring couple, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. Plus music and chat from Snoop Dogg.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 48 votes.

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#8 - Samuel L. Jackson, Stephen Merchant, Amy Schumer, Muse (Season 17 - Episode 9)

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The Bafta award-winning talk show, featuring the biggest celebrities and the brightest conversation on television. On his sofa are the world's coolest movie star Samuel L. Jackson, hilarious actor and writer Stephen Merchant and top American comedian Amy Schumer. Plus music from Muse, who perform Mercy.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 41 votes.

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#7 - Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Josh Widdicombe, Blur (Season 17 - Episode 3)

Together on Graham's sofa: Avengers assemble! Earth's mightiest heroes are in town. The Incredible Hulk, Mark Ruffalo, joins fellow Oscar-nominated star Jeremy Renner and actress and singer Elizabeth Olsen. Also on the show are top comedian Josh Widdicombe and, performing Lonesome Street, Brit supergroup Blur.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 33 votes.

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#6 - Stanley Tucci, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Years & Years (Season 17 - Episode 1)

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The irrepressible host returns with another sofa full of stars, including Hunger Games and Fortitude actor Stanley Tucci, who reveals another string to his bow when he talks about his new cookery book, The Tucci Table. Comedians Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse discuss how they are teaming up again to go on tour, and there is music by electro-pop trio Years & Years, performing their single, King.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 39 votes.

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#5 - Kit Harington, Matt LeBlanc, Rebel Wilson, Mumford & Sons (Season 17 - Episode 4)

Graham Norton presents his talk show. He is joined by Game of Thrones star Kit Harington, appearing in spy thriller Spooks: The Greater Good; Friends star Matt LeBlanc, starring in the new season of Episodes; Australian actress Rebel Wilson, discussing Pitch Perfect 2; and Mumford and Sons, who perform in the studio.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 43 votes.

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#4 - Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Chris Pratt, John Bishop, Florence and the Machine (Season 17 - Episode 8)

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Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy and Oscar-nominated Brit Jude Law, starring together in new comedy movie Spy, Hollywood heart-throb Chris Pratt talking about new blockbuster Jurassic World, and top comic John Bishop. Also featuring music from Florence and the Machine.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 53 votes.

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#3 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cara Delevingne, Tinie Tempah (Season 17 - Episode 11)

The Bafta award-winning talk show, featuring the biggest celebrities and the brightest conversation on television. On his sofa: he said he'd be back... the mighty Arnold Schwarzenegger returns, in Terminator Genisys; his co-star, Daenerys from Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke; Oscar-nominated Jake Gyllenhaal, starring in sports drama Southpaw; model and actress Cara Delevingne, in new teen romance mystery Paper Towns; and music and chat from Tinie Tempah who performs Not Letting Go.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 42 votes.

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#2 - Simon Pegg, Michael McIntyre, Brandon Flowers (Season 17 - Episode 6)

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Graham Norton presents his talk show. Among his guests are Star Trek star Simon Pegg, starring in new movie Man Up; one of the world's most successful comedians, Michael McIntyre; and Killers lead singer-songwriter Brandon Flowers, performing the single "I Can Change".

The episode was rated 7.71 from 38 votes.

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#1 - Compilation Special 2015 (Season 17 - Episode 13)

Guests include George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kylie Minogue, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Chris Pratt and many more

The episode was rated 7.95 from 20 votes.

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