The Graham Norton Show

10 Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show - Season 19

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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The Graham Norton Show - S19E5

#15 - Paul Hollywood, Dame Joan Collins, Lily James, Richard Madden, DNCE (Season 19 - Episode 5)

Together on Graham's sofa are Great British Bake-Off star Paul Hollywood, actor and writer Dame Joan Collins and Cinderella co-stars Lily James and Richard Madden, together again in Kenneth Branagh's new production of Romeo and Juliet. Plus music from DNCE, performing Cake By the Ocean.

The episode was rated 7.15 from 68 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E14

#14 - Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Rebel Wilson, Iggy Pop (Season 19 - Episode 14)

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Graham is joined by Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, starring in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, and Aussie actress Rebel Wilson, appearing in Guys and Dolls. With music from Iggy Pop, who performs the single Sunday.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 88 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E4

#13 - Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Keeley Hawes, Joe and Jake (Season 19 - Episode 4)

Together on Graham's sofa are Hollywood star Meryl Streep, playing the socialite turned tuneless opera singer in Florence Foster Jenkins; her co-star in the film, actor Hugh Grant; and actor Keeley Hawes, promoting new drama series The Durrells. With music from British Eurovision hopefuls Joe and Jake, performing You're Not Alone.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 82 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E11

#12 - Kelsey Grammer, Tamsin Greig, Salma Hayek, Rhod Gilbert, Alicia Keys (Season 19 - Episode 11)

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Comic actors Kelsey Grammer and Tamsin Greig, co-stars of Breaking the Bank join the host to discuss the new comedy release. Plus, Oscar-nominated star Salma Hayek promotes her new movie, Tale of Tales, comedian Rhod Gilbert, and singer-songwriter Alicia Keys performs her new single In Common.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 100 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E12

#11 - Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Jeff Goldblum, Liam Hemsworth, Tom Odell (Season 19 - Episode 12)

Graham is joined by wrestling superstar-turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, promoting new movie Central Intelligence; and Hollywood stars Jeff Goldblum and Liam Hemsworth, co-starring in sci-fi blockbuster Independence Day: Resurgence. With music and chat from Tom Odell, performing new single Magnetised.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 96 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E2

#10 - Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Kirsten Dunst, Stephen Mangan, Raleigh Ritchie (Season 19 - Episode 2)

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Together on Graham's first sofa of the new series are Thor actor Chris Hemsworth and Oscar-nominated Jessica Chastain, co-starring in The Hunstman: Winter's War, Spiderman star Kirsten Dunst, promoting new sci-fi movie Midnight Special and comic British actor Stephen Mangan, appearing in TV drama Houdini and Doyle. With music from Raleigh Ritchie, who performs Stronger Than Ever.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 112 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E1

#9 - Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Pet Shop Boys (Season 19 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 111 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E6

#8 - Paul Rudd, Martin Freeman, Maxine Peake, Seth Rogen, Birdy (Season 19 - Episode 6)

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The guests on Graham's sofa are Hollywood star Paul Rudd, playing Ant-Man in Captain America: Civil War with Sherlock and Hobbit star Martin Freeman; Silk and Dinnerladies actress Maxine Peake; and comic actor Seth Rogen, starring in Bad Neighbours 2. Music comes from Birdy, who performs Wild Horses.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 107 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E9

#7 - Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Jodie Foster, Greg Davies, Tom Daley, Sir Elton John (Season 19 - Episode 9)

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.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 105 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E3

#6 - Dame Helen Mirren, Kevin Costner, Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, Meghan Trainor (Season 19 - Episode 3)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 122 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E13

#5 - Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Charlie Sheen, Christine and the Queens (Season 19 - Episode 13)

Graham is joined by Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones, who are all starring in the new Ghostbusters remake, as well as actor Charlie Sheen. Plus there is music from Christine and the Queens, performing Tilted.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 103 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E10

#4 - Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae (Season 19 - Episode 10)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 119 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E7

#3 - Tom Hiddleston, John Malkovich, Sara Pascoe, Samuel L. Jackson, Chvrches (Season 19 - Episode 7)

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.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 99 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E8

#2 - Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Jack Whitehall, Johnny Depp, Will.i.am (Season 19 - Episode 8)

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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).

The episode was rated 7.99 from 115 votes.

The Graham Norton Show - S19E15

#1 - Compilation Show (Season 19 - Episode 15)

A compilation of highlights from series 19, featuring Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Hiddleston, Meryl Streep, Ryan Gosling, Kevin Costner, Jodie Foster, Ben Afflek, Dame Helen Mirren, Hugh Grant, James McAvoy, Russell Crowe, Dame Joan Collins, Seth Rogan, Samuel L Jackson, Amy Adams, Johnny Depp, Ricky Gervais, Jeff Goldblum, Salma Hayek, Matt LeBlanc, Kate Beckinsale, Chris Hemsworth, Ewan McGregor and many more.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 55 votes.

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