The Graham Norton Show is back tonight and it once again features a stellar line-up of A-list guest – so who is on?
Host Graham is back in the hot seat and he will be chatting to Hollywood celebrities about their latest projects and life.
But don’t worry, there is something for us British folk, too. One big Brit band will be taking to the stage for a performance that’s bound to get you up and dancing on your Friday night.
Here’s what we know about tonight’s episode of The Graham Norton Show, including its line-up and what time it starts.
The Graham Norton Show tonight: Who’s on?
In true form, Graham has invited some top dogs from the world of entertainment along for a chat tonight.
He will be joined in the BBC studio by American singer, Bruce Springsteen. The rock legend will be talking to Graham about his new biopic film, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.
The feature length movie is due to be released in cinemas worldwide next week. But Bruce will be seen insisting to Graham: “It’s not a musical biopic, but rather a character driven drama with music.”
Bruce does not star in the film. The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White plays the man himself. Bruce tells Graham: “I was on set a lot. I felt really guilty about that because not only did Jeremy have to play me, but he had to play me while I am sitting right there watching him.
“He was incredibly tolerant and generous of me for which I am grateful. I had a great time.”
The good news is, Jeremy is also on The Graham Norton Show alongside Bruce. Talking about playing Bruce, he tells Graham: “In the beginning I didn’t know what to expect and I was a bit nervous.
“You’re trying to drum up some delusion and imagination and seeing the man you are playing in the corner was hard. But then he came so often it became normal.” Jeremy then jokes: “I think if he had given me notes it might have broken me.”
Bruce picked Jeremy for the role after seeing him in The Bear. He says he liked his “real and authentic” performance.
Jeremy will also tell Graham about his upcoming part in The Mandalorian & Grogu. He plays Rotta the Hutt in the 2026 film.
Jennifer Lawrence joins Graham
Jennifer Lawrence will also be busy keeping Graham company on the show. She’s on to chat about her upcoming movie, Die My Love. Jennifer stars alongside Robert Pattinson in the flick.
The film is based on the book of the same name and Jennifer stars as Grace, who moves from New York to her partner Jackson’s rural home town. But after having a baby with Jackson, played by Robert, Grace begins struggling with isolation and physiological distress.
But Jennifer tells Graham: “Lynne Ramsay, the director, challenged us during rehearsals… Robert and I had to do interpretative dance lessons together. We both embarrass quite easily, and we didn’t really know each other so it was totally humiliating.
“Then on the first day of filming she asked whether we remembered what we did and asked if we would do it naked!”
The guests on the sofa and Graham apparently look shocked!
Die My Love is Jennifer’s first big movie in six years. She took a hiatus after the 2019 film, Dark Phoenix. Jennifer says tonight: “I needed some time out, I worked all through my 20s. I was at peace with the possibility of not being able to get back, but I thought it would be fine.”
Who else is on the show tonight?
Joining Graham’s show tonight is also American actress, Tessa Thompson. Tessa is starring in Amazon Prime Video’s new romantic drama film, Hedda.
Tessa takes on the lead character, Hedda Gabler. Hedda is recently married but is bored and unhappy in her relationship with her new husband. Things then take a dark turn following the return of an ex-lover, resulting in tragedy…
In the film, Tessa has to put on an English accent. She admits to Graham: “I wanted it to be the Queen’s English. I love people that are so posh they can’t move their mouths, but we didn’t go quite that far!”
Finally, music from Florence & Machine completes the show. The band will perform their new single, Everybody Scream. Lead singer, Florence Welch, will then join Graham to talk about her tour – and love of Bruce Springsteen songs!
What time does The Graham Norton Show start?
You can catch The Graham Norton Show tonight at 10.40pm. It will air on BBC One. You can also stream all the previous episodes in the series, including last week’s show with Julia Roberts and Robbie Williams, on BBC iPlayer.
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