Later... with Jools Holland 1992
What is Later... with Jools Holland?
Later… with Jools Holland is a British music television series that began in 1992 and continues to air. Hosted by pianist and broadcaster Jools Holland, the programme blends live musical performances with informal conversation, positioning itself as a late‑night music and chat show.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 477
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 9, 1992
- Last aired
- Jun 7, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Talk
- Updated
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Later… with Jools Holland is a British music television series that began in 1992 and continues to air. Hosted by pianist and broadcaster Jools Holland, the programme blends live musical performances with informal conversation, positioning itself as a late‑night music and chat show. Each episode typically presents five to seven acts, drawing from a wide palette that includes both popular and world‑music styles, and is recorded before a studio audience of roughly three hundred people. Holland introduces the performances and conducts brief interviews with the artists, creating a relaxed atmosphere in which musicians often share the stage with one another. The series has featured a range of well‑known guests, such as Paul Weller, PJ
Should you watch it?
“Iconic British music show featuring live performances and interviews.”
- Live musical performances
- Interviews with artists
- Contemporary music focus
- Limited to music content
- British focus may not appeal to all
You enjoy live music performances and artist interviews.
Suitable for music fans of all ages.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Neville Brothers, The Christians, D-Influence, Nu Colours Mytharc Oct 9, 1992
- E2 Dwight Yoakam, k.d.lang, The Rockingbirds, Loudon Wainwright III Core Oct 16, 1992
- E3 Was Not Was, Baaba Maal, Tasmin Archer, Oumou Sangare Core Oct 23, 1992
- E4 Carmel, Indigo Girls, Barbara Thompson, Katie Webster, Mary Chapin Carpenter Core Oct 30, 1992
- E5 Inspiral Carpets, The Tyreel Corporation, John Martyn, Joan Baez, David Gray Core Nov 6, 1992
- E6 Nick Cave, Shane McGowan, Denim, En Vogue, John Prine Core Nov 13, 1992
- E7 Television, John Cale & The Duke String Quartet, Mary Coughlan, dc Basehead Core Nov 20, 1992
- E8 Sonic Youth, Shabba Ranks, Suzanne Rhatigan, Apache Indian Core Nov 27, 1992
- E9 Morrissey, Tori Amos, Matthew Street, Loyko, Sonny Landreth Mytharc Dec 4, 1992
- E10 Kirsty MacColl, Simply Red, Me Phi Me, Ann Peebles Mytharc Dec 11, 1992
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 PJ Harvey, Sounds of Blackness, Alice in Chains, Vince Gill, Maria McKee Mytharc May 7, 1993
- E2 Shara Nelson, Aztec Camera, Jellyfish, Leonard Cohen Core May 14, 1993
- E3 Robert Plant, Teenage Fanclub, Nanci Griffith, Gallon Drunk, Buddy Guy Core May 21, 1993
- E4 Suede, Fishbone, Soul Asylum, Ed Alleyne-Johnson, Bryan Ferry Core May 28, 1993
- E5 The The, The Jayhawks, Chaka Demus, Pliers, Charles & Eddie, Black Umfolosi Core Jun 4, 1993
- E6 The Kinks, Belly, Tanya Donnelly, maldita, Aimee Mann, Neneh Cherry Core Jun 11, 1993
- E7 Porno for Pyros, Saint Etienne, Midnight Oil, Oleta Adams Core Jun 18, 1993
- E8 Lenny Kravitz, Gloria Estefan, Bjork, Paul Westerberg Core Jun 25, 1993
- E9 Paul Weller, Clannad, AJ Croce, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Lena Fiagbe Mytharc Jul 2, 1993
- E10 Al Green, Squeeze, Efua, Richard Thompson Mytharc Jul 9, 1993
Season 3 · 7 episodes
- E1 Elvis Costello, Counting Crows, Honky, Otis Rush, Sheila Chandra Mytharc May 7, 1994
- E2 Traffic, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Cassandra Wilson, Morphine, Galliano Core May 14, 1994
- E3 Evan Dando, The Pretenders, Angélique Kidjo, Erasure, David McComb, Jonathan Richman Core May 21, 1994
- E4 David Byrne, Cracker, Cocteau Twins, Seal, Ali Farka Toure Core May 28, 1994
- E5 Bonnie Raitt, G. Love & Special Sauce, Jimmie Vaughan, Jah Wobble, Jamiroquai Core Jun 4, 1994
- E6 Crowded House, The Auteurs, Aswad, The Cranberries Mytharc Jun 11, 1994
- E7 Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash, Mazzy Star, Carleen Anderson, Pops Staples Mytharc Jul 9, 1994
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Suede, J.J. Cale, Terry Hall, Youssou N'Dour, Sharon Shannon Mytharc Nov 5, 1994
- E2 INXS, Percy Sledge, Edwyn Collins, Portishead, Sarah McLachlan Core Nov 12, 1994
- E3 Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, Elastica, Les Négresses Vertes, Terem Quartet, June Tabor Core Nov 19, 1994
- E4 M People, Ben Harper, Nick Lowe, Le Mystère des voix bulgares Core Nov 26, 1994
- E5 The Beautiful South, Eddi Reader, Saint & Campbell, Earthling, The Hoax, Courtney Pine Mytharc Dec 3, 1994
- E6 Oasis, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Zap Mama Mytharc Dec 10, 1994
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Massive Attack with Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt, Marianne Faithfull with the Electra Strings, Hole, The Mavericks, Dionne Farris Mytharc May 13, 1995
- E2 PJ Harvey, Tindersticks, Sheryl Crow, Moby, D-Influence Core May 20, 1995
- E3 Radiohead, Elvis Costello, Chris Isaak, Boy George, Lucky Dube Core May 27, 1995
- E4 Supergrass, Paul Weller with Carleen Anderson and Jhelisa Anderson, Joan Armatrading, Scott Walker, Baaba Maal, The Vulgar Boatmen Core Jun 3, 1995
- E5 Dusty Springfield, Sinead O'Connor, McAlmont & Butler, Alison Moyet, Whipping Boy, Laurie Anderson Mytharc Jun 10, 1995
- E6 Björk with the Electra Strings, Tricky, The Boo Radleys, Graham Parker, Pete Townshend, Olodum, Isaac Hayes Mytharc Jun 17, 1995
Frequently asked questions
Is this show still running?
The show has had various runs and specials over the years.
Who hosts the show?
Jools Holland is the host.
What type of music is featured?
The show features contemporary music.
Are the performances live?
Yes, the show is known for live musical performances.
Is this a British show?
Yes, it is a British music television program.
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