The Graham Norton Show: Season 12
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Graham Norton Show Season 11.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Miranda Hart, Ronnie Corbett, Usher
Oct 19, 2012 · 49 min
The award-winning host returns with a new series of his chat show. He is joined by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Miranda Hart and Ronnie Corbett, with music from singer-songwriter Usher.
Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem
Oct 26, 2012 · 49 min
Together on the sofa in a James Bond special are 007 himself, Daniel Craig; M's alter ego, Dame Judi Dench; and Skyfall's villain, Oscar-winner Javier Bardem.
Robbie Williams, Paul O'Grady, Darcey Bussell, Felix Baumgartner
Nov 2, 2012 · 49 min
Graham is joined by Robbie Williams, chatting and performing his new single; comedian Paul O'Grady; Strictly judge Darcey Bussell and daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner.
Cameron Diaz, Sarah Millican, Rod Stewart
Nov 9, 2012 · 49 min
Together on the sofa are Hollywood star Cameron Diaz, comedian Sarah Millican and singer Rod Stewart, who also performs.
Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael Buble
Nov 23, 2012 · 49 min
The award-winning host continues his unique chat show. Together on the sofa are actress Helena Bonham Carter, currently starring in Great Expectations; comedian and actor Jack Whit
Jake Gyllenhaal, Joan Rivers, Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Ke$ha
Nov 30, 2012 · 49 min
Graham is joined by Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal, legendary comedian Joan Rivers and petrol heads Jeremy Clarkson and James May. Plus music from chart-topping Ke$ha.
Daniel Radcliffe, Jessica Ennis, Ricky Gervais, Bruno Mars
Dec 7, 2012 · 49 min
Together on the sofa are ex-Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, Olympic golden girl Jessica Ennis, comedy legend Ricky Gervais and singer Bruno Mars.
Martin Freeman, Dawn French, Lee Mack, Girls Aloud
Dec 14, 2012 · 49 min
Graham is joined by Martin Freeman, who stars in new film The Hobbit, comedian and writer Dawn French and top comic Lee Mack. Reformed pop princesses Girls Aloud perform.
Dustin Hoffman, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Matt Smith, Amy Macdonald
Dec 21, 2012 · 49 min
Graham is joined by actor Dustin Hoffman, comedian Billy Connolly, Ab Fab queen Jennifer Saunders and Time Lord Matt Smith, with music from Amy Macdonald.
Josh Groban, Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Example
Jan 4, 2013 · 49 min
Graham is joined by international singing star Josh Groban, acclaimed actress Billie Piper and comedian Frank Skinner, with music and chat from dance maestro Example.
Quentin Tarantino, James McAvoy, Alan Davies, Emeli Sandé
Jan 11, 2013 · 49 min
Graham is joined by film director Quentin Tarantino, actor James McAvoy, comedian Alan Davies and singing star Emeli Sandé.
Denzel Washington, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Bailey, Conor Maynard
Jan 18, 2013 · 49 min
Joining Graham on his sofa: double Oscar-winner Denzel Washington, talking about his new movie Flight; British actor Nicholas Hoult and comedian Bill Bailey, plus Conor Maynard per
Minnie Driver, Stephen Merchant, Clare Balding, The Script.
Jan 25, 2013 · 49 min
Sharing Graham's sofa are Hollywood star Minnie Driver; gangly funnyman Stephen Merchant; national treasure Clare Balding; and Irish band the Script.
Dame Helen Mirren, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Little Mix
Feb 1, 2013 · 49 min
Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, who is starring as the director's wife in Hitchcock, and actors Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann, stars of This Is Forty, the sequel to Knocked Up.
Mark Wahlberg, Michael Fassbender, Sarah Silverman, Laura Mvula
Feb 8, 2013 · 49 min
Graham is joined Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg, talking about his new movie Broken City; X Men and Prometheus actor Michael Fassbender; and outrageous US comic Sarah Silverman. Plus
Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Matt Lucas, Delia Smith, Rita Ora
Feb 15, 2013 · 49 min
Graham is joined by Hurt Locker and Avengers star Jeremy Renner and actress Gemma Arterton, talking about their new movie Hansel and Gretel - Witch Hunters. Plus comedian Matt Luca
Richard Gere, John Malkovich, Saoirse Ronan, Taylor Swift
Feb 22, 2013 · 49 min
The award-winning host continues his talk show. Graham is joined by Pretty Woman star Richard Gere, Hollywood great John Malkovich and rising Irish actress Saoirse Ronan, with musi
Jude Law, Mila Kunis, Dame Judi Dench, Olly Murs
Mar 1, 2013 · 49 min
Together on Graham's sofa are Sherlock Holmes star Jude Law, Ted and Family Guy actress Mila Kunis and the legendary Dame Judi Dench. With music from Olly Murs.