The Jonathan Ross Show: Season 2
Season 2 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 Jonathan Ross Show Season 1.
- 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 2 Progress Shield
John Bishop, Professor Brian Cox, Lana Del Rey
Jan 7, 2012
In the first of a new series Jonathan meets Liverpudlian funny man John Bishop, the sexiest scientist on the planet Professor Brian Cox, and one of the biggest new acts of 2012 - L
Emma Thompson, Paddy McGuinness, Brooke Shields, Florence + the Machine
Jan 14, 2012
In this week's show, Jonathan welcomes Oscar winner Emma Thompson, Take Me Out presenter Paddy McGuinness and Hollywood star Brooke Shields. There is also music from Florence and t
Daniel Radcliffe, Sir David Attenborough, Noel Fielding, Seal
Jan 21, 2012
Jonathan's guests this week include Daniel Radcliffe, Sir David Attenborough and Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding. Plus there is music from Seal.
Hugh Bonneville, Jack Whitehall, Kermit & Miss Piggy, Arctic Monkeys
Jan 28, 2012
This week, Jonathan welcomes Downtwon Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, muppet legends Kermit and Miss Piggy, and comedian Jack Whitehall. Plus Arctic Monkeys perform live in the studio.
David Beckham, Kevin Bridges, Jessie J
Feb 4, 2012
This week, Jonathan is joined by superstar footballer David Beckham, Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges and Jessie J, who also sings live.
Denzel Washington, Keira Knightley, Tom Hardy, Dionne Warwick
Feb 11, 2012
Jonathan welcomes two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, Keira Knightley and actor Tom Hardy. Plus the legendary Dionne Warwick sings live in the studio.
John Hurt, Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Holly Willoughby, Christina Ricci and LMFAO
Feb 18, 2012
Jonathan welcomes John Hurt, Christina Ricci and Celebrity Juice's Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby. There is also music from LMFAO.
Amir Khan, JLS and Rizzle Kicks
Feb 25, 2012
Jonathan welcomes another star-studded and eclectic line-up to the show as he chats to Sean Bean, boy band JLS and boxer Amir Khan. With music from Brighton hip hop duo Rizzle Kick
Lionel Richie, Imelda Staunton, Michael Ball, Rhihanna
Mar 3, 2012
Jonathan's guests this week include soul legend Lionel Richie, Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton from stage musical Sweeney Todd, and Rihanna, who also performs.
Kiefer Sutherland, Andrew Flintoff, Amanda Seyfried, Paul Weller
Mar 10, 2012
Jonathan welcomes Kiefer Sutherland, Mamma Mia! actress Amanda Seyfried and ex-England cricket star Freddie Flintoff. There is also music from rock legend Paul Weller.
Sugar Ray Leonard, Sarah Millican
Mar 17, 2012
Joining Jonathan today are boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard, comedian Sarah Millican and fashion guru Gok Wan. Live music comes from Snow Patrol.
David Walliams, Simon Cowell, Danny DeVito, Dara O Briain, Labrinth.
Mar 24, 2012
Jonathan welcomes Hollywood star Danny DeVito, comedian Dara O'Briain and Britain's Got Talent judges Simon Cowell and David Walliams. There is also a performance from Labrinth. La