The Graham Norton Show Returns with Star-Studded Autumn 2026 Lineup: Andrew Garfield and 50 Cent Confirmed for 2 October show.
Hollywood star Andrew Garfield and rapper-turned-producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson are set to grace the famous red sofa together for the second episode of The Graham Norton Show, airing Friday, 2 October 2026, at 10:40pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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The blockbuster second episode promises a packed sofa of Hollywood royalty, British talent, and action stars. Joining Norton alongside Garfield and 50 Cent is legendary Rocky and Rambo star Sylvester Stallone, who will discuss his deeply personal new memoir, The Steps.
Adding star power to the lineup, Oscar-winning Welsh icon Catherine Zeta-Jones will stop by to talk about kicking ass in her high-octane Amazon revenge thriller series Kill Jackie.
Representing British cinema, Andrew Garfield will share details on taking the lead role in director Paul Greengrass’s epic historical feature The Uprising, which tackles the intense events of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. Rounding out the sofa’s star power, 50 Cent will share a look inside his role in the explosive action-comedy film adaptation Street Fighter.
Stockport indie icons Blossoms will provide the evening’s musical performance, taking the stage with “Husband”—the brand-new single lifted from their upcoming album, Songs from the Wedding Cake.
Season Premiere Features Tom Cruise and Florence Pugh
The announcement comes as anticipation builds for the series premiere on Friday, 25 September 2026. The launch episode brings an equally heavy-hitting roster:
- Tom Cruise discusses his startling transformation in the upcoming apocalyptic satire Digger.
- Florence Pugh delves into starring in Netflix’s major new adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic East of Eden.
- Lolly Adefope talks taking to the stage as Abraham Lincoln’s wife in the critically acclaimed comedy play Oh, Mary!.
- John Bishop highlights his brand-new BBC entertainment quiz show, Wisdom of the Crowd.
Opening night music will be delivered by Emeli Sandé, performing her timeless hit “Read All About It, Pt. III” ahead of her nationwide UK tour celebrating 15 years of her multi-platinum debut album, Our Version of Events.
The Graham Norton Show returns Friday, 25 September at 10:40pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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