The Celebrity Traitors star James Blunt confirmed for The Graham Norton Show

The Celebrity Traitors star James Blunt will join Dame Judi Dench, Alan Cumming and Nicola Coughlan on The Graham Norton Show on Friday 6 November, with the singer also performing his latest single, Circles. The new episode will see Graham Norton welcome a star-studded line-up to his famous red sofa for an evening of celebrity conversation, career stories and live music.

Blunt, who has been attracting attention through his appearance on The Celebrity Traitors, will be joined by Oscar-winning actor Dame Judi Dench, Scottish Hollywood star Alan Cumming and Derry Girls and Bridgerton favourite Nicola Coughlan.

The guests will discuss their latest projects, including Dench’s new memoir, Cumming’s return to the UK stage in My Fair Lady and Coughlan’s powerful new drama I Am Helen. Meanwhile, Blunt will take to the stage to perform Circles, his current single.

The Graham Norton Show: key details

• Date: Friday 6 November 2026
• Presenter: Graham Norton
• Guests: James Blunt, Dame Judi Dench, Alan Cumming and Nicola Coughlan
• Music: James Blunt performing Circles
• What to expect: Celebrity interviews, entertainment stories and live music

James Blunt joins The Graham Norton Show after The Celebrity Traitors

James Blunt is among the headline guests on the The Graham Norton Show, the week after The Celebrity Traitors comes to a climax.

The singer-songwriter is known for hits including You’re Beautiful, Goodbye My Lover and Bonfire Heart. Alongside his music career, Blunt has become a familiar face on British television, thanks to his quick wit and self-deprecating humour in interviews and entertainment programmes.

His appearance on The Celebrity Traitors has brought him into the spotlight for a different reason, introducing his personality to viewers in the popular reality competition format.

On Graham Norton’s sofa, Blunt will have the opportunity to discuss his latest work and share the stories behind his career. He will also perform his current single, Circles, giving the episode a live musical highlight.

The appearance brings together two sides of Blunt’s public profile: his established career as a recording artist and his reputation as an entertaining guest on television.

Dame Judi Dench discusses her new memoir

Dame Judi Dench will also join the sofa to discuss her memoir, Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?

One of Britain’s most celebrated actors, Dench has enjoyed a career spanning stage and screen, earning acclaim for performances across theatre, film and television. Her film credits include her Oscar-winning role in Shakespeare in Love, as well as her appearances as M in the James Bond franchise.

Her memoir provides the focus for her conversation with Norton, offering an opportunity to reflect on her life and experiences in entertainment.

Dench is a familiar and much-loved presence on the show, and her appearance alongside the other guests promises a mix of personal reflection and the lively conversation for which Norton’s programme is known.

Alan Cumming talks about My Fair Lady

Scottish actor Alan Cumming will be on the sofa to discuss his return to the UK stage in My Fair Lady.

Cumming has built an international career across theatre, film and television. His screen credits include The Good Wife, The Traitors in the United States, and films such as X2 and GoldenEye. He is also an acclaimed stage performer, with a career that includes award-winning work in musical theatre.

His conversation with Norton will focus on My Fair Lady and his latest stage venture, as well as the experiences that have shaped his career on both sides of the Atlantic.

With Cumming’s theatrical background and sharp sense of humour, his appearance adds another perspective to a sofa featuring actors, musicians and performers working across different parts of the entertainment industry.

Nicola Coughlan discusses new drama I Am Helen

Nicola Coughlan completes the guest line-up, joining Norton to talk about her powerful new drama, I Am Helen.

Coughlan became widely known for playing Clare Devlin in the comedy series Derry Girls before reaching a global audience as Penelope Featherington in Netflix’s period drama Bridgerton.

Her work has seen her move between comedy and drama, establishing her as one of the most recognisable Irish actors of her generation. Her appearance on the show will centre on I Am Helen, offering viewers a look at her latest project.

The drama provides a new talking point for Coughlan, whose career has continued to develop across television and other screen roles.

James Blunt to perform Circles

Music will round off the episode, with James Blunt performing his current single, Circles.

Blunt first became an international star with his debut album Back to Bedlam, which featured You’re Beautiful and Goodbye My Lover. Since then, he has continued releasing music and touring, while maintaining a high profile through television appearances and social media.

His performance on The Graham Norton Show will give audiences the chance to hear his latest single as part of the programme’s usual mix of celebrity interviews and live entertainment.

When is The Graham Norton Show on?

The Graham Norton Show featuring James Blunt, Dame Judi Dench, Alan Cumming and Nicola Coughlan airs on Friday 6 November 2026.

Graham Norton will bring the four guests together for conversations about their latest projects, with Blunt performing Circles.

The episode offers a varied line-up spanning music, theatre, film and television, with the added interest of Blunt’s recent appearance on The Celebrity Traitors.

For fans of the guests, the programme promises an evening of entertainment, career stories and live music from one of Britain’s best-known chat-show hosts.

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