Colin Farrell and Quentin Tarantino will be on The GRaham norton Show later this month

A formidable lineup of Hollywood heavyweights and cultural icons will gather on The Graham Norton Show sofa on Friday, 16 October. Headlining the evening are Oscar nominee Colin Farrell and Oscar-winning auteur Quentin Tarantino, who lead a stacked guest list alongside US comedian and former daytime host Ellen DeGeneres and British star Gemma Chan.

Colin Farrell Focuses on Friendship and Resilience in ‘The Slightest Touch’

Leading the sofa is Colin Farrell, who stops by to discuss his deeply personal involvement in the documentary The Slightest Touch.

The documentary chronicles Farrell’s 15-year friendship with Emma Fogarty, Ireland’s longest-surviving sufferer of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)—a rare and excruciating genetic skin condition. The film captures Farrell training for a marathon alongside Fogarty to raise crucial awareness and funds for EB research. Farrell is set to share emotional insights with Graham about the bond he shares with Fogarty, her resilience, and the power of pushing through immense physical odds for a worthy cause.

Quentin Tarantino Sets His Sights on the West End Stage

Joining Farrell is legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, making a return to Norton’s red sofa to discuss his unexpected pivot into theatre with his new stage farce, The Popinjay Cavalier.

Known for cinematic masterpieces like Pulp Fiction and Inglourious Basterds, Tarantino shifts his focus to writing and directing for the West End stage. Set in 1830s Europe, the swashbuckling comedy of errors features Sacha Baron Cohen as the titular character. Tarantino is expected to share why he chose London for his theatrical directorial debut, his transition from camera to stage, and what audiences can expect from his distinctive dialogue in a live theater environment.

Ellen DeGeneres & Gemma Chan Round Out the Guest List

Rounding out the eclectic mix of guests on the sofa are two prominent figures bringing vastly different projects to the table:

• Ellen DeGeneres: The former US talk show host and stand-up comedian sits down with Graham for a rare British broadcast interview. DeGeneres will discuss her recent projects, life beyond her long-running daytime talk show, and her experiences spending time in the UK.
• Gemma Chan: The Eternals and Crazy Rich Asians star visits the show to promote her intense thriller drama Josephine. Directed by Beth de Araújo and co-starring Channing Tatum, the film follows a family grappling with the emotional aftermath after their eight-year-old daughter witnesses a traumatic incident in a park. Chan will discuss tackling such challenging material and collaborating on the award-winning indie feature.

How to Watch

• Air Date: Friday, 16 October
• Broadcast Time: 22:40 BST
• Channel: BBC One
• On-Demand: Available to stream live and catch up on BBC iPlayer following the broadcast.

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