Airing Friday, 2 October at 10:40pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Friday night TV doesn’t get much bigger than this. The Graham Norton Show returns to BBC One tonight with a star-studded lineup featuring Hollywood action royalty, Oscar-winning Welsh talent, and one of Britain’s most acclaimed dramatic actors.
Alongside top-tier guest conversations on the iconic red sofa, the episode features live music from one of the UK’s favorite indie bands.
Here is everything you need to know about tonight’s guests and what they are promoting on The Graham Norton Show.
Who is on The Graham Norton Show Sofa Tonight?
1. Sylvester Stallone
Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone joins Graham to discuss his candid new memoir, The Steps: A Memoir. The action icon—famous for creating and starring in cinematic franchises like Rocky, Rambo, and The Expendables—reflects on his turbulent early life, his meteoric rise in Hollywood, and the perseverance that defined his career. Expect plenty of classic behind-the-scenes stories and signature Sly charm.
2. Catherine Zeta-Jones
Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones takes a seat on the sofa to discuss her gritty lead role in the Amazon Prime Video revenge thriller Kill Jackie. Zeta-Jones stars as Jackie Price, an art dealer with a dark past who finds herself targeted by a squad of lethal hitmen—and decides to hunt them down instead. The Welsh star chats about taking on the action-packed role and stepping back into the action-thriller spotlight.
3. Andrew Garfield
Two-time Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield visits the studio to plug his epic new historical drama, The Uprising. Directed by Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy, Captain Phillips), the film tells the story of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. Garfield leads the cast as a humble farmer who rallies thousands of ordinary people against the monarchy and nobility in medieval England.
Tonight’s Musical Guest: Blossoms
Closing out the show, Stockport indie-pop outfit Blossoms take to the stage to perform their latest single, “Husband”. The track comes from their anticipated new album, Songs from the Wedding Cake.
What Time is The Graham Norton Show On Tonight?
- Air Date: Friday, 2 October 2026
- Time: 10:40pm BST
- TV Channel: BBC One
- Live Stream & On-Demand: BBC iPlayer
If you miss the initial broadcast, the episode will be available to stream shortly after transmission on BBC iPlayer.
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