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8.3/10 (25 votes)
#1

Matthew Fox, John Bishop, Diane Kruger, Jessie J

S8:E17

‘Lost’ star Matthew Fox and actress Diane Kruger (‘Unknown,’ ‘Inglourious Basterds’) grace the show with their presence.

8.2/10 (47 votes)
#2

Johnny Knoxville, Joan Rivers, Catherine Tate

S8:E3

Graham is joined by Hollywood hell-raiser Johnny Knoxville to talk about Jackass 3D; veteran comedienne Joan Rivers, who talks about having a year of her life documented in the award-winning Joan Rivers: a Piece of Work; and everyone's favourite 'Nan', actress Catherine Tate. Plus the Pet Shop Boys chat and perform one of their greatest hits.

8.2/10 (21 votes)
#3

Colin Farrell, Daniel Radcliffe, Rhod Gilbert, Rihanna

S8:E4

Graham is joined by Hollywood heart-throb Colin Farrell, in his first visit to Graham's sofa; actor Daniel Radcliffe, talking about his new movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and about life after Harry; top Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert; and R&B star Rihanna, chatting and singing her new single Only Girl (In the World).

8.0/10 (25 votes)
#4

Bette Midler, Stephen Fry, David Haye

S8:E5

Graham is joined by one of his showbiz heroines, Bette Midler, who talks about her life and career and performs a song from her new album, Memories of You. Writer, comedian, actor and host of QI, Stephen Fry, and WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World, David Haye, also guest.

8.0/10 (22 votes)
#5

Keanu Reeves, Emilia Fox, Marcus Brigstocke, Imelda May

S8:E10

Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves talks about his new film Henry's Crime; the star of Silent Witness, actress Emilia Fox; comedian and satirist Marcus Brigstocke; and singer Imelda May performs her new single Inside Out.

7.8/10 (17 votes)
#6

Barry Manilow, Katherine Jenkins, Sean Lock, Ann Widdecombe

S8:E7

Graham is joined by music legend Barry Manilow, classical superstar Katherine Jenkins, comedian Sean Lock and hotfoot from Strictly, the Dancing Queen herself, Ann Widdecombe. Plus music from Scottish songstress KT Tunstall.

7.7/10 (18 votes)
#7

Lord Alan Sugar, Pamela Stephenson, Lee Mack, James Blunt

S8:E2

The award-winning host is joined by Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar; Strictly Come Dancing's Pamela Stephenson; and top comic Lee Mack. Plus James Blunt performs his new single.

7.6/10 (24 votes)
#8

Cher, Dawn French

S8:E8

Graham meets Hollywood superstar Cher and actress and comedian Dawn French, while the Script perform their new single, Nothing.

7.5/10 (15 votes)
#9

Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Matt Smith

S8:E9

Graham's Christmas list includes funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith.

7.5/10 (20 votes)
#10

Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted

S8:E14

Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, talking about her new film Brighton Rock; Devil Wears Prada actress Emily Blunt; top comedian Ed Byrne; and The Wanted, who perform in the studio.

7.4/10 (20 votes)
#11

Jack Black, Miranda Hart, John Waters, Justin Bieber

S8:E6

Graham is joined by Hollywood star Jack Black, talking about his new film Gulliver's Travels; comedian Miranda Hart, who talks sitcoms and pratfalls; maverick film-maker and Hairspray creator John Waters; and pop sensation Justin Bieber.

7.4/10 (18 votes)
#12

Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Stephen Merchant, Jo Brand, Blue

S8:E19

Hollywood heavyweight Liam Neeson (“Unknown,” ”Taken”) shares the couch with Bradley Cooper (“The Hangover 2,” ”Wedding Crashers”), comedian Jo Brand and ”The Office” co-creator Stephen Merchant, along with musical guest Blue.

7.2/10 (24 votes)
#13

Stanley Tucci, Miriam Margolyes, Jimmy Carr, Bruno Mars

S8:E18

Graham is joined by veteran actor Stanley Tucci (“Jack the Giant Killer,” ”Captain America: The First Avenger”), actress Miriam Margolyes (“Merlin,” ”Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″), comedian Jimmy Carr and musical guest Bruno Mars.

7.1/10 (19 votes)
#14

Charlotte Church, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Russell Howard

S8:E1

Among his guests on the first programme is Charlotte Church who, in her first major TV appearance after a tumultuous year, talks music, life and love, and performs live from her new album Back to Scratch. Hollywood actress Maggie Gyllenhaal talks about her Oscar nomination for Crazy Heart, and her role in The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger. And comedian Russell Howard brings his own brand of Good News to Graham's sofa.

7.1/10 (16 votes)
#15

Ashton Kutcher, Heston Blumenthal, Greg Davies, Hurts

S8:E16

The hilarious Ashton Kutcher and Greg Davies from ‘The Inbetweeners’ fame are in the studio.

7.0/10 (18 votes)
#16

Vince Vaughn, Sarah Millican, Diddy

S8:E12

Vince Vaughn talks about his new movie The Dilemma, and hot comic Sarah Millican is also on the sofa. Plus actor, designer and music superstar Diddy chats and performs live in the studio.

6.8/10 (25 votes)
#17

Matt LeBlanc, Mary Portas, David Mitchell, Donald Sutherland

S8:E11

Graham is joined by actor Matt Le Blanc - formerly Joey from Friends - who talks about his new series, Episodes; retail guru Mary Portas; and Hollywood great Donald Sutherland, who chats about his movie career and new film The Mechanic.

6.6/10 (19 votes)
#18

Kate Hudson, Russell Kane, Tinie Tempah

S8:E13

Graham is joined on the sofa by Hollywood star Kate Hudson, who talks about pregnancy, engagement rumours and her new film A Little Bit of Heaven; award-winning comedian Russell Kane; and multi-Brits-nominated Tinie Tempah, who chats and performs Wonderman.

6.3/10 (18 votes)
#19

Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, Sugarland

S8:E15

Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, and Sugarland stops by and hangs with Graham.

6.3/10 (18 votes)
#1

Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, Sugarland

S8:E15

Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, and Sugarland stops by and hangs with Graham.

6.6/10 (19 votes)
#2

Kate Hudson, Russell Kane, Tinie Tempah

S8:E13

Graham is joined on the sofa by Hollywood star Kate Hudson, who talks about pregnancy, engagement rumours and her new film A Little Bit of Heaven; award-winning comedian Russell Kane; and multi-Brits-nominated Tinie Tempah, who chats and performs Wonderman.

6.8/10 (25 votes)
#3

Matt LeBlanc, Mary Portas, David Mitchell, Donald Sutherland

S8:E11

Graham is joined by actor Matt Le Blanc - formerly Joey from Friends - who talks about his new series, Episodes; retail guru Mary Portas; and Hollywood great Donald Sutherland, who chats about his movie career and new film The Mechanic.

7.0/10 (18 votes)
#4

Vince Vaughn, Sarah Millican, Diddy

S8:E12

Vince Vaughn talks about his new movie The Dilemma, and hot comic Sarah Millican is also on the sofa. Plus actor, designer and music superstar Diddy chats and performs live in the studio.

7.1/10 (19 votes)
#5

Charlotte Church, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Russell Howard

S8:E1

Among his guests on the first programme is Charlotte Church who, in her first major TV appearance after a tumultuous year, talks music, life and love, and performs live from her new album Back to Scratch. Hollywood actress Maggie Gyllenhaal talks about her Oscar nomination for Crazy Heart, and her role in The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger. And comedian Russell Howard brings his own brand of Good News to Graham's sofa.

7.1/10 (16 votes)
#6

Ashton Kutcher, Heston Blumenthal, Greg Davies, Hurts

S8:E16

The hilarious Ashton Kutcher and Greg Davies from ‘The Inbetweeners’ fame are in the studio.

7.2/10 (24 votes)
#7

Stanley Tucci, Miriam Margolyes, Jimmy Carr, Bruno Mars

S8:E18

Graham is joined by veteran actor Stanley Tucci (“Jack the Giant Killer,” ”Captain America: The First Avenger”), actress Miriam Margolyes (“Merlin,” ”Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″), comedian Jimmy Carr and musical guest Bruno Mars.

7.4/10 (20 votes)
#8

Jack Black, Miranda Hart, John Waters, Justin Bieber

S8:E6

Graham is joined by Hollywood star Jack Black, talking about his new film Gulliver's Travels; comedian Miranda Hart, who talks sitcoms and pratfalls; maverick film-maker and Hairspray creator John Waters; and pop sensation Justin Bieber.

7.4/10 (18 votes)
#9

Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Stephen Merchant, Jo Brand, Blue

S8:E19

Hollywood heavyweight Liam Neeson (“Unknown,” ”Taken”) shares the couch with Bradley Cooper (“The Hangover 2,” ”Wedding Crashers”), comedian Jo Brand and ”The Office” co-creator Stephen Merchant, along with musical guest Blue.

7.5/10 (15 votes)
#10

Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Matt Smith

S8:E9

Graham's Christmas list includes funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith.

7.5/10 (20 votes)
#11

Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted

S8:E14

Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, talking about her new film Brighton Rock; Devil Wears Prada actress Emily Blunt; top comedian Ed Byrne; and The Wanted, who perform in the studio.

7.6/10 (24 votes)
#12

Cher, Dawn French

S8:E8

Graham meets Hollywood superstar Cher and actress and comedian Dawn French, while the Script perform their new single, Nothing.

7.7/10 (18 votes)
#13

Lord Alan Sugar, Pamela Stephenson, Lee Mack, James Blunt

S8:E2

The award-winning host is joined by Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar; Strictly Come Dancing's Pamela Stephenson; and top comic Lee Mack. Plus James Blunt performs his new single.

7.8/10 (17 votes)
#14

Barry Manilow, Katherine Jenkins, Sean Lock, Ann Widdecombe

S8:E7

Graham is joined by music legend Barry Manilow, classical superstar Katherine Jenkins, comedian Sean Lock and hotfoot from Strictly, the Dancing Queen herself, Ann Widdecombe. Plus music from Scottish songstress KT Tunstall.

8.0/10 (25 votes)
#15

Bette Midler, Stephen Fry, David Haye

S8:E5

Graham is joined by one of his showbiz heroines, Bette Midler, who talks about her life and career and performs a song from her new album, Memories of You. Writer, comedian, actor and host of QI, Stephen Fry, and WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World, David Haye, also guest.

8.0/10 (22 votes)
#16

Keanu Reeves, Emilia Fox, Marcus Brigstocke, Imelda May

S8:E10

Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves talks about his new film Henry's Crime; the star of Silent Witness, actress Emilia Fox; comedian and satirist Marcus Brigstocke; and singer Imelda May performs her new single Inside Out.

8.2/10 (47 votes)
#17

Johnny Knoxville, Joan Rivers, Catherine Tate

S8:E3

Graham is joined by Hollywood hell-raiser Johnny Knoxville to talk about Jackass 3D; veteran comedienne Joan Rivers, who talks about having a year of her life documented in the award-winning Joan Rivers: a Piece of Work; and everyone's favourite 'Nan', actress Catherine Tate. Plus the Pet Shop Boys chat and perform one of their greatest hits.

8.2/10 (21 votes)
#18

Colin Farrell, Daniel Radcliffe, Rhod Gilbert, Rihanna

S8:E4

Graham is joined by Hollywood heart-throb Colin Farrell, in his first visit to Graham's sofa; actor Daniel Radcliffe, talking about his new movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and about life after Harry; top Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert; and R&B star Rihanna, chatting and singing her new single Only Girl (In the World).

8.3/10 (25 votes)
#19

Matthew Fox, John Bishop, Diane Kruger, Jessie J

S8:E17

‘Lost’ star Matthew Fox and actress Diane Kruger (‘Unknown,’ ‘Inglourious Basterds’) grace the show with their presence.

7.1/10 (19 votes)

Charlotte Church, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Russell Howard

S8:E1

Among his guests on the first programme is Charlotte Church who, in her first major TV appearance after a tumultuous year, talks music, life and love, and performs live from her new album Back to Scratch. Hollywood actress Maggie Gyllenhaal talks about her Oscar nomination for Crazy Heart, and her role in The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger. And comedian Russell Howard brings his own brand of Good News to Graham's sofa.

7.7/10 (18 votes)

Lord Alan Sugar, Pamela Stephenson, Lee Mack, James Blunt

S8:E2

The award-winning host is joined by Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar; Strictly Come Dancing's Pamela Stephenson; and top comic Lee Mack. Plus James Blunt performs his new single.

8.2/10 (47 votes)

Johnny Knoxville, Joan Rivers, Catherine Tate

S8:E3

Graham is joined by Hollywood hell-raiser Johnny Knoxville to talk about Jackass 3D; veteran comedienne Joan Rivers, who talks about having a year of her life documented in the award-winning Joan Rivers: a Piece of Work; and everyone's favourite 'Nan', actress Catherine Tate. Plus the Pet Shop Boys chat and perform one of their greatest hits.

8.2/10 (21 votes)

Colin Farrell, Daniel Radcliffe, Rhod Gilbert, Rihanna

S8:E4

Graham is joined by Hollywood heart-throb Colin Farrell, in his first visit to Graham's sofa; actor Daniel Radcliffe, talking about his new movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and about life after Harry; top Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert; and R&B star Rihanna, chatting and singing her new single Only Girl (In the World).

8.0/10 (25 votes)

Bette Midler, Stephen Fry, David Haye

S8:E5

Graham is joined by one of his showbiz heroines, Bette Midler, who talks about her life and career and performs a song from her new album, Memories of You. Writer, comedian, actor and host of QI, Stephen Fry, and WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World, David Haye, also guest.

7.4/10 (20 votes)

Jack Black, Miranda Hart, John Waters, Justin Bieber

S8:E6

Graham is joined by Hollywood star Jack Black, talking about his new film Gulliver's Travels; comedian Miranda Hart, who talks sitcoms and pratfalls; maverick film-maker and Hairspray creator John Waters; and pop sensation Justin Bieber.

7.8/10 (17 votes)

Barry Manilow, Katherine Jenkins, Sean Lock, Ann Widdecombe

S8:E7

Graham is joined by music legend Barry Manilow, classical superstar Katherine Jenkins, comedian Sean Lock and hotfoot from Strictly, the Dancing Queen herself, Ann Widdecombe. Plus music from Scottish songstress KT Tunstall.

7.6/10 (24 votes)

Cher, Dawn French

S8:E8

Graham meets Hollywood superstar Cher and actress and comedian Dawn French, while the Script perform their new single, Nothing.

7.5/10 (15 votes)

Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Matt Smith

S8:E9

Graham's Christmas list includes funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith.

8.0/10 (22 votes)

Keanu Reeves, Emilia Fox, Marcus Brigstocke, Imelda May

S8:E10

Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves talks about his new film Henry's Crime; the star of Silent Witness, actress Emilia Fox; comedian and satirist Marcus Brigstocke; and singer Imelda May performs her new single Inside Out.

6.8/10 (25 votes)

Matt LeBlanc, Mary Portas, David Mitchell, Donald Sutherland

S8:E11

Graham is joined by actor Matt Le Blanc - formerly Joey from Friends - who talks about his new series, Episodes; retail guru Mary Portas; and Hollywood great Donald Sutherland, who chats about his movie career and new film The Mechanic.

7.0/10 (18 votes)

Vince Vaughn, Sarah Millican, Diddy

S8:E12

Vince Vaughn talks about his new movie The Dilemma, and hot comic Sarah Millican is also on the sofa. Plus actor, designer and music superstar Diddy chats and performs live in the studio.

6.6/10 (19 votes)

Kate Hudson, Russell Kane, Tinie Tempah

S8:E13

Graham is joined on the sofa by Hollywood star Kate Hudson, who talks about pregnancy, engagement rumours and her new film A Little Bit of Heaven; award-winning comedian Russell Kane; and multi-Brits-nominated Tinie Tempah, who chats and performs Wonderman.

7.5/10 (20 votes)

Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted

S8:E14

Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, talking about her new film Brighton Rock; Devil Wears Prada actress Emily Blunt; top comedian Ed Byrne; and The Wanted, who perform in the studio.

6.3/10 (18 votes)

Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, Sugarland

S8:E15

Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, and Sugarland stops by and hangs with Graham.

7.1/10 (16 votes)

Ashton Kutcher, Heston Blumenthal, Greg Davies, Hurts

S8:E16

The hilarious Ashton Kutcher and Greg Davies from ‘The Inbetweeners’ fame are in the studio.

8.3/10 (25 votes)

Matthew Fox, John Bishop, Diane Kruger, Jessie J

S8:E17

‘Lost’ star Matthew Fox and actress Diane Kruger (‘Unknown,’ ‘Inglourious Basterds’) grace the show with their presence.

7.2/10 (24 votes)

Stanley Tucci, Miriam Margolyes, Jimmy Carr, Bruno Mars

S8:E18

Graham is joined by veteran actor Stanley Tucci (“Jack the Giant Killer,” ”Captain America: The First Avenger”), actress Miriam Margolyes (“Merlin,” ”Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″), comedian Jimmy Carr and musical guest Bruno Mars.

7.4/10 (18 votes)

Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Stephen Merchant, Jo Brand, Blue

S8:E19

Hollywood heavyweight Liam Neeson (“Unknown,” ”Taken”) shares the couch with Bradley Cooper (“The Hangover 2,” ”Wedding Crashers”), comedian Jo Brand and ”The Office” co-creator Stephen Merchant, along with musical guest Blue.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
9 ★ 7.9 12
★ 8.9 Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele
★ 6.8 Lee Mack, Jessie Wallace, Kim Cattrall, The Saturdays
26 ★ 7.8 2
★ 8.0 Judi Dench, Jennifer Hudson, Hugh Grant, Matthew McConaughey, Michael Buble, Coldplay
★ 7.6 Bruce Springsteen, Robert De Niro, Sienna Miller, Paul Rudd
28 ★ 7.7 4
★ 8.1 Nick Mohammed, Frank Skinner, David Schwimmer, Octavia Spencer, Melissa McCarthy and Michelle Visage & Steps
★ 7.2 Leonie Elliott, Nick Jonas, Rob Beckett, Amy Poehler, Jennifer Garner and Tom Odell
29 ★ 7.7 12
★ 8.2 Episode 10
★ 7.2 Episode 1
19 ★ 7.7 15
★ 8.5 Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae
★ 6.7 Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Rebel Wilson, Iggy Pop
20 ★ 7.6 10
★ 9.1 Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Bryan Cranston, LeAnn Rimes
★ 6.6 Carrie Fisher, Grayson Perry, Sandi Toksvig, Nadiya Hussain
30 ★ 7.6 11
★ 8.2 Kate Winslet, Sir Lenny Henry, Nadiya Hussain, Jack Whitehall and Olly Murs
★ 7.0 Hugh Bonneville, Lesley Manville, Lashana Lynch, Big Zuu and Sam Ryder
14 ★ 7.5 15
★ 8.8 Episode 1
★ 7.0 Episode 5
16 ★ 7.5 19
★ 8.7 Nicole Kidman, Julie Walters, Hugh Bonneville, Take That
★ 6.7 Dame Judi Dench, Dev Patel, Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Jack O'Connell, First Aid Kit
31 ★ 7.5 3
★ 7.8 Sterling K. Brown, Dakota Johnson, Colman Domingo, Domhnall Gleeson and Paul Russell
★ 6.9 Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, Daniel Kaluuya, Kevin Bridges, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan and Elbow
22 ★ 7.5 3
★ 7.8 Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Preiffer, Judi Dench and Josh Gad
★ 6.9 Emma Thompson, Adam Sandler, Claire Foy, Cara Delevingne
8 ★ 7.5 19
★ 8.3 Matthew Fox, John Bishop, Diane Kruger, Jessie J
★ 6.3 Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, Sugarland
21 ★ 7.4 10
★ 8.4 Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Alan Cumming, Sheryl Crow
★ 6.7 Warren Beatty, Miranda Hart, Keeley Hawes, Peter Capaldi, Jennifer Hudson
4 ★ 7.3 13
★ 8.5 Episode 7
★ 6.8 Episode 4
6 ★ 7.3 12
★ 7.8 Episode 11
★ 6.6 Episode 4
1 ★ 7.2 19
★ 8.5 Episode 6
★ 6.3 Episode 4
5 ★ 7.2 12
★ 8.4 Episode 6
★ 6.3 Episode 1
7 ★ 7.1 12
★ 7.9 Episode 1
★ 6.2 Episode 89
2 ★ 7.0 11
★ 7.8 Episode 9
★ 6.0 Episode 12
3 ★ 7.0 11
★ 7.2 Episode 1
★ 6.6 Episode 5