All Seasons

Season 1

Season 3

  • S03E07 Episode 7

    • December 6, 2002
    • BBC One

    Features John McEnroe • Sir David Attenborough • Melinda Messenger • Laurence Llewelyn Bowen • Supergrass

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Season 8

Season 9

Season 10

Season 11

Season 12

  • S12E01 Ricky Hatton, Daniel Radcliffe, Thandie Newton, The Good, The Bad & The Queen.

    • March 23, 2007
    • BBC One

    Ladies and gentlemen: he's back. The suited, wavy-haired cheeky monkey himself Mr Ross, welcomes us to his new series with the distinct possibility of a punch-up. Boxer Ricky Hatton goes toe-to-toe with Jonathan and Thandie Newton will do well to stay that far away from him and his saucy banter. Daniel Radcliffe, who has gone from boy wizard to horse fondler, returns to the show as does Damon Albarn with yet another new band The Good, The Bad & The Queen. Has he finally formed a good one?

  • S12E02 John Travolta, Gareth Gates, Ricky Gervais, Macy Gray.

    • March 30, 2007
    • BBC One

    Ricky Gervais? On Jonathan's show? That must have taken some serious negotiating - or maybe just a kiss. I'm amazed to see Gareth Gates on the show; I thought he was happy and comfortable in obscurity. I guess he couldn't say no (that's cruel I know). Completing the guest list are full-time pilot and part-time actor John Travolta and Macy Gray, who is a dead ringer for that bear from The Hair Bear Bunch.

  • S12E03 Ursula Andress, Jamie Cullum, Mark Strong, Dynamo, Kings of Leon.

    • April 13, 2007
    • BBC One

  • S12E04 Gilbert & George, Patsy Kensit, Alan Carr, Bryan Ferry.

    • April 20, 2007
    • BBC One

    A curious mix of guests this week. Artists Gilbert & George who began their careers' in performance art, now better known for their brightly coloured photo-montages. Not my cup of tea to be honest, but they did win the Turner Prize in 1986. Liverpool won the League and F.A. Cup double in the same year, which probably explains why I missed their finest hour. Stephen Gerrard in full flow - now that's art.Jonathan's former warm-up man Alan Carr is back as is the woman who's had more rock stars that the green room at Live Aid, Patsy Kensit. Smooth, suited Mackem Bryan Ferry provides the music - hopefully not something by Wagner.

  • S12E05 Bill Bailey, Sarah Brightman, Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Jamie T.

    • April 27, 2007
    • BBC One

    Bill Bailey is a funny guy, a talented musician and a Klingon nonce. He's on tour - go and see him, shout 'weasels' and hear his reply - 'dormice'! Singer, Sarah Brightman, is set to perform at this year's F.A. Cup final - I think she'll lose, which is a pity as I think she'd do well in the U.E.F.A. Cup. Music this week from Jamie T. So that's one talented musician on the programme then...

  • S12E06 Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Greg Rusedski,The View.

    • May 4, 2007
    • BBC One

    Rob Brydon stars in a programme called 'Annually Retentive'. Does that mean he can or can not stand next to the piano? If you are drunk whilst watching this episode, that's Helena Bonham Carter - not Robert Smith from The Cure.

  • S12E07 Fern Britton, Phillip Schofield, Sir Alan Sugar, Rufus Wainwright, Kaiser Chiefs.

    • May 11, 2007
    • BBC One

  • S12E08 Eddie Izzard, John Barrowman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Janice Dickinson, Regina Spektor.

    • May 18, 2007
    • BBC One

    Evita, Cats, Starlight Express - just three of the musicals written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, that I have no intention of ever going to see. John Barrowman has probably seen all of them at least 83 times. Also appearing tonight in a skirt, Janice Dickinson and possibly Eddie Izzard.

  • S12E09 Justin Lee Collins, Freema Agyeman, Ozzy Osbourne.

    • May 25, 2007
    • BBC One

    There was a time when Ozzy liked nothing more than to tuck in to a bat's head for a snack, these days he's far happier with a delicious butter substitute. We all mellow with age. I'm worried that Justin Lee Collins will end up as the latest canine member of Ozzy's family due to his cartoon dog-like appearance. I'm sure he wouldn't get away with using the floor as a toilet as easily as Ozzy's real dogs seem to.

  • S12E10 Bear Grylls, Gordon Ramsay, Tori Spelling, Klaxons.

    • June 1, 2007
    • BBC One

    I was going to make fun of Bear Grylls because of his name, that was until I discovered that he was in the S.A.S. so I thought better of it. If I made fun of Gordon Ramsay on the other hand, he would probably just call me a ****. (He wouldn’t be the first).

  • S12E11 Myleene Klass, Nick Frost, Andy Roddick, My Chemical Romance.

    • June 8, 2007
    • BBC One

    It's that time of year when the British pretend we like tennis again. Andy Roddick's appearance can only mean the EVIL that is Wimbledon is upon us. Fat women of Britain rejoice and pay £97.32p for two strawberries (you'll need to re-mortgage your house if you want cream with them). Myleene Klass who is heavily pregnant and Nick Frost who's a natural fatty also appear.

  • S12E12 Shilpa Shetty, Alex James, Rob Lowe, CSS.

    • June 15, 2007
    • BBC One

    Shilpa Shetty; Bollywood superstar and the recipient of verbal bullying from the Bermondsey Beast, Jade Goody. Funny that, why would a fat, ignorant talentless pig pick on a beautiful, successful actress? Weird. Alex James has lead the typical rock star lifestyle: gigs, women, drinking and cheese-making. They want it all don't they?

  • S12E13 Russell Brand, Serena Williams, Iggy & The Stooges.

    • June 22, 2007
    • BBC One

    Serena Williams is an impressive looking woman: big and strong - all muscle and buttocks. She could easily have puny Russell Brand in a fight. Actually, I reckon she could have him, Iggy Pop and the rest of the Stooges. Jonathan, the audience, the Poofs, the piano...

  • S12E14 Bruce Willis, Fearne Cotton, Pete Doherty, Arcade Fire.

    • June 29, 2007
    • BBC One

    The combined weight of Fearne Cotton and Pete Doherty tops the scales at a porky 42 kilograms - 43 if they are wet. I doubt they could overpower a fractious kitten or contain an angry wasp. Bruce Willis and I share a birthday; that's about all we have in common as I have hair and a natural aversion to Demi Moore (and all her films).

  • S12E15 J.K. Rowling, Bob Hoskins, Gok Wan, Paul Weller & Graham Coxon, The Arctic Monkeys.

    • July 6, 2007
    • BBC One

    Rarity is the common factor this week; a TV appearance by the Arctic Monkeys which is as rare as a woman who understands the off-side rule, and something that's as rare as hen's toothpaste; an interview with Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling. Also rare - possibly unique - is a London-born Norwegian sailor - step forward Bob Hoskins. The programme is scheduled to return in September 2007.

Season 13

  • S13E01 Keira Knightley, Simon Pegg, Adam Sandler, The Polyphonic Spree.

    • September 7, 2007
    • BBC One

    It seems like just 63 days since Jonathan was talking to J.K. Rowling. Either that, or I can't count. However long it was, the wait is over - he's back. To kick things off, there is a rare interview with Keira Knightley who, incidentally, weighs less than Jonathan's hair. Funny man Simon Pegg and man Adam Sandler also appear on the first show. Music comes from Dallas-based twenty-three-piece band The Polyphonic Spree, who, incidentally, weigh less than Jonathan's hair.

  • S13E02 Trinny & Susannah, Samuel L. Jackson, Quentin Tarantino, KT Tunstall.

    • September 14, 2007
    • BBC One

    This week's guests: a director who's films I don't really like; an actor who's films I don't watch; two women who make television programmes for badly dressed frumpy lasses and some Scottish warbler who's music gives me the staggers. Apart from that, I am really looking forward to it.

  • S13E03 Dame Helen Mirren, Richard Hammond Christian Slater, The Hives.

    • September 21, 2007
    • BBC One

    There's a 'Hair Off' this week: Richard Hammond - the indestructible one from Top Gear, brings his new, flowing locks to compete with Jonathan's luscious mane. Dame Helen Mirren's naturally girly hair might not be enough to secure victory, but Christian Slater is in with a chance. If it's decided by facial hair, Dr. Matt Destruction from The Hives will walk it, even though he's bald. Bring it on!

  • S13E04 Michael Ball, Jamie Foxx, Beth Ditto, Peter Björn & John.

    • September 28, 2007
    • BBC One

    Four weeks into the new series and the guest list shows signs of strain, and that's not just down to Beth Ditto's bulk. Peter Björn & John are described as "Swedish folk rockers" - is it just me, or does that sound like a cue to stuff your ears with broken glass?

  • S13E05 Michelle Pfeiffer, Ewan McGregor, Charlie Boorman, Chris Moyles, Roisin Murphy.

    • October 5, 2007
    • BBC One

    Mother Nature is either very creative, or she's got a blinding sense of humour. How else could you explain the effortless beauty of Michelle Pfeiffer and the unconstrained ugliness of Chris Moyles? Maybe she created him with the left-overs from elephants ar**s.

  • S13E06 Jools Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Katie and Peter, Richard Hawley.

    • October 12, 2007
    • BBC One

    If Katie Price's self-importance was flammable and caught fire, it would be the Great Fire of London all over again. If her talent was flammable and caught fire, it would be like a damp banger going off. Peter Andre appears tonight - he's married to the damp banger.

  • S13E07 Peter Serafinowicz, Terry Wogan, Kelly Smith, Take That.

    • October 19, 2007
    • BBC One

    Kelly Smith, who is brilliant and will probably be the next Queen of England, appears tonight in all her shimmering glory. She will be talking about Women's Football which is absolutely excellent entertainment.

  • S13E08 Heston Blumenthal, Penny Lancaster, Kelly Brook, Cate Blanchett, Duran Duran.

    • October 26, 2007
    • BBC One

    Heston Blumenthal has been described as a "culinary alchemist". This is a rather grand way of saying he makes porridge from snails. Kelly Brook is the latest celebrity to put her name to a perfume, sadly, the name 'Smelly Brook' was discarded pretty early on. Actress, Cate Blanchett and 'famous for being married to Rod Stewart' Penny Lancaster also appear. Duran Duran - who will perform their new song, will probably be wearing more make-up than Kelly, Cate and Penny - specifically Nick Rhodes.

  • S13E09 Gordon Ramsay, Ruth Jones, James Corden, Girls Aloud, Alicia Keys.

    • November 2, 2007
    • BBC One

    Gordon Ramsay has more Michelin stars than any other chef, most of which have to be used to censor the swear words he uses. ****, for example.

  • S13E10 Sir Anthony Hopkins, Jimmy Carr, Katy Brand, Foo Fighters.

    • November 9, 2007
    • BBC One

    Proud Welshman Sir Anthony Hopkins - who is now an American citizen - makes his first appearance on the show. Jimmy Carr, who just seems to be very proud of himself in general, makes what seems to be his 400th appearance.

  • S13E11 Daniel Craig, Jack Dee, Russell Brand, Hard Fi.

    • November 23, 2007
    • BBC One

    Daniel Craig – the blond Bond; Russell Brand – the pseudo-Dickensian Cockney urchin and Jack Dee – the grumpy one who is second only to Ricky Gervais in appearances on the show.

  • S13E12 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, The Mighty Boosh, Boyzone, Kate Nash.

    • November 30, 2007
    • BBC One

    "Fighting in the Dojo, Miso Miso Oriental Prince in the land of soup". Fans of the Boosh will understand that, other people might just be greatly disturbed. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, a man who has cooked pretty much everything on television from Cephalopoda to placenta makes a welcome début appearance on the show. The music comes from Kate Nash with her mockney stylings and 'cor blimey Mary Poppins, ain't it foggy in Larndon'?

  • S13E13 Jeremy Clarkson, Renée Zellweger, Jerry Seinfeld, Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Adele.

    • December 7, 2007
    • BBC One

    Quite a line-up this week: Actress Renée Zellweger who made big knickers the talk of England; Jerry Seinfeld who made some people on TV.com unhappy (see the Soup Nazi debates in the forums) and Jeremy Clarkson who makes many people unhappy all over England - particularly Wales, the United States and Bill Oddie.

  • S13E14 Will Smith, Len Goodman, Arlene Phillips, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood, Kerry Katona, Editors.

    • December 14, 2007
    • BBC One

    Never have so many people I have never heard of appeared in the same episode. Will Smith should save the day and Kerry Katona could make it a very long day if she is 'tired and emotional'. Music from Editors, which some viewers might find entertaining.

  • S13E15 Andrew Flintoff, Stephen Merchant, Christopher Biggins, Janice Dickinson, Mark Ronson, Ricky Wilson.

    • December 21, 2007
    • BBC One

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  • S18E01 Ray Winstone, Arlene Phillips, Catherine Tate, Pixie Lott

    • January 15, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan returns for the first show of a brand-new series. Among the guests joining him are Ray Winstone, Arlene Phillips and Catherine Tate. There's also music from Pixie Lott.

  • S18E02 Alan Carr, Billie Piper, Alicia Keys

    • January 22, 2010
    • BBC One

    In the second show of the series, Jonathan welcomes sizzling actress Billie Piper and top TV funnyman Alan Carr. Plus chat and performance from the mesmerising Alicia Keys.

  • S18E03 Kim Cattrall, Misfits, Jedward, Editors

    • January 29, 2010
    • BBC One

    Joining Jonathan in the studio are Sex and the City siren Kim Cattrall, indie rock giants Editors, the cast of Misfits and X Factor twins Jedward.

  • S18E04 Lorraine Kelly, Shahrukh Khan, John Barrowman, Marina and the Diamonds

    • February 5, 2010
    • BBC One

    Joining Jonathan in the studio are Bollywood king Shahrukh Khan, John Barrowman and the queen of breakfast TV, Lorraine Kelly. Plus, there's music from Marina and the Diamonds.

  • S18E05 Jeff Bridges, John Bishop, Westlife, Courtney Love

    • February 12, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross has an exclusive interview with Oscar favourite Jeff Bridges, Scouse stand-up star John Bishop, the mighty Westlife and music from grunge goddess Courtney Love and her band Hole.

  • S18E06 Colin Farrell, Natalia Vodianova, Jason Manford and Jay-Z

    • February 19, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents another edition of the current series. His guests are: actor Colin Farrell, Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova, comedian Jason Manford and chatting and performing Jay-Z

  • S18E07 Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, Lord Lloyd Webber and soul singer Sade

    • February 26, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents another edition of the current series. He is joined by master of the macabre Tim Burton whose new film "Alice Through The Looking Glass" has just been released and stars Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. Johnny joins Tim and Jonathan on the show. Also, legendary maestro Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, with an exclusive performance of Love Never Dies; and, in her first TV appearance in ten years, the return of the peerless Sade.

  • S18E08 Lady Gaga, Stephen Moyer and Michael Ball

    • March 5, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents another edition of the current series. Jonathan is joined by the queen of this year's BRITS, triple winner Lady Gaga, chatting and performing two songs live in the studio; True Blood star Stephen Moyer; and Michael Ball.

  • S18E09 Charlotte Church, James Corden, cast of Outnumbered, Amy Williams, Plan B

    • March 12, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents music and chat. He is joined by Charlotte Church, James Corden, the cast of Outnumbered and Olympic golden girl Amy Williams. Plus, there's music from Plan B.

  • S18E10 Emma Thompson, Matt Smith, Brian Cox, Goldfrapp

    • March 26, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan is joined by the sublime Emma Thompson, new Timelord from Doctor Who; Matt Smith, solar scientist Brian Cox and an uninvited guest: "The Fly". Plus there's music from the hypnotic Goldfrapp.

  • S18E11 Heston Blumenthal, Tina Fey, Aaron Johnson, Groove Armada ft. Will Young

    • April 2, 2010
    • BBC One

    30 Rock star Tina Fey is this week's American guest; chef, Heston Blumenthal, who includes salmon poached in liquorice on the menu of The Fat Duck and Aaron Johnson, star of Nowhere Boy. Music from Groove Armada ft. Will Young.

  • S18E12 Idris Elba, Kiefer Sutherland, Gemma Arterton and Alphabeat

    • April 16, 2010
    • BBC One

    Guests include The Wire's Idris Elba, magnificent dissident Kiefer Sutherland and the gorgeous Gemma Arterton, plus there's music from Alphabeat.

  • S18E13 Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore and Robert Downey Jnr. Plus Paul Weller.

    • April 23, 2010
    • BBC One

    Guests include Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson and Pineapple Dance Studios' Louie Spence as well as, via satellite, chats with Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore and Robert Downey Jnr. Music is from Paul Weller who performs two tracks from his new album "Wake Up The Nation".

  • S18E14 Russell Crowe, Reginald D Hunter, David Gandy and Dizzee Rascal

    • April 30, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross chats to the mighty Russell Crowe, America's finest comedy export, Reginald D Hunter and model David Gandy. Plus there's chat and performance from Dizzee Rascal.

  • S18E15 Jake Gyllenhaal, Lord Alan Sugar, Adam Lambert, and The Drums

    • May 7, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents music and chat. Joining him are the prince of Hollywood, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lord Alan Sugar, American Idol's Adam Lambert, and there's music from The Drums.

  • S18E16 Nick Frost, Alexandra Burke, Warwick Davis and Ellie Goulding

    • May 14, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents another edition of the current series, with guests including Hot Fuzz star Nick Frost, Alexandra Burke and actor Warwick Davis; and there's music from Ellie Goulding.

  • S18E17 Ross Noble, Mary Portas, Gary Lineker and Gorillaz

    • May 21, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents another edition of the current series, with guests including brilliantly surreal comic Ross Noble, retail queen Mary Portas, broadcaster and former England striker Gary Lineker and Gorillaz.

  • S18E18 Gabourey Sidibe, Jeff Goldblum, Kevin Bridges and Pendulum

    • May 28, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents another edition of the current series. His guests include Precious star Gabourey Sidibe, the delightful Jeff Goldblum, Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges and there's music from the prodigious Pendulum.

  • S18E19 Andy Roddick, LL Cool J, Christina Aguilera and Eminem

    • June 4, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan is joined by hard-hitting tennis ace Andy Roddick, hip-hop icon LL Cool J, and EastEnders stars Nina Wadia and Nitin Ganatra. Plus there's music from rapper Eminem.

  • S18E20 Frankie Boyle, Katherine Heigl, Diddy

    • June 11, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan is joined by razor-sharp comic Frankie Boyle, Grey's Anatomy beauty Katherine Heigl, and hip hop superstar Diddy, who performs in the studio.

  • S18E21 Al Green, Cast of Glee, Tom Hardy, Scissor Sisters

    • June 18, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents another edition of the current series, with chat and performance from legendary soul sensation Al Green, Glee stars Amber Riley, Matthew Morrison and Chris Colfer, actor Tom Hardy, and more music from the spectacular Scissor Sisters.

  • S18E22 Kylie Minogue, Sean Lock, Seasick Steve

    • June 25, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents another edition of his chat show. There is a rare and exclusive interview with one of the biggest music stars in the world, the phenomenal Kylie Minogue, who also performs All the Lovers in the studio. Jonathan also speaks with the sharpest tool in the comedy shed, Sean Lock, and there's more music from Seasick Steve.

  • S18E23 Robin Williams, Elle Macpherson, Tim Minchin, Mark Ronson

    • July 2, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross is joined by comedy colossus Robin Williams, the dazzling Elle Macpherson, and brilliant stand-up Tim Minchin, plus there's music from Mark Ronson.

  • S18E24 Jimmy Carr, Penn and Teller, Ellen Page, Tom Jones

    • July 9, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents another edition of his chat show. Joining him are motormouth Jimmy Carr, psychotic magicians Penn and Teller, and Canadian actress Ellen Page, with chat and performance from the magnificent Sir Tom Jones.

  • S18E25 David Beckham, Jackie Chan, Mickey Rourke, Roxy Music

    • July 16, 2010
    • BBC One

    Jonathan Ross presents the final edition of his chat show, featuring a rare and exclusive interview with the brilliant David Beckham, martial arts superstar Jackie Chan, last of the Hollywood wild men Mickey Rourke, and a performance from the fabulous Roxy Music.