Graham Norton Sneak Preview: Benicio Del Toro, Garner, Ramsay and Foo Fighters
This week’s episode of The Graham Norton Show features benicio del toro alongside Jennifer Garner, Gordon Ramsay, Charli XCX and a live studio performance from Foo Fighters — a stacked lineup that brings film, television, music and culinary projects into one broadcast on Friday 20th February at 10. 40pm (local broadcast time; ET conversion not provided). The preview focuses on guests’ current projects and brief studio moments that may draw attention beyond typical promotional stops.
Benicio Del Toro on One Battle After Another
Benicio Del Toro discusses the critically acclaimed film One Battle After Another, calling its themes "surprisingly timely. " He said the film was made two years ago and noted that developments involving migrants in the States have intensified since then, making the film’s subject matter more resonant. He also spoke about working with Leonardo DiCaprio on a driving stunt, saying he drove only 35 or 40 miles per hour but felt responsibility when DiCaprio was hanging out of the car: "I didn’t want to drop the diamond, so I was very focused!" On the film’s awards attention, he described 14 Bafta and 13 Oscar nominations as "a lot!" and joked that "Supporting Actor is up early on so I can get away!" The episode gives benicio del toro space to frame the film’s timing and his on-set responsibilities in concrete, personal terms.
Other guests and segments
Jennifer Garner discusses her returning TV mystery thriller The Last Thing He Told Me and reflects on reuniting with Judy Greer, saying their reunion from 13 Going on 30 generates strong reactions. Garner also recalled her Alias days as being stunt heavy, describing a time when episodes routinely pushed physical limits and noting an uptick in interest she referred to as the "Sydney effect, " with young women signing up for CIA recruitment after the show. Charli XCX speaks about starring in a pop mockumentary called The Moment, tying the project to a creative period after making the album Brat; she framed the mockumentary as a way to poke fun at herself and the music industry, saying the experience felt vulnerable but rewarding. Gordon Ramsay promotes a new restaurant documentary series titled Being Gordon Ramsay and describes his new restaurant as a "massive project" with a clear wow factor; he said filming with family offered an important, rounded perspective on pressure and family time and that he wanted that insight to come across.
Broadcast time and musical performance
The show includes a live studio performance by Foo Fighters of the song "Your Favorite Toy, " followed by a brief conversation when Dave Grohl joins the host for a chat. The episode is scheduled for Friday 20th February at 10. 40pm (local broadcast time; ET conversion not provided). Viewers can expect a mix of interviews and a musical set, plus a note that next week (27th February) will introduce the first of two compilation shows featuring highlights from recent episodes.
Key takeaways:
- Benicio Del Toro centers discussion on One Battle After Another and its timely themes.
- Guest slate spans film, TV, music and culinary projects, with live music from Foo Fighters.
- Episode airs Friday 20th February at 10. 40pm (local broadcast time; ET conversion not provided).
