Benicio Del Toro and a star-studded Graham Norton Show as series nears its finale
The Graham Norton Show welcomes benicio del toro alongside Jennifer Garner, Gordon Ramsay, Charli XCX and Foo Fighters for the programme airing this week, a final new instalment before two compilation episodes begin. The episode matters because several guests are promoting recent releases — from a critically acclaimed film to new series and a pop mockumentary — within a schedule that wraps the run.
Benicio Del Toro on One Battle After Another
Oscar-winner Benicio Del Toro discusses Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, a film he says was shot two years ago and whose themes have become notably timely given developments around migrants in the States. He described the movie as "critically acclaimed" and referenced the film’s awards momentum: 14 BAFTA and 13 Oscar nominations. Benicio del toro also recalled performing a driving stunt opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, saying he was moving at only "35 or 40 miles per hour" but felt responsibility when DiCaprio was hanging out of the car — a moment he likened to taking care of a "diamond. " He added, with a touch of levity, that Supporting Actor is scheduled early, allowing him to slip out.
Gordon Ramsay and the 22 Bishopsgate project
Gordon Ramsay appears to promote his new restaurant documentary series, Being Gordon Ramsay, a six-part show that dropped on the streaming service this week. The series follows him as he launches his largest venture yet at 22 Bishopsgate in London, a complex that sits 60 floors up and houses five culinary businesses. Ramsay described the project as "such a massive project" that he could not have undertaken it 10 or 15 years ago and said it has the "wow factor. " He and his wife Tana allowed cameras into their family life for the series, though daughter Megan and son Jack did not take part; Ramsay said including family time yields a "360" insight into pressure and family dynamics.
Jennifer Garner on The Last Thing He Told Me and Alias
Jennifer Garner joined the sofa to discuss the returning TV mystery thriller The Last Thing He Told Me, with the second series having dropped on Apple TV+ today. Garner spoke about reuniting with Judy Greer — who appears in season two — noting that audiences react strongly to seeing Greer and that when the two of them appear together it produces an especially enthusiastic response. She reflected on her stunt-heavy days on Alias, describing a pattern of new and demanding stunts in every episode. Garner also suggested a cultural ripple from the show, saying CIA recruitment rose in a phenomenon she called the "Sydney effect, " with "a bunch of young women" signing up.
Charli XCX on The Moment and recent albums
Charli XCX discussed starring in and shaping the pop mockumentary The Moment, explaining the project grew out of a major personal shift after making the album Brat, which opened her to a wider audience. She said that heightened interest made her feel vulnerable and that her response was to make art that poked fun at herself and the industry; she described the music business as "ripe for satire. " Charli XCX also reflected on the success of the Wuthering Heights album, saying she still "can’t believe it’s happening, " and noted she draws creative inspiration from film and does not feel compelled to choose between music and acting.
Foo Fighters perform Your Favorite Toy and Dave Grohl joins the chat
Musical guests Foo Fighters performed "Your Favorite Toy" live in the studio, after which frontman Dave Grohl joined Graham Norton for an on-air conversation. The appearance rounded out an episode billed as Graham's last new show of the series; producers signalled the run will conclude with two highlights episodes, the first of which is scheduled for 27th February as a compilation of recent moments.
What makes this notable is the convergence of major promotional pushes in a single episode: film awards chatter, a Netflix-streaming restaurant docuseries tied to a 60-floor London complex, a newly dropped Apple TV+ season, and a pop mockumentary born from a recent album — all presented in the programme’s penultimate new broadcast. Tune-in details for the episode list the broadcast on One and iPlayer at 10. 40pm on Friday 20th February.
