Benicio Del Toro Among Big Names on Graham Norton Show Ahead of Final New Episode
The Graham Norton Show on 20th February packed its red sofa with a high-profile lineup that included benicio del toro, Jennifer Garner, Gordon Ramsay, Charli XCX and Foo Fighters. The episode matters because it is the last new show of the series before two weeks of highlights, and several guests used the platform to discuss recent projects and milestones.
Benicio Del Toro on One Battle After Another
benicio del toro discussed Paul Thomas Anderson's critically acclaimed film One Battle After Another, noting the movie was completed two years ago and that its themes have become especially timely in light of developments around migrants in the United States. He highlighted the film's awards recognition — 14 BAFTA nominations and 13 Oscar nominations — and spoke about a driving stunt filmed with Leonardo DiCaprio, saying he drove at only 35 or 40 miles per hour while ensuring DiCaprio was kept safe. He also made light of awards-season logistics, joking that the Supporting Actor category comes early so he can slip away.
Gordon Ramsay on Being Gordon Ramsay and 22 Bishopsgate
Gordon Ramsay promoted his new restaurant documentary series Being Gordon Ramsay, a six-part show that dropped on the streaming service this week. The series follows his launch of 22 Bishopsgate, a London complex that sits 60 floors up and contains five culinary businesses. Ramsay described the restaurant as a "massive project" with a clear wow factor, saying it was the sort of venture he could not have pursued 10 or 15 years ago. He and his wife Tana allowed cameras into aspects of family life for the series, though daughter Megan and son Jack did not take part. Ramsay framed the family footage as an important, 360-degree insight into pressure and family time and said that perspective comes through in the series.
Jennifer Garner and The Last Thing He Told Me
Jennifer Garner used the appearance to talk about the returning TV mystery thriller The Last Thing He Told Me; the second series has just dropped onto Apple TV+ today. She reflected on reuniting with 13 Going on 30 co-star Judy Greer, saying that audiences still respond enthusiastically to seeing the pair together. Garner also recalled the physically demanding stunts on Alias, describing the show as stunt-heavy, and suggested the series had an effect on recruitment, noting that a number of young women signed up to the CIA in what she called the "Sydney effect. "
Charli XCX on The Moment, Brat and Wuthering Heights
Charli XCX spoke about starring in and originating the idea for the pop mockumentary The Moment. She said the project followed a major personal shift after making the album Brat, which introduced her to a broader audience and left her feeling exposed and vulnerable. Rather than make a straightforward concert film, she opted to poke fun at the music industry and her own public persona; she described the industry as ripe for satire and said she enjoyed the opportunity to cross into film work. She also remarked on the success of her Wuthering Heights album and expressed disbelief and gratitude at its reception.
Foo Fighters Perform "Your Favorite Toy" and Dave Grohl Joins the Chat
American rock band Foo Fighters performed "Your Favorite Toy" live in the studio, and frontman Dave Grohl later joined Graham Norton for a conversation. The episode was scheduled to air on One and iPlayer on Friday 20th February at 10. 40pm. With this installment confirmed as the last new show of the run, the programme will move into two compilation episodes beginning the following week, with the first highlights show set for 27th February.
What makes this notable is the convergence of timely cultural conversations and high-profile product launches: an awards-recognized wartime drama reflecting contemporary migration issues, a chef documenting the opening of a 60-floor dining complex, a returned television thriller on a major streaming service, and crossovers between pop music and film. The timing matters because the episode consolidates those stories on the final fresh broadcast of the series before it switches to retrospective programming.
