Graham’s back!
And, as you’d expect, especially for the first episode of a new season, he’s got a pretty impressive line-up on the couch.
The Late Late line-up isn’t too shabby either; here’s what’s in store on the box if you’re staying in tonight.
The Late Late Show
Kathryn Thomas and Kevin Kilbane
Television presenter Kathryn Thomas and former international footballer Kevin Kilbane recently took to the streets of Dublin in wheelchairs to get from A to B in the shortest time possible.
In doing so, they discovered the realities of just how inaccessible Ireland’s streets are for wheelchair users.
They’ll join Ryan on Friday night to share their experiences alongside wheelchair user Stephen Cluskey, who will fill viewers in on the practical difficulties he, and other wheelchair users, face on a daily basis.
Imelda May
Imelda has a new album and a new look and will talk to Ryan about developing her sound and taking inspiration from a hectic couple of years when writing her new album.
She’ll also be performing a couple of songs and if the performance is anything like her amazing showing on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve, then viewers are in for a treat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILjkdZloLUM
Clip via BBC Music
Colm Meaney
One of Ireland’s most beloved actors, Colm will chat to Ryan about playing the late Martin McGuinness in his new movie, The Journey.
So soon after the death of the former Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Colm will share his thoughts on what it was like to play one of the icons of the Republican movement, his own encounters with McGuinness and the legacy he leaves behind.
Clip via IFC Films
Gary Cunningham
Last year, you may have read on JOE about the experiences of Gary Cunningham, who, having battled with drink and drugs in his past, used his time in prison to become a successful writer and musician.
Following the launch of his book, Joys of Joy: Finding Myself in an Irish Prison, Gary joins Ryan to share his remarkable story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4KG05EaxyU
The world’s smallest cow and calf
Speaks for itself, doesn’t it?
Music from…
Lee Matthews
Clip via leematthewsmusic
The Graham Norton show
Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman
Two bona-fide legends of the movie business join Graham to talk about their new movie, Going in Style, which goes on release in Irish cinemas today.
Clip via Warner Bros. Pictures
Jack Whitehall and Gemma Whelan
Graham will chat to the stars of the new BBC period drama, Decline and Fall, which has already received rave reviews from critics.
Clip via BBC
A regular on Norton’s couch, Whitehall is normally good for a few laughs too.
Music from…
Take That
Clip via BBC
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