Julia Roberts, Colin Farrell and many more stars slated for Norton show in October

The Graham Norton Show is gearing up for two of its most star-studded episodes in recent memory, with official lineups for October now revealed. BBC has confirmed that Julia Roberts, Colin Farrell, Gloria Estefan, Benedict Cumberbatch and Robbie Williams will be joining Norton on the sofa on 10 October, bringing a mix of Hollywood prestige, music royalty and British charm.

Just one week later on 17 October, the stage will belong to Bruce Springsteen, Jeremy Allen White, Jennifer Lawrence, Tessa Thompson and Florence + The Machine, who are set to round off the month with blockbuster energy. The back-to-back A-list rosters promise fireworks, especially given Norton’s signature ability to get his guests to loosen up and drop candid, often headline-making remarks.

Roberts, fresh from her latest film buzz, will reunite with Colin Farrell on the same couch, while Gloria Estefan adds music legend power to the mix. Cumberbatch’s appearances on Norton’s show have always delivered internet-friendly clips, and with Robbie Williams also involved, that first October episode is shaping up to be unmissable.

The following week could easily rival it. Springsteen, a rare booking for the show, will be sitting alongside Jennifer Lawrence, who has a track record of chaotic, viral-worthy Graham Norton moments. Add in Florence Welch, known for ethereal performances, and Jeremy Allen White, fresh from his Emmy success, and fans are bracing for unforgettable television. Tessa Thompson’s inclusion ensures there will be another Marvel star gracing the red sofa, adding further intrigue for the studio audience and viewers at home.

The confirmed guest lists were shared on Graham Norton’s official programme page and widely circulated online, where fans immediately began speculating about the most explosive pairings and possible couch chemistry. Social media has already lit up with fans debating whether Lawrence will once again dominate the evening, or if Springsteen’s presence will keep the spotlight firmly on him.

With both shows confirmed, October is shaping up to be a landmark month for Graham Norton, whose ability to balance comedy, chaos and Hollywood gossip continues to make his talk show the gold standard for celebrity television.