Jonathan Ross

Now here's a disparate bunch: Baker-turned-presenter Nadiya Hussain, comic Micky Flanagan and grime don Stormzy. But the real pull is undoubtedly that extraordinary enigma-cum-dazzling fashion and music icon/real-life demi-goddess Grace Jones, promoting Sophie Fiennes's new documentary about her, Bloodlight and Bami. Is it too much to hope she'll mete out the same volley of slaps she once dealt Russell Harty?

Ross has a satisfying lineup this week, with a mix of Hollywood, music and home-grown talent. In the Oscar-winning corner is Jodie Foster, who could be interesting for some post-Weinstein comments. David Walliams works his charm and Roisin Conaty, the rising star of Man Down and GameFace, brings the laughs. Purveyor of fine tunes and stories Debbie Harry drops in for a chat and provides the music with Blondie.

Alan Carr dresses as Gemma Collins at Wossy's party

Alan Carr transforms into zombie Gemma Collins in THAT orange shoulderpad dress at Jonathan Ross' Halloween bash

The veteran gabsmith welcomes a fresh phalanx of guests to his studio, including R&B superstar Tina Turner, who recently returned from retirement to work on the musical biopic of her life, which is set to open next year. Also set to sample the green room buffet are controversy courting UFC combatant-cum-professional boxer Conor McGregor, presenter Clare Balding and Spider-Man Andrew Garfield. Plan B brings the tunes.

Though an elder statesman of chat, Jonathan Ross is reluctant to let his format grow stale. Seemingly slightly less reliant on prepared bits than Graham Norton, he is all about quality tone, helping winkle out the reluctant and the armour-clad guest to see the funny side. Tonight should test both parts of his game, as he hosts Ed Sheeran and Gordon Ramsay. Rita Ora, no easy guest for him to announce, sings live.

Compared with the zing and bonhomie that characterise Graham Norton's chat juggernaut, Ross's tried-and-tested approach can seem a little unsexy and plain at times. Just as well that the presenter's guests this week include London grime hero Stormzy, alongside the reliably lovely Annette Bening, plus Jamie Bell, Bradley Walsh and Vince Vaughn. The musical guest is pop dullard Jamie Lawson, but you can't win 'em all.

In terms of guests, reliable chat and the odd headline-grabbing revelation, Jonathan Ross is at the top of his game in his comfy ITV chair. This week, The Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood and Noel Fielding pop in to talk about cakes and stuff. Over in Hollywood A-list corner, there's Jeff Bridges, Halle Berry and Julianne Moore as well as chat from Taron Egerton. Craig David provides the music, completing the something-for-everyone lineup.