Friday Night With Jonathan Ross
- TV chat show
- BBC One
- 2001 - 2010
- 275 episodes (18 series)
A long-running chat show in which Jonathan Ross talked to the biggest names in film, music and television. Stars Jonathan Ross, David Roper, David Wickenden, Ian Parkin and Stephen de Martin
Series menu
Series 18
1. Ray Winstone, Arlene Phillips, Catherine Tate, Pixie Lott
Friday 15th January 2010
Arlene Phillips, Ray Winstone and Catherine Tate join Jonathan Ross as he embarks on the final series of his chat show.
2. Alan Carr, Billie Piper, Alicia Keys
Friday 22nd January 2010
In the second show of the series, Jonathan welcomes sizzling actress Billie Piper and top TV funnyman Alan Carr. Plus chat and performance from the mesmerising Alicia Keys.
3. Kim Cattrall, Jedward, Misfits, Editors
Friday 29th January 2010
Chat and music with Jonathan Ross. Joining Jonathan in the studio are Sex and the City siren Kim Cattrall, indie rock giants Editors, the cast of Misfits and X Factor twins Jedward.
4. Shahrukh Khan, John Barrowman, Lorraine Kelly, Marina & The Diamonds
Friday 5th February 2010
Joining Jonathan in the studio are John Barrowman, Bollywood king Shahrukh Khan, and the queen of breakfast TV, Lorraine Kelly.
5. Jeff Bridges, John Bishop, Courtney Love, Westlife, Hole
Friday 12th February 2010
Jonathan Ross has an exclusive interview with Oscar favourite Jeff Bridges; Scouse stand-up star John Bishop; the mighty Westlife; and music from grunge goddess Countney Love and her band Hole.
6. Colin Farrell, Natalia Vodianova, Jason Manford, Jay-Z
Friday 19th February 2010
Jonathan Ross presents another edition of the current series. His guests are: actor Colin Farrell, Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova, comedian Jason Manford and chatting and performing, the biggest rapper on the planet, Jay-Z.
7. Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sade
Friday 26th February 2010
Jonathan guests are: Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp; Hollywood director Tim Burton; chatting, and with an exclusive performance of Love Never Dies, maestro Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber; and, in her first TV appearance in ten years, Sade.
8. Stephen Moyer, Micheal Ball, Lady GaGa
Friday 5th March 2010
Jonathan is joined by the queen of this year's BRITS, triple winner Lady GaGa, chatting and performing two songs live in the studio; True Blood star Stephen Moyer; and Michael Ball.
9. Charlotte Church, James Corden, Cast Of Outnumbered, Amy Williams, Plan B
Friday 12th March 2010
Jonathan Ross welcomes Charlotte Church, James Corden, the cast of Outnumbered and Olympic golden girl Amy Williams.
10. Brian Cox, Emma Thompson, Matt Smith, Goldfrapp
Friday 26th March 2010
Jonathan Ross welcomes actress, Emma Thompson; the new Doctor Who, Matt Smith; scientist and presenter, Brian Cox; and music from Goldfrapp.
11. Heston Blumenthal, Tina Fey, Aaron Johnson, Groove Armada ft. Will Young
Friday 2nd April 2010
American comedienne and star of 30 Rock, Tina Fey joins Jonathan this week; along with chef Heston Blumenthal, who's menu includes snail porridge and penguin soufflé (only one of those was made up) and Araron Johnson, who isn't on the menu at The Fat Duck - yet.
12. Idris Elba, Kiefer Sutherland, Gemma Arterton, Alphabeat
Friday 16th April 2010
Jonathan Ross presents music and chat. Guests include The Wire's Idris Elba, magnificent dissident Kiefer Sutherland and the gorgeous Gemma Arterton, plus there's music from Alphabeat.
13. Robert Downey Jr, Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Clarkson, Louie Spence, Paul Weller
Friday 23rd April 2010
Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore and Robert Downey Jr chat to Jonathan Ross via satellite and Jeremy Clarkson and Pineapple Dance Studios' Louie Spence join Jonathan in the studio. There's also music from Paul Weller, who performs tracks from his new album.
14. Russell Crowe, David Gandy, Reginald D. Hunter, Dizzee Rascal
Friday 30th April 2010
If you struggled with the three Rs at school, spare a thought for Rossy tonight when he introduces Russell, Reginald and Rascal. For the ladies, there's some male eye candy in the apparently lovely shape of David Gandy.
15. Jake Gyllenhaal, Adam Lambert, Alan Sugar, The Drums
Friday 7th May 2010
This week Jonathan Ross talks to Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal; Lord Alan Sugar; and American Idol's Adam Lambert. Plus music from The Drums.
16. Nick Frost, Warwick Davis, Alexandra Burke, Ellie Goulding
Friday 14th May 2010
Music and quick-witted celebrity chat with everyone's favourite Friday-night host. Tonight's guests are Hot Fuzz star Nick Frost; Alexandra Burke and actor Warwick Davis; and there's music from Ellie Goulding.
17. Ross Noble, Gary Lineker, Mary Portas, Gorillaz
Friday 21st May 2010
Despite not being associated with Addison Cresswell, comedian Ross Noble manages to find himself a space on the Ross sofa this week. There's room too for professional potato-based snack salesman Gary Lineker and Mary Portas, the Queen of Shops. Music from badly drawn boys Gorillaz.
18. Kevin Bridges, Jeff Goldblum, Gabourey Sidibe, Pendulum
Friday 28th May 2010
Music and quick-witted celebrity chat with everyone's favourite Friday-night host. Tonight's guests are Jeff Goldblum, Precious star Gabourey Sidibe and Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges. Plus there's music from Pendulum.
19. Andy Roddick, LL Cool J, Nina Wadia, Nitin Ganatra, Eminem
Friday 4th June 2010
Jonathan Ross is joined tennis star Andy Roddick, hip-hop icon LL Cool J and EastEnders stars Nina Wadia and Nitin Ganatra. Plus music from Eminem.
20. Frankie Boyle, Katherine Heigl, Diddy
Friday 11th June 2010
If you are of the Mail persuasion, the sight of Frankie Boyle and Jonathan Ross together may well convince you that decent society has collapsed. It hasn't and Katherine Heigl should provide reassurance. Music from (not David) Diddy.
21. Al Green, Tom Hardy, Amber Riley, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Scissor Sisters
Friday 18th June 2010
If you live in a world of 'LOL' and 'OMG', the appearance of three members from the cast of Glee may very well delight you, IMHO. If you can remember when English was written proper, like, there's Tom Hardy, Al Green and the Scissor Sisters. FTW.
22. Sean Lock, Seasick Steve, Kylie Minogue
Friday 25th June 2010
If you had a plank of wood and a piece of string, you'd probably make a swing for a sturdy tree in the garden. Seasick Steve would make a musical instrument to play in front of thousands at Glastonbury. Jonathan's other guests are comedian Sean Lock and Aussie popstrel Kylie Minogue.
23. Robin Williams, Elle Macpherson, Tim Minchin, Mark Ronson
Friday 2nd July 2010
If you want an Australian to make you laugh, there are two options: the first is to watch Tim Minchin who joins Jonathan tonight. The other is to watch their cricket team trying to beat England - hours of hilarity! Elle Macpherson is also Australian and easier on the eye than Ricky Ponting. Robin Williams and Mark Ronson add a boomerang-free flavour to the proceedings.
24. Jimmy Carr, Penn & Teller, Ellen Page, Sir Tom Jones
Friday 9th July 2010
Comedy from Jonathan's tennis bitch Jimmy Carr; magic and silence from Penn & Teller (respectively) and Canadian actress Ellen Page, who appeared in Juno, Inception and Trailer Park Boys. If you're inclined to throw your knickers at the television when Sir Tom Jones appears, remember to remove yourself from them first.
25. David Beckham, Mickey Rourke, Jackie Chan, Roxy Music
Friday 16th July 2010
After 9 years, 18 series, 275 shows, 811 guests & bands, 4 poofs and 1 piano, the final curtain falls on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross. Sending Lord Goo Goo on his way (to ITV1) are David Beckham, Mickey Rourke, Jackie Chan and the smoothest band of them all, Roxy Music. Farewell, Wossy.