Ep 1. Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie, Reese Witherspoon, Bananarama

The Graham Norton Show season 22 kicks off with an all-star line-up. Host Graham Norton brings on the Hollywood heavyweights in this episode, including Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie, and Reese Witherspoon. And to add some old-school charm to make the show even more special, they will conclude the night with 80s British girl group Bananarama!

First up, is Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling speaking about their biggest upcoming film - Blade Runner 2049. They charmed the audience with their charisma and wit, revealing some behind-the-scenes stories about working together and how it was to return to the Blade Runner universe. They both had a great time talking about their new film, which is set thirty years after the iconic Blade Runner left off.

Next, the Australian beauty Margot Robbie sat down with Graham, and they got candid about her role in the movie I, Tonya, based on the life of former figure skater Tonya Harding. Alongside discussing this role, the audience enjoyed Margot’s take on playing her part and how she navigated the intense physical and emotional work which the character required. She also talked about creating a successful media company with her friends, making the connection between having early success and the power of women in Hollywood.

Reese Witherspoon was up next and had so much fun with Graham discussing her upcoming film. She stars in Home Again, a romantic comedy-drama about a 40-year-old woman starting over in life. She talked about how she related from her own experience to her character, the highlights of working on the film, and her love for rom-coms.

The show concludes with a lively reuniting of Bananarama, who became the first British all-girl band to land a number one album in the UK. The original members of the 80s iconic group, Cindy, Sara, and Keren reunited, where they reminiscence about their early days in pop. They discussed the tracks that made them famous and how much their retro sound influenced a generation of artists and listeners.

Overall, the show welcomed an exciting collection of guests from across the entertainment industry. It was a unique blend of seasoned and new stars, engaging the most diverse audience imaginable with humor and some anecdotal memories of their career. The Graham Norton Show season 22 episode 1 is sure to be a hit with fans of all genres.