Graham Norton Show S22E09 Sir Elton John, Carey Mulligan, Stephen Fry, Robbie Williams and Pink

[@emilyyb94]

One thing I love about Elton John is that he has so much respect for music generations that have come after him. There’s so many huge inspiring artists that completely disregard new music, Elton John has no ego about it

[@ppdan]

Well, if I am not mistaken has commented about the fact that lots of recent artists don't sing live. I think he even added that when people pay good money for a concert they should get live music and not be played some tape. But, I can't blame him for saying that because he is right.

[@kidkytes6233]

I love Elton but he's really disrespectful to Madonna and Janet Jackson. The irony with Madonna in that he was shaming her for making dance pop music and now Elton makes dance pop.

[@nickwiederhold]

@@kidkytes6233 The only thing Elton disrespects is not being able to perform what you create. Is what it is.

[@drewjacobs1990]

​@@kidkytes6233and Tina Turner and cher divas 99 shit show

[@melissacoviello2886]

Which is one of the reasons he enjoyed singing with P!nk, she always sings live, even 200 feet in the air!

[@Alexidrum]

Graham Norton is by far the best interview show in tv.. The interviewees always seem to have a nice time.

[@lisa_vxng]

ikr? and the couch-setup always makes me watch the whole thing even if I only came to see one guest in the first place? Because everyone can butt in and fun side stories occur!

[@maryrosekent8223]

Alexidrum It is a great set up...the alcohol also helps.

[@kareninalabama]

Agreed. I would say he is the best TV interviewer in the world. The fact that all the guests are on at once makes the show much more entertaining, but the genius glue that holds everything together is Graham Norton.

[@xynya]

@@lisa_vxng I bet the celebrities really like the setup too, less pressure

[@annemccarron2281]

VERY talented man. Makes you wonder if he ever has a bad day

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

Every time I’m depressed I watch this show and feel so much joy and laughter!!

[@NineNineOne]

Because Graham Norton is so funny and adorable

[@susanamend7269]

I live in the States and I dont think I've ever seen more than 2 " stars " on a show at one time . And Graham has 4 or 5 at a time and they are the best shows ever ! Even people I've seen on the shows here who come off just horrible seem funny and charming on his show . I just love this show!

[@spongebobsquaretits]

its because he gives them chance to speak, American chat show hosts ive seen dont

[@ginnyrisner4083]

Could it be the alcohol...😉

[@marjanp4784]

Well said👍👍👍

[@alisdairmckenzie]

Too right Susan. Meryl Streep called him a genius, in that he can make the most uptight or nervous guest feel relaxed. Having them all on at once takes the heat off, and they can just sit back and enjoy. Like us 😉

[@jupitersnoot4915]

@@spongebobsquaretits and he doesn't ask them probing, far too personal questions. He doesn't put them on the spot and try and catch them out so he can have "the exclusive' story" Not like the Americans.

[@rosej5029]

Graham's show is not a show more like a dinner party that we are all invited to and delight in.

[@kennethmaese4622]

Exactly!

[@finnianhunt5013]

@@wallacecleaver4485 someones on their period...

[@mikegreenhill]

@@williamwallace4068 and here you are...

[@DrDespicable]

What a perfect analogy!

[@paulmanser6887]

Finnian Hunt 0

[@vbyyy]

Isnt that such a compliment from elton john when he says "pink should know this ... the secret to longevity is being able to sing live.." he recognises her as a powerhouse

[@Span91423]

And to be able to write great songs

[@RomeoMihalcea]

That's because she is. One of the best live performers out there. Not a fan but Gaga seems to be really good as well.

[@philsurtees]

Who's Pink?

[@catsmoto4614]

When?

[@SandhuNation7]

@@philsurtees the lady with pink hair 😂😂

[@karenstark9235]

I love the respect all of them have for Eminem. I particularly liked that Steven Fry doesn’t call him a rapper, he calls him a poet.

[@mack_73]

RAP stands for 'Rhythm And Poetry' sooo...

[@maggie5656]

@@mack_73no way?! Cool to know

[@Rock-Steady]

I love Stephen Fry. When he talks, you listen. Wonderful man.

[@paulmcdonough1093]

really don't need a brain to be gifted with the gab

[@cmarq817]

Love Stephen as well. Brilliant mind, amazing wit and a generous Hart.

[@All_Work_No_Play]

@@paulmcdonough1093 Total agreement. Awesome guy.

[@MariaBelova]

one of my favorite: a) writers b) comedians c) drama actors d) celebrities e) mental health spokesman f) narrator g) atheism spokesman e) lgbt spokesman . FRY OF ALL TRADES.

[@DrDespicable]

I believe Mr. Fry is incapable of being boring.

[@rochellenavarro28]

It’s so refreshing to see a host actually allow their guests to speak without interruption! Who would’ve thought...🤷‍♀️😆

[@jamihanks6962]

I love how Graham can get guests so relaxed, even if it seems like an odd mix of guests, it all works beautifully. This felt like a party and they were all getting to know each other. Well done!

[@vinnyl264]

Jami Reed ALCHOHOL lol

[@mateba5647]

Graham is a genius

[@kadenporter1832]

🌸 I lost it when Elton John mentioned the diamond encrusted cock rings on red velvet 😳 OMG why did Eminem think of that, I can’t stop laughing 😂🤣

[@Alix-be2dr]

@@johchadow And the alcohol 😂

[@maridepp53]

I agree, the group of people always seem like they’re at a dinner party. Fun and relaxed.

[@blakefletcher9834]

Elton is literally like that one great Aunt everyone has and only see at Christmas. (Inappropriately kisses you on the lips whether you like it or not. But is also fabulous. )

[@tillyboos]

Blake Fletcher P!nk got a kiss on the lips from Sir Elton! He knows how FABULOUS she is.

[@vilebrequin6923]

Hysterical 😂😂😂

[@iloatheyootoob6954]

Elton John has been one of my very favorite people since i was a young boy. I dont think that will ever change. What a wonderful man and incredible talent. 50 more years wouldnt be enough.

[@GabiMtl]

“ he doesn’t read letters, that’s why the girl in dear stan died” LOLLLLLL dead

[@garethdavies4502]

literally

[@kingcharlie5126]

Gabrielle B Tbh I saw a Stan joke coming from a mile away lol

[@dayoolyngdoh5453]

@@kingcharlie5126 coming from 8 mile away* 😉

[@JachAnen]

@@kingcharlie5126 I thought it, but wasn't sure any of them, would mention it, since 3 of the 5 were grown men when Eminem started out.

[@EverybodyIsDeadDave]

@@dayoolyngdoh5453 nice

[@picmajik]

If Paul McCartney tells you can't sing then it's official--you can't sing. I love Stephen Fry. Can I just have more time of him and Elton telling stories? Pink is also delightful here.

[@maryrosekent8223]

Picmajik Why Miss Scarlett, I don’t know nothin about birthin babies...

[@charlesharper2357]

Robbie Williams was a waste of time...would rather have listened to the others.

[@annemccarron2281]

The American talk shows can't hold a candle to this show!

[@seavixen125]

Listen to the Bishop and the warlord and tell me stephen fry cant sing lol

[@conanliquid]

Never really been a big fan of Elton but he seems like a really nice dude. More humble than I expected.

[@coshcosh3753]

You should give a try to his music

[@oliveraeternus3285]

@@coshcosh3753 For sure, mate. We've all been like Conan haven't we

[@livb6945]

He's often hilarious in interviews, check it out

[@coshcosh3753]

Exactly, i really love him and his art

[@LustrousProblems]

I came across a video on KZbin one day of him being interviewed by Rowen Atkinson and it was hilarious.

[@johnbacon1854]

No wonder he is the King of UK chats shows..... what a brilliant first 15 seconds..... and what a couch of great guests.

[@karenstark9235]

P!nk sitting cross-legged is exactly the only way I feel comfortable sitting.

[@rhys5061]

Me too! In class, at home- wherever I can manage

[@andrewaway]

That’s why my knees are fu(#ed.

[@Spongebob0911]

Stephen Fry could read a cookbook and i'd be interested just listening to it... what a wonderful person ...

[@Joy-qw3wm]

How is it Graham always manages to invite a diverse group of guests ,yet every show is both fascinating and humorous? Wonderful shows!

[@brianbozo2447]

This is a fantastic expose of the art of conversation.

[@73Stargazer]

I love that no matter what Stephen is saying, everyone shuts up and listens.

[@hpfm56]

It’s something when Stephan fry calls Eminem a real poet

[@SofiaLover100]

hp fm56 tig

[@misshitokiri]

He always seems to find the good in everything and everyone.

[@squidzmusic8566]

What a couch! My Xmas dreams I'm certain. I was always a fan of Sir Elton, then I saw Rocket Man, and I watched it three times in row! I have so much respect for the John/Taupin magic that's spanned decades and brought so much joy to so many people!

[@rowan3946]

Crocodile rock always emotionally transports me back to Grade 8. I’m at the graduation dance and I smile ear to ear and relish that innocent care free time. Thx Elton…

[@brianyule1289]

Watching Pink be intoxicated by Stephen Fry is a joy

[@stevecox7075]

I'd like to see Pink being asphyxiated by Stephen Fry.

[@IndomitableT]

Brian Yule. Well, I have to say, P!nk seems to know how to share the limelight with other stars, respecting them while holding her own, all the while seeming to enjoy herself and the whole show. For someone from the USA with her success and in an all English company, that is not bad at all❣️ That is not always a given response for all USA stars in such company on the Graham Norton Show👌🏽💛

[@esterzach]

@@IndomitableT I always though this lady is inteligent, not just a talent. She looks well mannered, especialy for american...as bad that it sounds..

[@stiiixy]

@@esterzach I agree. Intelligent or not, she's just a downright good woman and yes, surrounded by Englisher's who can be very overwhelming to those of use less well versed in (actual) English mannerisms, she handled her situation with aplomb. On top of that, Steven Fry to me is a gentleman who has infinate patience for people who respect's life in all its colours and is not afraid to piss on someone's parade when he feels their commentry's out of sorts. Ego, buffonary and all that. I felt he was almost fatherly to the two ladies tonight and Carey started out the show almost like a 'blonde ditz' (even admitted as much), but pulled herself togethor which, when you're young and trying to get ahead but need a solid grounding and not sell out (to drugs, glamour, sex etc) helps MASSIVELY, especially when you're surrounded by caring 'burnt out old sods' of the old guard like EJ and Fry.

[@jamipereira7987]

So many people are. He is such a wonderful speaker. The book is soooo good.

[@emzyemzy6400]

My favourite singer Robbie and the amazing Elton John. Both amazing singers live. I named my son Daniel after my favourite Elton song

[@missg.5940]

I would have had to name my daughter Mona Lisa Madhatter? Love the name though!

[@ourliam4482]

I love the song Daniel same as you and Elton was great in his day but if you hear him sing live now he's an horrendous singer.

[@brookesundeen2754]

Sometimes when I watch Graham Norton sometimes I feel like I'm actually in the audience watching him live. He just makes it feel like that to me

[@mvvalley]

24:00 The way Stephen says "did you really" is just so delightful. British at its best

[@davidkariu]

Rather hear Steven Gerrard say that

[@WilliamsElaine]

Clearly every celebrity who comes on this show is very comfortable with themselves. Everyone always looks like they are having such a good time. Graham has the ability to bring out the very best in already funny and talented people.

[@fomo24..7]

I think elton John deserves all his success a truly talented man

[@geeanderson1551]

Absolutely one of the best combination of guests on this now iconic show.....re-watched this many times

[@thesupercoach]

As a straight man, I can without doubt state that I love both Stephen Fry and Elton John.

[@nanahand1959]

Two of my favorite people/ performers on that couch, Elton & Pink!

[@safi.4537]

Graham & his staff certainly do their homework on these stars. They seem shocked everytime they're questioned about their past, or certain events. What a show👏🎉

[@GrotrianSeiler]

GN deserves every bit of his success. His show, repeatedly, is just the best. Love it.

[@withonelook1985]

The three most important gays in the UK.

[@wizebeard]

Sir Ian McKellen :O

[@philodactyl]

Well... that’s arguable

[@DeBedschbacher]

Freddie

[@huntress2538]

@@wizebeard if I could go back in time for just one party then it'd have to Elton and David's bucks nights. Neil Tennant (my favourite person) organised Elton's and Sir Ian did David's...they only kept them separate for about an hour until coming together in what was apparently one hell of a party. If you are a fan of Sir Ian then you'd likely already know this but for others, both Neil and Sir Ian have famously elegant public personas where many don't realise that both are actually wickedly hilarious with truly filthy senses of humour...hence Elton and David specifically choosing them.

[@DontEatTheAnimals]

@@DeBedschbacher Oh, mate, sorry to inform you, but Freddie is dead.

[@sharonmullins1957]

I love this man. He will do anything and everything. Brings out best in everyone.

[@livb6945]

'This man' being?

[@edisacollhaj4949]

The Pandora's metaphor of the internet is genius. I've never thought of that!

[@CelesticaDemonix]

The whole thing he said about his book just intrigued me! I'm glad I found out about this, mythology should be brought up more. "Mythos" by Stephen Fry definitely giving it ago! :)

[@garywiseman5080]

Stephen Fry is a genius

[@bumblebee6563]

Brilliant!

[@scarletfluer557]

I wonder if he managed to realize that most Greek myths are patriarchal and misogynistic and vilify women?

[@ThePeejRR]

So does the bible...what's your point?

[@shumailafahad7168]

I love how Stephen Fry tells stories.... ❤

[@kadenporter1832]

Never seen Sir Elton that humble and also funny! Stephen Fry is of course an epic star. What a nice couch - thanks for the upload! As an afterthought, Graham Nortons shows are still to this date far too short!! His guests that sit on that couch deserve far more time!

[@annemccarron2281]

Don't we love this man? What a gift he is to the world!

[@bird9350]

Elton's kids loving ACDC killed me especially when he said they have playing in the car XD

[@alaia-awakened]

“...Obviously, philosophers are rather frightening to Americans.” 😂

[@barbarat5729]

My grandson gets in my car and asks me to play Elton John. His favorite song is Levon. I feel privileged to share it with him.

[@onedan8188]

Your grandson issa bullerman

[@karip6237]

What an amazing ensemble of a couch!!

[@emanameen813]

Graham :' is this ayda's reveng? ' Ayda :'it is graham , it is' Robbie :' no it's not !!! ' 😆😆 Pulls the chair !! What a move 😂😂😂

[@cici7739]

Yeah I didn't get it, does he know her?

[@britte65]

Sophia That’s Robbies wife

[@cici7739]

@@britte65 ah. Cheers!

[@Nikita-jo4cl]

Such a Robbie move love him lol

[@magnacz]

She should come back leaving Robbie watching the kids ! Graham invite her, please !!!

[@yesleK8]

I utterly LOVE Sir Elton and P!nk. Such fantastic people.

[@JP_AZ]

Elton seems like the nicest most approachable guy. such a legend and so human.

[@fussypeg8561]

Human? What did you think he was?

[@doserdiesel]

Best Talk show on the planet. Love the work. No games just giving the guests the gears for past work.. Sounds good to me..

[@jc9552]

Carey has a really sensual, warm voice and Pink has the best laugh, hands down.

[@Patricia-ok1cd]

I love all of the stories. What a fabulous couch of stars. Thanks so much for uploading.

[@Starseed3]

This episode is probably 1 of his BEST!! ❤️

[@CarlyWrites]

Good god, everything Carey Mulligan has done and the one thing I recognized her for was Sally Sparrow in Doctor Who.

[@soo77777]

Gawd I love you Graham!! I am canadian and just recently found your show ..I have had the BEST time watching you .. I never laughed out loud in so long until I started watching your show!

[@sheteg1]

It’s on BBC Canada for 10 years. Glad u found it. It’s awesome.

[@JS17AFC]

When Stephen Fry calls you a poet, you can write

[@dawnchristensen7492]

Covid 19 must see binge nights. Thank God! Colorado Springs, CO.,USA🇺🇸 I 💗 Graham.

[@Mullay2]

That is a seriously high powered couch on this episode. Wonderful.

[@Dani-um9id]

this one of my favourite combinations of guests on graham norton, I love all of these people so much

[@jenniferdreikorn2739]

Stephen FRY is an AMAZING INTELLECT....& seems like a very NICE man 🥰

[@Locktwiste72]

SIR ELTON JOHN!! I am fanboying over here! He has been one of my singing idols since I was 10 years old!!

[@hughcorston9645]

"i've that problem myself." What a hoot! Gotta love the guy.

[@andrewfrancis7272]

I don't watch TV and have only seen excerpts of interviews before of Graham Norton. It's so great to watch a whole show for the first time .. Graham has a unique ability to make his guests feel relaxed. Terrific guests here - Fry is always good (loved his analogy of the internet with Pandora's box); Elton, Pink and Carey (and Robbie) good entertainment value. So glad I've watched this.

[@stephaniebryant9055]

Love seeing Elton John smile.

[@sandraussery3543]

Just love Graham Norton shows not to mention Graham. Doesn' t disappoint.

[@andrewmurray6772]

it was great seeing Pink and Elton on the same same couch, and then Carey says i'm surrounded by the best !....awesome !!

[@erroleabrown4317]

Great show Graham, l loved that you did that for Elton his career has been full of love and beautiful songs.

[@valeriesmith979]

That was quite entertaining!!! Enjoyed every person. Graham has such a way of including everyone into everyone's conversation. And a little trivia for Robbi, Emma Thompson was on the couch when Robbi first told the story of the birth of his child where he said " it was like watching your fav Pub burn down. Emma used Robbi's line in her movie where she played a OBGYN to Bridgette Jones Baby. Well done Graham!!!

[@rolfkrayer5710]

intelligent, human and fun TV… thank you

[@gek421]

For anyone that's interested, the snakes that Carey is talking about were cottonmouths/water moccasins. They can be aggressive but more so territorial.

[@Angie-d3k]

I love the artists so much Thankyou for having them on together

[@bvansenu]

It's really interesting what Stephen is saying about Pandora's box being similar to the internet because I remember that short span of a few years that we did all believe things were going to be fixed in the world with the discovery of the internet. Such a great communication tool, we could reach outside the little box of information we were being fed to get the bigger picture and we could work collectively for a better future. I look back and realize how naive we were and I have learned the lesson: any medium that information is delivered to you can and will be manipulated in time, either by governments, corporations, special interests, etc. And since then I have become far more skeptical of things that come along and promise to "change" things. Sooner or later it will be corrupted.

[@lilylolly8757]

bvansenu Yes. I remember my late grandad was absolutely fascinated by the notion of the internet. When we visited him as children he would talk about it after hearing things on the tv news. Later when we eventually got our first home computer he was amazed that you could just type whatever you wanted in and it would bring you a whole world of information up (after sitting and waiting what felt like an age for the web page to load-because dial up). Wonder what he would make of it all now.

[@jaybrewster2475]

"governments, corporations, special interests, etc". Just shorten that list to one word. People.

[@Paul_C]

@@jaybrewster2475 make that 'rich people', the rest are, by and large, innocent bystanders. 😑

[@jaybrewster2475]

@@Paul_C Not at all. The rank and file are quite complicit.

[@Fraggr92]

I'm not skeptical of change, i just learned that there are no magical fixes. There's no magical button to press and no amazing invention that will come along and solve all our problems. Everything has drawbacks and everything can and will eventually be exploited. That doesn't mean that we should stop trying to improve, it just means that we have to be realistic about how we're actually going to go about doing it, and make sure that we don't get caught up in other bullshit along the way or set our expectations too high.

[@yoranvancampfort-videyo]

It’s funny that almost every celebrity that is talkee, Elton has some kind of relation with. Best friends with Eminem, sang a duet with Mary J Blige, besties with Victoria Beckham

[@resonaire]

Its always like that in some way... His research team does their homework

[@PatrickKeating]

He's the godfather to David Beckham's kids

[@TheFiown]

LOVE Stephen Fry !!!!!! love him !!!

[@Wananga4]

I will always love Elton John, Pink and Robbie Williams.

[@johnokamoto6762]

"Hold me close Tony Danza"!!🤣😂😅😄😀

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

That is a pretty badass couch :D

[@Verminreaper999]

What a couch!!! If only George Michael were also there. :(

[@30abhip]

dayum son. U went from one dope musician's dead body to a goddamn nazi regiment with just one letter dere. I'm noting this down. So should you. let's make some money off of this!! @ekim anderson

[@ecallk5544]

Maybe he was 😇

[@Andy-lm2zp]

@ekim andersom good one !

[@Andy-lm2zp]

@zondaintheair Monty python did that with Grahams ashes and they kicked them over by accident

[@marybarry2230]

Agree! He would have been fun!

[@unclebob53703]

Robbie always has the funniest stories

[@laniplant2901]

Omg I love pink so much I just saw her in concert two days ago❤️

[@giovannalopez8533]

"SO RAISE YOUR GLASS..." "that's not even one of the good ones" 13:40 😂😂😂

[@jordancrabbe4404]

My fave song ever written is Rocketman. It's so melancholy. Perfect song to get high and low to. Adore it!

[@IztokGolob-Naklo]

My God, there is a guy who knew John Lennon in person on that sofa.

[@catrionagarde4410]

Maybe but it was John Slazengers funeral ... not John Lennons.

[@marybarry2230]

This is another great couch! Everybody's interesting and interested in each other!

[@EricJeanMawrie]

Oh Stephen! You wonderful, wonderful man!

[@cmarq817]

Always loved Stephen Fry. I am currently watching Jeeves & Wooster and QI. He seems so nice and interesting ( which is not easy...)!

[@lindadouglass4692]

Watching during Covid, thank you got a great to laugh. Especially on 2020. Thank you.

[@thefog7067]

"I was the one who took the L out of Dido" 😂😂😂😂

[@vardellsfolly5200]

John Elton is amazing.

[@f-mt5784]

You cut Pink's performance out so well that it literally looked like she just walked up on stage and got a standing ovation.

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

Elton: “I’ve promised to be here if Graham doesn’t mention my flamboyant past.” *Graham comes out dressed like 70s Elton* Inner Graham: “Well, shit!”

[@stephallan2543]

My favorite is “Levon”...Thank you sooo much. 🙇🏻‍♀️🔍❤️👏🏽🇺🇸

[@Richard_Jones]

Came for the classt guests, stayed for the Robbie Williams "off-licence round the back" joke.

[@xl4569]

Richard Jones can you write the joke down?😂 i don’t understand what he is saying haha i am german🥺❤️

[@Richard_Jones]

@@xl4569 Hi Xenia, essentially Robbie was saying that watching the birth of his first child, particularly when the (large) head was coming out, upset him "like watching my favourite pub burning down" but he was delighted to discover " that's she's opened an off-licence round the back." If necessary, I will try to explain that joke without using too many offensive words. Have a good Xmas!

[@xl4569]

Richard Jones i dont untestand the part with the licence haha but thanks for that help❤️🥰 need to learn more English haha

[@Richard_Jones]

@@xl4569 In the UK an 'Off Licence' used to be the only other place you could buy booze after five in the aftermnoon. What Robbie's alluding to however is that his wife now lets him have anal sex. Apologies if this is too much information

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Richard Jones. Thanks for the explanation. I speak English, but didn’t understand the joke.

[@fluffybren]

i could listen to Stephen Fry all day long !

[@MACK0142]

I really love seeing the friendship between Em and Elton!

[@drasticwillb]

I wonder if Elton wanted to ehem with Em.

[@piffpaff9674]

Graham is the best and funniest host on all of European talk shows. Just delightful!

[@adno5626]

14:19 Stephen Fry. You bloody legend!

[@cassandradevine6899]

Check his interview on Diary of a Ceo, excellent

[@bonniesimpson1636]

I completely adore this whole panel. And Graham as always.

[@suzanwood868]

Don't forget, everything flew out of Pandora's box, but they discovered Hope left inside.

[@seph.]

"Flew out" doesn't mean that it's gone.

[@philliphayden2727]

Holy crap, Stephen's description of the internet is spot on.

[@philipcallado5693]

Elton John, Carey Mulligan AND Stephen Fry on the same show!? Head exploding.

[@missg.5940]

And pink!