Judi Dench is almost 90 and nearly blind but she carries on regardless. She’s a treasure.

I couldn't believe when I googled it, good for her

Judy Dench is not only a Dame but a Lady. ❤️ International treasure.

100% You are correct!

45 minutes isn't long enough for a couch like this lol

@Ibire Nice to know that Eugene and Michael had a good conversation. From the edited version it seemed like they had more to talk about but just weren’t given the chance. And Michael B again seemed like he wasn’t that involved but clearly he was. BBC really should show some extended versions.

@KiloOneThree there used to be a compilation of the old red chair segments here on YT - Liza Minelli's reaction to the chair is one of my favorites, nearly choking on her drink because of how unexpected it was

@Ibire I mean, if I had to watch Pink perform three times, I'd sit through it without a problem lol, she's brilliant - did they do any Red Chair stuff or were they really just out of time? I've always been curious as to how that works, like if they record the Red Chair segments but end up not using them in case the show runs too long in the edit

Was in the audience for this. They left in a good chunk but the free flowing chat was so good to be a part of. Eugene and Michael chatted so much more and Michael b Jordan also spoke more. We had to see pink perform 3 times due to her missing lyrics once and the choreography messing up a little also

I wish the BBC would allow for extended versions. Some episodes deserve a little more. Even if that is just the Red Chair - all the guests would love that, especially those first-timers!

Dame Judi Dench is the epitome of strength and courage. Despite life's challenges, she never gives up and is truly an inspiration. Initially, I wasn't certain how well she would take on the task of being M in the James Bond franchise yet she proved to be the most formidable and favorite of mine to portray the character.

It was amazing that Kirk Douglass was 103 at his death and Michael was 75 at the time of his fathers death.

What makes Graham Norton so good, is that knows the audience have come to see and listen to his guests, not him. He has a few moments, such as his red chair, but he's just a conduit to wider entertainment. I also think American guests don't know what's hit them when it's their first time other show, but when they come back for a 2nd or 3rd time they look liberated from the strictures of US TV.

Similar to Conan O'Brien

I totally agree with this - the first time a non-UK guest comes on they're wearing a suit or a dress or what have you, but come appearance number three or four, they're in a sweater, jeans, sneakers, casual stuff (even before the lockdown era) Graham has an effect on his guests like no other, and we love him for it

This show just surpasses my expectations every time I think it couldn't! What a couch!

Always admired Judi Dench growing up. Not just a Dame, but a true Icon.

Another classic moment on the Graham Norton show 👍

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched ‘December the 9th’ 😂😂😂

This is probably the most stacked couch I've ever seen. This show is becoming more and more prestigious, there's nothing like this on American TV.

RIP Kirk Douglas (December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020), aged 103 You will always be remembered as a legend.

The older Michael Douglas gets, the more he looks like his dad!

He always does look like his dad from the beginning

That was just such a funny and sweetest exchange! 😂❤

"And we also shared the same birthday." "Oh, september 25th?" "....December 9th" 🤣🤣

I got to listen to Kirk Douglas do a talk on speech therapy at the University if Long Beach. It was the most enjoyable talk I ever experienced. Kirk Douglas was really charismatic and charming. Really magnetic personality.

@paul oneill he had to be in his 80s. A few years after his first stroke.

How old was he at the time.

She was referring to Kirk's birthday, not Michael's! Stay on topic, Michael! 🤣 Fun fact: Michael Douglas and his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones share the same birthday of September 25th. Other notable celebs include Will Smith, Donald Glover, Christopher Reeve, Mark Hamill and Heather Locklear.

fun

And my friend Nazim from high school..who nobody knows

I'm in love with hermemory and how she reacts to it 😂😇🥰

Carson and Norton are the greatest imo. Letterman was fine but the overall ambience/vibe etc of Carson and Norton are timeless and unmatched imo.

Judi Dench can get away with anything....

She was right tho

As it is I've been a huge admirer of Judi, but after the Thoreau interview my respect and admiration has reached sky high.

I like the use of "couch" as a collective noun for "guests on the Graham Norton Show".

Nice. I'd never thought of it that way.

What a great group of guests

Would've been nice to see more Paul Rudd.

I looked it up. Kirk was indeed born on December 9th (and so was Judy). Strange that Michael got his father's birthday wrong LOL. Edit: Nevermind. Michael thought Judy was talking about his birthday.

@Mascot No, I watched the clip a few times. And I didn't understand what Michael said at first because it was whispered and not really picked up on the mic.

I'm curious, did you pause the video to go look it up, before watching the remaining 15 or so seconds where it's clarified?

@Deco Dolly no he thought judy was talking about his

Michael has the same birthday as his wife, Catherine Zeta Jones. May he assumes *everyone* is born on 25th September!

Cada vez mejor los invitados

what a remarkable story..

Wow 😮 What a couch ! So amazing. Love it !

they DO share the same birthday , Judi is Right 💚✅🌹

Wow 😮 I can't believe they have these actors

Best couch ever, all Hollywood royalty too

One of the most stacked red chair ever. Stars everywhere.

Michael Douglas has always been so unpretentious, even at the peak of his stardom.

Incredible 👏🏻

Great show

I knew Michael's half-brother (same father different mother, don't want to say his name). We were in the kitchen's of his dad's house in the morning (Kirk) when his dad came shuffling in in bathrobe and slippers. An argument ensued between them. Later I was driving his dad's BMW down Sunset following my friend. I did my absolutely horrible Kirk Douglas imitation, alone driving Kirk Douglas's car. It was an odd day.

@da96103 Yes

I think you mean same father different MOTHER.

Who else is stuck in the never ending loop of The Graham Norton show 👀

I’m happily stuck. This is the only talk show, whose clips I’ve watched often. They’re usually pretty good.

It's only you

​@Smudge Months? Try years. I respect the commitment, honestly.

You comment this on every single graham Norton video, copy and paste, going back months. Robot????

Legends

Hilarious!!!

Love this couch lol

😂😂😂

What a couch.. WOW!

Where is the full episode ??

My birthday too...

☺

Thanks.

Umm anyone else wanna tell them some stuff about Kirk????

Why would anyone bring that up? While the anecdote was partly about Kirk, he isn't a guest and the show isn't about him. You also don't know if it's true and repeating allegegations does nothing, especially as neither party is alive now.

If you're not prepared to say 'stuff' then don't try to get others to do it for you.

Yeah reading the blinds is wild.

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Y'all might wanna look into Kirk Douglas more... and what he did... to 16-year-old Natalie Wood...

@hadoken95 There's that too, I'd forgotten that Wood's death was also a mystery. To me it's not worth getting into, there's zerp proof one way or the other and while the anecdote featured Douglas, it wasn't about him and neither was the show. Even the circumstances of how this allegation came about are dubious at best. As you say, one more thing they'll never be an answer to.

@Elwaves After both their deaths, even. So I don't really know that it's worth getting into at all. Some things, like Wood's death, are just going to forever be mysteries.

Alleged to have done.