The Graham Norton Show Season 14 Episode 23

Ep 23. Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Molly Smitten Downes

  • May 10, 2014

In season 14 episode 23 of The Graham Norton Show, viewers are in for a treat as Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, and James McAvoy appear on the show. They are joined by Molly Smitten-Downes, an up-and-coming British singer-songwriter.

The show opens with Graham Norton, the charismatic host, welcoming the guests and immediately making fun of Jackman's Australian accent. The audience erupts in laughter as Jackman defends himself, before the conversation moves onto Michael Fassbender's role in the hit movie franchise, X-Men. Fassbender jokingly reveals that he had to bulk up significantly for his role as Magneto, and shares an amusing story about getting stuck in a wetsuit during a scene.

Next, James McAvoy talks about his role as a young Professor Xavier in X-Men, and reveals that he was a huge fan of the comics growing up. The conversation then takes a more serious turn, as McAvoy discusses the importance of mental health and his work with the charity, Samaritans. Norton praises McAvoy's efforts, and highlights the importance of talking about mental health issues openly.

After the X-Men chat, the focus shifts to the musical guest, Molly Smitten-Downes. The young singer-songwriter performs her new single, "Lover's Hold," live on the show. Her soulful voice enchants the audience, and downloads of her song skyrocket after the show airs.

Back to the actors, Norton asks Hugh Jackman about his recent performance in the movie, Les Misérables. Jackman reveals that he had never sung on screen before, and describes the intense training he had to undergo to achieve his impressive singing voice for the film. The audience is shown a clip of Jackman's emotional rendition of "Bring Him Home" from the movie, which receives applause and cheers.

As the show comes to a close, the group plays a fun game called "What's in the Box?" where Norton presents a variety of mysterious items to the guests, and they have to guess what they are. The game adds a lighthearted touch to the episode, and showcases the personalities and humor of the guests.

Overall, season 14 episode 23 of The Graham Norton Show is a lively and entertaining episode, featuring a great mix of A-list stars and up-and-coming talent. The X-Men stars offer insights into their acting experiences and behind-the-scenes stories, whilst Molly Smitten-Downes leaves a lasting impression with her stunning musical performance. Norton's effortless wit and charm tie the episode together, resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable watch.

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Description
  • First Aired
    May 10, 2014
  • Language
    English