Early episodes of Season 27 have already delivered viral moments: a guest’s horrifying pet story that made Tom Hanks turn green, a misunderstanding about British slang that led to a five-minute fit of laughter, and the inevitable chair-dancing disaster during the musical finale.

The series featured a stellar, socially-distanced lineup, including . Musical guests included performances from Celeste, Niall Horan, and Mabel .

The season opened with a bang, featuring two of the biggest names in entertainment history sitting side-by-side.

If the past 26 seasons are any guide, Season 27 will continue to be the safest, funniest place on television for celebrities to accidentally reveal too much. And for those watching via the PDTV rip? The red couch looks just as good in standard high-def as it does live.

The first episode of Season 27 delivered a classic lineup: Hollywood A-listers promoting autumn blockbusters, a beloved British national treasure, and a musical act that actually gets to interact with the guests. The magic, as always, happened when the wine kicked in and the carefully managed PR scripts went out the window.

The Graham Norton Show Season 27 was a unique installment, often referred to as the or the lockdown series , as it was filmed during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of the traditional studio setting, Graham hosted from his home, with guests appearing on a "virtual sofa" via video link. Season Overview Episodes: 8 episodes + 1 compilation. Airing Period: April to June 2020.

Stories continued but were shared by viewers from their own homes. Key Guests and Moments

For fans of the iconic red couch, the wait is over. The Graham Norton Show has sauntered back onto BBC One for its 27th season, and as expected, the digital shelves are already buzzing with the familiar sight of the "PDTV" label.

Season 27 of The Graham Norton Show holds a unique place in television history as the "Quarantine Series." Spanning 9 episodes from April 10 to June 5, 2020, this season transitioned from the high-energy studio format to a more intimate, virtual "sofa" as Graham Norton hosted from his own home due to global lockdowns.

Season 27 is a "greatest hits" collection waiting to happen. It captures the essence of the show: the guests are loose, the alcohol is flowing, and Graham Norton is at the peak of his hosting powers. If you are binging the series, this season is essential viewing, offering a time capsule of the "Red Sofa Era" before television changed forever.

No studio audience; viewers at home were encouraged to stand and applaud as the guests were introduced.