Madonna Gets Dedicated BBC Graham Norton Special Ahead of New Album
The BBC has scheduled a special episode of *The Graham Norton Show* titled "Madonna & Graham," airing June 26 on BBC One and July 4 on BBC Radio 2. Recorded at London’s KOKO nightclub—site of Madonna’s first UK show in 1983—the one-on-one interview covers her early days in New York, UK ties, Coachella performance, and upcoming album *Confessions II* (due July). Longtime collaborator Stuart Price also appears. Norton, a self-described lifelong fan, called the experience "incredibly special."
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Graham Norton Says Interviewing Madonna For New BBC Special Was 'A Thrill'
Graham Norton has recorded a one-on-one interview special with Madonna for the BBC, set to air on June 26 on BBC One and July 4 on BBC Radio 2. The interview took place at London's KOKO nightclub, the site of Madonna's first UK show in 1983 and a 2005 performance for her Confessions On A Dance Floor album. The special, titled 'Madonna & Graham,' will feature an in-depth discussion covering her early days in New York, her relationship with the UK, her recent Coachella performance, and her upcoming album Confessions II, due in July. Longtime collaborator Stuart Price will also appear to discuss the album's creative process. Norton, a self-described lifelong fan, called the experience 'incredibly special.' Madonna has previously appeared on Norton's show in 2012 and 2019.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Graham Norton Says Interviewing Madonna For New BBC Special Was 'A Thrill'
Graham Norton has recorded a one-on-one BBC special interview with Madonna at London's KOKO nightclub, the site of her first UK show in 1983. The interview, announced by the BBC, will air on BBC One on Friday 26 June at 10.40pm and on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday 4 July, the day after the release of her new album Confessions II. The program features an intimate discussion covering Madonna's early days in New York, her relationship with the UK, her recent Coachella performance, and includes special guest Stuart Price, her long-time collaborator. Norton, a self-described lifelong fan, called the experience a thrill, though he previously admitted in 2024 that Madonna 'doesn't make it easy' in interviews. This marks Madonna's third appearance on Norton's show, following visits in 2012 and 2019.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Graham Norton Says Interviewing Madonna For New BBC Special Was 'A Thrill'
Graham Norton has recorded a one-on-one interview special with Madonna for the BBC, set to air on June 26 on BBC One and July 4 on BBC Radio 2. The interview took place at London's KOKO nightclub, the site of Madonna's first UK show in 1983 and a 2005 performance for her Confessions On A Dance Floor album. The special, titled 'Madonna & Graham,' will feature an in-depth discussion covering her early days in New York, her relationship with the UK, and her recent Coachella performance. Longtime collaborator Stuart Price will also appear to discuss Madonna's upcoming album 'Confessions II,' set for release in July. Norton, a self-described lifelong fan, called the experience 'incredibly special.' Madonna has previously appeared on Norton's show in 2012 and 2019.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Madonna Lands Her Own Graham Norton Show Special Ahead Of Confessions II Album
The BBC has scheduled a special episode of The Graham Norton Show titled 'Madonna & Graham' to air on Friday, June 26 at 10:40 PM, one week before the release of Madonna's 15th studio album, Confessions II. The special, spotted in BBC scheduling listings by multiple outlets, will feature an entire episode dedicated to the pop icon. Graham Norton has interviewed Madonna several times previously, including during promotional tours for her film W.E. and her album Madame X. Norton has described their relationship as complex, noting that Madonna 'doesn't make it easy' and that despite his admiration, he is not her friend. In 2015, Norton was a surprise guest during Madonna's Rebel Heart tour at London's O2 Arena. HuffPost UK has contacted the BBC for comment on the special.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Madonna Lands Her Own Graham Norton Special Ahead of Confessions II Album
Graham Norton is dedicating an entire episode of his BBC talk show to Madonna, titled 'Madonna & Graham', scheduled to air on Friday, June 26 at 10:40 PM. The special comes one week before the release of Madonna's 15th studio album, 'Confessions II'. The episode is billed as an in-depth discussion of Madonna's life and career. Norton has interviewed Madonna several times before, including during promotions for her film 'W.E.' and her album 'Madame X'. In a 2024 interview, Norton recalled that Madonna had previously fallen out with him before returning to his show in 2019, and admitted that while he likes her, 'she doesn't make it easy'. He also noted he is not her friend despite cycling past her London home. In 2015, Norton made a surprise guest appearance during Madonna's Rebel Heart tour at London's O2 Arena.
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