James McAvoy & Mark Ruffalo Ride Unicycles on The Graham Norton Show, Impress Meryl Streep—Watch the Video!

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by CORINNE HELLER
January 9, 2015



The Hulk and Professor Xavier, you have impressed the queen!

In a joint appearance on the BBC's The Graham Norton Show that aired on Friday, Meryl Streep, aka the luckiest woman ever, got to not only share a sofa with Mark Ruffalo, who plays the green superhero in The Avengers series, and X-Men actor James McAvoy, but also watch them from a prime seat as they entertained her, and the world, by riding unicycles. The Oscar-winning actress appeared astonished, and maybe a little, well, freaked out...especially when the latter star took a spill onstage.

McAvoy is set to star in a revival of the British comedy play The Ruling Class in London's West End, starting on Jan. 16. The Scottish star said on The Graham Norton Show that his character has to ride a unicycle on stage. Host Graham Norton talked about how Ruffalo, who stars in the new movie Foxcatcher, had demonstrated his unicycle-riding skills during a previous appearance on the program in 2014.

"How do you know how to do that?" Streep asked Ruffalo.

"I wanted to be a clown," the actor replied. "That was my dream."

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Downton Abbey's Christmas special: "You’ll have a lump in your throat, but in a very nice way"

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By Ellie Walker-Arnott
Thursday 27 November 2014 at 03:11PM



"Heartwarming" and "nice". We like the sound of those words being used to describe the Downton Abbey Christmas special.

After one romantic, one traumatising and one frankly rather boring Christmas episode we don't quite know what to expect when the ITV period drama returns to our screens this Christmas Day. We know Julian Fellowes isn't afraid of spilling blood on December 25th and with the ominous way the fifth series ended, our minds have been running wild with possibilities, both nice and not so.

But thankfully Hugh Bonneville, who plays lord of the manor Robert Crawley, has put some of our worries to rest. Talking about the festive, feature-length installment, Bonneville disclosed it will be "very heart-warming."

"You'll have a lump in your throat, but in a very nice way," he added, talking on tomorrow's Graham Norton Show.


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Benedict Cumberbatch Discusses The Time He Accidentally Made A Boner Joke To A Teenage Girl

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7 hours ago by Jill O’Rourke

Oh, Benedict Cumberbatch. What an awkward British butterfly. His recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show is like the gift that just keeps on giving. There were Beyonce impressions, there were pengwings, and now there’s a story about the time he accidentally told a teenage girl she gave him a boner. And not just any teenage girl — a gold-medal-winning Olympic swimmer. What a time to be alive!

Let me set the scene for you. Last year (actually this year, but he says last year so just go with it) Benedict was presenting at the Laureus Awards, which he describes as “like the Oscars, but for sports.” He almost lost me as soon as he said the word “sports,” but his voice is so captivating that I kept listening. And boy was it worth it! Benedict explains that he spoke to American swimmer Missy Franklin at the event, and reminds us that she’s still a teenager (19 now, but 18 then). That’s an important detail to remember when you hear his story. Benedict was marveling at how much she’s accomplished at such a young age, and he was trying to express how old it made him feel, and he chose to use the sentence “I’m just getting stiff even listening to you.”

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Benedict Cumberbatch can't hide his astonishment as he comes face-to-face with his very own waxwork

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By COLETTE FAHY
PUBLISHED: 17:43 EST, 23 October 2014 | UPDATED: 18:10 EST, 23 October 2014



This week he was honoured with his very own waxwork at Madame Tussaud's in London and Benedict Cumberbatch couldn't hide his astonishment when he saw it firsthand.

The 38-year-old actor was greeted with the figure when he was taping an appearance on BBC's The Graham Norton Show and made sure to examine it thoroughly while looking utterly bemused.

Benedict even adopted an identical pose to his doppelganager to allow Graham, fellow guests Miranda Hart, Timothy Spall, and Adam Levine and the audience to see the similarities for themselves.

 

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Henry Cavill rumoured to be building 'Superman' body in Detroit

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March 13, 2014



Henry Cavill in his first "Man of Steel" film had audiences and film insiders astonished by his incredible body and fitness level. The British actor was rumoured to have engaged in a rigorous fitness regimen that had him training for 5 months prior to the start of the first "Man of Steel" filming to prepare for his 'shirtless' roles in the film.

Henry Cavill's current preparation for the "Batman vs. Superman" movie ir rumoured to consist of a six day per week workout schedule and a regimented calorie intake program to ensure he is once again in the shape that earned him rave reviews and has led some to consider him as one of the 'fittest actors in Hollywood". His commitment to his physical fitness in conjunction with his acting range and his leading man looks sets him apart and has made him arguably one of the most popular comic book heroes of all time.

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David Tennant, Matt Smith: Emma Thompson reveals she would have loved to play a female Doctor Who

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By Lydia Smith

Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson revealed she would have jumped at the chance to play the Doctor in the long-running BBC series.

On tonight's The Graham Norton Show, Thompson denied speculation that she was offered the role that was given to The Thick of It actor Peter Capaldi.

Appearing alongside Matt Smith and David Tennant, she said: “I would have said yes, I’d have loved to have played Doctor Who.

"Maybe women need their own kind of new time travelling person?"

On the upcoming 50th anniversary episode The Day of the Doctor, the tenth Doctor David Tennant and eleventh Time Lord Matt Smith remained tight-lipped about the plot.

They only revealed that Capaldi, who is set to play the twelfth incarnation of the Doctor, will not be in tomorrow's episode.

According to Matt: "Peter joins at Christmas."

David also added that he didn't need any persuading to appear in the special.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Stunned By Harrison Ford Praise

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October 12, 2013

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch had "a moment" while taping a recent episode of a British chat show when his hero Harrison Ford told him he was a big fan.

The two actors were sitting side by side on The Graham Norton Show when Ford turned to the Star Trek: Into Darkness star and handed him a huge chunk of praise.

The Star Wars icon said, "I didn't get a chance to say what a big fan I am of yours... The Sherlock Holmes thing is amazing."

A visibly stunned Cumberbatch responded, "Thank you very much. Wow, that's a bit of a moment. Thank you very much."

The Sherlock star then stood up and quipped, "I can retire now, I'm going."

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Benedict Cumberbatch (pictures) reveals Sherlock series 3 spoilers and teases 'a wedding and a new bad guy'

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By Claire Hodgson

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed plot details for series 3 of the popular BBC drama, teasing a wedding and a new nemesis for the sleuth.

Speaking on The Graham Norton Show, Benedict says: “I can’t say an awful lot but he comes back, there’s a reunion that doesn’t go as planned, there’s a wedding and there’s a new bad guy.”

We can now also exclusively reveal that [SPOILER ALERT!] there will be some detective work, some men doing some stuff, a few women saying things and a few cups of tea will be drunk.

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Benedict Cumberbatch to appear on first Graham Norton show

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Susanna Lazarus
3:39 PM, 27 September 2013

Benedict Cumberbatch will be among the guests appearing on the first show of the new Graham Norton series.

The Sherlock star will be joined on the sofa by Hollywood actor Harrison Ford, comedian Jack Whithall and musician James Blunt when The Graham Norton Show returns on Friday 11 October.

Cumberbatch is back home to promote his new movie The Fifth Estate – a biopic which sees him play WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange through his transition from little-known activist to internet pioneer. The film co-stars Daniel Bruhl, new Doctor Peter Capaldi and former Downton Abbey actor Dan Stevens.

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Matthew Madfadyen, Myanna Buring, Martin Freeman: BAFTA AWARDS, Sunday May 12

Attendees announced for the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards

It’s the news you’ve all been waiting for: the confirmed list of attendees for the Arqiva BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday 12 May! Feast your eyes on the star-studded list of guests below…

Confirmed attendees to date include:

Ade Adepitan, Alan Dedicoat, Anastasia Hille, Andrew Castle, Andrew Buchan, Andrew Flintoff, Anita Rani, Anne Reid, Ant & Dec, Armando Iannucci, Brian Cox, Clare Balding, Charles Dance, Charlotte Bellamy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Damian Lewis, David Harewood, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dermot O’Leary, Dustin Demri-Burns, Emily Maitlis, Giles Long, Graham Norton, Grayson Perry, Greg Davies, Gwendoline Christie, Helen George, Helen McCrory, Holly Willoughby, Hugh Bonneville, Huw Edwards, Ian Hislop, Imelda Staunton, Indira Varma, Jack Whitehall, Jamie Redknapp, Jenna-Louise Coleman, Jenni Falconer, Jeremy Bowen, Jessica Hynes, Jessie Wallace, Jim Carter, Jodie Whittaker, John Inverdale, John Partridge, John Middleton, Karren Brady, Kevin McCloud, Lara Pulver, Lesley Sharp, Lord Sugar, Martin Freeman, Mary Berry, Matt Johnson, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Macfadyen, Maxine Peake, Mel Giedroyc, Michael Palin, Miranda Hart, MyAnna Buring, Nick Hewer, Nina Conti, OJ Borg, Olivia Colman, Paul Hollywood, Peter Capaldi, Romola Garai, Russell Tovey, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Sarah Lancashire, Sarah Millican, Sebastian Cardinal, Shane Richie, Sienna Miller, Sir Bruce Forsyth, Stephen Graham, Stephen Mangan, Steve Cram, Sue Perkins, Tamsin Greig, Terry Jones, Toby Jones, Warren Brown.

The Arqiva British Academy Television Awards are on Sunday 12 May 2013 | 8pm | BBC One & BBC One HD

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Benedict Cumberbatch: Chris Pine to join Benedict Cumberbatch on Graham Norton show (RADIO TIMES)

Paul Jones

11:21 AM, 23 April 2013

Question: What's better than Benedict Cumberbatch on a sofa? Answer: Benedict Cumberbatch and Chris Pine on a sofa. In your living room.

Yes, following last week's news that the Sherlock actor will be appearing on The Graham Norton Show on Friday 3 May, producers have today revealed that he will be joined by Star Trek Into Darkness co-star Chris Pine.

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Benedict Cumberbatch to appear on Graham Norton Show MAY 3 (RADIO TIMES)

The Sherlock and Star Trek Into Darkness star will be joined by Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall and UK Eurovision 2013 entrant Bonnie Tyler on Friday 3 May

Tim Glanfield
4:54 PM, 19 April 2013

If you like Benedict Cumberbatch (which, let's face it if you're reading this story, you probably do) - then you're going to love The Graham Norton Show on Friday 3 May.

Yes, you guessed it (the headline was a clue) - Mr C is dropping in to see Graham Norton, and everyone watching BBC1 from 10:35pm that night is invited to join the pair.

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RIPPER STREET: 2013 BAFTA TV Award Nominations Announced: ‘Ripper Street,’ ‘The Graham Norton Show’ By staff | Posted on April 9th, 2013

BBC America is proud to announce two of our own have been nominated for BAFTAs.

The 2013 BAFTA Television Award nominations are in. BBC America’s thriller Ripper Street has received a nomination in the drama category; and Graham Norton, who will be hosting the award ceremony on Sunday, May 12, has received two nominations for his entertainment chat show The Graham Norton Show.

Benedict Cumberbatch is notably absent from the list while his Parade’s End co-star Rebecca Hall was nominated for leading actress.

Did your favorite show or actor/actress make the list? … maybe you’ve come across some new programs and talent to check out?!

Here is the complete list of nominations.

Leading Actor:

Ben Whishaw – The Hollow Crown (Richard II)

Derek Jacobi – Last Tango In Halifax

Sean Bean – Accused (Tracie’s Story)

Toby Jones – The Girl

Leading Actress:

Anne Reid – Last Tango In Halifax

Rebecca Hall – Parade’s End

Sheridan Smith – Mrs Biggs

Sienna Miller – The Girl

Supporting Actor:

Peter Capaldi – The Hour

Stephen Graham – Accused (Tracie’s Story)

Harry Lloyd – The Fear

Simon Russell Beale – The Hollow Crown (Henry IV Part 2)

Supporting Actress:

Anastasia Hille – The Fear

Imelda Staunton – The Girl

Olivia Colman – Accused (Mo’s Story)

Sarah Lancashire – Last Tango In Halifax

Entertainment Program:

Alan Carr for Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Ant and Dec for I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!

Graham Norton for The Graham Norton Show

Sarah Millican for The Sarah Millican Show

Female Performance in a Comedy Program:

Jessica Hynes for Twenty Twelve

Julia Davis for Hunderby

Miranda Hart for Miranda

Olivia Colman for Twenty Twelve

Male Performance in a Comedy Program:

Greg Davies for Cuckoo

Hugh Bonneville for Twenty Twelve

Peter Capaldi for The Thick of It

Steve Coogan for Welcome to the Places of My Life

Single Drama:

Everyday

The Girl

Murder

Richard II (Hollow Crown)

Mini-Series:

Accused

Mrs Biggs

Parade’s End

Room At The Top

Drama Series:

Last Tango In Halifax

Ripper Street

Scott And Bailey

Silk

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