The first guests have been announced for Claudia Winkleman's eagerly awaited chat show.

For her debut show Claudia is joined by Hollywood giant, Jeff Goldblum, best known for starring in Jurassic Park and Wicked but on the couch to talk about his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Actress Vanessa Williams, will be talking about her turn in the West End smash hit, The Devil Wears Prada, national treasure Jennifer Saunders talks about her new film, The Magic Faraway Tree and comedian Tom Allen will be discussing his new book, Common Decency.

Her six week series will start on Friday, March 13 in the 10.40pm Graham Norton Show slot on BBC One.

Winkleman previously sat in for Graham Norton on his chat show. 

The show is produced by So Television - part of ITV Studios and the production company behind The Graham Norton Show - each episode will see Claudia, best known for co-presenting Strictly Come Dancing and hosting The Traitors, welcome the biggest names from the worlds of film, television, music and beyond to her sofa for lively conversation with the help of a studio audience.

Winkleman says: “I can’t quite believe it and I’m incredibly grateful to the BBC for this amazing opportunity," says Claudia. "I'm obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I’m over the moon they’re letting me try."

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