It’s official: Claudia Winkleman is hosting her own chat show on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
Produced by So Television – part of ITV Studios and the production company behind the hugely successful and multi award-winning The Graham Norton Show – each episode will see Claudia, who is 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.
Claudia Winkleman says: “I can’t quite believe it and I’m incredibly grateful to the BBC for this amazing opportunity. I’m obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I’m over the moon they’re letting me try.”
When does The Claudia Winkleman Show start?
The Claudia Winkleman Show starts at 10.40pm on Friday 13 March 2026.
You can join Claudia and some of the biggest names from the worlds of film, television, music and beyond on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
Ooh, shorter than I expected but good news anyway, she’s my favourite!
Updated 27 February 2026 at 23:15
Who are the guests?
Amongst the guests this week, Claudia is joined by Hollywood giant, Jeff Goldblum, who is best known for starring in Jurassic Park and Wicked but he’s 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.