Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Season 13

First aired: 9/12/2014 15 episodes
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Episodes

1. Jack Whitehall, Jon Richardson, Matt Forde, Kasabian

Aired: 9/12/2014

The bespectacled funnyman returns for a 13th series of musical performances and banter from celebrity guests, from whom - if a little alcohol-fuelled - he hopes to draw out their biggest secrets. Alan has lined up another star-studded array of international and home-grown personalities, including comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, stopping by to discuss the return of his sitcom Bad Education. Also dropping in are fellow comedians Jon Richardson and Matt Forde, while music for the evening will be provided by Kasabian with a performance of their latest single Bumblebeee

2. Dan Aykroyd, Kate Hudson, Zach Braff, Lee Mack

Aired: 9/19/2014

Dan Aykroyd talks about his role in the James Brown biopic Get on Up, and fellow Hollywood stars Kate Hudson and Zach Braff discuss their new comedy drama Wish I Was Here. Plus, funnyman Lee Mack on his live stand-up tour, Hit the Road Mack, and Professor Green performing Little Secrets from his album Growing Up in Public

3. Lionel Richie, Nick Grimshaw, Jessie J, Billy Howle, Jessie Cave, Jordan Stephens, Charlotte Spencer

Aired: 9/26/2014

American superstar Lionel Richie looks back on his long career in music, Radio 1 breakfast host Nick Grimshaw discusses his first compilation album and pop star Jessie J tells Alan about her new single Bang Bang, which also features Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande. Singer-songwriter Ella Eyre performs Comeback live in the studio. Plus, Billy Howle, Jessie Cave, Jordan Stephens and Charlotte Spencer discuss their new roles in E4 drama Glue

4. Samuel L Jackson, John Bishop, Ella Henderson

Aired: 10/3/2014

The Bafta-winning funnyman is joined by Hollywood superstar Samuel L Jackson, Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop, ahead of his new Supersonic arena tour, and singer-songwriter Ella Henderson, who performs her second single, Glow, live in the studio

5. Hugh Grant, Davina McCall, Christian Jessen, Noel Fielding

Aired: 10/10/2014

Hugh Grant talks about his new romantic comedy The Rewrite, Davina McCall and Christian Jessen discuss the forthcoming Stand Up to Cancer fundraising event on Channel 4 and comedian Noel Fielding reveals details of his new stand-up tour. Plus, Ariana Grande performs her latest single Break Free

6. James Nesbitt, Taylor Swift, Kevin Bridges

Aired: 10/24/2014

The host's guests this evening include actor James Nesbitt, talking about the return of police comedy drama Babylon on Channel 4, and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who chats and performs Shake It Off from her forthcoming album 1989. Plus, Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges, on his debut autobiography

7. Dermot O'Leary, Elijah Wood, Naomi Campbell, Paloma Faith

Aired: 10/31/2014

The host is joined by presenter Dermot O'Leary, who dishes the dirt on all things X Factor and talks about his new book The Soundtrack to My Life, and Hollywood actor Elijah Wood, discussing his 1950s-set drama Set Fire to the Stars. Plus, supermodel Naomi Campbell, who is currently appearing in The Face USA on Sky Living, and music by Paloma Faith, performing her latest single Ready for the Good Life.

8. Derren Brown, Sue Perkins, Nina Conti and Jungle

Aired: 11/7/2014

The award-winning funnyman is joined by illusionist Derren Brown, who talks about his 2015 live tour, Miracle, and Sue Perkins tells of her travels through Southeast Asia filming a new documentary series about the Mekong river. Plus, ventriloquist extraordinaire Nina Conti drops in, ahead of her new DVD release, and Mercury Prize-nominated band Jungle perform their single Busy Earnin' live.

9. Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Russell Howard, Lorde

Aired: 11/14/2014

The host is joined by Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis - two of the stars of Horrible Bosses 2 - and comedian Russell Howard, who chats about Wonderbox Live, his latest stand-up DVD. Music comes from New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde, who performs Yellow Flicker Beat in the studio.

10. Bette Midler, Keith Lemon, James Blunt, Sam Smith

Aired: 11/21/2014

The host is joined by multiple Grammy-winning entertainer Bette Midler, who talks about her new album It's the Girls!, and Through the Keyhole and Celebrity Juice host Keith Lemon drops by to discuss his latest book releases. Plus, singer-songwriter James Blunt talks about his forthcoming single When I Find Love Again. Brit-winning soul singer Sam Smith performs his new single Like I Can, live in the studio.

11. Russell Brand, Rafe Spall, Warwick Davis, Jim Broadbent, David Guetta

Aired: 11/28/2014

Comedian and actor Russell Brand talks about his new book Revolution, and actors Rafe Spall, Warwick Davis and Jim Broadbent speak about their new Christmas comedy film Get Santa. Plus, French DJ superstar David Guetta discusses his latest single and Canadian singer-songwriter Kiesza performs her hit single Hideaway

12. Bruce Forsyth, Lee Evans, Richard Hamond, Fleur East, Andrea Faustini, Ben Haenow, Lauren Platt

Aired: 12/5/2014

The host is joined by entertainer Bruce Forsyth, who will be returning to Strictly Come Dancing for their Christmas special, and comedian Lee Evans, who talks about his new stand-up DVD Monsters, which follows his recent tour of the UK and Ireland. Top Gear star Richard Hammond drops in to talk about his series Wild Weather with Richard Hammond, and X Factor finalists Fleur East, Andrea Faustini, Ben Haenow and Lauren Platt discuss the show ahead of the weekend's semi-finals. Providing the music is singer-songwriter George Ezra, with his latest single Listen to the Man

13. Stephen Fry, Micky Flanagan, Clare Balding, Gorgon City

Aired: 12/12/2014

The host is joined by the nation's favourite polymath Stephen Fry, who talks about his new book More Fool Me, cockney comedian Micky Flanagan, discussing the DVD release of his series Detour de France, and sports presenter Clare Balding, on her latest book Walking Home: My Family and Other Rambles. Plus, electro duo Gorgon City perform Go All Night, featuring vocals from Jennifer Hudson.

14. Gemma Arterton, Brendan O'Carroll, Tom Odell, Greg Davies

Aired: 12/19/2014

The comedian's guests include former Bond girl Gemma Arterton, who talks about taking to the West End stage for the Made in Dagenham musical, and Brendan O'Carroll, star and creator of Mrs Brown's Boys, discussing his latest book. Singer-songwriter Tom Odell performs his new single Real Love live in the studio.

15. Terry Wogan, Sarah Millican, Phillip Schofield, Dan Stevens, Emma Willis, Gino D'Acampo, Sam Smith, George Ezra, McBusted

Aired: 12/25/2014

The comedian hosts an extended show filled with festive fun and frolics, plus the odd song or two by the evening's house band. Chatting to Alan on the sofa are broadcasting legend Terry Wogan, comedienne Sarah Millican, This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield, actor Dan Stevens - star of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb - and Celebrity Big Brother presenter Emma Willis. All the guests join in with Gino D'Acampo for some Christmas cooking, and there's live music by singer-songwriters Sam Smith and George Ezra, and pop supergroup McBusted.