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Friday Night With Jonathan Ross
- TV chat show
- BBC One
- 2001 - 2010
- 275 episodes (18 series)
A long-running chat show in which Jonathan Ross talked to the biggest names in film, music and television. Stars Jonathan Ross, David Roper, David Wickenden, Ian Parkin and Stephen de Martin
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Series 18, Episode 5 - Jeff Bridges, John Bishop, Courtney Love, Westlife, Hole
Further details
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In a candid interview Hollywood actor Jeff Bridges says he's lucky he survived drugs in the past: "I do draw on those experiences... I think about what I did to myself, terrible, I'm lucky to be alive."
And tells Jonathan that he's about to step into John Wayne's shoes in remake of True Grit.
Westlife reveal how they thought they'd split up after Brian left: "When Brian left we wondered, thought we'd slowly fall apart, Brian would be the Robbie'." (Mark)
"Managing to survive brought us closer together." (Nicky)
They are surprised they've lasted so long: "We thought we'd have four or five years, so twelve is a result." (Shane)
And are proud of their reputation: "We see so many people who've lost the plot, we haven't fallen into that trap." (Nicky)
The group also reveal that Kian is the big drinker: "He bites everybody - he bit my ear and nearly took the lobe off." (Mark)
Finally, they also explain that Simon Cowell chooses their singles and is still happy to criticise; and that devoted fans always track them down, even on Christmas Day.
Comedian John Bishop explains how the prospect of a marriage split drove him to comedy, and stand-up brought them back together: "It was like counselling with people laughing at you."
Courtney Love says she wants to perform with Westlife: "If we join forces we could rule the world."
And says she won't be alone for Valentine's... that she has a "buddy" who services her needs.
Notes
Hole performed Samantha.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 12th February 2010
- Time
- 10:35pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
Jonathan Ross | Host / Presenter |
David Roper (as Four Poofs and a Piano) | Musical Performer |
David Wickenden (as Four Poofs and a Piano) | Musical Performer |
Ian Parkin (as Four Poofs and a Piano) | Musical Performer |
Stephen de Martin (as Four Poofs and a Piano) | Musical Performer |
Courtney Love | Guest |
Jeff Bridges | Guest |
John Bishop | Guest |
Jim Pullin | Writer |
Shaun Pye | Writer |
Fraser Steele | Writer |
Jonathan Ross | Writer |
Mick Thomas | Director |
Tom Barrett | Producer |
Deborah Cox | Producer |
Suzi Aplin | Executive Producer |
Katie Taylor | Executive Producer |
Addison Cresswell | Executive Producer |
Steve Andrews | Editor |
Bex Murray | Editor |
Richard Drew | Production Designer |