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Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

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

Jonathan Ross has an exclusive interview with Oscar favourite Jeff Bridges; Scouse stand-up star John Bishop; the mighty Westlife; and music from grunge goddess Countney Love and her band Hole.

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Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. John Bishop. Copyright: Hot Sauce

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

Cast
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
Guest cast
Courtney Love Guest
Jeff Bridges Guest
John Bishop Guest
Writing team
Jim Pullin Writer
Shaun Pye Writer
Fraser Steele Writer
Jonathan Ross Writer
Production team
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

Video

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