Claudia Winkleman is stepping into BBC One’s coveted late Friday night chat slot
“The Claudia Winkleman Show” is arriving with plenty of buzz as it takes over BBC One’s prestigious late Friday night talk show slot, usually home to “The Graham Norton Show”. Produced by So Television – the same team behind Norton’s long-running hit – it promises a slick, big-name studio show with Claudia’s unmistakable twist.
Instead of the usual high-octane party vibe, Claudia has joked that her ideal is for guests to feel so comfortable they might “fall asleep” while she quizzes them about their “favourite biscuits”.
The BBC is clearly leaning into her “national treasure” status, betting that she can put everyone at ease – from Hollywood A-listers to unsuspecting audience members. The first episode kicks off with an on-brand sofa lineup: Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Williams, Jennifer Saunders, and Tom Allen.
Below, we’ll explain how to stream “The Claudia Winkleman Show” online – including how to keep watching from anywhere with a VPN if you’re temporarily outside the UK.
When is The Claudia Winkleman Show on?
Watch The Claudia Winkleman Show on iPlayer and BBC One from 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.
Who are the Claudia Winkleman Show guests?
For her first show on 13 March, 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.
How to watch The Claudia Winkleman Show for free in the US, Canada, Australia and beyond?
The Claudia Winkleman Show is live on BBC iPlayer (they also offer on-demand) – meaning you can watch for free right now. Outside UK? Use a VPN to access your UK services from anywhere, terms allowing – we’re watching A Woman of Substance on BBC iPlayer right now and it works fine.
A word of warning: You’ll need a strong VPN (not a cheap/free one). So We tested the likes of Express VPN – all do the trick. It’s clearly a popular workaround for accessing The Claudia Winkleman Show without paying for a fancy cable package.
‘The Claudia Winkleman Show’ trailer
How many episodes are there of ‘The Claudia Winkleman Show’?
The first series consists of seven episodes, airing weekly on Friday nights.
What slot is it taking over?
The show fills the spring Friday-night BBC One chat-show slot while “The Graham Norton Show” is on its seasonal break.
