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Later... with Jools Holland

TV·1992–present·67 seasons, 460 episodes·BBC Two·Music·57m·8.1·Created by Jools Holland

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Jools Holland presents BBC Two's flagship music show, with legendary musicians and brand new acts from around the world, all performing live.

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  1. S48E01Laura Mvula, Paul Simon, MC Kano, Jason Isbell, The Coral and Lake Street DriveApril 19, 2016Joining Jools on the first show of a brand new series is Birmingham-born Laura Mvula, who returns to the show following her debut in 2013 wi
  2. S48E02Gregory Porter, Field Music, Son Little, Mumford & Sons (w/ Baaba Maal, The Very Best & Beatenberg), Christeen & The Queens, Sam LeeApril 29, 2016US jazz singer songwriter Gregory Porter, who following his debut on the show back in 2011 has gone on to achieve critical and commercial su
  3. S48E03The Lumineers, Underworld, Rationale, Marlon Williams, Savages and Beverley KnightMay 6, 2016Joining Jools on the third show of this current run and making their debut on the show is the British electronic group Underworld, who recen
  4. S48E04Corinne Bailey Rae, Sir Elton John, Bloc Party, Spring King and Kronos QuartetMay 13, 2016Joining Jools is Captain Rock, Richard Ashcroft, Sir Elton John, Corinne Bailey Rae, Kronos Quartet, Bloc Party, Shakey Graves
  5. S48E05Iggy Pop, Blossoms, Margo Price, Protoje, Graham Nash, Lou DoillonMay 20, 2016Joining Jools on the fifth show of this run is ultimate frontman Iggy Pop, who makes his live debut on the show with tracks from his recent
  6. S48E06The Last Shadow Puppets, Bonnie Raitt, Ballake Sissoko, Vincent Segal, ZuccheroMay 24, 2016The Last Shadow Puppets perform tracks from their chart-topping album Everything You've Come to Expect. Bonnie Raitt returns to the show to
  7. S48E07Tame Impala, Biffy Clyro, Michael Kiwanuka, Moon Hooch, James Blake, Lera LynnMay 31, 2016Joining Jools in the last studio session of the series are Kevin Parker's Tame Impala, who won Best International Group at this year's Brit
  8. S48E08Tame Impala, Biffy Clyro, Michael Kiwanuka, Moon Hooch, James Blake and Lera LynnJune 3, 2016

Season 48 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S49E01Kings of Leon, Jack White, Sting, Banks, M83September 16, 2016Later...with Jools Holland returns for its 49th series with the sort of exclusives that makes it the key taste-making destination in music t
  2. S49E02Madness, Jamie T, Beth Orton, Gallant, Rag'n'Bone ManSeptember 23, 2016Jools Holland presents hot, legendary and relatively unknown artists in performance. Jools invites another eclectic mix of music into his qu
  3. S49E03Barry Gibb, Norah Jones, Slaves, Declan McKenna, Lisa HanniganSeptember 30, 2016Jools Holland presents hot, legendary and relatively unknown artists in performance. Joining Jools on the third show of the series and makin
  4. S49E04Twin Atlantic, James Vincent McMorrow, Blackberry Smoke, Madeleine Peyroux, Tom ChaplinOctober 7, 2016Jools Holland presents hot, legendary and relatively unknown artists in performance. Joining Jools are Glasgow rock band Twin Atlantic, who
  5. S49E05The Pretenders, Samm Henshaw, Ray BLK, Empire of the Sun, Paul RodgersOctober 14, 2016Jools Holland presents hot, legendary and relatively unknown artists in performance. Joining Jools are The Pretenders, led by the inimitable
  6. S49E06KT Tunstall, St Paul and the Broken Bones, Teleman, Let's Eat Granma, Haley Bonar, The TemptationsOctober 21, 2016Joining Jools on the sixth show of the series is St Andrews-raised singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, who plays a couple of songs from her recen
  7. S49E07Emile Sande, M0, Wilco, Regina Spektor, Warpaint, Anoushka ShankarOctober 28, 2016
  8. S49E08Chase and Status, Glass Animals, Jose Feliciano, Nick Waterhouse, Joseph, Sleigh BellsNovember 4, 2016

Season 49 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S50E01Kasabian, Anderson.Paak and The Free Nationals, Goldfrapp, Thundercat, Spoon, Courtney Marie AndrewsApril 14, 2017Joining Jools Holland on the first show of the 50th series are Kasabian, Anderson.Paak and The Free Nationals, Goldfrapp, Thundercat, Spoon
  2. S50E02Ed Sheeran, Michael Chapman, Valerie June, Syd, Dayme Arocena, Marian HillApril 21, 2017Joining Jools on this show are Ed Sheeran, Michael Chapman, Valerie June, Syd, Dayme Arocena and Marian Hill.
  3. S50E03Jamiroquai, The Amazons, Robert Cray, Jain, Beth Ditto, EivorApril 28, 2017Jools is joined by electronic soul funk superstars Jamiroquai, The Amazons, blues maestro Robert Cray, French singer Jain, Beth Ditto and Fa
  4. S50E04Blondie, Future Islands, Mabel, Orchestra Baobab, London GrammarMay 5, 2017Joining Jools on the fourth show of the series are New York legends Blondie, Future Islands, Mabel, Orchestra Baobab and London Grammar.
  5. S50E05Stormzy, 10cc, Benjamin Booker, Joan Shelley, JapandroidsMay 12, 2017Joining Jools on this week's show are grime sensation Stormzy, English art-rock band 10cc, New Orleans-based musician Benjamin Booker, Kentu
  6. S50E06Paul Weller, Alt-J, Dave, Little Dragon, Maggie Rogers, Naturally 7May 19, 2017Joining Jools in his music circle is the Modfather himself Paul Weller, electro-rock trio Alt-J, south London rapper and accomplished pianis
  7. S50E07Sheryl Crow, Lorde, Oumou Sangare, Pumarosa, Aldous Harding, Stefflon DonMay 26, 2017Joining Jools on the penultimate show of the 50th series are US singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, global pop superstar Lorde, Grammy Award-winn
  8. S50E08Royal Blood,The xx, Trombone Shorty, Haim, Chronixx, Maren MorrisJune 2, 2017Joining Jools on the final show of the 50th series are Brighton duo Royal Blood, electro-pop trio The xx, bandleader and musician Trombone S

Season 50 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S51E01Liam Gallagher, Benjamin Clementine, Jorja Smith, LCD Soundsystem, Nadia Reid, Elise LeGrow, Jimmy WebbSeptember 30, 2017Joining Jools is the now solo Liam Gallagher, who has been reminding the world of his indomitable rock 'n' roll spirit and how to rock a par
  2. S51E02The National, Morrissey, Queens of the Stone Age, Khalid, Jessie WareOctober 7, 2017Joining Jools for this week's musical merry-go-round are Brooklyn's The National, who made their debut on the show back in 2005 and have jus
  3. S51E03Robert Plant, St Vincent, Nick Mulvey, Kelela, John Moreland, BeckOctober 14, 2017Robert Plant returns to the studio to perform songs from his 11th studio album Carry Fire, which he will be touring in the UK in November. A
  4. S51E04Wolf Alice, Grizzly Bear, Solána Rowe aka SZA, R.L. BoyceOctober 21, 2017Joining Jools for his musical buffet this week are north London's grunge shapeshifters Wolf Alice, with tracks from their new album Visions
  5. S51E05Stereophonics, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Moses Sumney, Richard Thompson, HiromiOctober 28, 2017Guests include Stereophonics, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Moses Sumney, Richard Thompson and Japanese pianist extraordinaire Hiromi.
  6. S51E06Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Dua Lipa, Saz'iso, Superorganism, Aimee Mann, Jose Feliciano, Amadou & MariamNovember 4, 2017Guests include Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Dua Lipa, Saz'iso, Superorganism, Aimee Mann, Jose Feliciano and Amadou & Mariam.

Season 51 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S52E01Snow Patrol, Shame, Tower of Power, Jade Bird, Bettye LaVette, Plan BMay 13, 2018Jools Holland and his magic fingers unite a unique cast in a single room for one night only, new and older artists playing completely live!
  2. S52E02Manic Street Preachers, Boy Azooga, Gwenno and Ben HowardMay 20, 2018
  3. S52E03Bjork, The Breeders, Les Amazones D'Afrique, Deva Mahal and Hailey TuckMay 26, 2018Jools Holland unites a unique cast in a single room for one night only. Featuring performances by Bjork, The Breeders, Les Amazones D'Afriqu
  4. S52E04Florence + The Machine, Femi Kuti, Lily Allen, Lady Leshurr and Young FathersJune 2, 2018Jools Holland hosts another musical melange in his theatre of dreams, aka Maidstone Studios, featuring Florence + The Machine, Femi Kuti, Li
  5. S52E05Christine & The Queens, Kamasi Washington, St Vincent and Daniel BlumbergJune 9, 2018Stepping into the spotlight in Jools's cercle de reves this week are Christine and The Queens, Kamasi Washington, St Vincent, Daniel Caesar
  6. S52E06Nile Rodgers and Chic, Nakhane, Gaz Coombes, Goat Girl and Chas & DaveJune 16, 2018

Season 52 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S53E01Jess Glynne, IDLES, Soft Cell, King Princess, Hak Baker, Ralph McTellSeptember 29, 2018Joining Jools are six artists all making their own debuts on the show - Jess Glynne, IDLES, Soft Cell, King Princess, Hak Baker and Ralph Mc
  2. S53E02Muse, Laurel, Jon Cleary, John Grant, Easy Life, HamzaaOctober 6, 2018Joining Jools on the second show of the series are Muse, Laurel, Jon Cleary, John Grant, Easy Life and Hamzaa.
  3. S53E03Neneh Cherry. The Lemon Twigs, Echo & The Bunnymen, Sam Fender, Toots Hibbert, Ashley McBrideOctober 13, 2018Joining Jools Holland on the third show of the series are Neneh Cherry, The Lemon Twigs, Echo and the Bunnymen, Sam Fender, Toots Hibbert an
  4. S53E04Sigrid, Paul Weller, Jacob Banks, Villagers, Joe Bonamassa, Octavian, RosaliaOctober 20, 2018Joining Jools Holland on the show are Sigrid, Paul Weller, Jacob Banks, Villagers, Joe Bonamassa, Octavian and Rosalia.
  5. S53E05Bugzy Malone, Fantastic Negrito, Another Sky, Fatoumata Diawara, Marc AlmondOctober 27, 2018Joining Jools Holland on the show are Interpol, Bugzy Malone, Fantastic Negrito, Another Sky, Fatoumata Diawara and Marc Almond.
  6. S53E06Jungle, The Good, the Bad and the Queen, Robyn, Mattiel, and Terry Reid.November 3, 2018Joining Jools Holland on the final show of this run are Jungle, The Good, the Bad and the Queen, Robyn, Mattiel and Terry Reid.

Season 53 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S54E01Yebba, Sampa the Great, Cate Le Bon, PP Arnold and GeorgiaOctober 18, 2019Jools Holland and this week's guest host Mark Ronson are joined by Yebba, Sampa the Great, Cate Le Bon, PP Arnold and Georgia.
  2. S54E02Liam Gallagher, Amyl and the Sniffers, Rex Orange County, Kojey Radical, CelesteOctober 25, 2019Liam Gallagher presents songs from his second solo album Why Me? Why Not, featuring his son Gene on drums. Plus, punk rockers Amyl and the S
  3. S54E03The SLP, Elbow, Little Simz, Michael Kiwanuka and slowthaiNovember 1, 2019Joining Jools as co-host this week is the energetic and extremely talented Birmingham rapper and freestyle queen Lady Leshurr. Jools and Lad
  4. S54E04Kano, Nerijo, Joy Crookes and MetronomyNovember 8, 2019Alongside Jools at the wheel of this week's show as co-host is songwriter, pianist, broadcaster and jazz aficionado Jamie Cullum. The duo ta
  5. S54E05Ronnie Wood with his Wild Five ft Imelda May, Lewis Capaldi, Foals, Sudan Archives and Nilufer YanyaNovember 15, 2019It's the penultimate show of the series, and joining Jools in the hallowed circle of dreams are Ronnie Wood with his Wild Five ft Imelda May
  6. S54E06Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Brittany Howard, Harry Styles, Sir Tom Jones, FKA twigs, Abdullah IbrahimNovember 21, 2019

Season 54 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S55E01Christine & the Queens, Laura MarlingMay 15, 2020The music programme returns with a lockdown twist. Each week, Jools chats to a guest via videolink, beginning with Christine & the Queen
  2. S55E02Dizzee RascalMay 22, 2020The host reinvents his music show to accommodate the requirements of the lockdown, joined - virtually - in this edition by grime pioneer Diz
  3. S55E03Hugh Laurie, Jacob CollierMay 29, 2020The music programme continues in its lockdown incarnation as Jools chats from his south London studio via videolink to Golden Globe-winning
  4. S55E04Ellie Goulding, Biig PiigJune 5, 2020With three platinum selling albums under her belt, Ellie Goulding chats online to Jools ahead of the release of her fourth this summer, whic
  5. S55E05Gregory Porter, Fontaines DCJune 12, 2020The host enjoys an online conversation with Gregory Porter who, over the past decade, has brought jazz to the masses with his contemporary t
  6. S55E06Guy GarveyJune 19, 2020Jools chats to singer, songwriter, broadcaster and frontman of Elbow, Guy Garvey, who has a long history with Late, having performed six tim

Season 55 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S56E01Mercury Prize 2020September 25, 2020Later… with Jools Holland returns for a seven-part series continuing in its lockdown form, which sees Jools open the doors to his unique sou
  2. S56E02Robert Plant, Declan McKenna, London GrammarOctober 2, 2020Jools Holland returns for the second programme of the series, filmed at Jools's unique south London recording studio.This week, Jools chats
  3. S56E03Sam Smith, Koffee, Shirley CollinsOctober 9, 2020This week, Jools chats to global pop superstar Sam Smith and discovers their own musical journey, loves and influences, illustrated by a div
  4. S56E04Paloma Faith, Fraser T Smith, Afel BocoumOctober 16, 2020Jools chats to singer and actor Paloma Faith about her musical journey, loves and influences, and there is a unique performance at Jools's s
  5. S56E05Celeste, The Lathums, JoesefOctober 23, 2020Jools chats to Celeste, the BBC's Sound of 2020, about her musical journey so far, and there are performances from The Lathums and Joesef.
  6. S56E06Jarvis Cocker, Greentea Peng, Working Men's ClubOctober 30, 2020Jools chats to Sheffield musician and broadcaster Jarvis Cocker about his musical journey so far, and there are performances from Greentea P
  7. S56E07Melanie C, For Those I Love, Mica ParisNovember 6, 2020Later… with Jools Holland returns for the final programme of the autumn series, filmed at Jools's creative home, his unique south London rec

Season 56 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S57E01Arlo Parks, Kings of Leon, Sleaford ModsFebruary 19, 2021Later... with Jools Holland returns to BBC Two for a special six-part winter series continuing in lockdown form, which sees Jools opening th
  2. S57E02Moses Boyd, Rag'n'Bone Man, Peggy SeegerFebruary 26, 2021This week, Jools welcomes jazz drummer, producer and broadcaster Moses Boyd to discuss his musical journey, loves and influences, illustrate
  3. S57E03Tom Jones, Wolf Alice, Pa Salieu & MahaliaMarch 5, 2021Jools welcomes global superstar, The Voice judge and legendary singer Sir Tom Jones into the studio to discuss his musical journey, loves an
  4. S57E04Laura Mvula, Dry Cleaning, Paul WellerMarch 12, 2021Jools chats to award-winning British songstress Laura Mvula, who chooses and discusses her favourite performances from the Later archive. Sh
  5. S57E05Lenny Henry, Enny, Nubiyan Twist & K.O.GMarch 19, 2021Jools chats to actor, comedian and music lover Lenny Henry, who chooses and discusses his favourite performances from the archive. This spec
  6. S57E06Olly Alexander, Griff, Nitin Sawhney & Ayanna Witter-JohnsonMarch 26, 2021Jools chats to singer and actor Olly Alexander, best known as frontman of chart-topping band Years & Years and most recently as the star

Season 57 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S58E01Noel Gallagher, Jorja Smith, The Black KeysMay 14, 2021Jools welcomes musical icon Noel Gallagher, who looks back at ten years of his band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, including ‘that scis
  2. S58E02St Vincent, Johnny Flynn, Squid, Laura MvulaMay 21, 2021Jools chats to US musician and BBC 6 Music's Artist in Residence, Annie Clark aka St Vincent, from her home studio in Los Angeles. They disc
  3. S58E03Imelda May, Little Simz, Holly HumberstoneMay 28, 2021Jools chats to Dublin-born singer songwriter Imelda May about her life and career, including the success of her latest album 11 Past the Hou
  4. S58E04Joan Armatrading, Field Music, GabrielsJune 4, 2021Jools welcomes British legend Joan Armatrading, Tyneside art rockers Field Music and LA-based group Gabriels to the show.
  5. S58E05Romesh Ranganathan, Emma-Jean Thackray, Van MorrisonJune 11, 2021Jools chats with comedian, writer and music lover Romesh Ranganathan, bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer Emma-Jean Tha
  6. S58E06Kano, Rebecca Taylor, Self Esteem, Joel CulpepperJune 18, 2021Jools welcomes to the show grime originator, rapper and songwriter Kano and two Later debuts: Sheffield's Rebecca Taylor, aka Self Esteem, a

Season 58 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S59E01Damon Albarn, Emeli Sande, LoneLadyOctober 2, 2021Jools Holland returns for a new series at his musical home, Helicon Mountain, in south London. To commence proceedings, Jools chats to not o
  2. S59E02Dave Grohl, Lady Blackbird, JungleOctober 9, 2021Jools invites rock legend and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl to share some of his favourite tales of life as a rock star upon the release
  3. S59E03Elton John, Sam Fender, SIPHOOctober 16, 2021Jools chats to music legend Sir Elton John ahead of the release of his new album The Lockdown Sessions, which sees him team up with the grea
  4. S59E04Ed Sheeran, Pip Millett, Glass Animals, Biffy ClyroOctober 23, 2021Jools chats to global superstar Ed Sheeran ahead of the release of his fifth studio album ‘=' (pronounced 'equals'), which he describes as h
  5. S59E05Sting, Nubya Garcia, Wet Leg, Lola YoungOctober 30, 2021From EartH Hackney in London, the former frontman of the Police, Sting, performs a track from his upcoming new album, The Bridge, and tells
  6. S59E06Kylie Minogue, Yard Act, Priya Ragu, Ed SheeranNovember 6, 2021The final episode of the series sees Jools chatting to special guests who choose their favourite moments from the extensive Later… archive,

Season 59 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S60E01Wet Leg, Joe Bonamassa, Obongjayar, Cat BurnsMay 14, 2022In a new performance space at the recently restored Alexandra Palace Theatre, Jools is joined by Isle of Wight duo Wet Leg, who rose to prom
  2. S60E02Liam Gallagher, Sinead O'Brien, Charlotte Adigéry, Bolis Pupul, Oumou SangaréMay 21, 2022Jools is joined by rock‘n'roll legend Liam Gallagher, who performs a couple of tracks with his band from his forthcoming album C'mon You Kno
  3. S60E03Jessie Buckley, Bernard Butler, Poppy Ajudha, Confidence Man, WarmduscherMay 28, 2022Jools welcomes a brand new collaboration consisting of Academy Award-nominated actress and singer Jessie Buckley and Brit Award-winning prod
  4. S60E04Koyej Radical, Kasabian, Knucks, Judi Jackson, Kae TempestJune 4, 2022Jools welcomes Londoner Koyej Radical, who after a decade of releasing EPs and projects returns to the show with songs from his debut album
  5. S60E05Paolo Nutini, Katy J Pearson, William Orbit, Polly Scattergood, Ibeyi, FoalsJune 11, 2022Returning to the show after an eight-year break, we welcome back Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini, who performs songs from his upcomi
  6. S60E06Florence + The Machine, The Mysterines, Kamal, Beyaz, Jamie TJune 18, 2022Jools welcomes Florence + The Machine, who recently returned with her fifth album, Dance Fever, her fourth to reach number one. She performs

Season 60 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S61E01The 1975, Self Esteem, Ural Thomas and the Pain, The Comet Is Coming, Victoria CanalOctober 1, 2022Jools welcomes award-winning, festival-headlining, chart-topping Manchester band The 1975, who make their debut on the show performing a cou
  2. S61E02Burna Boy, Marcus Mumford, Loyle Carner, The Big Moon, PVAOctober 8, 2022Jools welcomes Nigerian global mega-star Burna Boy, who is making his debut on the show with a couple of tracks from his recent sixth album
  3. S61E03Raye, Phoenix, Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, Dermot Kennedy, Angeline MorrisonOctober 15, 2022Jools welcomes south Londoner Raye, who is best known for featuring on many dancefloor hits but who now steps forward in her own right with
  4. S61E04Suede, Hot Chip, Billy Nomates, Abel Selaocoe, DebbieOctober 22, 2022Jools welcomes the return of two iconic British bands. The first are Suede, who perform two songs from their ninth studio album Autofiction,
  5. S61E05Simple Minds, Wu-Lu, Lex Amor, FLO, Christine and the Queens Presents Redcar, Rita Wilson, Jackson BrowneOctober 29, 2022Three of the five artists on the show are making their debut. The first are Scottish legends Simple Minds, who perform a couple of tracks fr
  6. S61E06Arctic MonkeysNovember 5, 2022Jools presents a special episode of the show dedicated to one of the biggest bands in the world, Arctic Monkeys.Following the release of the

Season 61 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S62E01Hozier, Arlo Parks, Lisa O'Neill, Thee Sacred Souls, Venbee, Jill FurmanovskyMay 20, 2023Jools invites more classic and contemporary artists for music sessions in north London's Alexandra Palace Theatre.Returning to the show are
  2. S62E02Jessie Ware, Sleaford Mods, Dave Okumu & the 7 Generations and ESKA, Olivia Dean, the Waeve, Stewart CopelandMay 27, 2023Returning to the show are British vocal powerhouse Jessie Ware, who returns with a couple of numbers from her disco-infused fifth studio alb
  3. S62E03Gaz Coombes, Mahalia, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Royal Blood, Kara JacksonJune 3, 2023Oxford rocker and Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes returns to the show to perform songs from his critically acclaimed solo album Turn the Car
  4. S62E04Alison Goldfrapp, The Lathums, Eddie Chacon and John Carroll Kirby, Baba Ali, The JordanJune 10, 2023Jools invites more classic and contemporary artists for music sessions in north London's Alexandra Palace Theatre.Returning to the show are
  5. S62E05Gabriels, Fatoumata Diawara and Damon Albarn, Far from Saints, Grian Chatten, Elmiene, Sharleen SpiteriJune 17, 2023LA-based gospel-soul trio Gabriels perform songs from their second album, Angels & Queens: Part Two, and Malian musician Fatoumata Diawa
  6. S62E06Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at Later… with Jools HollandJuly 1, 2023Jools presents a very special episode of Later… starring Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.Following the release of their fourth studio alb
  7. S62E07Later Presents... Johnny CashAugust 19, 2023Johnny Cash in performance from 1994 and the full version of the widely acclaimed video for the song Hurt. Presented by Jools Holland.
  8. S62E08Amy WinehouseSeptember 9, 2023Jools takes a look back at one of the world's most iconic artists of the 21st century, celebrating her short yet remarkable career. Having f
  9. S62E09Women of Hip-Hop SoulOctober 7, 2023Jools introduces a 60-minute feast of delights from the archive, featuring some of the greatest women of hip-hop soul who have graced the La

Season 62 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S63E01Jorja Smith, The National, Say She She, Antony Szmierek, Wreckless EricOctober 14, 2023Jools welcomes vocal powerhouse Jorja Smith to the show, performing a couple of numbers from her much-anticipated second LP, falling or flyi
  2. S63E02Take That, The Last Dinner Party, METTE, Frankie Archer, Skindred, Johnny MarrOctober 21, 2023Jools welcomes to the show Take That, with a couple of tracks from their forthcoming ninth album This Life; new and hotly tipped all-female
  3. S63E03The Streets, Romy, Allison Russell, BC Camplight, Cat PowerOctober 28, 2023Taking to the stage at Alexandra Palace Theatre in north London are the Streets, who perform a couple of tracks from recent album The Darker
  4. S63E04Sampha, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Izo Fitzroy, Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram, Willie J HealeyNovember 4, 2023Jools welcomes to the show singer-singwriter Sampha, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, powerhouse vocalist Izo Fitzroy, blues guitarist and
  5. S63E05Róisín Murphy, Nitin Sawhney, Tom Walker, Yussef Dayes, SuggsNovember 11, 2023Jools welcomes to the show singer Róisín Murphy, producer and songwriter Nitin Sawhney, singer-songwriter Tom Walker, drummer Yussef Dayes,
  6. S63E06Corinne Bailey Rae, Cleo Sol, Bombay Bicycle Club, Sekou, CMAT, Billy Bragg, Annie Mac, Nick GrimshawNovember 18, 2023Jools welcomes to the show Corinne Bailey Rae, Cleo Sol, Bombay Bicycle Club, Sekou, CMAT and Billy Bragg, and Annie Macmanus and Nick Grims

Season 63 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S64E01Elbow, Idles, Lainey Wilson, Samantha Morton, Richard Russell, Myles SmithMay 18, 2024Jools welcomes to the show Manchester band Elbow, Bristol's Idles, American country star Lainey Wilson, Samantha Morton and Richard Russell
  2. S64E02Paul Weller, Nadine Shah, Bob Vylan, Katherine Priddy, Rachel ChinouririMay 25, 2024Jools welcomes to the show the legendary Paul Weller, South Shields's Nadine Shah, tour de force duo Bob Vylan, folk artist Katherine Priddy
  3. S64E03The Black Keys with Noel Gallagher, Beth Gibbons, Ghetts with Sampha, Shaznay Lewis, GanavyaJune 1, 2024Jools welcomes to the show The Black Keys, who perform a couple of tracks from their 12th album, Ohio Players, including On the Game, which
  4. S64E04Yard Act, Gabrielle, Jordan Rakei, Adrianne Lenker, Lava La Rue, Fat DogJune 8, 2024Jools welcomes to the show Leeds band Yard Act, who perform a couple of tracks from their second album Where's My Utopia?; legend of British
  5. S64E05Richard Hawley, Remi Wolf, Nia Archives, Stephen Wilson Jr, Sahra HalganJune 15, 2024Jools welcomes to the show Richard Hawley, Remi Wolf, Nia Archives, Stephen Wilson Jr and Sahra Halgan, as well as discussing the British Li
  6. S64E06Fontaines D.C., Lucy Rose, Tems, Charley Crockett, Paris Paloma, LuluJune 22, 2024With Dublin band Fontaines D.C., singer Lucy Rose, Nigerian star Tems, American blues and country singer Charley Crockett and singer Paris P

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  1. S65E01Jade, Blossoms, Nubya Garcia, Laura Marling, Gurriers, Roger TaylorOctober 19, 2024Jools welcomes to the show South Shields singer Jade, Stockport band Blossoms, composer Nubya Garcia, folk singer Laura Marling and Dublin b
  2. S65E02Manic Street Preachers, Cymande, MØ, Jerron Paxton, Nia SmithOctober 26, 2024Jools welcomes back Welsh icons Manic Street Preachers, legendary British funk group Cymande, Danish singer MØ, multi-instrumentalist and si
  3. S65E03David Gilmour, Amyl and the Sniffers, The The, Dhruv, Moonchild SanellyNovember 2, 2024Jools welcomes to the show singer, songwriter and guitarist David Gilmour, punk rockers Amyl and the Sniffers, 80s icons The The, singer-son
  4. S65E04Pixies, Katy J Pearson, Max Richter, Pozer, Jacob AlonNovember 9, 2024Featuring music from iconic Boston band Pixies, Bristolian singer-songwriter Katy J Pearson, classical composer Max Richter, rapper and risi
  5. S65E05Gary Clark Jr, Courteeners, Rosie Lowe, Biig Piig, David Gray, Talia RaeNovember 16, 2024With music from guitarist and singer Gary Clark Jr, Manchester band Courteeners, singer-songwriter Rosie Lowe, London-based artist Biig Piig
  6. S65E06St. Vincent, Yannis Philippakis, K.O.G, Arooj Aftab, Jalen Ngonda, Joe WebbNovember 23, 2024With music from singer-songwriter St. Vincent, Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis, musician and singer K.O.G, Grammy winner Arooj Aftab, Live

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  1. S66E01Skunk Anansie, Cynthia Erivo, CMAT, Heartworms, Sam AmidonMay 18, 2025With British rock legends Skunk Anansie, musician, film and theatre star Cynthia Erivo, Irish singer-songwriter CMAT, goth rock auteurHeartw
  2. S66E02Franz Ferdinand, Joy Crookes, Billy Nomates, ALT BLK ERA, Cameron Winter, Jackson Dean, Beverley Knight, Holly JohnsonMay 25, 2025With performances from Franz Ferdinand, Joy Crookes, Billy Nomates, ALT BLK ERA, Cameron Winter and Jackson Dean, and Jools chats to Beverle
  3. S66E03Pulp, The Hives, Suzanne Vega, Nectar Woode, WunderhorseJune 1, 2025With performances from Sheffield Britpop legends Pulp, Swedish rockers The Hives, American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega, rising star Necta
  4. S66E04Sugababes, Wolf Alice, Kae Tempest, Obongjayar, George Houston, Peggy SeegerJune 15, 2025With girl group Sugababes, London rockers Wolf Alice, wordsmith Kae Tempest, Nigerian-born Obongjayar, Donegal's George Houston and folk leg
  5. S66E05Wet Leg, Sparks, Ludovico Einaudi, Sasha Keable, Annahstasia. Brooke CombeJune 15, 2025With rockers Wet Leg, legendary band Sparks, Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi, south London-Colombian singer Sasha Keable, LA singer Annahs
  6. S66E06Self Esteem, Tom Odell, Emma-Jean Thackray, Ezra Furman, Greentea Peng, Guy GarveyJune 22, 2025With Rotherham's Self Esteem, singer and pianist Tom Odell, musical polymath Emma-Jean Thackray, Chicago's Ezra Furman and psychedelic songs

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  1. S67E01Robert Plant, Olivia Dean, Jehnny Beth, James Yorkston, Joshua IdehenOctober 5, 2025With rock 'n' roll legend Robert Plant, singer-songwriter Olivia Dean, French singer-songwriter Jehnny Beth, folk musician James Yorkston an
  2. S67E02The Last Dinner Party, The Charlatans, Celeste, Tyler Ballgame, Princess NokiaOctober 12, 2025With London band The Last Dinner Party, indie legends The Charlatans, powerhouse vocalist Celeste, LA singer-songwriter Tyler Ballgame and r
  3. S67E03Suede, Yazmin Lacey, Luke Combs, Annie and the Caldwells, Sprints, Gary KempOctober 19, 2025With legends Suede, London singer Yazmin Lacey, country superstar Luke Combs, Mississippi's Annie and the Caldwells, and Dublin band Sprints
  4. S67E04Biffy Clyro, Jacob Collier, Just Mustard, kwn, James Morrison, Justin CurrieOctober 26, 2025With Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro, musical genius Jacob Collier, Irish five-piece Just Mustard, R&B artist kwn, singer-songwriter James
  5. S67E05Florence + The Machine, Brian Jackson, Omar, Panic Shack, Víkingur Ólafsson, Baxter DuryNovember 2, 2025With Florence + The Machine, New York musician Brian Jackson, soul singer Omar, Cardiff five-piece Panic Shack, classical pianist Víkingur Ó
  6. S67E06The Divine Comedy, Robert Finley, Sienna Spiro, DJ HAAi, Odeal, Rick Astley, Beth DittoNovember 9, 2025With The Divine Comedy, blues musician Robert Finley, rising powerhouse vocalist Sienna Spiro, DJ and producer HAAi, and new R&B star Od

Season 67 ranked & reviewed

Season686Episodes2026AiredSeason avg
  1. S68E01Niall Horan, Squeeze, TOMORA, aja monet, Getdown ServicesMay 17, 2026Jools welcomes global star Niall Horan, London legends Squeeze, dance pop duo TOMORA, blues poet aja monet and Bristol duo Getdown Services.
  2. S68E02James Blake, Joe Bonamassa, Sekou, Ashley McBryde, Mandy Indiana, Jocelyn BrownMay 24, 2026Jools welcomes Grammy- and Mercury Prize-winning British musician and producer James Blake, who returns to the show with his seventh studio
  3. S68E03Jessie Ware, Holly Humberstone, Jack Antonoff, Samm Henshaw, Fcukers, Tim PopeMay 31, 2026Jools welcomes back to the show vocal powerhouse Jessie Ware, who performs a couple of songs, including the title track from her sixth album
  4. S68E04Ellie Goulding, Mitski, Pigeon, Wesley Joseph, Westside Cowboy, Courtney Pine, Simon Le BonJune 7, 2026Jools presents performances from Ellie Goulding, Mitski, Pigeon, Wesley Joseph and Westside Cowboy, and he chats with jazz legend Courtney P
  5. S68E05Lola Young, Mike D 5D, Baby Rose, Wasia Project, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Elizabeth Copeland, Bonnie 'Prince' BillyJune 14, 2026With Lola Young, Mike D 5D, Baby Rose, Wasia Project, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and Elizabeth Copeland, and Bonnie 'Prince' Billy.
  6. S68E06TBAJune 21, 2026Jools brings together hot, legendary and undiscovered artists for studio performances.

Season 68 ranked & reviewed

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