Claudia Winkleman Launches Modern BBC Talk Show with Star-Studded Lineup

Claudia Winkleman is set to debut her new chat show, The Claudia Winkleman Show, on BBC One and iPlayer on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 10:40 PM. The premiere episode will feature a diverse lineup of guests, including Jeff Goldblum, Jennifer Saunders, Vanessa Williams, and Tom Allen.

A New Chapter for Winkleman

Winkleman’s move to a talk show format follows her departure from Strictly Come Dancing after 15 years and her recent hosting success with The Traitors. She is also currently involved in Channel 4’s coverage of Crufts Dog Show 2026 .

First Look at the Show

A first-look image reveals Winkleman smiling alongside her inaugural guests. The show will be filmed at BBC Studioworks in west London, with a studio design featuring dim lighting and accents of burnt orange and red .

Guest Highlights

• Jeff Goldblum: The Jurassic Park and Wicked star will discuss his musical endeavors with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra .
• Jennifer Saunders: The Absolutely Fabulous actress will share insights into her upcoming fantasy film, The Magic Faraway Tree .
• Vanessa Williams: The American actress will talk about her role in the West End production of The Devil Wears Prada .
• Tom Allen: The comedian will be promoting his new book, Common Decency .

Produced by So Television

The Claudia Winkleman Show is produced by So Television, a part of ITV Studios and the company behind The Graham Norton Show . Winkleman herself expressed both excitement and apprehension about taking on the new role, acknowledging it as a “total privilege and also completely nerve-racking” .