Claudia Winkleman, a well-known television personality in the U.K., is set to host her own talk show titled “The Claudia Winkleman Show.” The show has been officially commissioned by the BBC and is scheduled to premiere in the spring of 2026.
The show will consist of seven episodes where Winkleman will invite guests from the worlds of film, television, music, and more for lively conversations in front of a studio audience. Winkleman expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, stating, “I can’t quite believe it and I’m incredibly grateful to the BBC for this amazing opportunity. I’m obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I’m over the moon they’re letting me try.”
Produced by So Television, the same production company behind “The Graham Norton Show,” the show is expected to showcase Winkleman’s warm and witty personality. BBC entertainment commissioning editor Kalpna Patel-Knight praised Winkleman, calling her a “true national treasure” with the ability to put people at ease and bring out the best in them.
Graham Stuart, managing director of So Television, acknowledged the challenge of following in the footsteps of Graham Norton but expressed confidence in Winkleman’s abilities. “The Claudia Winkleman Show” is set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with ITV Studios handling global distribution.
The announcement of Winkleman’s talk show was first reported by Deadline. The show is a collaboration between So Television, Little Owl, and the BBC, with Neil McCallum serving as the Commissioning Editor. Executive producers include Graham Stuart and Ruth Phillips.
Fans of Winkleman and talk show enthusiasts can look forward to seeing her charm and charisma shine on “The Claudia Winkleman Show” as she takes on the role of host and welcomes a diverse range of guests for engaging conversations.
