List of Alan Carr: Chatty Man episodes explained

is a British chat show hosted by Alan Carr on Channel 4 that began in 2009. The sixteenth and final series premiered on 3 March 2016.

Overnight ratings are taken from Digital Spy[1] and will be replaced if official ratings are released from BARB.[2] Official ratings may include Channel 4 +1 if available.

Episodes

Series 1

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
Filmed in MayPilot 1Jerry Springer, Denise van Outen, Robert Webb and Pet Shop Boys[3] Pet Shop Boys performed "Did You See Me Coming?"
Filmed in MayPilot 2Ronnie Corbett, Joanna Page, Gok Wan and Noisettes[4] Noisettes performed "Don't Upset the Rhythm"
14 June 20091Bruce Forsyth, Ross Kemp, Heather Graham and Pet Shop BoysPet Shop Boys performed "Did You See Me Coming?"
21 June 20092Samuel L. Jackson, Ivana Trump and Katy PerryKaty Perry performed "Waking Up in Vegas"
28 June 20093Jerry Springer, Martina Navratilova and The Black Eyed PeasThe Black Eyed Peas performed "I Gotta Feeling"
5 July 20094David Walliams, Dawn French, Kirstie Allsopp, Phil Spencer and La RouxLa Roux performed "Bulletproof"
12 July 20095Fern Britton, Sarah Harding, Kanye West and Mr HudsonMr Hudson and Kanye West performed "Supernova"
19 July 20096Jonathan Ross, Denise van Outen, Mickey Rourke and JLSJLS performed "Beat Again"
26 July 20097Rupert Everett, Barbara Windsor, Kevin Bishop and The EnemyThe Enemy performed "Be Somebody"
2 August 20098Shane Warne, Patsy Kensit, Gok Wan and Calvin HarrisCalvin Harris performed "Ready for the Weekend"
9 August 20099Peter Andre, Natalie Imbruglia, Frank Skinner and NoisettesNoisettes performed "Wild Young Hearts"
16 August 200910Jack Dee, Amanda Holden, Alan Dale and Pixie LottPixie Lott performed "Boys and Girls"

Series 2

A second series began airing on 19 November 2009.[5] Christmas and New Year's specials were confirmed and aired in December.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
19 November 20091Simon Pegg, Noel Fielding and Mariah CareyMariah Carey performed "I Want to Know What Love Is"
26 November 20092Ruth Jones and James Corden, Chris Moyles, Westlife and Alesha DixonAlesha Dixon performed "The Light"
3 December 20093Kate Hudson, David Mitchell, Sharon Osbourne and Chipmunk and Talay RileyChipmunk and Talay Riley performed "Look For Me"
10 December 20094Michael McIntyre, Chris Evans and Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus performed "Party in the U.S.A."
17 December 20095Bette Midler, Johnny Vegas and JLSJLS performed "One Shot" feat. The Back Blue Boys
22 December 20096 (Christmas Special)Cilla Black, Justin Lee Collins, Eoghan Quigg, David Walliams, Christopher Biggins, Abigail Clancy and The SaturdaysThe Saturdays performed "Ego" and "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
29 December 20097 (New Year's/Hogmanay Special)Davina McCall, Catherine Tate, David Tennant and Spandau BalletSpandau Ballet performed "Gold"

Series 3

A new series began on 4 February 2010 for 8 episodes.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
4 February 20101Ricky Gervais, Katie Price, Vinnie Jones and Corinne Bailey RaeCorinne Bailey Rae performed "Paris Nights/New York Mornings"
11 February 20102Daryl Hannah, Nicholas Hoult, Sid Owen, Patsy Palmer and MikaMika performed "Blame it on the Girls"
18 February 20103Alex Reid, Jimmy Carr, Janice Dickinson and Ke$haKe$ha performed "Blah Blah Blah"
25 February 20104Courtney Love, Steve Jones and RihannaRihanna performed "Rude Boy"
4 March 20105Ant & Dec, John Barrowman, Jo Frost and Ellie GouldingEllie Goulding performed "Starry Eyed"
11 March 20106Lindsay Lohan, Torvill and Dean, Frankie Boyle and Mary J. BligeMary J. Blige performed "I Am"
18 March 20107Miranda Hart, Russell Howard, Justin Bieber, David Haye and Florence and the MachineFlorence and The Machine performed "Dog Days Are Over"
25 March 20108Kim Cattrall, Boy George and N-DubzN-Dubz performed "Say It's Over"

Series 4

Series 4 premiered on 20 June 2010 for a 12-episode run.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
20 June 20101Russell Brand, Pamela Anderson, Matthew Morrison, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, and Plan BPlan B performed "Prayin'
27 June 20102Katie Price, Alex Reid, James Corden and Enrique IglesiasEnrique Iglesias performed "I Like It"
4 July 20103Shakira, Louie Spence, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene, Xavier Samuel and KelisKelis performed "4th of July (Fireworks)"
11 July 20104Grace Jones, Gok Wan and JLSJLS performed "The Club Is Alive"
18 July 20105John Bishop, Jared Leto and Kylie MinogueKylie Minogue performed "All The Lovers" and "Get Outta My Way"
25 July 20106Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Joanna Page and Scissor SistersScissor Sisters performed "Running Out"
1 August 20107Alice Cooper, David Walliams and The SaturdaysThe Saturdays performed ""Missing You""
8 August 20108Robin Williams, Bobcat Goldthwait, Olly Murs, Jason Manford, Alex Jones and Tinchy StryderTinchy Stryder performed "In My System"
15 August 20109Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Minnie Driver and Alexandra BurkeAlexandra Burke performed "Start Without You"
22 August 201010Drew Barrymore, Gary Lineker, Danielle Lineker, Phill Jupitus and GoldfrappGoldfrapp performed "Believer"
29 August 201011Whoopi Goldberg, Jedward, Kim Cattrall and McFlyMcFly performed "Party Girl"
5 September 201012Paul O'Grady, Davina McCall, Katy Perry and Brandon FlowersBrandon Flowers performed "Crossfire"
Katy Perry performed "Teenage Dream"

Series 5

Series 5 began on 13 December 2010 and included 3 Christmas/New Year's specials.[6]

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
13 December 20101David Hasselhoff, Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Colin Farrell, Jim Sturgess and Cee Lo GreenCee Lo Green performed "It's OK"
20 December 20102Michael McIntyre, Stacey Solomon, Shaun Ryder and Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole performed "Promise This" and "The Flood"
26 December 20103 (Christmas Special)Chris Evans, Mickey Rourke, Catherine Tate and The WantedThe Wanted performed "Lose My Mind"
2 January 20114 (New Years Special)Matt Lucas, Dame Edna Everage and McFlyMcFly performed "Nowhere Left to Run"
17 January 20115Jonathan Ross, Kevin Bridges, Jack Whitehall and AdeleAdele performed "Rolling in the Deep"
24 January 20116James Corden, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kerry Katona and JamiroquaiJamiroquai performed "Lifeline"
31 January 20117Billie Piper, Usher, Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow, Sinead Keenan and Duran DuranDuran Duran performed "All You Need Is Now"
7 February 20118Juliette Lewis, Dermot O'Leary, Miranda Hart and The StreetsThe Streets performed "Going Through Hell"
14 February 20119Samuel L. Jackson, Lee Mack and JLSJLS performed "Eyes Wide Shut"
21 February 201110Jo Brand, Tom Hardy, Amy Childs, Mark Wright, Sam Faiers, James Argent, Nanny Pat and Ellie GouldingEllie Goulding performed "Lights"

Series 6

Series 6 moved to Friday nights beginning on 17 June 2011.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
17 June 20111Jonathan Ross, David Haye and Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez performed "I'm into You"
24 June 20112Elle Macpherson, Bruce Forsyth, Louis Walsh, Wonderland and Kaiser ChiefsKaiser Chiefs performed "Little Shocks"
1 July 20113Thandie Newton, Ben Miller, Jo Frost, Liam Gallagher and Beady EyeBeady Eye performed "The Beat Goes On"
8 July 20114Eddie Izzard, Chris Moyles, Prof. Brian Cox and Hard-FiHard-Fi performed
15 July 20115Matt Smith, David, Taylor Ann and Hayley Hasselhoff, JLS and Miles KaneMiles Kane performed "Inhaler"
22 July 20116Mathew Horne, Denise Welch, Sherrie Hewson, Carol McGiffin, Charlie Day, Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and The KooksThe Kooks performed "Is It Me"
29 July 20117Bradley Cooper, Stephen Merchant, One Direction and Will YoungWill Young performed "Jealousy"
5 August 20118Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Jessie JJessie J performed "Who's Laughing Now"

Series 7

Series 7 moved back to Sunday nights beginning on 30 October.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
30 October 20111Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Matt CardleMatt Cardle performed "Letters"
6 November 20112Dermot O'Leary, David Walliams, Westlife, Mary J. Blige and The SaturdaysThe Saturdays performed "My Heart Takes Over"
13 November 20113Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland, Terry Wogan, Tinie Tempah and KasabianKasabian performed "Re-Wired"
20 November 20114Dannii Minogue, Peter Kay and Lady GagaLady Gaga performed "Marry The Night"
27 November 20115Lee Evans, Bear Grylls and One DirectionOne Direction performed "What Makes You Beautiful"
4 December 20116Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis, Vernon Kay, Alesha Dixon, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Ed SheeranEd Sheeran performed "Lego House"
25 December 20117 (Christmas Special) David Walliams, Ruth Jones, Jedward and StepsSteps performed a medley of "One for Sorrow", "Deeper Shade of Blue" and "Tragedy"

Series 8

Series 8 began on 27 April 2012.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
27 April 20121The Saturdays, Jimmy Carr, Tulisa Contostavlos and Paul WellerPaul Weller performed "The Attic"
4 May 20122Eddie Izzard, David Walliams, Amanda Holden, Mark Francis, Millie Mackintosh, Ollie Locke, Francesca Hull, Jamie Laing, Morgana Robinson, Terry Mynott and GossipGossip performed "Move in the Right Direction"
11 May 20123Supreme Leader Admiral General Aladeen of Wadiya, Ray Winstone, Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby and Rebecca FergusonRebecca Ferguson performed "Glitter & Gold"
18 May 20124Ashleigh and Pudsey, Kim Kardashian, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Dr. Christian Jessen, Dr. Dawn Harper and Nelly FurtadoNelly Furtado performed "Big Hoops"
25 May 20125John Bishop, Cuba Gooding Jr., will.i.am and Plan BPlan B performed "iLL Manors"
1 June 20126Michael McIntyre, Kylie Minogue, Little Mix and Kaiser ChiefsKaiser Chiefs performed "I Predict a Riot"

Series 9

The ninth series of the show premiered on Friday 14 September 2012 for a 14-episode run.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
14 September 20121Gok Wan, Adam Hills, David Weir, Ellie Simmonds, Alex Brooker, Jody Cundy and PinkPink performed "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)"
21 September 20122Matt Smith, Kelly Osbourne, Jack Whitehall, Greg McHugh, Joe Thomas, Zawe Ashton, Charlotte Ritchie, Kimberley Nixon, Jonnie Peacock and Example.Example performed "Say Nothing"
28 September 20123Jessie J, One Direction, Kevin McCloud and Alicia KeysAlicia Keys performed "New Day"
5 October 20124Paddy McGuinness, Theo Paphitis, Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Kimberley Walsh, Nicky Byrne, Louis Smith, Jerry Hall and Conor MaynardConor Maynard performed "Turn Around"
12 October 20125Cheryl Cole, Dara Ó Briain, McFly and Leona LewisLeona Lewis performed "Trouble"
26 October 20126Chris O'Dowd, Kelly Brook and JLSJLS performed "Hottest Girl in the World"
2 November 20127Nicki Minaj, Sophie McShera, Rob James-Collier, Ed Speleers, Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Nicole Scherzinger and Paloma FaithPaloma Faith performed "Never Tear Us Apart"
9 November 20128Jamie Oliver, Jimmy Doherty, Taylor Swift, The Wanted and The KillersThe Killers performed "Miss Atomic Bomb"
16 November 20129Julia Davis, John Bishop, Melanie C, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Rita OraRita Ora performed "Shine Ya Light"
23 November 201210Rhod Gilbert, Paul O'Grady and Noel GallagherNoel Gallagher performed "AKA... What a Life!"
30 November 201211Kevin Bridges, Dermot O'Leary, David Walliams and LawsonLawson performed "Taking Over Me"
7 December 201212Michael McIntyre, Keith Lemon, will.i.am and Daley feat. Jessie JDaley feat. Jessie J performed "Remember Me"
14 December 201213Davina McCall, Harry Hill, Jon Richardson, Olly Murs and Rebecca FergusonRebecca Ferguson performed "Shoulder to Shoulder"
21 December 201214Gordon Ramsay, Ian McKellen, Miranda Hart and Kylie MinogueKylie Minogue performed "Come into My World"
25 December 201215 (Christmas Special)JLS, David Walliams, Hilary Devey and McFlyMcFly performed "Greatest Hits Medley/Rockin' Robin"

Series 10

The tenth series of the show premiered on 1 March 2013 and ran for twelve episodes.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
1 March 20131Jaime Winstone, Sue Perkins, Jack Dee, Melanie C, Dara Ó Briain and Robbie WilliamsRobbie Williams performed "Be a Boy"
8 March 20132Ant & Dec, Joanna Lumley, Rylan Clark and The VaccinesThe Vaccines performed "Bad Mood"
22 March 20133Ryan Reynolds, Gregg Wallace, John Torode and The Saturdays feat. Sean PaulThe Saturdays feat. Sean Paul performed "What About Us"
29 March 20134Russell Brand, Jools Holland, Terry Mynott and Tom OdellTom Odell performed "Hold Me"
12 April 20135Brian Cox, Anna Friel, Paul Gascoigne and Fall Out BoyFall Out Boy performed "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark"
19 April 20136Bill Bailey, Jennifer Saunders, Charlie Brooks and FunFun performed "All Alone"
26 April 20137Sarah Millican, Danny Dyer, JLS and Laura MvulaLaura Mvula performed "That's Alright"
3 May 20138Bruce Forsyth, Steve Coogan, Jo Brand, Seann Walsh and Little MixLittle Mix performed "How Ya Doin'?"
10 May 20139David Gandy, Amanda Holden, Rob Brydon and Jessie WareJessie Ware performed "Imagine It Was Us"
17 May 201310Rod Stewart, Dawn O'Porter, Ollie Locke, Jamie Laing, Francis Boulle, Binky Felstead, Lucy Watson, Andy Jordan and Miles KaneMiles Kane performed "Don't Forget Who You Are"
24 May 201311Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, Ed Helms, Helen Flanagan, Stephen Graham and Olly MursOlly Murs performed "Dear Darlin'"
31 May 201312Clare Balding, Demi Lovato, Danny O'Donoghue, Tom Jones and Mark OwenMark Owen performed "Stars"

Series 11

The eleventh series of the show began on 30 August 2013. The show celebrated its 100th episode on 27 September 2013.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
30 August 20131Lee Evans, Keeley Hawes, Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Duncan Bannatyne, Kelly Hoppen, Sharon Osbourne and Rizzle KicksRizzle Kicks performed "Lost Generation"
6 September 20132David Walliams, Kirstie Allsopp, Phil Spencer, Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx and Mutya Keisha SiobhanMutya Keisha Siobhan performed "Flatline"
13 September 20133Sean Lock, Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins and Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus performed "We Can't Stop"
20 September 20134 (80s Special)Matthew Fox, Suggs, Jools Holland and Jessie JJessie J performed "It's My Party"
27 September 20135 (100th episode Special)David Haye, Rihanna and Justin TimberlakeRihanna performed "What Now"
Justin Timberlake performed "Take Back the Night"
4 October 20136David Mitchell, James McAvoy, Tess Daly, Abbey Clancy, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Julien McDonald, Ben Cohen and Iggy AzaleaIggy Azalea performed "Change Your Life"
11 October 20137Gok Wan, Johnny Knoxville, Nicole Scherzinger and OneRepublicOneRepublic performed "Counting Stars"
18 October 20138Mo Farah, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Britney Spears and Jake BuggJake Bugg performed "What Doesn't Kill You"
25 October 20139Amanda Holden, Karl Pilkington, Michael Sheen, Jared Leto and Icona PopIcona Pop performed a medley of "I Love It" and "All Night"
1 November 201310Tom Hiddleston, Joan Collins, James Corden and Tinie Tempah feat. John MartinTinie Tempah feat. John Martin performed "Children of the Sun"
8 November 201311Paul O'Grady, Jack Whitehall, Michael Whitehall and Robin ThickeRobin Thicke performed "Give It 2 U"
15 November 201312Russell Brand, Derren Brown, Adam Hills and The WantedThe Wanted performed "We Own the Night"
22 November 201313Micky Flanagan, Sheridan Smith, Spencer Matthews, Mark-Francis Vandelli Orlov-Romanovsky, Binky Felstead, Lucy Watson, Andy Jordan and BastilleBastille performed "Of the Night"
29 November 201314Josh Widdicombe, Nick Grimshaw, Russell Tovey, Louis Walsh and Beady EyeBeady Eye performed "Iz Rite"
6 December 201315Heston Blumenthal, John Bishop and Lady GagaLady Gaga performed "Dope" and "Do What U Want"
13 December 201316Seann Walsh, Keith Lemon and Michael BubléMichael Bublé performed "You Make Me Feel So Young"
20 December 201317Bruce Forsyth, Lee Mack and Katy PerryKaty Perry performed "Unconditionally"
25 December 201318 (Christmas Special)Davina McCall, Russell Brand, David Dickinson and Little MixLittle Mix performed "Little Me"

Series 12

The twelfth series began on 28 March 2014.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
28 March 20141Jessica Hynes, Ricky Gervais, Kermit the Frog, Constantine and Gary BarlowGary Barlow performed "Since I Saw You Last"
4 April 20142 (Grand National Special)Enrique Iglesias performed "I'm a Freak"
11 April 20143Noel Edmonds, Jennifer Saunders, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and The VampsThe Vamps performed "Last Night"
18 April 20144Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton, Paul Hollywood, Paddy McGuinness and Katy BKaty B performed "Still"
25 April 20145Martin Freeman, Lindsay Lohan, Dr. Christian Jessen and The KooksThe Kooks performed "Around Town"
2 May 20146Frank Skinner, Heston Blumenthal, Seb Cardinal and Dustin Demri-Burns and Paloma FaithPaloma Faith performed "Only Love Can Hurt Like This"
9 May 20147John Torode, Gregg Wallace, Courtney Love and Lily AllenLily Allen performed "Our Time"
16 May 20148Nick Grimshaw, Sir Ian McKellen and Kylie MinogueKylie Minogue performed "I Was Gonna Cancel"
23 May 20149Richard Ayoade, Mary Portas, John Cleese and Ellie GouldingEllie Goulding performed "Beating Heart"
30 May 201410Adam Hills, Amanda Seyfried, Keith Lemon, Jason Biggs, Taylor Schilling, Danielle Brooks, Laura Prepon and FoxesFoxes performed "Let Go for Tonight"
6 June 201411Kevin Bridges, Carrie Fisher, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and ExampleExample performed "One More Day (Stay with Me)"
13 June 201412Phillip Schofield, Cher Lloyd, Pharrell Williams and Nicole ScherzingerNicole Scherzinger performed "Your Love"
25 July 201413 (Summer Special)Miranda Hart, Vin Diesel, Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Noel Fielding, Kevin McHale and Rizzle KicksRizzle Kicks performed "Tell Her" and "Down with the Trumpets"

Series 13

The thirteenth series began on 12 September 2014.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
12 September 20141Piers Morgan, Jon Richardson, Matt Forde, Abbey Clancy, Jack Whitehall and KasabianKasabian performed "bumblebeee"
19 September 20142Dan Aykroyd, Kate Hudson, Zach Braff, Lee Mack and Professor GreenProfessor Green performed "Little Secrets"
26 September 20143Jessie J, Nick Grimshaw, Lionel Richie, Billy Howle, Jessie Cave, Jordan Stephens, Charlotte Spencer and Ella EyreElla Eyre performed "Comeback"
3 October 20144Samuel L. Jackson, Pixie Lott, Gregg Wallace, Frankie Bridge, Scott Mills, Caroline Flack, Mark Wright, John Bishop and Ella HendersonElla Henderson performed "Glow"
10 October 20145Hugh Grant, Dr. Christian Jessen, Davina McCall, Noel Fielding and Ariana GrandeAriana Grande performed "Break Free"
17 October 20146 (Live Special)
24 October 20147James Nesbitt, Kevin Bridges and Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift performed "Shake It Off"
31 October 20148Dermot O'Leary, Elijah Wood, Naomi Campbell and Paloma FaithPaloma Faith performed "Ready For The Good Life"
7 November 20149Derren Brown, Sue Perkins, Mel B, Nina Conti and JungleJungle performed "Busy Earnin'"
14 November 201410Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Gillian Anderson, Russell Howard, Mick Hucknall and LordeLorde performed "Yellow Flicker Beat"
21 November 201411James Blunt, Bette Midler, Keith Lemon and Sam SmithSam Smith performed "Like I Can"
28 November 201412Russell Brand, Rafe Spall, Warwick Davis, Jim Broadbent, David Guetta and KieszaKiesza performed "Hideaway"
5 December 201413Lee Evans, Bruce Forsyth, Richard Hammond, Fleur East, Ben Haenow, Lauren Platt, Andrea Faustini and George EzraGeorge Ezra performed "Listen to the Man"
12 December 201414Stephen Fry, Micky Flanagan, Clare Balding and Gorgon City feat. Jennifer HudsonGorgon City feat. Jennifer Hudson performed "Go All Night"
19 December 201415Greg Davies, Gemma Arterton, Brendan O'Carroll and Tom OdellTom Odell performed "Real Love"
25 December 201416 (Christmas Special)Sam Smith performed "Stay With Me"
George Ezra performed "Blame It On Me"
McBusted performed "Get Over It"

Series 14

The fourteenth series began on 20 March 2015.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
20 March 20151Stephanie and Dominic Parker, Antonio Banderas, Tom Jones, will.i.am, Rita Ora, Ricky Wilson and Ella HendersonElla Henderson performed "Mirror Man"
27 March 20152Michelle Keegan, Warwick Davis, Elijah Wood, Troy Von Scheibner and Hudson TaylorHudson Taylor performed "Chasing Rubies"
3 April 20153Frank Lampard, Noel Fielding, Denise van Outen and Lethal BizzleLethal Bizzle performed "Fester Skank"
10 April 20154 (Grand National Special)Russell Brand, Maisie Williams, Gok Wan, Nick Luck and Nick JonasNick Jonas performed "Jealous"
17 April 20155Paddy McGuinness, Ben Miller, Sarah Hadland, Taraji P. Henson, Gregg Wallace, John Torode and The MaccabeesThe Maccabees performed "Marks to Prove It"
24 April 20156Kirstie Allsopp, Phil Spencer, Stephen Mangan, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Paul Bettany, Charles Hamilton feat. Rita OraCharles Hamilton feat. Rita Ora performed "New York Raining"
1 May 20157Adam Hills, Alex Brooker, Josh Widdicombe, Will Mellor, Alexandra Roach, Paul Ritter and Noel Gallagher's High Flying BirdsNoel Gallagher's High Flying Birds performed "Riverman"
8 May 20158Lee Mack, Anna Kendrick, Danny Dyer and Clean Bandit feat. Alex Newell and Sean BassClean Bandit feat. Alex Newell and Sean Bass performed "Stronger"
15 May 20159Phillip Schofield, Romesh Ranganathan, Billie Piper and Charli XCXCharli XCX performed "Famous"
22 May 201510Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Nick Grimshaw and The VaccinesThe Vaccines performed "Dream Lover"
29 May 201511RuPaul, David Gandy, Caroline Flack and Maroon 5Maroon 5 performed "Sugar"
5 June 201512Peter Kay, Adam Lambert, Ellie Kemper and James BayJames Bay performed "Hold Back the River"
12 June 201513Jeremy Piven, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Kevin Connolly, Jerry Ferrara, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Goodman-Hill, Gemma Chan, Katherine Parkinson and Mark Ronson feat. Keyone StarrMark Ronson feat. Keyone Starr performed "I Can't Lose"

Series 15

The fifteenth series began on 11 September 2015.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
11 September 20151Tom Hardy, Stephen Graham, Thomas Turgoose, Vicky McClure and Demi LovatoDemi Lovato performed "Cool for the Summer"
18 September 20152Drew Barrymore, Toni Collette, Keith Lemon, Will Young and Carly Rae JepsenCarly Rae Jepsen performed "Run Away with Me"
25 September 20153Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Claudia Winkleman, Tess Daly and Selena GomezSelena Gomez performed "Good for You"
2 October 20154Sarah Millican, Gareth Malone, Alesha Dixon, Gareth Thomas and MorrisseyMorrissey performed "Kiss Me a Lot"
9 October 20155 (Stand Up 2 Cancer Special)Jonathan Ross, Thomas Turgoose, Jay Hutton, Jamie Laing, Fred Sirieix, Sue Perkins and 5 Seconds of Summer5 Seconds of Summer performed "Hey Everybody!"
16 October 20156Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Catherine Tate, Adam Lambert and Róisín MurphyRóisín Murphy performed "Evil Eyes"
23 October 20157Romesh Ranganathan, Shanti Ranganathan, Goldie Hawn, Katherine Ryan, Ricky Wilson and RudimentalRudimental performed "Lay It All on Me"
30 October 20158Jason Manford, Andrew Scott, Nick Grimshaw, Yvette Fielding and Years & YearsYears & Years performed "Eyes Shut"
6 November 20159Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Noel Fielding and Justin BieberJustin Bieber performed "What Do You Mean?"
13 November 201510Richard Osman, Dawn French, Russell Howard and Little MixLittle Mix performed "Love Me Like You"
20 November 201511Danny Dyer, Josh Widdicombe, Rita Ora and Fleur EastFleur East performed "Sax"
27 November 201512Helen George, Georgia May Foote, Kellie Bright, Jay McGuiness, Anita Rani, Grace Jones, Rob Beckett and Olly MursOlly Murs performed "Kiss Me"
4 December 201513Dara Ó Briain, Julia Davis, Alex Macqueen, Holly Willoughby, Joe Sugg, Caspar Lee and GraceGrace performed "You Don't Own Me"
11 December 201514Karl Pilkington, Lady Colin Campbell and One DirectionOne Direction performed "History"
18 December 201515Gwendoline Christie, Tina Fey, Kevin Bridges, Anthony Daniels and Lion BabeLion Babe performed "Where Do We Go"
25 December 201516 (Christmas Special)John Bishop, Stephanie and Dominic Parker, Samuel L. Jackson, Nan, Emma Willis, Marvin Humes, Keith Lemon, Lorraine Kelly, Little Mix and One DirectionLittle Mix performed "Black Magic"
One Direction performed "Drag Me Down"

Series 16

The sixteenth series moved to Thursday nights and began airing on 3 March 2016. It was then announced that Series 16 would be the final series of Chatty Man.

DateEpisode numberGuestsPerformanceRatings
(millions)
3 March 20161Matthew Perry, Caitlin Moran, Rebekah Staton, Alexa Davies, Helen Monks, Molly Risker, Phillip Schofield and The 1975The 1975 performed "The Sound"
10 March 20162Stephen Mangan, David Coulthard, Steve Jones and Rod StewartRod Stewart performed "Hold the Line"
17 March 20163Steve Coogan, Rob Delaney, Michael Socha, Michaela Coel and All SaintsAll Saints performed "One Strike"
24 March 20164will.i.am, Paloma Faith, Ricky Wilson, Boy George, Jack Whitehall, Charlotte Ritchie, Joe Thomas, Greg McHugh and Years & YearsYears & Years performed "Desire"
31 March 20165Jimmy Carr, Will Arnett, Ariana Grande and Izzy BizuIzzy Bizu performed "Give Me Love"
7 April 20166 (Grand National Special)Jamie Oliver, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Goedele Liekens, Nick Luck and Fifth HarmonyFifth Harmony performed "Work from Home"
14 April 20167Eddie Izzard, Jon Favreau, Romesh Ranganathan, Seann Walsh and Shawn MendesShawn Mendes performed "Stitches"
21 April 20168Michael McIntyre, Naomi Campbell, Scarlett Moffatt and Jack GarrattJack Garratt performed "Surprise Yourself"
28 April 20169Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Paul Bettany, Piers Morgan, Susanna Reid and Laura MvulaLaura Mvula performed "Phenomenal Woman"
5 May 201610Alessia Cara performed "Here"

Christmas special (2016)

It was announced on 9 October 2016 that Chatty Man had been cancelled after Series 16 due to low ratings. It was then confirmed that there would be a Christmas Day special.

Christmas special (2017)

A Christmas special of Chatty Man aired on 25 December 2017.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Digital Spy - Ratings RoundUps. 6 June 2012. 7 June 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120607072118/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/completecoverage/ratings/. dead.
  2. Web site: BARB - Weekly Top 30 Programmes. 6 June 2012.
  3. Web site: Alan Carr talks about his new Channel 4 chat show as well as Susan Boyle, Madonna and why he'd never have surgery!. Deanpiper.com . 13 June 2009 . 5 March 2010.
  4. Web site: Alan Carr's Chat Show – Coming Soon! – ThisisBigBrother.com – UK TV Forums . ThisisBigBrother.com . 5 March 2010.
  5. Web site: Syeda Irtizaali . Blog – Chatty Man! . Blogs.channel4.com . 5 March 2010.
  6. Web site: Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Episode Guide - Series 5 . Channel 4 . 26 April 2013.
  7. AlanCarrChattyMan. 806553400057929728. @chattyman: From a galaxy far far away ⭐️ #MadsMikkelsen @diegoluna_ #BenMendelsohn & @rizmc will be joining us to chat @starwars #RogueOne #chattyman. 7 December 2016. 8 December 2016.
  8. AlanCarrChattyMan. 806555654630543361. @chattyman: We'll also have @GaryBarlow @DanniiMinogue & @realmartinkemp choosing their Christmas tipples from the #chattyman globe . 7 December 2016. 8 December 2016.
  9. AlanCarrChattyMan. 806566021960232960. @chattyman: From one sofa to another... don't miss @ChrissySteed & @Stephenwebb71 ✂️ who will be dropping by with all the #Gogglebox goss ! #chattyman. 7 December 2016. 8 December 2016.
  10. AlanCarrChattyMan. 806561119745806336. @chattyman: From Here's another one... the INCREDIBLE @TomDaley1994 will be making a when he dives onto the #chattyman sofa THIS Christmas day ! Sam x. 7 December 2016. 8 December 2016.
  11. AlanCarrChattyMan. 806569934864183296. @chattyman: And it wouldn't be a #chattyman Christmas Day without some amazing ! We'll have @emelisande performing 'Hurts'... and.... 7 December 2016. 8 December 2016.
  12. AlanCarrChattyMan. 806570990394343427. @chattyman: We'll have a VERY special performance from @robbiewilliams & @guyachambers !! Now who's excited for Christmas?!?! Sam x #chattyman. 7 December 2016. 8 December 2016.
  13. AlanCarrChattyMan. 806798682385321989. @chattyman: ANOTHER #chattyman EXCLUSIVE!! More guests for our bulging Christmas sofa: #TomHardy & Queen of the Jungle @ScarlettMoffatt! Sam x. 8 December 2016. 8 December 2016.
  14. AlanCarrChattyMan. 808646590235869184. @chattyman: #CHATTYMANEXCLUSIVE! Look who else is on the @chattyman sofa on Christmas Day! It's the lovely @TheXFactor winner @MattTerry93!! Sam x. 13 December 2016. 14 December 2016.