Madonna’s rare BBC One special with Graham Norton lands days before Confessions II

Madonna recently performed in Times Square to promote her new album Confessions II (Image: Getty)

Madonna will appear in a one-off BBC One special with Graham Norton later this month, with the BBC programme listing confirming the broadcast details ahead of her upcoming album Confessions II.

The programme, titled Madonna & Graham, is scheduled for Friday 26 June 2026 at 10:40pm and will run for 49 minutes. It is billed as an “in-depth discussion” about Madonna’s life and career, with the synopsis stating: “Graham meets with Madonna for an in-depth discussion about her incredible life and career.”

The special airs shortly before Madonna’s fifteenth studio album, Confessions II, which is due for release on 3 July 2026. The record is positioned as a sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor.

Madonna & Graham: what’s different this time

Madonna has appeared on The Graham Norton Show multiple times, most recently in June 2019, when she visited to promote Madame X.

This booking is presented as a dedicated, single-guest conversation rather than the usual multi-guest chat show format.

Confessions II rollout continues

The BBC One appearance also follows the release of Confessions II – The Film, which unfolds across six tracks and includes snippets of unreleased songs. The project is available as Confessions II – The Film on YouTube.

Madonna continues to reign as the long-term Queen of Pop, continuing to push new sounds and consistent queer and alternative imagery as part of her status as an LGBTQ+ icon. Recently, she has also shown support for LGBTQ+ athletes, including sending a message to queer figure skater Amber Glenn earlier this year.