Jonathan returns with the 17th series of his chat show. To get things going in the first episode: 'mockney' chef Jamie Oliver, that bloke from The Office, Ricky Gervais and Stuart Broad, who helped England regain the Ashes this summer with a five-wicket haul at the Oval. Hurrah! Music from Mika.

Rock 'n' roll raiser of hell, Barry Manilow swings by to hang with J Ro and swap tales of debauchery, excess and possibly tips on how to win on the bandits in Vegas.

Three rather fabulous guests this week: Sir David Attenborough, Eddie Izzard and Jay-Z. Also appearing - Peter Andre and Eva Herzigova.

Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller, Verne Troyer and Shakira are this week's guests of note.

This week's programme is dedicated to the double-Oscar winning, film directing, movie producing, screenwriting, all-singing nemesis of South Park, Barbra 'Mecha' Streisand.

Chris Evans, who's career has been rejuvenated at Radio 2, joins Jonathan to talk about his autobiography and his impending move to the coveted Radio 2 breakfast show. Music from Kasabian.

Jack Dee equals Ricky Gervais's appearances record and will undoubtedly look delighted about it. Alesha Dixon appears and will try desperately to justify replacing Arlene Phillips as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, despite having limited experience as a dancer, unlike Arlene, who's experience spans 50 years.

50 Cent and Boy George on the same programme is worth an hour of anyone's time. unless there's a duet on the cards, if so, best start running now. Actress Joanna Page and Aussie comedian Tim Minchin also join Jonathan. Music from Jamie Cullum.

Music from Green Day and chat from a load of other people.

The old pals act is in full effect tonight, as Jonathan's regular tennis opponent, Jimmy Carr, turns up to flog a Christmas DVD. Serena Williams adds further misery to those who dislike tennis.

The blonde one from Girls Aloud, Sarah Harding, joins Jonathan, as does Gerard Butler. Michael McIntyre, who will be plugging a DVD or an upcoming television performance. Music from Arctic Monkeys.

Coming soon...

A welcome return to the Ross sofa for chef Gordon Ramsay. Actress Reese Witherspoon and comedian Russell Howard make their debut appearances on the programme, as does new band, Them Crooked Vultures.

Former Wimbledon Champion and Crystal Meth user, Andre Agassi and the Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button, provide a sporty 'thrust' to this week's programme, whilst Terry Wogan doesn't. Music from N-Dubz.

The man who went up a hill and came down a mountain, or indeed the man who went down a back road and came out a criminal, Hugh Grant. Music - and a natter, from Rihanna.