Series synopsis
Later... with Jools Holland is a British talk television series that premiered on BBC Two on October 9, 1992. It was created by Jools Holland. It stars Jools Holland, Saul Milton, Will Kennard and Andy Gangadeen.
Later... with Jools Holland is a contemporary British music television show hosted by Jools Holland.
Premise
Later... with Jools Holland is a contemporary British music television show hosted by Jools Holland.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jools Holland as Self
- Saul Milton as Self - Musical Guest
- Will Kennard as Self - Musical Guest
- Andy Gangadeen as Self - Musical Guest
- MC Rage as Self - Musical Guest
- Dave Bayley as Self - Musical Guest
- Joe Seaward as Self - Musical Guest
- Drew MacFarlane as Self - Musical Guest
Supporting cast
- Nick Waterhouse as Self - Musical Guest
- Edmund Irwin-Singer as Self - Musical Guest
- Natalie Closner Schepman as Self - Musical Guest
- Allison Closner as Self - Musical Guest
- Meegan Closner as Self - Musical Guest
- Alexis Krauss as Self - Musical Guest
- Derek Miller as Self - Musical Guest
- Caleb Followill as Self
- Jared Followill as Self
- Matthew Followill as Self
- Nathan Followill as Self
- VV Brown as Self
Guest cast
- Saul Milton as Self - Musical Guest
- Will Kennard as Self - Musical Guest
- Andy Gangadeen as Self - Musical Guest
- MC Rage as Self - Musical Guest
- Dave Bayley as Self - Musical Guest
- Joe Seaward as Self - Musical Guest
- Drew MacFarlane as Self - Musical Guest
- Nick Waterhouse as Self - Musical Guest
- Edmund Irwin-Singer as Self - Musical Guest
- Natalie Closner Schepman as Self - Musical Guest
- Allison Closner as Self - Musical Guest
- Meegan Closner as Self - Musical Guest
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 178 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 47 | February 5, 1995 | August 30, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 10 | October 8, 1992 | December 11, 1992 |
| Season 2 | 10 | May 6, 1993 | July 9, 1993 |
| Season 3 | 7 | May 6, 1994 | July 9, 1994 |
| Season 4 | 6 | November 4, 1994 | December 10, 1994 |
| Season 5 | 6 | May 12, 1995 | June 17, 1995 |
| Season 6 | 6 | June 30, 1996 | August 11, 1996 |
| Season 7 | 6 | March 30, 1997 | May 4, 1997 |
| Season 8 | 6 | September 28, 1997 | November 2, 1997 |
| Season 9 | 6 | February 21, 1998 | March 28, 1998 |
| Season 10 | 6 | September 5, 1998 | October 10, 1998 |
| Season 11 | 6 | February 13, 1996 | March 19, 1996 |
| Season 12 | 8 | October 16, 1998 | December 11, 1998 |
| Season 13 | 6 | April 16, 1999 | May 21, 1999 |
| Season 14 | 8 | October 16, 1999 | December 4, 1999 |
| Season 15 | 6 | April 14, 2000 | May 19, 2000 |
| Season 16 | 8 | October 13, 2000 | December 2, 2000 |
| Season 17 | 6 | April 13, 2001 | June 9, 2001 |
| Season 18 | 8 | October 12, 2001 | November 30, 2001 |
| Season 19 | 6 | April 12, 2002 | May 17, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Johnny Cash Johnny Cash takes centre stage in a one off edition edition of Later... Featuring performances from Pops Staples, Carleen Anderson, Mazzy Star, June Carter-Cash and the great man himself. |
February 5, 1995 |
| 2 |
Later Presents: Paul Weller in Concert Jools Holland presents a Paul Weller special with songs from solo albums and classic tracks from The Jam and The Style Council. |
February 25, 1996 |
| 3 |
Later Presents Mark Knopfler Jools Holland introduces a studio session from Dire Straits lead singer Mark Knopfler. Featuring songs from his debut solo album Golden Heart, plus hits like Sultans of Swing. |
May 6, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neville Brothers, The Christians, D-Influence, Nu Colours | October 9, 1992 |
| 2 | Dwight Yoakam, k.d.lang, The Rockingbirds, Loudon Wainwright III | October 16, 1992 |
| 3 | Was Not Was, Baaba Maal, Tasmin Archer, Oumou Sangare | October 23, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PJ Harvey, Sounds of Blackness, Alice in Chains, Vince Gill, Maria McKee | May 7, 1993 |
| 2 | Shara Nelson, Aztec Camera, Jellyfish, Leonard Cohen | May 14, 1993 |
| 3 | Robert Plant, Teenage Fanclub, Nanci Griffith, Gallon Drunk, Buddy Guy | May 21, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Costello, Counting Crows, Honky, Otis Rush, Sheila Chandra | May 7, 1994 |
| 2 | Traffic, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Cassandra Wilson, Morphine, Galliano | May 14, 1994 |
| 3 | Evan Dando, The Pretenders, Angélique Kidjo, Erasure, David McComb, Jonathan Richman | May 21, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suede, J.J. Cale, Terry Hall, Youssou N'Dour, Sharon Shannon | November 5, 1994 |
| 2 | INXS, Percy Sledge, Edwyn Collins, Portishead, Sarah McLachlan | November 12, 1994 |
| 3 | Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, Elastica, Les Négresses Vertes, Terem Quartet, June Tabor | November 19, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massive Attack with Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt, Marianne Faithfull with the Electra Strings, Hole, The Mavericks, Dionne Farris | May 13, 1995 |
| 2 | PJ Harvey, Tindersticks, Sheryl Crow, Moby, D-Influence | May 20, 1995 |
| 3 | Radiohead, Elvis Costello, Chris Isaak, Boy George, Lucky Dube | May 27, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Black Grape, D'Angelo, Melissa Etheridge, Gregory Isaacs and Suggs from Madness Jools is joined by Black Grape, D'Angelo, Melissa Etheridge, Gregory Isaacs and Suggs from Madness. |
June 30, 1996 |
| 2 |
Pulp, Morrissey, Billy Rae Martin, the Finn Brothers, Randy Newman and Luther Vandross Jools is joined by Pulp, Morrissey, Billy Rae Martin, the Finn Brothers, Randy Newman and Luther Vandross. |
July 7, 1996 |
| 3 |
Blur, Garth Brooks, Soul II Soul, Aimee Mann and the Justin Vali Trio. With archive footage of The Who performing I Can See For Miles Jools is joined by Blur, Garth Brooks, Soul II Soul, Aimee Mann and the Justin Vali Trio. With archive footage of The Who performing I Can See For Miles. |
July 21, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Cure, Tasmin Archer, Mark Morrison, Willie Nelson and Sierra Maestra Jools is joined by The Cure, Tasmin Archer, Mark Morrison, Willie Nelson and Sierra Maestra. |
March 30, 1997 |
| 2 |
Manic Street Preachers, Hootie & the Blowfish, Salif Keita, Maxwell, Pete Townshend and Ben Folds Five Jools is joined by the Manic Street Preachers, Hootie & the Blowfish, Salif Keita, Maxwell, Pete Townshend and Ben Folds Five. |
April 6, 1997 |
| 3 |
Ocean Colour Scene & Paul Weller, Everclear, Morcheeba, Cowboy Junkies, The Tony Rich Project and Ice-T Jools is joined by Ocean Colour Scene & Paul Weller, Everclear, Morcheeba, Cowboy Junkies, The Tony Rich Project and Ice-T. |
April 13, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
50th Show with Orbital, Kula Shaker, Joe Cocker, The Blue Nile, Jackson Browne, Nu Colours Jools celebrates the show's 50th edition, with performances from Kula Shaker singing "Govinda", veteran vocalist Joe Cocker, American artist Jackson Browne, Orbital performing "Satan" and The Blue Nile. |
September 28, 1997 |
| 2 |
The Beautiful South, Metallica, Catatonia, Horace Andy and Donovan Jools is joined by The Beautiful South, Metallica, Catatonia, Horace Andy and Donovan. |
October 5, 1997 |
| 3 |
Eddi Reader, John Parish and Polly Jean Harvey, Babybird, Christy Moore, Luciano and Cesária Évora Jools is joined by Eddi Reader, John Parish and Polly Jean Harvey, Babybird, Christy Moore, Luciano and Cesária Évora. |
October 12, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Beck, The Brand New Heavies, David Byrne & Morcheeba, Rollins Band, Dru Hill and Rubén González Jools is joined by Beck, The Brand New Heavies, David Byrne & Morcheeba, Rollins Band, Dru Hill and Rubén González. |
February 21, 1998 |
| 2 |
Steve Winwood, Stereophonics, Finley Quaye, Counting Crows, James Taylor, Buena Vista Social Club with Ry Cooder Jools is joined by 60s star Steve Winwood, Welsh trio Stereophonics, Finley Quaye, Counting Crows, US singer James Taylor and guitarist Ry Cooder. |
February 28, 1998 |
| 3 |
The Charlatans, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, Khaled, Tony Bennett, Boz Scaggs and Wynonna Judd Jools is joined by The Charlatans, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, Khaled, Tony Bennett, Boz Scaggs and Wynonna Judd. |
March 7, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Verve, Rickie Lee Jones, UB40, Roni Size & Reprazent and Jewel Jools is joined by The Verve, Rickie Lee Jones, UB40, Roni Size & Reprazent and Jewel. |
September 5, 1998 |
| 2 |
M People, Blackstreet, Embrace, Cast, Iarla Ó Lionáird Jools is joined by M People with music from their new album, swing beat band Blackstreet, indie outfit Embrace, Cast and Iarla Ó Lionáird. |
September 12, 1998 |
| 3 |
Aerosmith, Texas, Black Grape, Lighthouse Family and Phil Campbell Jools is joined by Aerosmith, Texas, Black Grape, Lighthouse Family and Phil Campbell. |
September 19, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spiritualized backed by the London Community Gospel Choir, Bernard Butler, Billie Myers, Jimmy Webb and Lynden David Hall Jools is joined by Spiritualized backed by the London Community Gospel Choir, Bernard Butler, Billie Myers, Jimmy Webb and Lynden David Hall. |
February 13, 1996 |
| 2 |
James, Catatonia, Imani Coppola, Unbelievable Truth and George Benson Jools is joined by James, Catatonia, Imani Coppola, Unbelievable Truth and George Benson. |
February 20, 1996 |
| 3 |
Pulp, Pelvis, Lenny Kravitz, Air, Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill Jools is joined by Pulp, Pelvis, Lenny Kravitz, Air, Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill. |
February 27, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Manic Street Preachers, Eels, Beverley Knight, Ian Dury & The Blockheads and Bjork Jools is joined for his 75th episode by the Manic Street Preachers, Eels, Beverley Knight, Ian Dury & The Blockheads and Bjork. |
October 16, 1998 |
| 2 |
Neil Finn, Marc Almond, Red Snapper, Rufus Wainwright and Hole featuring Courtney Love Jools is joined by Neil Finn, Marc Almond, Red Snapper, Rufus Wainwright and Hole featuring Courtney Love. |
October 12, 1998 |
| 3 |
Fun Lovin' Criminals, The Afghan Whigs, Natalie Merchant, Mike Oldfield and Alvin Youngblood Hart Jools is joined by the Fun Lovin' Criminals, The Afghan Whigs, Natalie Merchant, Mike Oldfield and Alvin Youngblood Hart. |
October 30, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blur, Van Morrison, Wilco, Natacha Atlas and Candi Staton Jools is joined by Blur, Van Morrison, the London Community Gospel Choir, Wilco, Natacha Atlas, David Arnold and Candi Staton. |
April 16, 1999 |
| 2 |
Catatonia, Kula Shaker, Urban Species, Paul Westerburg and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Jools is joined by Catatonia, Kula Shaker, Urban Species, Paul Westerburg and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. |
April 23, 1999 |
| 3 |
Skunk Anansie, Mercury Rev, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Robert Palmer and Macy Gray Jools is joined by Skunk Anansie, Mercury Rev, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Robert Palmer and Macy Gray. |
April 30, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
James, Bryan Ferry, Gabrielle, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals and Breakbeat Era Jools is joined by James, Bryan Ferry, Gabrielle, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals and Breakbeat Era. Jools also talks to Roni Size and DJ Die. |
October 16, 1999 |
| 2 |
The Charlatans, Jeff Beck, Shelby Lynee, Bernard Butler, Oslo Jools is joined by The Charlatans, Jeff Beck, country singer Shelby Lynee, Bernard Butler and Brighton band Oslo. |
October 23, 1999 |
| 3 |
Madness, Pavement, Richard Thompson, Jimmy Scott and Tori Amos Jools is joined by Madness, Pavement, Richard Thompson, Jimmy Scott and Tori Amos. |
October 30, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Paul Weller, Kirsty MacColl, Moloko, Idelwild, Craig David and Roby Lakatos Jools celebrates his 100th show with performances from Paul Weller, Kirsty MacColl, Moloko, Idelwild, Craig David and Roby Lakatos. |
April 14, 2000 |
| 2 |
Eagle-Eye Cherry, Super Furry Animals, Death in Vegas, David Gray and LSK Jools is joined by Eagle-Eye Cherry, Super Furry Animals, Death in Vegas, David Gray and LSK. |
April 21, 2000 |
| 3 |
Embrace, Doves, Lynden David Hall, Hinda Hicks, Bobby Whitlock, Eric Clapton and Ute Lemper Jools is joined by Embrace, Doves, Lynden David Hall, Hinda Hicks, Bobby Whitlock, Eric Clapton and Ute Lemper. Studio guests include Ian Hislop. |
April 28, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Finley Quaye, Badly Drawn Boy, Lucy Pearl, The Waterboys, Bebel Gilberto, and Tom McRae Jools is joined by Finley Quaye, Badly Drawn Boy, Lucy Pearl, The Waterboys, Bebel Gilberto and Tom McRae. |
October 14, 2000 |
| 2 |
k.d. lang, Morcheeba, Mansun, The Webb Brothers, and Alex Lloyd Jools is joined by k.d. lang, Morcheeba, Mansun, The Webb Brothers and Alex Lloyd. Lemmy also visits the studio to talk to Jools. |
October 21, 2000 |
| 3 |
Blur, Roni Size & Reprazent, The Go-Betweens, Alabama 3, Abdullah Ibrahim Trio, and Lionel Richie Jools is joined by Blur, Roni Size & Reprazent, The Go-Betweens, Alabama 3, Abdullah Ibrahim Trio and Lionel Richie. |
October 28, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stereophonics, The Black Crowes, Spooks, Rokia Traoré and Calexico Jools is joined by Stereophonics, The Black Crowes, Spooks, Rokia Traoré and Calexico. Frank Skinner also visits the studio to talk about his new live show Unplanned. |
April 13, 2001 |
| 2 |
Starsailor, Goldfrapp, Stereo MCs, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Blockheads ools is joined by Starsailor, Goldfrapp, Stereo MCs and The Blind Boys of Alabama, while Robbie Williams and Suggs join The Blockheads to perform tracks from their new album. |
April 20, 2001 |
| 3 |
Anastacia, Ash, Musiq Soulchild, Omara Portuondo, Cachaito Jools is joined by Anastacia, Ash, Musiq Soulchild, and Omara Portuondo and Cachaito from Buena Vista Social Club. |
April 27, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
PJ Harvey, Kelis, Spiritualized, Dr John, Nick Lowe Jools is joined by PJ Harvey, Kelis, Spiritualized, Dr John and Nick Lowe. |
October 12, 2001 |
| 2 |
New Order, Michael McDonald, Ryan Adams, Zero 7, Roots Manuva Jools is joined by New Order, Michael McDonald, Ryan Adams, Zero 7 and Roots Manuva. |
October 19, 2001 |
| 3 |
Pulp, Jack Bruce, Eels, Cheb Mami, Sam Moore Jools is joined by Pulp, veteran bassist and vocalist Jack Bruce, LA's Eels, who are pursuing a new, rockier direction and the Algerian king of rai, Cheb Mami. |
October 26, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pet Shop Boys, Doves, Cornershop, So Solid Crew, India.Arie Jools is joined by the Pet Shop Boys, Manchester's Doves launching The Last Broadcast, Cornershop, UK Garage group So Solid Crew and India Arie. |
April 12, 2002 |
| 2 |
The Vines, Del Amitri, Susana Baca, Stereophonics, Badly Drawn Boy, Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band Jools is joined by The Vines, Del Amitri, Susana Baca, Stereophonics, Badly Drawn Boy and Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band. |
April 19, 2002 |
| 3 |
Gomez, Patti Smith, Angélique Kidjo, Tweet, Missy Elliott, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Jools is joined by Gomez, Patti Smith, Angélique Kidjo, Tweet, Missy Elliott and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. |
April 26, 2002 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 9, 1992 |
| Last aired | June 7, 2026 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |