The Graham Norton Show
Episode 42
Thursday 3 July 2008 on BBC-2

Graham discusses Glastonbury and Nelson Mandela. His guests tonight are actor James Nesbitt and actress Catherine Tate. Graham uses a tardis to go back in time. Catherine discusses Doctor Who , James talks about Cold Feet , the pair discuss their mothers reaction to their work. A audience...

In 2008, James took part in a documentary about the 40 years of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, with other celebrities from the Province (Patrick Kielty, Charles Lawson, Eamonn Holmes and Barry McGuigan). (edit) James was among the many celebrities playing in a charity golf tournament in July 2008 (in aid of leukaemia research). (edit) In 2008, James hosted the British Independent Film Awards again, London's Old Billingsgate Market. (edit) James narrated the audio version of Colin Bateman's Divorcing Jack. (edit) In 2003, James received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Ulster, for his services to drama. (edit)

(on playing different characters in "Jekyll")
James: Hyde became easy. Jackman was hard. He's human. Hyde's a kid. Hyde was about tapping into childhood – a bit more complex than that, but really about finding what it's like to be a child again. (edit) (talking about how lucky he feels he is in 2008)
James: I've always been mouthy, always been one for the craic. But I've never been fulfilled. I've always felt a bit empty somewhere. Now I can finally say I'm proud of myself. Things like Midnight Man are a tremendous reminder of how wonderful the medium of television can be and of how lucky I am. I am paid handsomely to learn some words, deliver them in the right order and then find out where the wrap party is. Then I go home in my Mercedes to the wife and two daughters whom I love. My life is very blessed. And Manchester United won the title again last season. What more can a man want? (edit) (on his 'heartthrob' status)
James: Tragically, I get more letters from grannies than daughters. Quite often people come up to me and say 'my grandmother loves you'. An old lady approached me recently and asked, 'Can I touch you for luck?' That's my fan-base. But anyway, the very idea of being a heart-throb is ridiculous. You get to play a great character and people attach things to you that actually belong to the character. It's absurd. (edit) (on his perfect holiday)
James: Good weather and good company. We go camping every year with 30 friends and relatives. It's very basic but good weather helps and as long as we can buy beer and wine, we're happy. (edit) (on playing Pontius Pilate)
James: You can get a bit world-weary in this job and The Passion reminded me of what a fantastic job acting is and how lucky I am to be doing it. (edit)

Star
Cold Feet Adam Williams	Jekyll Dr. Tom Jackman / Mr. Hyde
Murphy's Law DS Tommy Murphy	Playing the Field John Dolan

Recurring Role
Ballykissangel Leo McGarvey

Guest Star
Between the Lines Unknown Soldier Sean Phelan	Boon Stamp Duty Martin Mulholland
Canterbury Tales The Miller's Tale Nick	Comic Relief RND 2003 - The Big Hair Do Himself (report on fund raising activities)
Covington Cross The Hero Humphrey	Fairy Tales Cinderella Hans M. Prince

Other
Murphy's Law Food Chain, Episode One n/a	Murphy's Law Food Chain, Episode Two Creative Consultant
Murphy's Law Food Chain, Episode Three Creative Consultant