BBC will broadcast a world-exclusive special later this month featuring Madonna in conversation with Graham Norton.
Recorded at London's iconic Koko in Camden, the venue where Madonna performed her first UK concert in 1983 and later launched her acclaimed 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor, the programme will see the global superstar sit down for an intimate and wide-ranging interview reflecting on her life, career and enduring influence on popular culture.
The special, Madonna & Graham, comes ahead of the release of Madonna's highly anticipated new album, Confessions II, which is due to be released on 3 July. During the programme, the singer discusses her early years in New York, her longstanding relationship with the UK, and her recent performance at Coachella.
The interview will also feature appearances from special guests, including Madonna's long-time collaborator Stuart Price. Together, they offer insights into the making of the new album, exploring the stories, inspirations and creative process behind the project.
Speaking about the programme, Norton said: "As a lifelong fan it is always a thrill to interview Madonna, but to meet her on the dance floor where she first performed in London over thirty years ago felt incredibly special. She remains a legendary pop icon who is still doing what she does best - getting people up to dance."
A huge gay icon, Madonna remains one of the most successful recording artists of all time. Since releasing her debut single Everybody in 1982, she has achieved 13 UK number-one singles and 12 UK number-one albums, won seven Grammy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
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