Stephen Colbert Guests January 8, 2026
Guests
The January 8, 2026 episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert featured Tom Hiddleston and Terry Gross.
Episode clips
Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston discusses returning as Jonathan Pine for season two of The Night Manager and the series’ more complicated international setting. He reflects on playing characters who take risks, working on stage and screen, and the appeal of revisiting a role after many years.
Terry Gross
Terry Gross’s January 8, 2026 Late Show appearance reflects on her husband Francis Davis, the tribute she made through Fresh Air, and the five decades and thousands of interviews that define her radio career.
Terry Gross discusses the death of her husband, Francis Davis, and the Fresh Air tribute she created from his writing and favorite jazz. She reflects on grief, memory, and how sharing his work helped her return to the audience and preserve part of his life.
Terry Gross reflects on hosting Fresh Air for 50 years and conducting roughly 15,000 to 18,000 interviews. She discusses longevity, preparation, memorable guests, and the habits that have allowed her to keep asking thoughtful questions across decades of radio.
Other episode clips
FAQ
- Who were the guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Jan 8, 2026?
- Tom Hiddleston and Terry Gross were the guests on this episode.
- When did this episode air?
- Jan 8, 2026.