Joining Jools on the first show of a new series is Laura Mvula, From East London, Jools also welcomes legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon for a rare solo appearance as he launches his latest solo album, Stranger To Stranger, on the eve of a major American tour. He'll be performing a new song and a classic. acclaimed British grime MC, KANO first appeared on the show back in 2007 and he returns to the album in six years and his fifth long player to date Making his debut on the show is Nashville singer songwriter and guitarist Jason Isbell. Returning to the Later... with Jools studio is Florida-raised soul singer extraordinaire Charles Bradley,

Guests on this show include Gregory Porter, Mumford and Sons, Baaba Maal and The Very Best.

Guests on this show are Underworld, the Lumineers, Savages, Rationale, Marlon Williams and Beverley Knight.

Guests on this show include Corinne Bailey Rae, Sir Elton John, Bloc Party and Kronos Quartet.

Guests on this show include Iggy Pop, Lou Doillon, Protoje and Graham Nash.

Guests on the last show of the series are Tame Impala, Biffy Clyro, Michael Kiwanuka, Moon Hooch, James Blake and Lera Lynn.