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BBC extends Mrs Brown's Boys and Graham Norton deals
The BBC has signed deals to keep Mrs Brown's Boys and The Graham Norton Show on BBC One until at least 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 27th January 201710 facts about the Leicester Comedy Festival
10 facts from its founder Geoff Rowe....
Geoff Rowe, Chortle, 26th January 2017Graham Norton reveals 'shock' at special NTA prize
Graham Norton has revealed his 'genuine shock and genuine surprise' after winning the Special Recognition Award at the 2017 National Television Awards.
Metro, 25th January 2017Whether you love it or loathe it, the last 10 minutes of The Graham Norton Show - where muggles tell the nation an anecdote and risk the indignity of being flung backwards on the whim of the host - is a distinctly British talkshow tradition. There have been a whopping 500 red-chair stories, and this behind-the-scenes special sees repeats of Graham's favourites, and interviews with those who have faced the infamous flip.
Grace Rahman, The Guardian, 6th January 2017Big Red Chair: tales that "changed lives"
The Big Red Chair is the ultimate advocate of over-sharing, and a one-off special in its honour tonight is well worth a watch, says Ellie Harrison.
Ellie Harrison, Radio Times, 6th January 2017BBC to broadcast Graham Norton's Big Red Chair special
BBC One is to broadcast Graham Norton's Big Red Chair, a special that meets the people who have entertained the nation with their stories on The Graham Norton Show.
British Comedy Guide, 12th December 2016Channel 4 seems to be positioning Alan Carr's Happy Hour as a challenger to Norton's Friday-evening chokehold. But the Chatty Man still has a way to go to match Norton's cheek and charm. Norton commands a higher calibre of guest, too; tonight, A-listers Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt will be discussing their imminent sci-fi film, Passengers, and, just possibly, recent events in their home country. Emeli Sandé brings the tunes.
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 2nd December 2016Graham Norton to host Children in Need
Graham Norton is joining the presenting team for the BBC's 2016 Children in Need appeal following the death of long-time host Sir Terry Wogan.
BBC News, 10th October 2016Graham Norton's dream guests
"My answer used to be Brad [Pitt] and Angelina [Jolie], but I don't think that is happening now," he told us, referring to Brangelina's bombshell divorce filing last month.
Digital Spy, 10th October 2016Graham Norton: 'My chat show pays for itself'
"Most of the big earners pay their way. My show is shown in a bunch of countries and pays for itself."
Belfast Telegraph, 28th September 2016