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Invented by Ian Messiter in 1967, now starting its 57th season, still brilliantly chaired by resourceful Nicholas Parsons (who got the gig when Jimmy Edwards, the original choice for chairman, said he'd rather play polo than turn up on a Sunday to record the pilot episode). Messiter, who also invented Many a Slip and other fondly remembered amusements, used to wear red socks at recordings, for luck. Perhaps "red socks" could be a subject for tonight's panel, Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth and Jenny Eclair, as they strive to fill their 60 seconds.
Gillian Reynolds, The Telegraph, 31st July 2010Jonathan Ross: 2001 - 2010
The media world and a legion of adoring fans were last night mourning the loss of former chat show host and Radio 2 DJ Jonathan Ross. Ross was 49-years-old and is survived by Graham Norton.
Will Sturgeon, The Media Blog, 17th July 2010Norton to take over from Ross on Friday night chat show
Graham Norton is set to step in to take over the Friday night BBC1 chat-show slot soon to be vacated by Jonathan Ross.
The Telegraph, 15th July 2010Jongleurs plans to raise curtain on six comedy venues
Jongleurs, the chain of comedy clubs that gave a host of comedians including Graham Norton and Ben Elton their big break, is to open six venues after its founders regained control of the brand.
Zoe Wood, The Guardian, 1st June 2010Graham Norton: 'Susan Boyle should be Eurovision entry'
The television presenter and UK commentator of the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest on the annual pop glitz-fest - and replacing Jonathan Ross.
Michael Deacon, The Telegraph, 26th May 2010Norton bracing backlash after taking Ross's radio show
Graham Norton has said he is braced for a backlash from Jonathan Ross's fans as he prepares to take over the presenter's BBC Radio 2 show.
Murray Wardrop, The Telegraph, 25th May 2010Graham Norton shows us how it's done
Despite his reputation for making great television at the expense of his guests, the stars still come flocking, and recent interviewees on The Graham Norton Show have included comedy hero John Cleese and Hollywood A-lister Jennifer Lopez.
Wales Online, 16th May 2010Graham Norton jokes that Radio 2 will save his liver
Graham Norton joked he'll finally be able to stop spending time in the pub after he was confirmed as Radio 2's replacement for Jonathan Ross.
Daily Record, 14th May 2010Graham Norton to replace Jonathan Ross on BBC Radio 2
Graham Norton will replace Jonathan Ross when he leaves his BBC Radio 2 show, the corporation has confirmed.
BBC News, 13th May 2010Graham Norton pokes fun at Dr Who blunder
Graham Norton pokes fun at the BBC's Doctor Who trailer blunder by getting exterminated by a Dalek.
The Sun, 1st May 2010