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The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines
The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

  • TV chat show
  • BBC One / BBC Two
  • 2007 - 2025
  • 515 episodes (32 series)

Comic chat show presented by Graham Norton. The biggest names in showbiz join the host on his sofa.

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Norton hosts a James Bond special tonight when 007 himself Daniel Craig, his boss Judi Dench ("M") and his latest adversary, Javier Bardem, make themselves comfortable on the sofa.

The trio star in the eagerly anticipated 23rd Bond movie, Skyfall, directed by Sam Mendes. A brief trailer released on the internet whetted appetites of Bond fans across the globe, and not just because it featured a brief shot of Bond in his trunks emerging slick from a swimming pool.

So there is much to talk about, and not just the film. Here's hoping we hear Craig talk about that unforgettable little moment back in the summer when Bond strode through the carpeted corridors of Buckingham Palace to escort his employer, the Queen, to the Olympic Games opening ceremony. For many her short greeting - "Good evening, Mr Bond" - was the highlight of a momentous evening.

Alison Graham, Radio Times, 26th October 2012

The 007 publicity machine has parachuted in a special line-up for a Skyfall-themed episode tonight. Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench and new baddie Javier Bardem join Norton for a chat about the latest Bond instalment. Lacking a comedian on the couch to contribute jokes, Norton may have to work overtime to get the best from Craig, but we're confident that a bit of gentle teasing and perhaps a martini will loosen him up.

Vicki Power, The Telegraph, 25th October 2012

Graham Norton interview

Graham Norton, 49, once dressed up as Mother Teresa to do stand-up. Here he talks to Metro about his BBC programme The Graham Norton Show, celebrity guests on his wish-list and why he likes presenting the Eurovision Song Contest.

Andrew Williams, Metro, 19th October 2012

Miranda Hart talks about underwear model mix-up

Miranda Hart has revealed that she was mistaken for Australian underwear model Miranda Kerr in a television mix-up.

Robert Dex, The Scotsman, 19th October 2012

Graham Norton: interview

He's a huge star - but Graham Norton seems perpetually surprised by his success. As he approaches 50, he talks to Gerard Gilbert about nearly becoming a rent boy, why he thinks Raquel Welch is a 'grumpy old bitch', and how he's happier out of the limelight.

Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 19th October 2012

Graham Norton interviews... himself

From not making it in America to a lack of celebrity friends - the king of Friday night chat leaves no stone unturned.

Graham Norton, Radio Times, 19th October 2012

Britain's chat-show king is back with a new series of bawdy chat. Sassy Norton is expert at getting guests to laugh at themselves, so it should be fun to see him face up to actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, fresh from the release of his cunningly titled autobiography Total Recall. American R'n'B singer Usher also pitches up on the sofa, alongside Miranda Hart[ and Ronnie Corbett.

Toby Dantzic, The Telegraph, 18th October 2012

Graham Norton: I won't have surgery on my eye bags

Graham Norton says he will never have surgery to get rid of his eye bags - as he doesn't want to end up looking like the "Chinese ambassador's gay brother".

The Sun, 9th October 2012

Graham Norton defends modern chat shows

TV star Graham Norton has hit back following Michael Parkinson's criticism of the current generation of chat show hosts, and bemoaned the rise of "goody goody" dramas.

Sherna Noah, The Independent, 9th October 2012

Graham Norton 'taking second pay cut'

A BBC report has said the broadcasting giant will be reducing pay for some of its top earners, including Jeremy Paxman and Graham Norton - the latter's second pay cut in three years.

Sarah Deen, Metro, 14th July 2012

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