The Graham Norton Show
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
Episodes
In the premiere episode, Graham Norton talks to Lord of The Rings actor Elijah Wood and Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall, who talks about the ong...
Graham talks about this weeks gossip with Lord Of The Rings star Orlando Bloom and 2 time Oscar nominated film actress Samantha Morton.
Graham talks to stand-up comedienne Joan Rivers and Nip/Tuck actor Julian McMahon, who talks to Graham about his new film with Sandra Bullock Premonit...
Graham talks to ex X Factor judge Louis Walsh and comedian Jenny Eclair. Louis talks to Graham about being fired from X Factor by Simon Cowell and how...
Graham talks to actor Ioan Gruffudd and actress Jessie Wallace. Plus an exclusive performance of this years UK Eurovision entry Scooch with 'Flying th...
Graham talks to Doctor Who actor David Tennant about the new series of Doctor Who and comedian Jo Brand about her involvement on Comic Relief's The Ap...
The Royle Family's Liz Smith and star of BBC2's The Underdog Show Julia Sawalha join Graham this week. Julia shows off her dogs tricks. Alan Bates als...
Eastenders and Carry On favourite Barbara Windsor and Peep Show actor Robert Webb join Graham this week.
This week Graham is joined by Dustin Hoffman and his wife Lisa Hoffman who talk about Lisa's new line of cosmetic products. Mika also pops by talking...
This week Graham talks to The Vicar of Dibley star Dawn French and presenter Sarah Beeny.
Gerard Depardieu and Tori Amos are Graham's guests.
Graham's guests are Joan Collins and Jason Donovan.
Graham is joined by Miriam Margolyes and Rupert Everett.
Graham is joined by Matt Lucas and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, and there's music from Sinead O'Connor.
Graham is joined by Jennifer Coolidge and Enrique Iglesias.
Graham's guests are Joanna Lumley and Jon Bon Jovi.
Graham's guests are Alice Cooper and Sandi Toksvig, with music from Gareth Gates.
Graham's guests are Dennis Hopper, Ardal O'Hanlon and Joss Stone.
Graham's guests are Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless, stars of iconic 80s TV cop show Cagney & Lacey, and singer Natalie Imbruglia.
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TMDB Reviews
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TMDB8 months ago
The Graham Norton Show (2007) Review: The Gold Standard of Talk Television - 10/10
In the vast and often repetitive landscape of late-night television, The Graham Norton Show doesn't just stand out; it reigns supreme. For over a decade and a half, it has been a weekly masterclass in how to create genuine, unforced, and uproariously funny entertainment. This isn't just a talk show; it's a cultural institution that has earned a perfect score for its consistent brilliance, its unique format, and its unparalleled host.
The Norton Effect: A Host Like No Other
The show's undeniable magic begins and ends with Graham Norton himself. His evolution from a cheeky, boundary-pushing comedian to the consummate, empathetic ringmaster of Hollywood's biggest stars has been a joy to witness. Norton possesses a rare alchemy of traits: he is incisively witty without being cruel, deeply curious without being intrusive, and possesses an almost supernatural ability to put people at ease. He doesn't interview his guests; he has a conversation with them. He is the catalyst for the magic, skillfully steering the chat, knowing when to interject with a perfectly timed one-liner and, just as importantly, when to sit back and let the chaos unfold.
The Genius of the Format: A Group Therapy Session with Champagne
The decision to seat all guests together on the now-iconic red sofa is a stroke of genius. This simple choice dismantles the stiff, one-on-one interview dynamic of traditional talk shows. What results is less an interview and more a dinner party where we, the audience, have the best seat in the house.
The relaxed, often wine fuelled environment creates a space for authenticity that is rarely seen on television. A-list actors, global music icons, and revered directors shed their PR-trained personas and become themselves—telling embarrassing stories, interacting with stars from completely different worlds, and sparking off each other in unpredictable and h...
