The Graham Norton Show - anyone else like it?

Love The Graham Norton Show!!

Love The Graham Norton Show!!

I like the show, and like the format even more. All the celebs talking amongst themselves, and riffing off each other.

It seems all the A List celebs like going on his show - all of them drinking most definitely allows for more comedy.

It does air in the states on BBC America.

R3 yes, they can openly drink alcohol there and cuss etc. it’s so much more raw and open. I love it.

Mark Wahlberg gets drunk every time he’s there. And he’s even more of an obnoxious prick.

Madonna in 2012 was great, although she seems a bit full of herself. She looked amazing.

I liked “So Graham Norton” and “V Graham Norton.” Hate “The Graham Norton Show” because its become too Americanized and I hate the group setup because there’s always at least one guest that tries to take the attention off the other guests. I prefer when the guest’s are interviewed separately.

OP why are you so obsessed with Britney? Get a life!

[quote]I hate the group setup because there’s always at least one guest that tries to take the attention off the other guests

That's the point though. This way each guest has to fight for attention by being interesting, they can't just go through the motions like they can on solo appearances. And it's always hilarious to see some Hollywood a-lister be overshadowed by some British stand-up comedian.

R7 No thanks.

Also, Graham used to be funny, but in recent years, I feel he’s been phoning it in. And I get so tired of him saying “Ahem!” after EVERY joke, as if we need a cue to laugh.🙄

I love the group setup. Graham also is a better interviewer when there’s a group than when he’s one on one.

I liked this group. Kylie looks like mini-Nicole Kidman here though. She needs to stop with all the work.

he's on tonight BBC America

Are Graham’s people on here trying to convince us that the group setup is wonderful?🧐

R11 no, but yes, the group setup is superior and makes for better tv. His show is a lot of celebs favorite to go to.

[quote]His show is a lot of celebs favorite to go to.

Of course it is. Because he only asks softball questions and everything is just a big joke.

R13 Because Colbert, Fallon and Kimmel ask the really heavy questions, right?

Graham Norton or Alan Carr ???

I met him in Capetown, South Africa . He’s much taller than I thought, and VERY shy. Not standoffish, but really shy.

R15 Graham Norton

Carr is way too over the top. He tries to outshine his guests

Always a treat when Miriam Margolyes appears with Graham.

[quote]Graham Norton or Alan Carr ???

Definitely Alan Carr.

Alan Carr is so annoying.

R20 Then don’t watch him.

Britney was cute on Alan Carr too. But it was post conservatorship so not as good. She wasn’t her usually bubbly silly self.

The group couch feels like a dinner party. The one-on-one is like a job interview. This bit wouldn’t be near as charming without Hugh and Patrick Stewart.

R18 Another vote for Norton and Miriam Margoyles!

What about The Jonathan Ross Show?

Greg Davies is the funniest recurring guest

The group dynamic works, because it's such a loose atmosphere and people end up playing off each other.

Also, performers tend to want to play along and even one-up each other, so even the most unexpected people end up being game.

When the chemistry between the guests actually works, there is nothing better on TV.

I loved watching when Lady Gaga met the grande dame of British soaps…

It's so much fun...and you can tell the guests love doing the show. They're all having a hoot.

I wish they'd have more Brits on and not so many Americans though.

His show is so Americanized now r30. I feel it’s a British show for Americans lol

I love when Dawn French is on.

I see OP is lined out, For those who are doing that, can you please explain your reasoning? I had no idea Graham Norton was offensive to some.

R33 it’s one person. He has numerous accounts. He’s all over this thread too. If he doesn’t like what someone posts he FFs instead of just scrolling by.

That was weird and telling when drunk Marky Mark climbed onto Graham’s lap and started playing with his nipples. Starts around 23:00.

Because I’m an idiot.

R35 he was trying to be funny.

As said upthread, the best part of the group vs 1 on 1 is seeing the celebs try to outdo one another

How much do they pay these celebrities to come in?

Is it difficult to buy a couple of tickets to see Graham's show in person? Are they sold to the general public?

I liked the show about 20 years ago - now it's a victim of its own success. Still very good, but I preferred the odder older shows.

I went to two tapings of it in London - very fun.

R39 They're free, you can try and get them from the link below.

While finding that, I saw some info on a new show he's hosting:

[quote]From the producers of RuPaul’s Drag Race comes QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE – an international drag queen singing competition unlike anything you’ve seen before, hosted by Graham Norton. We’ve scoured the universe for the very best drag performers, who’ll take to the stage and sing live to impress our superstar panel and studio audience. Only one can be crowned QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE. So, get ready for high heels, high octaves and high drama that’ll blow your wig off!

Sounds awful

They used to get audience members to do the most outrageous shit.

I recall one guy stood completely naked in the middle of Covent Garden for some tickets to some Costa Del Sol shithole.

It was a crazy show in the beginning and so much fun. Now it's just a ton of celebrities - which is fun, but a bit different.

[quote] I see OP is lined out, For those who are doing that, can you please explain your reasoning? I had no idea Graham Norton was offensive to some.

I didn't grey out the OP's post. But I am offended by this witless TV show which features American corporate whores flogging their products.

I notice there was another cancelled thread entitled—

[quote] Why was my Graham Norton thread deleted? He still needs his hard drive checking. (10/19/2022)

I can admit Norton doesn't waste time like his old fogey predecessors.

He asks direct questions 'What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you on stage?

And the celebrity tells audience about the night they lost their pants, or how big their penis is, or how they were caught wearing a dress or how the elephant defecated on the stage.

And the audience guffaws like morons.