"V Graham Norton" (2002) TV series 2002-2003

Directors:

David Coyle
Steve Smith

Writers:

Jon Magnusson (writer)
Graham Norton (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

6 May 2002 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Talk-Show

Plot:

Virtually the same format as "So Graham Norton" but a shorter show for a daily Monday to Friday late evening slot recorded earlier on the day of broadcast. Full of sexual innuendo, crude stories and glamorous guests.

Plot Keywords:

Non Fiction

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Graham Norton

...

Himself - Host (280 episodes, 2002-2003)

Runtime:

30 min (including commercials) (280 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Filming Locations:

The London Studios, Upper Ground, South Bank, London, England, UK

Company:

So Television

Trivia:

Going five nights a week caused many problems for the production team, and celebrity guests were regularly "found" just hours before recording the show.

Quotes:

[Graham has revealed his Earthquake simulator]
Bert Reynolds: I have a bed like that.
Graham Norton: Lucky you!

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Tabloid Tales: Tabloid Tales (#1.3)" (2003)

Too much of a good thing.

Yes, he's back, and, well, he's exactly the same. The inimitable Graham Norton has returned to our screens with his outrageous chat show, which is basically the same as his previous show, So Graham Norton, but now we have him five days a week. There's not much change to the format, except now we have a diluted version, with all the usual segments, in a half hour programme. We still have Graham grilling the audience, we still have the great guest stars who are game for a laugh with Graham, we still have the strange and wonderful net surfing sessions, and we still have the audience bringing in their rather dubious possessions for Graham to mock and gasp at. Sounds great, doesn't it? Well, unfortunately, it isn't really. The big problem I have with this show is that nothing has changed. So Graham Norton used to be something that I looked forward to every Friday, but now, having him five days a week, it's a bit too much. Graham's a talented comedian, but a little of him can go a very long way. The magic has gone. Having the show on every night makes it less special. Although it's essentially the same show, only shorter, Graham has shot himself in the foot. I see this show wearing very thin very quickly, but for Graham's devoted fans, I'm sure that this is a treat. V Graham Norton is certainly is not of the same standard as it's predecessor, but it's still fun to tune in every now and again to watch his guests poking fun at themselves. Besides, at least we still get to see the fabulous Betty whenever we want. That woman is a national treasure. Overall, a passable series, but Graham should really stick to a once weekly show. An ill advised venture.