The BBC has secured three more series of THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW in a deal that ensures the beloved chatshow will remain a cornerstone of British television through 2026 and beyond. The agreement with Norton and his production company So Television begins with series 34, cementing the show’s position as one of the most successful entertainment programmes on British screens. What started as a BBC Two venture in 2007 has evolved into a cultural phenomenon that not only commands impressive viewing figures but also dominates social media conversations long after each episode airs.
The show’s enduring appeal lies in Norton’s unique ability to attract genuine A-list talent and create an atmosphere where even the most guarded celebrities let down their defenses. Taylor Swift’s recent appearance exemplified this perfectly when she chose Norton’s sofa for her first television interview to promote THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL, timing it to coincide with the album’s release day. That kind of exclusive access speaks volumes about the respect Norton has cultivated within the entertainment industry and the trust that major stars place in him as an interviewer. The latest series averaged 2.9 million viewers per episode, impressive numbers in an era of fragmented viewing habits, but the show’s reach extends far beyond traditional broadcast metrics as clips regularly achieve viral status across social media platforms.
After making the jump to BBC One following two series on BBC Two, THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW has become synonymous with Friday night entertainment in Britain. The formula remains deceptively simple yet endlessly entertaining, bringing together unlikely combinations of guests who might never otherwise share a stage, letting their stories and personalities collide in unpredictable ways. Norton himself expressed his continued enthusiasm for the role, describing hosting his own chatshow as both a huge pleasure and a privilege, adding that he’s thrilled the BBC is allowing him to continue for another three years and that his whole team looks forward to bringing the world’s brightest stars into the homes of the great British public.
Kalpna Patel-Knight, the BBC’s head of entertainment, emphasized that Norton sets the gold standard for celebrity interviews and continues to attract the best global talent to his sofa, which explains why the show remains so beloved by audiences. THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW airs on BBC One on Fridays at 10.40pm, with upcoming guests including Julia Roberts and Colin Farrell, proving once again that Norton’s magnetic appeal shows no signs of diminishing.
✨ From years of hopeful texts to the role of a lifetime ✨
Now he`s playing Cillian Murphy`s son in PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN and audiences are absolutely losing it over his performance.
Barry Keoghan opens up about what it took to land this dream role, reuniting with Cillian (they bonded on DUNKIRK).
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Cillian Murphy lit up LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS on THE IMMORTAL MAN promo tour.
Murphy talks about reprising his Peaky Blinders role and asking Barry Keoghan to play his son via a Father`s Day text!
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She`s not just a talent—she`s rewriting the rules!
Irish cinema darling Saoirse Ronan just announced something that has the industry buzzing: THREE INCESTUOUS SISTERS, a gothic fever dream directed by Alice Rohrwacher and co-written by Ottessa Moshfegh.
Starring alongside Jessie Buckley for the first time, this Audrey Niffenegger adaptation promises psychological sabotage, dark fairy tales, and everything we didn`t know we needed.
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Domhnall Gleeson is being honored with an Oscar Wilde Award!
Twenty years ago, a theater audience first glimpsed his gift. Today, his filmography reads like a masterclass in selecting roles that matter. HARRY POTTER. STAR WARS. THE REVENANT. ABOUT TIME. BROOKLYN. CATASTROPHE.
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✦ EXCLUSIVE INTEL FOR THE INITIATED ✦
Steven Knight just gave us the inside scoop. Before THE IMMORTAL MAN drops Mar 6, there are three episodes every true fan needs to re-watch.
These aren`t random picks—they`re the episodes that define Tommy Shelby`s entire journey. The moment that reveals who he really is. The turning point where he chooses life. The goodbye that haunts every frame before his return.
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BAFTA winner. Red carpet royalty. 🎬
Fresh off her latest accolade, Jessie Buckley hone at the World Premiere of THE BRIDE!
Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Buckley alongside Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penélope Cruz, this is the gothic crime romance you didn`t know you needed.
Arriving in cinemas March 6. ✨
WALK THE BLUE FIELDS is adapting Claire Keegan`s devastating short story into a film that`s already drawing serious talent including Andrew Scott (FLEABAG, RIPLEY), Emily Blunt (OPPENHEIMER) and Ciarán Hinds (IS THIS THING ON?)
Set in Ireland, this is a romance about impossible choices, buried secrets, and the moment everything changes.
Link in bio to read more about what promises to be one of the year`s most emotionally powerful films.
One week. Two brothers. One dead. But which one?
THE UNDERTOW is the psychological thriller that will have you questioning everything—and everyone.
Jamie Dornan delivers a career-defining dual performance as identical twins Adam and Lee, embodying two completely different men while suggesting the psychological unraveling beneath.
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Colin Farrell`s THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH is a documentary about friendship, resilience, and refusing to accept limitations.
It`s the story of two people who`ve built their lives around each other, and one extraordinary day that proves what`s possible when someone truly shows up for you.
Directed by Rachel Fleit (BAMA RUSH), the film premieres at the 2026 Dublin International Film Festival before coming to HBO and HBO Max globally later this year.
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