Primetimer October 3, 2014 Share October 3, 2014 Take a talk show, make the guests interact for an hour, add a charming Irish comic host and sprinkle liberally with booze and inappropriate humor. Voilà! Read the story 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/
Joseph Finn October 3, 2014 Share October 3, 2014 It truly is one of the best things. I adore when you get some American on who has obviously never seen the show, is in the middle of a 50-city tour and about 4 minutes in gets a "what the hell is going on?" look in their eyes. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-434866
Kromm October 3, 2014 Share October 3, 2014 The Norton episode the photo is from is not a very good one--in good part because Denzel Washington turned out to be something of a raging bore, and Peter Capaldi not really into the interview. But overall Graham Norton does a better show than most American talk show hosts. The whole "cocktail party" vibe, with all of the guests at once, has always been a breath of fresh air amongst the stale wind of most other shows, and has led to a lot of epicly entertaining episodes (just not this one). Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-435132
Machiabelly October 3, 2014 Share October 3, 2014 My wife and I love this show. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-435346
paramitch October 4, 2014 Share October 4, 2014 Wonderful piece -- you really encapsulated what makes the show so much fun (and the Harrison Ford/Cumberbatch episode is one of the sweetest, funniest things ever -- who knew notorious grumpypants Ford would be so much fun and such a good sport??). It's an absolutely terrific show, and the chemistry of the couch is what makes it so unexpected and cool. You never know what you'll end up with, and the best parts really are when unexpected couchmates react with real joy, humor and surprise at how interesting and fun the show experience is. For me, Matt Damon summed it all up perfectly (from another fantastic couch assortment) when he spent most of his appearance last year laughing helplessly, then near the end of the show, said "This is the best talk show I've ever been on," and you could tell he totally meant it. For people who haven't watched Graham yet, you're in for a real treat. It's fab. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-435832
mrsdalgliesh October 4, 2014 Share October 4, 2014 (edited) Matt Damon's exact words were "This is the most fun I've ever had on a talk show," but I think he'd agree with your paraphrase. That episode was one of the best ever.The show posts the drink orders after a series is over (S15 is up right now) and many of the guests are only drinking water -- but those who need a little help get it. The everyone-on-the-couch format *is* part of what works, but I have to give credit to Graham, who makes it look easy but is really gifted, and to the Brits and other guests who "get" the show and prod the others to engage in conversation with each other, not just the host. Some U.S. guests are favorites because they regularly participate, like Cameron Diaz and Bradley Cooper.I don't watch any American talk shows, but I've been watching this on YouTube for several years (it doesn't get cut for time as it does on BBCA). You can get completely lost in the clips and full episodes over there. Don't say I didn't warn you. Edited October 4, 2014 by mrsdalgliesh 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-435960
SmithW6079 October 8, 2014 Share October 8, 2014 The Norton episode the photo is from is not a very good one--in good part because Denzel Washington turned out to be something of a raging bore, and Peter Capaldi not really into the interview. Really? I enjoyed both of them. I loved Peter's story of filming "Three Musketeers" in the Czech Republic, finding out that one of the boys there loved "Doctor Who," but he couldn't tell the youngster he was going to be the next Doctor. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-448895
FormerMod-a1 January 3, 2015 Share January 3, 2015 Are all the new eps going to have 5-6 people now? With the weird split that makes it looks like a mash-up of 2 shows into 1? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-692918
theatremouse January 4, 2015 Share January 4, 2015 (edited) Yeah, I am not liking it. That used to happen every once in a while. For example, when the first guests had to go off to the actual London premiere of the film they were there to promote, or something. Now it seems to be every week. Boo hiss, says I. Edited January 4, 2015 by theatremouse 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-693416
maraleia January 5, 2015 Share January 5, 2015 I agree. The over stuffing of guests is really distracting. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-694813
FormerMod-a1 January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 According the BBCA website, we won't get a new episode from them until Jan 31, and then it will be episode 16? So are we just going to not get 14 and 15? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-738400
sugarbaker design January 21, 2015 Share January 21, 2015 I forgot about On Demand, I'll check if the ep featuring La Meryl is available when I get home tonight. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-746232
dusang January 21, 2015 Share January 21, 2015 (edited) I forgot about On Demand, I'll check if the ep featuring La Meryl is available when I get home tonight. It's on YouTube (or "most" of it is). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvs24OvDomo Edited January 21, 2015 by dusang Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-746313
marys1000 March 24, 2015 Share March 24, 2015 When Fallon took over I wanted him to break out of the Monologue, maybe a little schtick, 1 guest at a time, music format that ALL the US talk shows have been doing foreeevvver and copy Graham. Well Graham is finally getting some due! http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/24/entertainment/james-corden-late-late-show-premiere-feat/index.html 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-962294
SmithW6079 March 26, 2015 Share March 26, 2015 From the "Because I'm 12 Department": The Graham Norton Show is on my "My Shows" list, and since this was the topic with the latest update, the feed read: "Graham Norton offers cock." Yeah, he does. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-969776
marys1000 June 6, 2015 Share June 6, 2015 Watched James Corben last night and I so want him to have Graham on! Please! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-1217125
Kromm June 6, 2015 Share June 6, 2015 Watched James Corben last night and I so want him to have Graham on! Please! Graham's a fairly busy man though. When's he in L.A. anyway? Likely once per decade. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-1217203
marys1000 June 6, 2015 Share June 6, 2015 But maybe that's because no one has invited him? He might be thrilled to get a little homage. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-1217267
tenativelyyours July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 Graham has his first novel coming out this fall. Just in time for the new season. I'm wondering what the odds are that if Taylor Swift or Anne Hathaway is on in the following months, it will be required reading for at least one of their assistants. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-2402207
dubbel zout July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 A mystery is not what I'd have expected his first novel to be. I'm glad to be surprised. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-2402217
tenativelyyours July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 Ohh and I just realized Miranda Hart has a book coming out the same month! I so hope she is on a 'small' (or would it be 'short'?) couch and they can talk books for once. I love when Miranda is on with maybe the 'big' star being an American who isn't that familiar with the show and a Brit who is. Like maybe Adele, Matt Damon and Miranda. I think that could be my dream show. I'd love to hear what Adele would have to say about Graham's first fictional effort. She'd be dear but plenty blunt. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-2402390
Quof July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 Adele was on with Miranda and Jack Whitehall about 5 years ago. It was a hilarious group. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-2402493
Bruinsfan July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 I'd love to see Miranda and Tom Ellis reunited on the couch now that he has a successful series on American television. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-2404283
tenativelyyours September 26, 2016 Share September 26, 2016 Odd bit of rumor regarding Graham. Seems the Jolie wants to move to London and become the latest pretentious tool with a phony accent have gone as far to whisper she is trying to get on the show as soon as possible as a guest to stake her claim on popular British television. The whole thing seems odd but I remember how odd I thought her parading into the UN with a scarf over her head when the last two times I remember her was 1) tonguing her brother and 2)my mother's frantic looks to see my reaction when she and Thornton almost fell out of their limo onto the red carpet still in mid-coitus and bragging about their back seat penetration. The whole about face image wise always felt so contrived and I felt like the kid who had to point out I could see the Emperor's junk. But it shows how far Graham has come if even the rumors place him as prime British real estate for the attention greedy Jolie and Pitt. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-2601217
attica October 4, 2016 Share October 4, 2016 Well, the widget at the BBCA website tells me we're getting S20 E1 Saturday night 10/8 at 10 pm. For an hour (minus commercials). So, that's something for us poor benighted Yanks, right? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-2622757
dubbel zout October 4, 2016 Share October 4, 2016 17 minutes ago, attica said: an hour Woo-hoo! I despise those 45-minute edits with the heat of a thousand fiery nuns. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-2622816
Quof February 12, 2017 Share February 12, 2017 Graham receiving special recognition from the National Television Awards. The 8 minute video of him just reacting to the surprise tribute is priceless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgB_SGaldBY 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-2982400
dubbel zout February 12, 2017 Share February 12, 2017 He's adorable, and how great for Hugh Bonneville to present it, as his episode of the show was one of the best ever. (The one promoting Monuments Men.) 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-2982483
maraleia February 17, 2017 Share February 17, 2017 Fantastic news about Graham. Now I want him to have more women on his show. This past season way way to white, straight, male heavy and it suffered as a result. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-2997369
msrachelj September 1, 2017 Share September 1, 2017 On 9/26/2016 at 7:53 PM, tenativelyyours said: Odd bit of rumor regarding Graham. Seems the Jolie wants to move to London and become the latest pretentious tool with a phony accent have gone as far to whisper she is trying to get on the show as soon as possible as a guest to stake her claim on popular British television. The whole thing seems odd but I remember how odd I thought her parading into the UN with a scarf over her head when the last two times I remember her was 1) tonguing her brother and 2)my mother's frantic looks to see my reaction when she and Thornton almost fell out of their limo onto the red carpet still in mid-coitus and bragging about their back seat penetration. The whole about face image wise always felt so contrived and I felt like the kid who had to point out I could see the Emperor's junk. But it shows how far Graham has come if even the rumors place him as prime British real estate for the attention greedy Jolie and Pitt. she seems to be a nutcase. nothing should surprise anyone. On 7/13/2016 at 4:09 PM, tenativelyyours said: Graham has his first novel coming out this fall. Just in time for the new season. I'm wondering what the odds are that if Taylor Swift or Anne Hathaway is on in the following months, it will be required reading for at least one of their assistants. am reading it now and i love it. i didn't know he authored anything, i'll have to check out his memoir. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-3601402
JustaPerson September 6, 2017 Share September 6, 2017 Graham talking about interviewing and what to do when a guest is a dud with Colbert: 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-3614483
dubbel zout September 6, 2017 Share September 6, 2017 It was fun watching both of them trying to start things at the beginning, and then they found their rhythm. The only book of Graham's I've read is the compilation of his advice columns, and while the questions don't have much variation after a while, Graham's responses are hilarious. He's also very empathetic where he needs to be. But when people need a talking-to, he doesn't stint. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-3614814
Corgi-ears September 30, 2017 Share September 30, 2017 Guardian article canonizing Graham. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-3681490
sugarbaker design October 2, 2017 Share October 2, 2017 (edited) My cable guide has premiere episode of series 21 airing on BBCAmerica this Saturday October 7, 2017. Guests include Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie, Reese Witherspoon, and Bananarama. Edited October 2, 2017 by sugarbaker design Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-3686643
msrachelj May 27, 2018 Share May 27, 2018 On 7/13/2016 at 4:09 PM, tenativelyyours said: Graham has his first novel coming out this fall. Just in time for the new season. I'm wondering what the odds are that if Taylor Swift or Anne Hathaway is on in the following months, it will be required reading for at least one of their assistants. i loved it! i hope he writes more... Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-4364874
dubbel zout May 27, 2018 Share May 27, 2018 His advice column compilation was very funny, though it got repetitive. He’s a good writer. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-4365011
TexasGal September 30, 2019 Share September 30, 2019 I just loaded his new book, A Keeper, on audible and started listening to it on my drive in. Hearing his chipper little voice reading it made me very happy on Monday morning. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-5640680
Hiyo March 7, 2020 Share March 7, 2020 One thing I definitely realized, Watch What Happens Live really is a low-rent, less classy version of this show. Of course, you could make the same comparison between Andy Cohen and Graham as well. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-5986480
lb60 April 15, 2020 Share April 15, 2020 (edited) My DVR picked up a new show for this Friday on BBC America. There are 5 guests listed, plus a singer, but the show is only listed as 44 minutes long. Does anyone know if Graham is doing shows remotely or is this another compilation show? ETA: Just checked twitter and it looks like it was a 30 minute special remote episode. I'm looking forward to having Graham back on my tv. Edited April 15, 2020 by lb60 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-6065099
SusieQ September 27, 2022 Share September 27, 2022 From what I was able to check, it looks like the new season starts Friday!!🎆🎆 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-7671679
meep.meep September 27, 2022 Share September 27, 2022 Is that US or UK? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-7672066
SusieQ September 27, 2022 Share September 27, 2022 Per this link: https://lastnighton.com/2022/09/17/the-graham-norton-show-return-date-officially-announced/ It's UK but that US should be getting the show, too. I checked my BBC America listing and the show doesn't appear yet. But I think US was usually a week behind. I sure hope so. I need my Graham! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-7672090
dubbel zout September 27, 2022 Share September 27, 2022 My DVR picked up the 10/7 show but has no guest info. I'll make a topic for it. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/15739-graham-norton-offers-cocktails-and-talk-and-what-else-is-there-really/#findComment-7672204
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