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

User Rating:

6.5/10   

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:

The show was recorded between 19:00 and 20:00 on the evening of transmission. However, due to studio restrictions, both Thursday's and Friday's shows were recorded on the Thursday evening.

Quotes:

Graham Norton: You won't believe the temperature here. I will be going for a swim later, just as soon as I've cracked the ice in the pool!

Movie Connections:

Follows "So Graham Norton" (1998)

Distinctly Graham Norton

STAR RATING:*****Unmissable****Very Good***Okay**You Could Go Out For A Meal Instead*Avoid At All Costs

The opening sequence to the show is played out to a ton of subliminal gay imagery,with men and women in bondage gear and other homosexual attire,showing Norton's apparent pride in his homosexuality and the lifestyle that goes with it.After the audience have clapped their opening welcomes,the host emerges to welcome them and to put his funny spin on the days events in the papers and on the news,which are,more often than not,riotously funny.But it is not rounded off there.Imitating a certain person or character,Norton than tells another (though more limited) round of jokes,before introducing his special guest for the night,and then subjecting them to a round of embarrassing,though again hilarious,sexual inneuendo and smut.He also involves the audience,especially as the show draws to a close.It's great that all this can be crammed into just 35 minutes,and it's evenly spaced out from Monday to Friday.There are those who may have initially considered this a risky gamble,understandably worried it may become too much of a good thing.But instead,Norton has crafted a successful format,that brings a sparkle of joy after a stressful working day and instead becomes something you really get to look forward to.This is VERY Graham Norton indeed-and all the better for it.****