Voices: Is it time for Graham Norton to cut the chat?
by Paul Clements
Jan 26, 2024
4 minutes
Whenever Hollywood stars come to town, Graham Norton’s sofa is where they want to be.
Ask any A-lister – a spot on his Friday night chat show is a high point in their otherwise soul-crushing promotional ‘round’.
Even us civilians can see why. The visiting celeb gets to undo their top button or shake loose their hair, vibe with other famouses, and down a glass of wine on telly (verboten in the US, even on late-night talk shows).
The genial host blows a little smoke up their latest project, and they get to present a relaxed, naughtier side to the viewing public: a cheeky swearword.
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