Before the debut of this show, the British chat show landscape was dominated by two distinct poles: the deferential, journalistic approach of Michael Parkinson and the anarchic, satirical edge of Have I Got News for You or the youthful, risqué energy of Norton’s own So Graham Norton on Channel 4. When Norton signed with the BBC, there was palpable curiosity—and some skepticism—regarding how his unique brand of innuendo and audience interaction would translate to the more conservative, mainstream audience of the national broadcaster. Season 01 was the testing ground for this transition.
As the episode comes to a close, Graham thanks his guests for coming on the show, and there's a quick preview of what's to come in future episodes. the graham norton show season 01 amr
Before becoming a BBC One staple, the show began its life on on February 22, 2007. This first season consisted of 19 episodes and introduced audiences to the "sofa" format that would become its trademark: inviting all guests out at once to encourage spontaneous, often hilarious interactions between stars who might otherwise never meet. Season 1 Highlights and Guest List Before the debut of this show, the British
Synopsis: It's the first episode of The Graham Norton Show, and Graham is joined by a fantastic lineup of guests. As the episode comes to a close, Graham