The King Of The Chat Show Graham Norton Celebrates 25 Years On The Sofa | This Morning

[@jdooris83]

To me, it’s not Friday night without Graham Norton. Best chat show on tv

[@paulburton9386]

THIS!

[@vimp6260]

Seriously

[@daphne1079]

Graham Norton is a gracious, super fun host ! One of the best ever.

[@lilianwal2385]

Not one of the best...THE BEST

[@erhardjackel4822]

Worldwide the best,without doubt

[@kathleenclark5877]

Everyone on GN’s show ALWAYS look like they are having a good time. Graham attributes it to the fact they have drinks in from of them but it is clearly the attention that Graham puts into making them feel comfortable and always trying to give equal time to each guest. And an excellent point that the interviewer makes is the guests often do start to engage with each other almost as though they are in someone’s living room. Graham never disappoints. He just appears to be the nicest fellow ever!

[@tomheinle1049]

I wish our American Late Night shows would adopt the format of having multiple guests on the couch together. One of the things that makes this show so good is the unscripted interactions between the people on the couch.

[@MamaCarola1]

Years ago it wasn't uncommon for multiple guests. I'm thinking The Tonight Show with Carson for example. I wonder if some of the hosts today with their egos would like that tho if the attention wasn't on them

[@sebeckley]

James Cordon does, but he's terrible at it.

[@alienmerman]

Well they’re actually not “unscripted” there’s a structure that is explained to the guest about certain anecdotes they might want to share, the talent of Graham is to smoothly follow that structure and connect every guest’s story onto the next one. I love him, he’s a great conversationalist, but his show is scripted somehow, and because of the format, I don’t think there’s any other way to do it ❤

[@bradseeker]

@@alienmerman i might be misinterpreting, but i think they're talking about the non-format interactions: little quips, callbacks, observations, and the like. to that end, the format is exactly the thing that allows for the 'human' feel that's absent in most american late night; our stuff feels more like a commercial either because interactions are solely guest-host or because there's no foil for the advertisement

[@JB-ys8ct]

@@alienmerman yeah it's scripted in the sense that the guests know what stories they're going to be telling and what questions Graham will ask but the way they tell those stories and the way the other guests react/interact is completely unscripted which is what makes it so great and enjoyable

[@jaymichael82]

In the midst of Schoefield, Huw, Brand... this man is just a breath of fresh air and humour. Congrats Graham!

[@takata98]

25 years, what a journey! I recall telling friends how good it was and their reaction "It's not to our tastes of humour" regardless I have been there through the many anticipated Miriam Margoyles shows to the Matt Damen "This is the best talk show I have ever been on!" Many memories and congratulations on Grahams milestone! It hasn't always been an easy view given I'm in Canada and the access ebbs and flows through out the years.

[@rosemaryturner5236]

How good is Ben. A class above the others.

[@janekihm5119]

I was wondering who the ‚new‘ man is! Yes, A+

[@TheLsd76]

Graham is a treasure. He must be protected at all costs. Best show on TV!

[@claireb8675]

I love Graham Norton so much.

[@C_Xx7xX]

Hes so lovely isnt he!! Loved him since the Father Ted days

[@savagesharkbyte6473]

Graham is the best late night host on TV. This is coming from an American.

[@boonsquits]

Please give us non-American humble folk more of your opinions.

[@katejones2172]

Your a right bundle of laughs aren't you love

[@boonsquits]

@@katejones2172 me?

[@binfacelardgod1906]

Graham Norton is the spitting image of GMTVs criminal psychologist David Wilson.

[@LindaC616]

​@katejones2172 *you're

[@katfanker]

I❤Graham! Such a beautiful class act.

[@Londongirl44]

Wow, 25 years. I think I’ve been watching him for most of that time. GN is the BEST talk show host ever.

[@e.woodwitch2925]

Graham is the best host ever. The red couch has had some truly memorable moments and guests always seem to have such a great time.

[@lilianwal2385]

I live abroad and watching the recording of The Graham Norton Show at the weekend is one of my highlights of the week. I believe I have watched every single episode ever 😂

[@queendeirdre7436]

Graham is also an amazing author. I have read them all. Can highly recommend 😊

[@karenlynneashby9688]

Agreed 😊

[@helmutreichart9081]

Just agree with comments, Ben is just so good and professional. Should definitely get him to do this permanently👍

[@lucychopsmc5909]

I agree, Ben is fabulous.

[@naomicoward4687]

Ben is just fabulous

[@ME-bl3xg]

Graham is the BEST!!!!!!!!

[@maryheffernan2627]

Graham Norton the best Irish presenter !!

[@connieoshea]

Anyone from the UK whose nightly bedtime routine during 2002 included watching Big Brother followed by V Graham Norton on Channel 4 has my approval.

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

Graham is the best on TV and such a kind man. This morning should go to 6 mornings a week. 2 mornings each for Alison and Dermot; Josie and Craig; and Holly and either Ben or Craig. This would be best for the audience and least risky approach for the production.

[@georgemirnich33]

Greatest talk show ever!! And hes an AMAZING interviewer.

[@lorrainebulcraig7633]

I’ve always loved Graham Norton…even on Father Ted! But I have to say how great is Ben Shepherd…so natural. Will he be a regular on This Morning ?

[@callen8908]

Graham is endlessly fascinating and charming. Whatta man!

[@wendimorgan73]

Thank heavens we get this show in San Diego. Best ever!!

[@charchaz00]

Graham is a class act

[@JaneKellie-uh3mo]

More Ben & Graham Norton On This Morning. Both are great friendly people, & great host's .

[@Nati4Truth]

I've noticed that this channel has opened the comments section, which has always been closed. Really glad ! And Happy to see Graham, been a fan since the beginning

[@bgray17]

Give Ben the main host Job

[@boonsquits]

Are you his agent?

[@elizabethleboho9752]

I think they would be great together with Holly 😊

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks so much for posting

[@pamplayer4086]

Looooooove Graham he far surpasses any late night host in America n our celebrities enjoy themselves our celebs n Britain’s all have a good time together

[@alisonbennett8951]

Excellent interview from Ben and Holly.

[@1CelloOne]

Hi, from Florida - Love your show, and Graham's too!

[@rachelbridgewater4550]

Graham Norton is a TV great. Absolutely love his show, I can think of someone who looks at the monitor ngl 😄

[@delilah28100]

I just pray Graham will live long and happy ❤

[@arranadams2776]

As an American, Graham’s understanding and assessment talents are leaps above everyone else’s in the business

[@garden4561]

The contrast between articulate Ben and Graham and the vacuous Holly was very stark in this clip.

[@michelinemaynard3213]

Graham is my comfort TV. Because he’s been on so long, there are endless clips and compilations. They’re just delightful.

[@gilly0264]

Just love Graham. He’s up there with our dear loved Terry Wogan & Parky ❤

[@Lxx00Jxx00]

graham puts this image of tough guy but when he describes the people that are going to the sofa, he has seen everything they've done or at least know in details. he's great

[@gkp76]

Why are the replays blurred?

[@alexaales7937]

best talk show host ever, period!

[@normamorais3769]

Graham is simply the best out there

[@vahidshahadi9817]

Graham Norton deserves all the ❤

[@rinaliu]

Finally! Can’t wait for the new episode❤

[@mcarabis]

The best talk/chat show host anywhere! American talk hosts, take a lesson.

[@hassanikram5859]

Because he is very good and natural with finding comedic moments in any situation

[@WalterGoodfellow]

Great questions!

[@_negentropy_]

He’s so beloved!

[@cmacmenow]

Love Graham's jumper!

[@john-josephHart]

Ben needs to stay! He’s such a lovely endearing host x x

[@boonsquits]

Hang on. Are you his agent?

[@himalayanmeditations4674]

He is just sooo good at this!

[@wds525]

I'm in Portugal and I love Graham. Have you realized he's younger than Ricky Gervais? Just a curiosity.

[@shabnamsyed8992]

I like Ben and Graham Norton, both lovely people. Ben should be a regular presenter on This Morning. He is genuine and sincere.

[@qui_etes_vous]

Yes, Graham Norton, he was a, GOOD ONE, all along. It's me, Brittney. ❤

[@sindeeperkins3568]

Congratulations 🍾

[@FeelinErie]

Stephen Graham is promoting Boiling Point? I’m confused because that’s been on Netflix for about a year now. It was an interesting film.

[@MrTaylor1964]

It’s now a tv series

[@jeanetteschock4744]

Love him ❤❤❤❤

[@cathygaster4032]

I only discovered Graham around two years ago here in Pennsylvania... what a gem. Thank you for the endless laughs!

[@davidevans3227]

i love it when he has Tom hanks on he's another regular guest i think.. greetings from south wales, uk...

[@tedfaun2159]

I'm sorry but how utterly gorgeous is Ben Shephard!?

[@mikeokeeffe4692]

Ben is simultaneously getting cooler and hotter as he gets older. He seems like a sweetheart should give him the spot

[@rudolfspitz]

I watch Graham, too.

[@daneosullivan1749]

I LOVE Ben ❤

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

LOVE GRAHAM

[@silentstarr5]

His show is so much better than the US shows.

[@joboswell29]

Graham to Ben…..you must have been on a game show 😂😂😂

[@andrewstorm8240]

Trust being a key word

[@paulself8698]

Has become a national treaure!

[@essoteric]

GNS is the Best. Show. Ever!!

[@davidevans3227]

i do enjoy his show. he only has entertainment people on though mix it up a bit? like they used to...?

[@jt.s.7418]

As an American, Grahams talk show beats all of the American talk shows, with exception of the GREAT Johnny Carson

[@VictoriaVaughan-b5n]

Graham’s Norton show is on his Friday night

[@DrManhattan3]

GOAT

[@dianaandreear]

❤❤❤❤

[@964cuplove]

He’s just a really cool dude…

[@blawrence4886]

Idk about this Graham guy, But Larry is the king 👑.

[@elishmuel1976]

Showing clips of the Graham Norton Show that are blurred has to be the most ludicrous and most unnecessary thing I've seen in a long time. Just don't show the clips then. Beyond Ridiculous.

[@philipsidwell5511]

How camp is Ben Shepherd

[@aham-mumukshu-asmi]

A massive fan of Graham Norton show from India. Once I discovered this Gold mine in 2011 while casually surfing channels, I have never gone back to boring/fake American late night shows. Although I am not a massive fan of the really old episodes of his.. Always felt creepy with those wierd dolls behind him. Also his jokes were not that "universal" a decade back.

[@truthteller99999]

Yes Holly, "times have changed" You used to have friends. Now you've stabbed them all in the back to save your own career.

[@megsmarsden9388]

I like Ben Shephard

[@callxmx9213]

no mention of rdr 💔

[@cadicorniche]

Love this man! I wish BBC America would bring his chat show back on. It’s the only intelligent chat show. US chat shows are absolute garbage and not very entertaining.

[@lydialily846]

Gay Byrne let the couch talk years b4 Graham did & it always worked so well , Graham being irish would have grown up with Gay Byrne & late late Show so was definitely influenced by him , Ireland have had some greats to be fair , ..

[@devenokearney8984]

Patrick Kielty is very good on The Late Late Show but Graham would have been a class act. He struck himself out of hosting that show because of how multi-dimensional it is in the sense that one minute you're having a laugh and it's all fun, and the next minute you could be talking to a woman whose daughter was killed in a car crash. You need to be both entertaining and have a serious side to you if you want to host that show, but I think he can do both. He grew up gay and Protestant in a country that was well under the jackboot of the Catholic church and where the bible would have been taken quite literally. He knows first-hand what it's like to be discriminated against, and had he become the host of The Late Late Show, that would've confirmed him as the face of what Ireland is now, which is a much more modern, progressive and accepting place than the country he was born into. He already is the face of modern Ireland, with or without the Late Late. If Gay Byrne was the face of an Ireland that needed to catch up with the rest of the Western world and modernise, then Graham is the face of an Ireland that has caught up and modernised. About letting the couch talk, I think that's rooted in a general consensus that in Ireland, everybody should be equal. It doesn't matter if you are the Taoiseach (Prime Minister), a Hollywood actor, or a bus driver from Ballyhaunis, you get equal treatment and you have as much to say as anyone else.

[@lydialily846]

@@devenokearney8984 Although I love Graham & his quick wit I agree he would not b the right host for late late , Graham is fantastic at hosting his show which is lighthearted & doesn’t deal with serious issues … I’m not sure atall about Patrick Kielty being the right fit 4 late late either , Brendan O’ Connor should have been considered, or Derick Mooney both wonderful at what they do , just my opinion .., Although sometimes I think it’s time to scrap it … To be fair Ireland caught up with modern world quite some time ago …,

[@alicejade3657]

Sat next to presenters such as Graham Norton and Ben Shepherd must humble you...

[@karenwilson6419]

Holly I am so sorry for all of the turbulence. I will always love Phil.. you are so funny and incredible on your own. Through covid I have fallen in love with you and phil. Meaning I laughed my butt off every day. Thank you for being you. I am a huge American fan always.

[@tobyfisher5479]

I had a horrible feeling that TGNS had been moved over to ITV…. 😬 turns out he’s only doing Wheel of Fortune for them! Phew…

[@chadfife3265]

Early year's.... his best regular guest was Joan Rivers

[@truthteller99999]

"25 years on the sofa" He doesn't sit on a sofa, He has a swivel chair, the guests sit on the sofa. Do your research!

[@h0lly_blue]

pedant

[@boonsquits]

​@@juliansydney9819It is important. The swivel chair industry has suffered financial losses due to this confusion.

[@WillThisLast]

Mmm that male host has nice arms

[@wildcalmxtra]

Graham is a great host, but it’s less essential viewing than it used to be for me, basically for the reasons Graham gave. There’s more emphasis on getting the big names on, who are only on to plug their latest book or film, compared to when he started when the joy was surprisingly entertaining but not always hugely famous guests. It’s all a little too smoothed out now.

[@PAE47]

Great to see holly back 😊

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

Of the three late-night UK TV host shows I've seen, I only enjoy Graham Norton's show. I don't enjoy the other two guest hosts.

[@deenunya7735]

All HW does is oh Yes, Yes, thats Right, Ben knows how to do it, She knows Nothing , Get rid ITV, Ben, Allison 👍, Eamonn Ruth on Fridays👍, if it aint Broke dont Fix it for Fridays

[@TheMalfean]

Graham Norton is the TRUE successor to Johnny Carson.

[@robertwalker3369]

So basically he is famous for talking to famous people ????!!!!!!!!!!

[@carlschumacher7383]

John Fury would be a good match with Hollie

[@nicolemobile2886]

OMG. Is that woman still in this show? I love Graham, but won't watch this because of her.

[@annemckiernan657]

Love Ben. Get rid of Holly.

[@QPRTokyo]

Zzzzzzzz

[@stephaneg]

Graham I love you, but you don't fool us. They are ALWAYS seated in order of fame/importance 😉