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Fleabag, Alan Partridge and more up for BPG and TRIC awards
TV comedies including Fleabag, Alan Partridge's Mid Morning Matters and Mum have been nominated for more awards, as the Broadcasting Press Guild and Television And Radio Industries Club announce their shortlists.
British Comedy Guide, 20th February 2017Graham Norton is still the King of Latenight
As I flip on the TV and am immediately reminded of just how brilliant Graham Norton is.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 19th February 2017It's a sturdy lineup for Mr Norton, who currently appears to have no competition whatsoever in the talkshow stakes. Tonight sees Tom Hiddleston chatting about new movie Kong: Skull Island; Ruth Wilson talking about Hedda Gabler at the National Theatre; Ricky Gervais on his new standup tour; and Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire on appearing in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead at London's Old Vic. Oh, and Tinie Tempah playing live.
Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 17th February 2017Red Nose Day 2017 plans revealed
Comic Relief's plans for Red Nose Day 2017 include a TV show involving stars including French & Saunders and Vic & Bob, plus a series of online comedy sketches, and much more.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2017BBC extends Mrs Brown's Boys and Graham Norton deals
The BBC has signed deals to keep Mrs Brown's Boys and The Graham Norton Show on BBC One until at least 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 27th January 201710 facts about the Leicester Comedy Festival
10 facts from its founder Geoff Rowe....
Geoff Rowe, Chortle, 26th January 2017Graham Norton reveals 'shock' at special NTA prize
Graham Norton has revealed his 'genuine shock and genuine surprise' after winning the Special Recognition Award at the 2017 National Television Awards.
Metro, 25th January 2017Whether you love it or loathe it, the last 10 minutes of The Graham Norton Show - where muggles tell the nation an anecdote and risk the indignity of being flung backwards on the whim of the host - is a distinctly British talkshow tradition. There have been a whopping 500 red-chair stories, and this behind-the-scenes special sees repeats of Graham's favourites, and interviews with those who have faced the infamous flip.
Grace Rahman, The Guardian, 6th January 2017Big Red Chair: tales that "changed lives"
The Big Red Chair is the ultimate advocate of over-sharing, and a one-off special in its honour tonight is well worth a watch, says Ellie Harrison.
Ellie Harrison, Radio Times, 6th January 2017BBC to broadcast Graham Norton's Big Red Chair special
BBC One is to broadcast Graham Norton's Big Red Chair, a special that meets the people who have entertained the nation with their stories on The Graham Norton Show.
British Comedy Guide, 12th December 2016