Brief
Graham Norton says he can’t foresee a successor to his BBC chat show
The 63‑year‑old host said a replacement is unlikely and noted the challenges for streamers and podcasters.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Graham Norton told the Royal Television Society London Convention that he does not see a successor to his BBC chat show, which he has presented since 2007.
He said it is "difficult" for a new terrestrial talk show to achieve the same success, adding that streamers have not yet entered the format in any significant way. Norton suggested a popular podcast host might eventually create a similar TV programme.
Norton also referenced Claudia Winkleman’s brief stint on a BBC chat show earlier this year, saying she "did not enjoy it" and chose to step away.
He stressed he feels no pressure to continue, but continues because he enjoys the work and recognises the financial importance of the show to his production company, So Television.
Key facts
- Graham Norton has hosted The Graham Norton Show since 2007. (standard.co.uk)
- He told the Royal Television Society the format is hard to replicate. (standard.co.uk)
- Norton said streamers have not yet entered the terrestrial talk‑show space. (standard.co.uk)
- He mentioned Claudia Winkleman's short‑lived BBC chat show and her lack of enjoyment. (standard.co.uk)
- Norton continues the show for enjoyment and to support his company, So Television. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Graham Norton: I can’t see any successor to my BBC chat show”
