BBC release statement on the future of The Graham Norton Show
The future of The Graham Norton Show on the BBC has been revealed in a statement released this morning.
The BBC has announced a new three-year agreement with Graham Norton and So Television, ensuring three more series of The Graham Norton Show for BBC One and iPlayer. The deal begins with series 34, set to air in 2026.
The long-running, multi-award-winning chat show continues to be one of the UK’s most popular television programmes, consistently drawing A-list guests and millions of devoted viewers.
Watch The Graham Norton Show on BBC iPlayer.
The most recent series averaged 2.9 million viewers per episode, maintaining its position as the top-performing chat show on television. The programme also enjoys huge digital success, with millions of views across YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
Originally debuting on BBC Two in 2007 for two series before moving to BBC One, The Graham Norton Show has become a staple of the BBC’s Friday night schedule. Over the years, it has earned a host of prestigious awards, including BAFTA TV Awards, National Television Awards, British Comedy Awards, and RTS Television Awards.
Graham Norton says: “Getting to host my own chat show is a huge pleasure as well as a privilege. I’m thrilled that the BBC are allowing me to continue for another three years. The whole team is looking forward to bringing the world’s brightest stars into the homes of the great British public!”
Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment, adds: “We are thrilled that The Graham Norton Show will remain a flagship part of the BBC’s entertainment offering for another three series. Graham sets the gold standard for celebrity interviews and continues to attract the best global talent to his sofa, it’s no wonder that the show remains so beloved by our audiences.”
Graham Stuart, Managing Director of So Television, comments: “We began the Norton Talk Show journey in 1998 and have never felt like stopping. So happy the BBC feel the same way.”
The Graham Norton Show is produced by So Television for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.