Last updated June 2006
Category: TV Entertainment
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Graham Norton, one of the best known presenters on British television, joined the BBC in 2004 bringing with him his own unique blend of humour.
He got the nation's feet tapping, fronting the Saturday
night dance extravaganza Strictly Dance Fever and delivers his own
take on the weekly news in The Bigger Picture, both for BBC ONE.
Graham's latest venture sees him presenting a nationwide search for the next musical theatre star in How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, where budding musical talent is put through its paces in a bid to find the next leading lady of a West End show-stopper.
Graham's cheeky charm has also earned him acclaim on the international circuit, presenting the Emmy Awards, fronting the Philadelphia leg of Live Aid 2005 and hosting the 2005 Bafta Awards.
He began his career playing one man shows at the Edinburgh Festival (1992-97), most of which played residencies in London and toured throughout the UK. His 1997 show was nominated for a Perrier Award, bringing him plenty of attention.
Making his move from stage to TV, he went on to host three
series of Bring Me The Head of Light Entertainment, was a regular guest presenter
on Channel 5's Jack Docherty Show and made several appearances as the character Father
Noel on Channel 4's Father Ted.
On his flagship Channel 4 shows So Graham Norton (1998-2002) and V Graham Norton (2002-03), he teased his guests with the most outrageous and personal questions imaginable, picking up four Baftas in the process.
In 2004 he successfully transferred the idea to American audiences
when he hosted The Graham Norton Effect for Comedy Central.
Graham's other numerous awards for his comedy include: Best Entertainment Performance,
Bafta, 2000-2002; Best Talk Show, National Television Awards, 2002; Best
Light Entertainment Programme, Broadcast Award, 2002; Best Entertainment
Comedy Programme, British Comedy Awards, 2001 and 2002; and Best TV Comedy
Personality, British Comedy Awards, 2000 and 2002.
