This episode is just gold. All four of them are equally funny, good listeners, know when to interrupt or when to stop. The whole show flows like a really well-oiled machine. Even the red chair was more hilarious than normal. And fly thinks he should contribute too. Love it!
I'm so glad these are on RU-vid, this show is hysterical. Every single episode. I love Conan O'Brien, but neither Jimmy Fallon or Jimmy Kimmel measure up to this show, IMO.
Todd VanSlyck ah so you ain't the use to talk shows like this? He is great graham Norton. He appeared now and then in a comedy show called father ted. It's fucking awesome
The only thing is, it can be boring if the guests themselves are boring. You need at least one U.K. comedian, who throws in well-timed one-liners into the conversation, especially with American dramatic actors.
I live in NYC and it drives me a little crazy that this show is so wonderful and so consistently funny and yet the majority of Americans who actually know how great Graham Norton is as a host (and a show) consist mainly of our own movie stars, and not our public! I wish Jimmy Fallon or Letterman would have him on as a guest to show a few clips and share some of this great format he's created, along with his very generous charm and wit.
I agree... I'm in New York and in terms of talk (or 'chat') shows there's nothing close to as entertaining. Graham Norton is great, but I think the format is the most intriguing. He can bring out 3 guests who have worked with each other or three random guests like Will.I.Am with Miriam Margolyes and the dynamics are always great. By the way, if anyone hasn't seen the Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Hugh Bonneville episode I (personally) think it's the funniest talk show episode of all time.
I'm in Alberta, I agree but I also find that I don't actually, literally, laugh out loud for North American shows or show hosts. I like the guest stars, but I find a lot of times they're only on the show for a grand total of 5 minutes and then they're out of there. Not like this show, my sides are seriously killing me, I have laughed so damn much. I've seen 6 minute clips of the show on RU-vid, that's how I ended up here so this is the first full show I've seen. I love this show, Graham Norton is a lively, comical, genuine host, the guest stars are hilarious, nothing is off the conversation table, they all talk openly with everyone else on the show and both Norton and his guests have a riot, and its practically a whole show with the guest stars (!) followed by a sort of guest star singer to close the show! WHAT is so difficult about this equation that North American shows can't seem to comprehend!?!? I used to start watching a North American show, get bored and change the channel but not any more lol screw those, if I'm going to spend 30-45 minutes of my life I want to enjoy it lol
AMerican here, wholeheartedly agree. Our late night shows suck so hard in comparison. I love to hear from the guests. I don't care about the hosts long as comedy bits. How many jokes can one person tell. Leno was on for what, 30 years? Norton has the best talk show in existence.
AliCat42 Ya, it's unfortunate Canadian television is just flooded with American programs. We do get programs like masterpiece mystery from the Brits though. All I can say is thank goodness for the internet or us Canadians would be so screwed! Not that we make any good shows here in Canada :P
I discovered this show literally by accident and I cannot have enough of it... so so so funny, I keep watching different episodes and I don't get tired of it. I so much love the way Graham Norton hosts the show.... the fly incident in this episode is beyond funny!!!! Matt Demon said in one of the shows when he was invited that he never had so much fun in a talk show...and I think us, the viewers share the same feeling as Matt Demon when we watch this show.
Graham's a natural interviewer that brings out the best in his guests - he put's them at ease and there's always a sense of fun in the show... Robert DeNiro isn't a comfortable interviewee but, he's been Graham's guest 3 times - says a lot!
I haven't laughed this hard in a while. I actually had tears during the fly bit and Kristen's flame dance. I think that she and Chris are cuties. There's something special about Kristen that I adore. Like the way she is graceful even when she can't stop laughing.
So addicted to this show. Its gold cuz they have everbody on the couch at once. The guest quality is amazing as well. The dynamic between american and european stars is interesting to watch. Makes for awesome tv.
+JD Dailey The format is unique to Graham, perfected over many many years. He is a genuinely nice guy, with perfect comic timing. The show is well planned, well edited, & the guests don't mind having the piss taken out of themselves. Edit, Madonna & Justin Bieber were boring as shit.
I also watch Johnathon Ross and yes the format os different but still fun and way better than shows here. I also enjoy The Mighty Boosh, Big Fat Quiz of the year, IT Crowd, Miranda and a few others. Just seems we here in the states are afraid to say anything that will piss anyone, anywhere from any time period off lol.
David Keenan OMG mila kunis was hilarious and I just watched the Cleese vs. Taylor and that is now a favorite. Never would've fathomed Taylor Swift to be funny.
This is one of the best GN interviews I've ever seen and I've watched over forty eps. These three phenomenal guests have such a funny, warm, and comfortable camaraderie. The guest singer at the end was just the icing on the cake.
Just about went into asthma mode with the "Fly in the Drink " and the "Tiger Swan" story...beyond funny---have watched dozens of times....never anything half that funny in the US talk shows !!!
Discovered the show by accident as well and so glad I did. Very Jonny Carson esque, meaning real banter and real adult humor. American talk shows post Jonny are so sterilized and PC, the humor is gone. Jay Leno was so watered down he was painful too watch. It's refreshing to see real people actually talking, and being funny. Not going by scripted talking points written by the publicists. If you notice the American Actors seemed stunned at first they are being asked real questions and hesitate and as the interview goes on loosen up and let their personalities come forth. Huge new fan. From Cali.
Steve Nelson I noticed that too! It's most apparent in the episode with Matt Damon, Bill Murray and Hugh Bonneville. Matt actually seemed surprised at many of the things going on, like when Hugh took a poo break and when they started swearing. Near the end, he opened up and actually said how much fun he was having.
The fly bit was the hardest I've ever laughed at a Graham Norton show episode. It literally reduced me to tears and a coughing fit. So glad I stumbled upon this episode by accident. My god.
I love that Graham (and his guests) know how-to improvise because obviously that fly wasn't supposed to be there and yet it's like it was planned and it was such a highlight. That is what got me hooked on these four people and this show. I love it❤💚💛🧡💙💜💖💕💓💗💞💘🖤
+wiiiissam she was talking about how she was fed up with her husband being a lazy git and how she finally decided to play a prank on him to get over how annoyed she was with his behavior. it wasn't really *that* special but at the end, you kind of applauded her bc she really just went for it haha
+wiiiissam She hoovered her husband's private part while he was asleep, and then ran away to the bathroom. She heard him shout 'what was that?' to which she replied: 'it's the best blow job you'll ever have!'
"That's right, I am a good girl!" will probably be my favorite line from Graham Norton show, and since it is such a hilarious show in general, that is saying something!!!!!!
Oh my sweet lord ... From 15.24 onwards to 17.20 ... I have been snorting with laughter, giggling, splurting my coffee out and howling with more hysterical laughter... Chris and 'The FLY'.. OMG.. Brilliant, unexpected, especially for the fly. and hilarious too... I even went back and watched it again... AND yep, it still makes me laugh... DOH!!
I'm sorry, but I'm currently SO obsessed with Steve Carell I can't look anywhere than at him. I just sit here, staring and thinking how goddamn much I want to hug that man 24/7.
I have a recent addiction to this show, one of the best...sorry to say...better than ours here in America Thx Graham you are a great host, so funny and entertaining
