The Graham Norton Show: an Inside Perspective

TLDRGraham Norton shares his experience as the host of 'The Graham Norton Show' and discusses the challenges and joys of interviewing guests. He also talks about his novel 'Holding' and his thoughts on the current political climate.

Key insights

🎤Graham Norton reveals the trick to getting guests to open up during interviews.

🍸Norton suggests offering guests a drink to make them more comfortable and talkative.

📚He talks about his novel 'Holding', a gentle story set in Ireland.

🎭Norton shares his thoughts on the current political climate and making jokes about Trump.

💼He discusses the challenges of being both an interviewer and a guest on talk shows.

Q&A

How does Graham Norton keep the conversation flowing with guests?

Norton believes in offering guests a drink and creating a relaxed atmosphere to encourage them to open up.

What is the theme of Graham Norton's novel 'Holding'?

'Holding' is a gentle story set in Ireland with a murder mystery twist.

Does Graham Norton talk about politics on his show?

Norton discusses politics, including the current political climate and making jokes about Trump.

What are some of Graham Norton's other talents?

In addition to hosting, Norton is also a successful writer and has published several books.

What is Graham Norton's opinion on the current political situation?

Norton finds it easy to make jokes about Trump but wonders why his approval ratings aren't lower.

Timestamped Summary

01:45Norton shares his trick for getting guests to open up during interviews.

01:48He suggests offering guests a drink to create a relaxed atmosphere.

05:44Norton discusses his novel 'Holding', a gentle story set in Ireland.

06:40He talks about the current political climate and making jokes about Trump.

06:52Norton talks about his other talents, including writing.