Graham Norton News

BBC AMERICA's General Manager, Perry Simon, today gave the green light for five more specials of The Nerdist, based on comedian, writer, Doctor Who fan and web pundit Chris Hardwick's hit Nerdist podcast.

All For One Theater Festival presents THE SPECIAL NEW YORK ENGAGEMENT of 'SCARED SKINNY' on Friday, November 11 at 9:00pm and Saturday, November 19 at 4:30pm ay THEATRE 80 St. Marks (80 St. Marks Place - just West of First Avenue - between 7th & 9th Streets - take the N or R to 8th Street/NYU stop; #6 to Astor Place Stop; L to 1st Avenue stop).

On Saturday 5th November, the winners of this year's English Heritage Angel Awards were revealed on BBC 2's Culture Show in a special ceremony, hosted by presenters Clare Balding and Graham Norton and held at the Palace Theatre in London's West End. Michael Winner and Danielle Hope helped to present the awards.

Experience a rollercoaster thriller of deception and collusion in the corridors of power. Following the critically acclaimed series Luther, The Hour and Whitechapel, BBC AMERICA's Dramaville (hosted by Luther star Idris Elba) presents another opportunity to see the award-winning conspiracy drama, State of Play.

Now in its eighth year The 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala is one of the most exhilarating and glamorous evenings in London's theatre calendar. Set to participate in this year's event are: Jane Asher, Nancy Carroll, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Lily Cole, Brendan Coyle, Mackenzie Crook, Lisa Dillon Freddie Fox, Robert Glenister, Anthony Head, Ruthie Henshall, Mathew Horne, David Horovitch, Gina McKee, Sophia Myles, Katherine Parkinson, Julian Sands, Rachael Stirling, Isy Suttie, and Indira Varma.

Stars from the worlds of music, comedy, television and theatre will be celebrating 100 years of Macmillan Cancer Support at The Macmillan Centenary Gala, an all-star evening of entertainment hosted by Graham Norton, at The London Palladium on Monday 28 November.

‘A Night For Jennifer - West End' is a one-off charity gala concert in aid of Jennifer Charity, taking place at the Lyric Theatre - Shaftesbury Avenue, in the heart of London's West End on Monday 31st October 2011. Jennifer Charity was founded by James and Graham Edgington, father and son, following the death of Jennifer in 1985. Graham was left as a single parent of a 16 month old baby and not only did he have the pressure of bringing up James alone, he had to find his own time to grieve and work a full time job. Twenty-five years later James has extensively researched widowed fathers and was alarmed at the lack of supportive organisations aimed at widowers in particular. There are exceptional bereavement charities and organisations helping single parents often single mothers but nothing for men. James decided that he wanted to set up this charity as a support mechanism for widowed fathers and of course, importantly, the children affected by these circumstances.

WOULD YOU RATHER...? with Graham Norton to premiere on Saturday, December 3, 11:00pm ET/PT on BBC AMERICA as part of the Ministry of Laughs comedy block.

Through the years, the Top Gear trio have taken on a truckload of challenges and BBC AMERICA is looking to name the best of the best. With so many races, tests and all-out vehicular battles, ordering them wasn't exactly easy, so BBCAMERICA.com opened it up for fans to vote.

From the producers of Downton Abbey and starring Rupert Penry-Jones (MI-5, Persuasion), Phil Davis (Sherlock, Bleak House) and Steve Pemberton (The League of Gentlemen), the six part series focuses on two internationally resonant crime stories with a stylish, cinematic and contemporary spin. Whitechapel premieres Wednesday, October 26, 10:00pm ET on Dramaville.

Soho Theatre's Season begins with a vibrant and packed programme spanning Theatre, Comedy and Cabaret performed across three performane spaces (and the seminar room).

This November, Primeval comes roaring back to BBC AMERICA's Supernatural Saturday - bigger and badder than ever before. In the highly-anticipated new season, dark secrets bubble to the surface, testing relationships to the limit as anomalies

From the producers of Downton Abbey and starring Rupert Penry-Jones (MI-5, Persuasion), Phil Davis (Sherlock, Bleak House) and Steve Pemberton (The League of Gentlemen), the six part series focuses on two internationally resonant crime stories with a stylish, cinematic and contemporary spin. Whitechapel premieres Wednesday, October 26, 10:00pm ET on Dramaville.

Graham Norton brings his trademark style of wit and humor to the all-new BBC AMERICA original comedy panel show Would You Rather? with Graham Norton.

Due to overwhelming demand, an additional performance has been added to the sold out run of DINA MARTINA: MORIBUND at The Laurie Beechman Theater on October 2.

BBC AMERICA has acquired Free Agents (6 x 30), the hit romantic comedy set in the office of a London talent agency starring Anthony Head (Buffy, Little Britain, The Invisibles), Stephen Mangan (Episodes, Green Wing) and Sharon Horgan (Pulling, Angelo's).

BBC America November Highlights in November include 'Would You Rather? with Graham Norton,' 'Primeval,' 'The Tudors' and 'Top Gear Top 40.'

Due to overwhelming demand, an additional performance has been added to the sold out run of DINA MARTINA: MORIBUND at The Laurie Beechman Theater on October 2.

‘A Night For Jennifer - West End' is a one-off charity gala concert in aid of Jennifer Charity, taking place at the Lyric Theatre - Shaftesbury Avenue, in the heart of London's West End on Monday 31st October 2011. Jennifer Charity was founded by James and Graham Edgington, father and son, following the death of Jennifer in 1985. Graham was left as a single parent of a 16 month old baby and not only did he have the pressure of bringing up James alone, he had to find his own time to grieve and work a full time job. Twenty-five years later James has extensively researched widowed fathers and was alarmed at the lack of supportive organisations aimed at widowers in particular. There are exceptional bereavement charities and organisations helping single parents often single mothers but nothing for men. James decided that he wanted to set up this charity as a support mechanism for widowed fathers and of course, importantly, the children affected by these circumstances.

Artistic Director, Steve Marmion has announced the next season at Soho Theatre; with a vibrant and packed programme spanning Theatre, Comedy and Cabaret performed across three performane spaces (and the seminar room).