So, Graham Norton... The West Cork superstar talks acting, terrible guests and surviving lockdown 

As Graham Norton's third novel hits the shops, he talks to Pat Fitzpatrick about lockdown, Irishness and the people of Bantry.

Graham Norton's new book Home Stretch is out now. Picture Sophia Spring

It’s a bit weird when you answer the phone and the person at the other end says, “Oh hi, it’s Graham”, and it’s that Graham Norton off the telly. 

Here is one of the most recognisable voices in all our lives, going back to the early 90s when he danced into view as Fr Noel Furlong in an unforgettable slice of Father Ted on Channel 4. Since then, he’s done radio, Eurovision, talent shows and of course his juggernaut of a chat-show that has just returned to BBC One.