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Graham Norton is talking to Channel 4 about the possibility of returning to the channel when his BBC contract expires.

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Alternative comedy programme Comic Strip is making a return to Channel 4.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2005

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Graham Norton’s new Saturday night show for the BBC may be a flop – according to his former boss at Channel 4.

Sun, 29 Aug, 2004

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Graham Norton has been crowned the most influential person in British comedy.

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