Category: TV Entertainment; BBC ONE
Date: 17.08.2006
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Peter Fincham, Controller, BBC ONE, today announced the renewal of Graham Norton's exclusive contract with the BBC, taking his association with the corporation up to the end of 2009.
Graham joined the BBC on an exclusive contract in 2004 and, as presenter, has been key to BBC ONE's Saturday night entertainment output, including Strictly Dance Fever and the current hit series of the summer, How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?
In addition, The Bigger Picture has been recommissioned for a third series and under the new contract there will be further projects.
Peter Fincham said: "Graham's going from strength to strength and How Do You
Solve A Problem Like Maria? has been the Saturday night hit of the summer. I'm
really delighted that he's decided to stay at the BBC - he's a great talent and
a joy to work with."
Graham Norton said: "I'm thrilled to be signing with the BBC for another three years - I can't imagine working anywhere else."
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