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So Graham Norton Trivia Quiz

Graham Norton is an Irish comedian who is known all over the UK for his shows "So Graham Norton" and "V Graham Norton". This quiz is based on information in his autobiography "So Me".

A multiple-choice quiz by schnifer. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
schnifer

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
211,127

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
226

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to his autobiography, which of the following did Graham enjoy doing when he was young? Hint

playing with toy trucks and cars

dressing up in girls clothing

stealing his sisters CD's

playing football on the local team

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Graham Norton's real name? Hint

Graham Norton

Graeme Brown

Graeme Walker

Graham Walker

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to the book, how many houses does Graham own?

Answer: (just a number.)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the hippy commune that Graham lived in when he went to America for the first time? Hint

Starlight

Moonbeams

Stardance

Sunbeams

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which small role did Graham have in "Father Ted"? Hint

Father Noel Furlong

Bishop Brenan

Father Dougal McGuire

An extra Islander

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the title of the first Edinburgh Fringe act that Graham invented? Hint

Sister Catherine's walk about Ireland

Mother Teresa of Calcutta's Grand Farewell Tour

The Adventures of Mother Theresa

Mother Theresa Visits Edinburgh

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which year was Graham's first show, "So Graham Norton" aired in the United Kingdom? Hint

1999

1998

2000

2001

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did Graham go on exchange in High School? Hint

Spain

America

Italy

France

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name given to Graham's five night a week show that was aired in the UK? Hint

E Graham Norton

V Graham Norton

F Graham Norton

L Graham Norton

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Question 10 of 10

10. "The Graham Norton Effect" is the name of Graham's American Show?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to his autobiography, which of the following did Graham enjoy doing when he was young?

Answer: dressing up in girls clothing

Graham writes that his parents were never shocked by this "cross dressing" so he outgrew it before he went off to school.

2. What is Graham Norton's real name?

Answer: Graham Walker

Graham had to change his name from Graham Walker when he was in a play with someone with the same name. He writes about how his mother's friends tell him that they like Graham Walker but not Graham Norton.

3. According to the book, how many houses does Graham own?

Answer: 4

Graham has houses in England, Ireland, South Africa and New York.

4. What is the name of the hippy commune that Graham lived in when he went to America for the first time?

Answer: Stardance

Graham enjoyed his time at stardance but had trouble cooking for the vegetarian household.

5. Which small role did Graham have in "Father Ted"?

Answer: Father Noel Furlong

Graham played Father Noel Furlong in two episodes, one was set in a caravan and the other on an aeroplane.

6. What was the title of the first Edinburgh Fringe act that Graham invented?

Answer: Mother Teresa of Calcutta's Grand Farewell Tour

The Eagle pub in Clerkenwell was where Graham launched himself as a stand-up comic, calling himself "The Karen Carpenter Bar and Grill" and "Mother Teresa of Calcutta's Grand Farewell Tour". Following this success, he took his show on to the Edinburgh Festival fringe.

7. Which year was Graham's first show, "So Graham Norton" aired in the United Kingdom?

Answer: 1998

Graham has been given small roles in many TV shows including "The Kumars at No. 42", "Brookside" and "Father Ted".

8. Where did Graham go on exchange in High School?

Answer: France

Graham stayed with a French boy called Jules. In his diary he noted that the stairs had no hand rail.

9. What was the name given to Graham's five night a week show that was aired in the UK?

Answer: V Graham Norton

The "V Graham Norton" show was aired in 2002 - 2003. "E Graham Norton" was shown on a Friday night on E4, it was simply highlights from the previous 4 nights "V Graham Norton" shows.

10. "The Graham Norton Effect" is the name of Graham's American Show?

Answer: True

The show is still running in America and takes a similar format to the UK shows. Graham interviews guests and asks the audience to tell andecotes and sometimes games are based around the stories the audience tells.

Source: Author schnifer

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