Comic jumps ship from Radio 2

Graham Norton is joining Virgin Radio.

The news comes just days after the comedian and talk-show host announced he was leaving his Saturday morning Radio 2 show.

Some press reports suggested Norton was unhappy with BBC chiefs’ insistence that he play more music on air, at the expense of chat.

Under the new contract, Norton will present shows   both Saturdays and Sundays, starting in the  new year.

Norton said: ‘I am excited and a little surprised to be joining Virgin Radio UK in 2021. I was very content where I was but the opportunity to host shows across the weekend seemed too good to miss out on. Plus the energy and enthusiasm at Virgin Radio are infectious and I can’t wait to get started!

‘Did I mention the studios are very close to my house?’

Published: 16 Nov 2020