Ah-So Graham Norton

Jan 5, 2001

0h 51m

★ 0.0

Overview

This one-off TV special follows the exploits of camp comic Graham Norton on a visit to Tokyo. Staying with a Japanese family, he explores the city's seedy side, visits the home of a famous Japanese make-up artist, and has an embarrassing experience with an electronic toilet/bidet.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

United Film and Television Productions

Channel 4 Television

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Cast

Self

Graham Norton

Self

Tadanobu Asano

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