Graham Norton: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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Back in the day, when comedy was crueller, my monologues were full of terrible jokes about people, and you can’t apologise because then you’re asking people to forgive you. Your punishment is to walk around knowing you said these horrible things.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 April 2026 source ↗

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Andrew Ridgeley

My dad, because he died before I could say goodbye.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗

David Baddiel Comedian and writer

My parents, for my new show.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 May 2016 source ↗

Anne Enright Novelist and short-story writer

I was not great with my mother-in-law, who was a very gentle woman. I thought she would be an uninvited part of my life for ever, but she died early and I wished I had been more open and patient.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 September 2024 source ↗

Samira Ahmed British journalist and writer

My maternal grandmother, who lived with us for many years. I was a moody teenager and sometimes impatient and rude. Yet she was the person I feel I’m most like. I really miss her.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 January 2022 source ↗