Graham Norton has been like tax evaders to drink drivers.
The Mirror reports that the guest was asked to present a conversation show, 57, in a recent U.S. radio interview about co-star Jimmy Carr, who was caught in a tax scandal several years ago – to the Graham emphasized the need for tougher penalties.
There was a time when driving under the influence of alcohol was like that. People left parties drunk [and would say] “Oh, I’m driving, I’ll be fine”. Now if someone did that, I think people would say, “Try not… that’s a bad idea, you might kill someone”.
Crime and punishment: Graham Norton has been like tax evaders to drink drivers
‘Hopefully we get to a point where tax avoidance is the same as that.’
Graham said: ‘If everyone pays their toll, there are nice roads, neighborhoods are safer, children get a good education.’
The broadcaster recently came to an end with the announcement of BBC stars’ high salaries, marking the use of both ‘pointless’ and’ junk ‘.
The broadcaster, 57, who recently retired from BBC Radio 2 after 10 years with Virgin Radio, has admitted that he looks forward to no longer earning his publicity – a feature that contributed to his decision to leave.
In an interview with The Sun, Graham – who recently placed third after Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball with a £ 729,999 pay package – criticized that the list did not fully cover staff employment.
Slammed: Chat show guest, 57, demands harsher penalties in recent U.S. radio interview
He told the publication: ‘The list of employees is high, which I did not like to be on, hey, now I am not. So to that extent it made me leave, but that was an advantage to leave, not the main driving force.
‘The list is rubbish. It means nothing. It does not tell you what people earn because of how people are paid, which is why there are so many radio people on that list.
It doesn’t matter, but if they didn’t publish it, there wouldn’t be as many women. When they first published it, they were ashamed that there were so few women. I think that list will grow more diverse over the next few years. ‘
Back in September, the BBC caught fire after it published accounts showing that staff pay had risen by 3.5 per cent to £ 1.5billion – while the Company pushed forward with their plans to take away more than 75 million of their free TV licenses.
Employment: The broadcaster, who recently retired from BBC Radio 2 after 10 years with Virgin Radio, has admitted that he is looking forward to publishing his earnings.
Published accounts have shown that Zoe Ball is now the BBC’s top earner after kissing a £ 1million pay rise – knocking Gary Lineker off the lead.
The Match of the Day star, 60, is understood to have signed a new five-year contract – cutting pay by almost 25 per cent from £ 1.75million to £ 1.35million.
Radio 2 presenter member 50 is now earning £ 1.36million despite losing nearly a million listeners after the corporate body promised to address the gender pay gap.
They have been working to repair male and female star pay to repair damage to the organisation’s reputation and reduce staff unrest.
As a result of equality issues the BBC handed over a settlement to China’s deputy editor Carrie Gracie in 2018 and then last year they lost an equal pay tribunal case to Samira Ahmed.
Critics have criticized his decision to reward their employees with an overall salary increase of 3.5 percent even after he announced plans to reduce their work in the aftermath of the pandemic.
In July, the BBC announced a major shake-up of regional TV news and local radio in England leading to 450 job cuts.
Elsewhere in his interview with The Sun, Graham revealed that Chris Evans, 54, was influential in his decision to make the leap to Virgin after he jokingly suggested that the Irishman move networks, leading to bad meetings and offers.
Leaving gifts: On his last day on Radio 2 last month, Graham had a glimpse of the gifts he received on his Instagram, which included a cake with a face on it and Lego modal
In his last slot on Saturday morning on Radio 2 last month, Graham said goodbye to his audience after ten years of performing on the station.
He said: ‘It’s just a gig, it’s just a job, but it was an honor to be a part of your mornings too.
‘I’m getting emotional now. Someone told me I would be emotional and I said “no, I can’t … I think of the six stairs I climb, the tears are gone now”. “
He went on to say: ‘It was an honor to be a part of your Saturday mornings because it’s beautiful to just share your life and hear your messages, and that was the greatest joy of being on Radio 2, it really is. ‘
New Guard: Last month, Graham announced that he would be joining Virgin Radio UK for a new show after his appearance decided to leave BBC Radio 2.
After playing de Reach ‘s favorite song with S Club 7, he signed it by saying:’ Thank you so much for tuning in and taking part in the show. I will miss you. Until next time, stay safe and healthy. ‘
Graham is now ready to join Virgin Radio UK this weekend, with a new show on Saturday and Sunday.
In November, Graham shared a statement about his departure and said he was ‘surprised’ to join Virgin Radio as he was ‘satisfied’ where he was, but was not. e for missing out on weekend shows.
Graham said: ‘I am excited and surprised to be joining Virgin Radio UK in 2021. I was very happy where I was but had the opportunity to host shows over the world. weekend too good to miss out on.
Golden opportunity: In a statement, Graham said he was ‘surprised’ to join the network as he was ‘satisfied’ with his whereabouts, but did not want to lose out. out on weekend getaways
‘Plus the energy and enthusiasm of Virgin Radio is contagious and I can’t wait to get started! Did I mention that the studios are very close to my house? ‘
Virgin Radio UK content director Mike Cass said: ‘Graham Norton is one of the few unique talents in broadcasting. I am delighted to welcome him to the Virgin Radio family in the new year.
‘He takes twice as much as he wishes, doubling the beast and doubling the love on Saturday and Sunday. ‘
It was announced in November that Strictly Coming Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman will take over his slot on BBC Radio 2.
Winner: Since then he has credited Chris Evans for influencing his move to Virgin Radio UK
The 48-year-old star of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show has confirmed she will take over from February, where she will be hosting it between 10am and 1pm.
Going to Instagram to gush about the news, Claudia said she was ‘gobsmacked’ for getting the job and felt she had big shoes to fill.
Claudia said in a statement: ‘I don’t speak often but the opportunity to be with the amazing Radio 2 audience every Saturday has left me, in fact, devastated.
‘I hope my voice comes back in time for the first show because I can’t rely on a fake tank and fringe now. There’s no one I’d rather be with at the weekend, it’s an honor and a privilege. ‘
Sharing another post describing how she felt about the news, Claudia said she was ‘excited’ and ‘scared’, while joking about filling big shoes. Put on socks. ‘
Inspirational: Claudia Winkleman is set to replace Graham Norton as a guest on Saturday morning’s show on BBC Radio 2 and said she was ‘gobsmacked’ about getting her job