Norton 'to replace' Parky

Graham Norton is to take over Michael Parkinson's old Saturday night slot at the BBC, the Daily Star reports today.

The camp comedian has been working on several 'family-friendly' ideas since being poached by the corporation last year to revitalise its Saturday night schedule.

Brian Capron - Coronation Steet serial killer Richard Hillman - was among the celebrities involved in one of the pilot shows.

"It is very innovative and funny," said Capron.  "But it's different from his Channel 4 show - there were a lot of families in the audience."

Norton's new show will begin in October.