17 h. ago 'Fantastic' BBC period drama epic about real life rivalry ‘nobody has done before’ lands this month

The BBC's upcoming big budget period drama epic King & Conqueror stars James Norton and has been branded a 'must watch' for fans of The Last Kingdom and The Winter King.

Events

3 d. ago James Norton spotted on set of Grantchester six years after TV hunk quit show

EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood star James Norton has sparked speculation that he's making an epic return to Grantchester for its final series, six years after leaving the ITV crime drama

Culture

4 d. ago James Norton: I auditioned for Fifty Shades... but they said I was too grey!

Instead, the role of sado-masochist millionaire Christian Grey in the eponymous film went to Irish actor Jamie Dornan - and turned him into a star.

Politics

4 d. ago James Norton says reaction to ‘gross’ leaked photos from A Little Life was ‘gratifying’

Actor said it was ‘a bit gross’ that the images were framed ‘in a titillating way’ given the subject matter of the play

Culture

5 d. ago ‘There’s a thug in all of us’: James Norton on privacy, playing villains and pushing himself to the limit

He made his name as one of the great British TV baddies in Happy Valley, and bared all in a gruelling production of A Little Life. Despite facing heartbreak and press intrusion, he’s ‘feeling Zen’ as he turns 40 – and about to step it up a gear with two epic new showsTwo days before we meet, James Norton turned 40. To celebrate, he threw a massive party at his home in north-east London – and he’s still feeling the effects. “I didn’t get any sleep,” he admits, “and yesterday was just a huge clear-up, so if I struggle for a word or an anecdote, please forgive me.”To be fair, I’ve seen Norton in worse shape. The last time I encountered him in person he was naked, crawling around on all fours while being spat at. “Oh, yeah,” he smiles, realising I’m talking about his performance as Jude in the 2023 stage version of A Little Life. In that play, an adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara’s cult tragic novel, he remained on stage at the Savoy theatre in London for its whopping three-and-a-half...

Politics

3 w. ago James Norton sparks fresh rumours of a romance with socialite Flora Huddart

James Norton has sparked fresh rumours of a romance with socialite Flora Huddart - just weeks after he partied with singer and actress Lily Allen at a festival.

Politics

3 w. ago James Norton spotted filming huge new role for very first time

Happy Valley star James Norton's latest acting role has been unveiled and he's due to star alongside some big names, including Matt Smith

Politics