The Graham Norton Show (BBC America)

Popular Irish comedian Graham Norton brings his trademark quick wit and flamboyant style to his self-titled talk show, which is devoted to his love of celebrity gossip, off-beat humor, and all things quirky. Following a similar pattern as most other late-night comedy shows, THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW opens with a monologue, in which Norton offers commentary on a range of topics including current events, celebrity goofs (with the British royal family as the butt of many of his jokes), and personal anecdotes. After that, he introduces his two guests, who join him on the show's homey set for the rest of the hour. Norton trades playful banter and clever quips with his willing celeb victims and toys with members of the live audience, often choosing people to join him onstage for games, skits, and stunts. Some episodes also feature a musical guest, who performs toward the show's end.

It's easy to see why Norton has long been a popular TV personality in the UK. His razor-sharp wit and gift of gab keep his famous guests on their toes and his fans in stitches. But this talk show comes with a warning about mature themes for good reason: Conversations routinely include strong innuendo, graphic sex references, and lighthearted jokes that cast drinking and drug use in a positive light.

Since little is left unsaid (and what is said is peppered with strong language) and many of the audience stunts are laced with sexual dares (in one, Norton encourages a woman to remove her panties and run through the streets swinging them around), this is an iffy choice even for some teens. Guess that just means parents will have to save Norton for themselves.