BBC One Controller, Jay Hunt, has confirmed that The Graham Norton Show will move to a new prime time Friday night slot from October 22.
Jay said: "Graham's show has gone from strength to strength since moving to BBC One and I'm sure the audience will love his unique blend of comedy and entertainment on a Friday night."
Graham Norton, responding to the announcement, said: "I'm thrilled that BBC One like the show enough to move it to Fridays. It's the night the show started on many years ago so it's nice to be back."
Now in its eighth series for the BBC, and celebrating its 501st episode, the show will return in the autumn with a 12-week series featuring a stellar line-up of celebrity guests.
There will be a Friday night clash with Paul O'Grady's new ITV show which begins on September 10 at 21:00.