Graham Norton has said he is "delighted" to be the newest ambassador for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - the place that helped him start his career as a comedian over 30 years ago.

The popular television presenter, author and comedian takes on the role and joins previously announced ambassadors Brian Cox, Suzy Eddie Izzard and the Fringe Society's honorary president, Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Norton's connection with the Fringe first dates back to 1991 when he was honing his craft as a stand-up, performing Mother Teresa Of Calcutta's Grand Farewell Tour in the Pleasance Attic, a newly opened 60-seat venue at the Pleasance.

He went on to work in television, including appearing as priest Father Noel in Father Ted, while continuing to perform at the Fringe, where he was shortlisted for t

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