Graham Norton at the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the New York Marriott Marquis. New York City, USA - 17.03.08

The American Beauty star - who now runs London's Old Vic Theatre - criticised the BBC last month (Mar08) for airing reality TV show talent contests, insisting they put people off going to the theatre.

But Norton - who fronts such talent search shows as How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? and I'd Do Anything - claims it's Spacey's plays that are less appealing.

He told British Radio 1's Newsbeat, "Maybe he should put a musical on and people will go to see that. In the end, he is right - we are promoting the fact that Oliver is going to be on in the West End.

"But equally, every week we feature lots of musicals on the show and I don't think our show means you can't bring back Play For Today."

Source: WENN