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Is Holding based on a book?
NEW murder mystery Holding follows three troubled people caught up in a mysterious murder.
Directed by Kathy Burke the ITV drama features award-winning actor, Conleth Hill in the lead role of the local police officer.
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Is Holding based on a book?
The new crime drama Holding on ITV is a TV adaptation from Graham Norton's debut novel.
The hugely popular Bafta award-winning TV host published the book back in 2016.
The books is described as an intelligently crafted story of love, secrets and loss and has been listed as a New York Times Bestseller.
Since releasing the Holding, Norton has gone on to write A Keeper (2018) and Home Stretch (2020).
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Is Graham Norton's book based on a true story?
No, Graham's book is not based on a true story, it was his first piece of fiction.
The story is set in the remote Irish village of Duneen, and follows three troubled inhabitants as they each find themselves caught up in a mysterious murder.
Speaking about the book back in 2016, he said: "Happily the process of writing Holding was one of the most enjoyable experiences in my working life. I loved the time I spent in Duneen with the people who live there,
"So much of my life requires meetings and collaboration with other people, so sitting in a room alone making all the decisions by myself was a wonderful release".
ITV is still yet to confirm an official release date for the TV adaptation.
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Ahead of the series airing, Norton said: "I am beyond excited to see the story and characters I created being brought to the screen.
"I love how the brilliant creative team have transformed my novel into something so rich and dramatic. West Cork is ready for its close-up!"
Who is Graham Norton?
Graham William Walker, better known by his stage name Graham Norton, is a 58-year-old Irish actor, author, comedian, commentator, and presenter.
He shot to fame as an actor on 90s sitcom Father Ted.
Following this, he launched his career as a TV host and has won five Bafta TV Awards for The Graham Norton Show.
He also has his own show on Virgin Radio and is a regular commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest.
According to , he has a net worth of £30 million.
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