Host Graham Norton on the changing nature of the chat show
Host Graham Norton on the changing nature of the chat show, and how age and experience have influenced his style.
Chat shows have been the staple of TV schedules for decades. The Bee Gees storming off Clive Anderson's show, David Icke claiming to be the 'son of God' on Wogan, Victoria Beckham's 'Golden Balls' confession, and Grace Jones slapping Russell Harty, are considered some of the best of British chat show moments. However, some have lamented the demise of the 'traditional' talk show, where hosts do one-on-one in-depth interviews with celebrities. Instead, networks favour comedy entertainment shows, like Alan Carr and Graham Norton. So, why the change in style, and what are the ingredients for chat show success? Graham Norton joins Steve Hewlett to discuss chat show gold and explains how age, experience, and celebrity demands have influenced his style. Also in the studio; Elaine Bedell, Director of Entertainment and Comedy at ITV; Jonathan Shalit, Chair of talent management agency Roar Global, and the Guardian TV critic Julia Raeside. Together, they discuss how the changing nature of celebrity has had an impact on talk show styles, and ask where next for the genre.
Producer: Dianne McGregor.
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Duration: 27:47
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The changing nature of the chat show
With Graham Norton, Elaine Bedell, Julia Raeside and Jonathan Shalit.
Duration: 27:48
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- Wed 31 Dec 2014 16:30成人快手 Radio 4
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