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DON'T START ME TALKING 1 - ABOUT ELVIS

Thursday 16ÌýAugust 2007
2200-2300

Elvis Presley - the "King of Rock'n'Roll" - died 30 years ago today and this special programme gives his UK fans an opportunity to share their memories of the night that he died,Ìýand to reflect about what Elvis means to them.

Told entirely in the words of the general public, and by turns revealing, moving and funny, the programme is a unique slice of British social history. The mix of first hand testimony, news archive and Elvis music presents a compelling tapestry of events around those days in August 1977, compelling for those who were there and enlightening for those who know the time only second-hand.

And in addition, it's the story of Elvis fandom in the UK. Presley never came to Britain, so we'll meet from the woman who travelled to see him play in America over 40 times. We'll learn about his uncanny ability to mimic a North Staffordshire accent, and what it's like to be kissed by the King! We'll hear about the parents who wouldn't allow Presley records in the houseÌýandÌýfrom the young fan who was converted after finding Elvis singles in his mother's record box. And what happens if you’re a fan of the King married to a non-believer? (Hint: not good…)

Don't Start Me Talking… is ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 2's acclaimed oral history series, telling the stories of pop music through the voices of the fans.