Spectacle: Elvis Costelllo with ...

Description: Channel 4 / Talk Show / Elvis Costello in intimate conversation with some of the most influential figures from the ... more

Spectacle: Elvis Costelllo with ... ... world of music, politics and film.

Newest Review: ... capability to "cut it as a chat show host". It's true Elvis has been a little awkward at times when interviewing the likes of Lou Reed and Bill Clinton. However, although it's clear that Elvis is not the new Michael Parkinson, I found the show to be somewhat reminiscent of the original 'Parky' shows and the chat show style of the 70s period when guests were interviewed to gain ... more

... insight into their achievements and motivations and not in order to allow them air time to promote their latest book or CD as is so often the sole purpose of the modern chat show. On Spectacle it was a refreshing change to hear chat show guests merely ...more

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Spectacle: Elvis Costelllo with ...: A Late Night Spectacle with Elvis and Friends (721 words)
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Spectacle is a late night Channel 4 music and chat show presented by novice chat show host Elvis Costello. It's been tucked away in the late night schedules on a Thursday night so you might not have noticed it. The programmes are made by the US arts cable channel Sundance. The show consists of Elvis sitting uncomfortably holding a large clip board stuffed with notes whilst interviewing not only musicians and songwriters, but also personalities from the world of politics and film. The conversations with guests are very informal and the studio audience are invited to participate by asking questions of the guests. There are musical interludes from both guests ... Read the complete review

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