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Mitch Benn Has Left the Building

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Mitch Benn explores the phenomenon of Elvis - is he rock 'n' roll's greatest triumph, or its most tragic waste? From 2015.

Elvis is one of the most impersonated men in history. But it's a surprising complex persona to inhabit.

Mitch Benn explores the man behind the phenomenon called 'Elvis'...
Humble Southern boy or bejewelled megalomaniac emperor?
Fearless rebel or gormless yes-man?
Pioneer and innovator or showbiz sell-out?
Rock and roll's greatest triumph or its most tragic waste?

From the early rock and roll years, to Mr. Presley post-army; food addiction; and his Las Vegas residency in THE SUIT...With a glorious mix of musical parodies and trivia, Mitch Benn is going to find out.

Written by and starring Mitch Benn

Comedy series for anyone who's ever bought a record or fallen in love with a song.

Producer: Alexandra Smith/Ed Morrish

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in September 2015.

8 months left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 27 May 2022 23:30
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Credits

Presenter Mitch Benn
Writer Mitch Benn
Producer Alexandra Smith

Broadcasts

  • Tue 8 Sep 2015 18:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Tue 15 Sep 2015 07:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 15 Sep 2015 17:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 15 Sep 2015 22:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 16 Sep 2015 05:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 31 Jul 2020 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 27 May 2022 23:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra