{"id":13379,"date":"2019-09-27T09:22:08","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T13:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/bbc-one-lands-elton-john-interview\/"},"modified":"2019-09-27T10:07:12","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T14:07:12","slug":"bbc-one-lands-elton-john-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/bbc-one-lands-elton-john-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"BBC One Lands Elton John Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Elton John is set to be interviewed by Graham Norton for the BBC One world exclusive entertainment special<em> Elton John: Uncensored<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Recorded in the South of France in August, <em>Elton John: Uncensored<\/em> sees the music icon look back at his extraordinary life and career, sharing candid, personal and laugh-out-loud stories. Together, John and Graham will also revisit the \u201cRocket Man\u201d singer\u2019s classic archive performances, interviews and accolades.<\/p>\n<p>John said: \u201cThe past two years have felt truly monumental for me, and with the release of <em>Rocketman<\/em>, the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour and my autobiography coming up, it felt like the perfect opportunity to reflect on it all with Graham. I\u2019ve always enjoyed our catch ups and this felt like the best yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Graham added: \u201cLike the rest of the nation I&#8217;m a massive fan of Sir Elton John&#8217;s music, but to sit down with him in his home to ask him about his life, career and family was a huge privilege. Funny, frank and fearless, I can&#8217;t wait for people to hear him tell his story.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Jan Younghusband, head of TV commissioning for BBC Music, said: \u201cBBC One brings the biggest music stars to television and national treasure Sir Elton John is absolutely one of the all-time greatest ever talents. A global superstar and huge personality, we are so thrilled to be treating audiences to this exclusive show.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Suzy Lamb, managing director of entertainment and music for BBC Studios Production, said: \u201cIn this special year for Elton John, we were honored to be invited to produce this exclusive interview in the South of France. There is no one better than Graham Norton for Sir Elton to share his amazing life story with. 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