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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 BBC Radio 4 in September 2015.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 5 Sep 202523:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

PresenterMitch Benn
WriterMitch Benn
ProducerAlexandra Smith

Broadcasts

  • Tue 8 Sep 201518:30
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Tue 15 Sep 201507:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 15 Sep 201517:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 15 Sep 201522:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 16 Sep 201505:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 31 Jul 202023:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 27 May 202223:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 5 Sep 202523:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra