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Being Mavis Nicholson: TV's Greatest Interviewer
Exploring how Mavis Nicholson, named as the greatest TV interviewer of all time, became Britain's first female chat show host.
Elizabeth Taylor, Helen Mirren, David Bowie and Margaret Thatcher are just some of the names who queued up to be interviewed by Mavis Nicholson, named as the greatest TV interviewer of all time.
This film explores how a middle-aged woman from Wales became Britain's first female chat show host. Including contributions from Maureen Lipman, Paul O'Grady, Elvis Costello, Judith Chalmers, Eamonn Holmes and Mavis herself, alongside many others.
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Thu 6 Oct 202223:15
BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
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Mavis Nicholson: 'I think I've been fairly cheeky in my time'
Broadcasting legend Mavis Nicholson on being Britain’s first female chat show host
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Eamonn Holmes on why Mavis Nicholson is a broadcasting legend
Duration: 01:58
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Lisa Rogers |
| Participant | Mavis Nicholson |
| Participant | Maureen Lipman |
| Participant | Paul O'Grady |
| Participant | Elvis Costello |
| Participant | Judith Chalmers |
| Participant | Eamonn Holmes |
| Producer | Carolyn Hitt |
| Director | Mei Williams |
