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Mitch Benn Specials: Mitch Benn Has Left the Building

Mitch Benn Has Left the Building

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Musical satirist Mitch Benn explores his comedy connections to the story of Elvis Presley.

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.

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