Elton John: Uncensored
Sir Elton and Graham Norton sit down for a world-exclusive intimate chat, which sees the legendary 'Rocket Man' look back at his extraordinary life and career.
Sir Elton and Graham Norton sit down for a world-exclusive intimate chat, which sees the legendary 'Rocket Man' look back at his extraordinary life and a career spanning more than 50 years.
Shot at his home in the south of France while on a break from his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, this exclusive and revealing 60-minute film sees Elton share many candid, personal and laugh-out-loud stories. including previously unseen footage from the 1970s of Elton performing Rocket Man on Top of the Pops. The pair also revisit many of Elton's interviews, accolades and classic performances, including previously unseen footage from the 1970s of Elton singing Rocket Man on Top of the Pops.
Elton tells Graham about his childhood growing up in Pinner as Reg Dwight and reflects on his rise to global super stardom in the 70s. He also shares musical memories from the 80s and 90s and describes the highs and lows that superstardom brought him. Elton also talks about the important friendships in his life, including how he and Rod Stewart have been laughing both with and at each other for over 40 years. Speaking openly about both his battles with addiction and, more recently, prostate cancer, Elton also talks about the positive effect that fatherhood has had on his life and how he鈥檇 like to spend his time in the future, both on and off stage.
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Clips
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"I don't like being bald, I look like Shrek!"
Duration: 01:10
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"You'd never tried it on?"
Duration: 00:56
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"It was kismet"
Duration: 00:49
Music Played
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Elton John
I'm Still Standing
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Elton John
Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
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Elton John vs PNAU
Sad
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Bluesology
Come Back Baby
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Elton John
Song For Guy
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Elton John
I've Been Loving You
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Elton John, Ray Cooper
Daniel
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Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
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Elton John
Tiny Dancer (Live)
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Elton John
Rocket Man
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Elton John
Rocket Man (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park)
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Alfred Newman, 20Th Century-Fox Studio Orchestra
Fox Fanfare
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John Williams
Fox Fanfare
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Elton John
Don鈥檛 Let the Sun Go Down On Me
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Elton John
Blue Eyes
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Elton John
Nikita (Album Version)
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Elton John
I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
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Elton John
Passengers
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Elton John, Bryan Adams
Sad Songs Say So Much
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Elton John
Kiss The Bride
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Elton John
Are you ready
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Elton John
Sacrifice
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Elton John
Made In England
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Elton John
Circle Of Life
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Elton John
Can You Feel The Love Tonight
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Elton John
Something About The Way You Look Tonight
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Elton John
Something About The Way You Look Tonight
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Interviewer | Graham Norton |
Interviewed Guest | Elton John |
Executive Producer | Mel Balac |
Executive Producer | Suzy Lamb |
Series Producer | Gerard Williams |
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