Episodes
Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
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01 | 20191014 | Elton John tells his extraordinary life story with honesty, humour and irreverence. Here he charts his journey from the shy boy who grew up in Pinner to become one of the 20th century's most iconic pop stars. His life is one marked by dramatic highs and lows. His phenomenal career, setting up his AIDS foundation, finding love and starting a family contrast with his battle with addiction and getting clean. It's a roller coaster of story that captures the man behind one of music's living legends. Taron Egerton reads. Taron Egerton has recently played Elton John in the biopic, Rocketman. Other credits include The Kingsman and its sequel, Testament of Youth and Eddie the Eagle. Abridged by Sara Davies Elton John\u2019s candid, funny and irreverent account of his extraordinary life. |
02 | 20191015 | Elton John's candid, funny and irreverent account of his life. Today, Elton recounts the early days of his extraordinary song writing partnership with Bernie Taupin. Elton also explores his sexuality and his love of flamboyant fashion. Taron Egerton reads. Me by Elton John charts his journey from the shy boy who grew up in Pinner to one of the 20th century's most iconic pop stars. It's a life is marked by dramatic highs and lows where his phenomenal career, setting up his AIDS foundation, finding love and starting a family contrast with his battle with addiction and getting clean. It's a roller coaster of story that captures the man behind one of music's living legends. Taron Egerton has recently played Elton John in the biopic, Rocketman. Other credits include The Kingsman and its sequel, Testament of Youth and Eddie the Eagle. Abridged by Sara Davies Elton John on making music with Bernie Taupin. Elton John\u2019s candid, funny and irreverent account of his extraordinary life. |
03 | 20191016 | Elton John's candid, irreverent and funny account of his life. Today, Elton recalls the events of 1975. It's Elton John week in LA but there are cracks in the fa瀀ade of his success. Later, Elton is inspired by a young man battling with AIDS, and its stigma. Taron Egerton reads. Elton John tells his extraordinary life story with honesty, humour and irreverence. Here he charts his journey from the shy boy who grew up in Pinner to become one of the 20th century's most iconic pop stars. His life is one marked by dramatic highs and lows. His phenomenal career, setting up his AIDS foundation, finding love and starting a family contrast with his battle with addiction and getting clean. It's a roller coaster of story that captures the man behind one of music's living legends. Taron Egerton has recently played Elton John in the biopic, Rocketman. Other credits include The Kingsman and its sequel, Testament of Youth and Eddie the Eagle. Abridged by Sara Davies. Produced by Elizabeth Allard Elton John recalls struggling with his success in the 1970s. Elton John\u2019s candid, funny and irreverent account of his extraordinary life. |
04 | 20191017 | In Elton John's candid autobiography it's the early nineties and Elton is battling with his addictions, and finds himself on the long road to getting clean. Taron Egerton reads. Elton John tells his extraordinary life story with honesty, humour and irreverence. Here he charts his journey from the shy boy who grew up in Pinner to become one of the 20th century's most iconic pop stars. His life is one marked by dramatic highs and lows. His phenomenal career, setting up his AIDS foundation, finding love and starting a family contrast with his battle with addiction and getting clean. It's a roller coaster of story that captures the man behind one of music's living legends. Taron Egerton has recently played Elton John in the biopic, Rocketman. Other credits include The Kingsman and its sequel, Testament of Youth and Eddie the Eagle. Abridged by Sara Davies Elton John on his battle with addiction and getting clean. Elton John\u2019s candid, funny and irreverent account of his extraordinary life. |
05 | 20191018 | Elton John's candid and funny autobiography. Today, Elton reflects on becoming and being a dad, and his farewell tour. Taron Egerton reads. Elton John tells his extraordinary life story with honesty, humour and irreverence. Here he charts his journey from the shy boy who grew up in Pinner to become one of the 20th century's most iconic pop stars. His life is one marked by dramatic highs and lows. It's a roller coaster of story that captures the man behind one of music's living legends. Taron Egerton has recently played Elton John in the biopic, Rocketman. Other credits include The Kingsman and its sequel, Testament of Youth and Eddie the Eagle. Abridged by Sara Davies Elton John talks about becoming a dad in his candid account of his extraordinary life. Elton John\u2019s candid, funny and irreverent account of his extraordinary life. |