Episode Info
A look at the role of the variety genre. In the early days of television, shows such as Sunday Night at the London Palladium were particularly popular. After a hiatus in the mid-1980s, the format is now as prevalent as ever with programmes such as The X-Factor and Pop Idol leading the way alongside the likes of David Blaine and Derren Brown. Interviewees include Simon Cowell, Paul Daniels, Kermit the Frog and Bruce Forsyth.