Episode 2
Elton John’s candid, funny and irreverent account of his extraordinary life. Today, the early years and starting out writing songs with Bernie Taupin. Taron Egerton reads.
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
Produced by Elizabeth Allard
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- Tue 15 Oct 2019 09:45±«Óãtv Radio 4 FM
- Wed 16 Oct 2019 00:30±«Óãtv Radio 4