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I don't often watch actor interviews (although I do enjoy a bit of long form journalism) but watching non US actors get interviewed on US talk shows always gives me an awkward sort of laugh. I know it's not intentional but so often it comes across as how could someone possibly be famous outside of the US, like they'll list off a few of their works and it'll be the most obscure thing they did a million years ago that by some power of God made it to American telly for half a minute.
Have a look at Parkinson's back catalogue. He was a great interviewer. Also, for a more modern take, check out the Graham Norton show. Somehow (it's booze) that guy gets everyone chatting and laughing amongst themselves and still directs the interview to a satisfying end.
I love Graham Norton, he’s so charming and gets the best out of people (except Madonna, that one was a train wreck)
Yeah. Was an awkward watch.
Oh I don't mind Graham Norton, provided the guests are a good mix, he's very good at getting an almost banter like setting where the guests begin asking each other questions. I also don't mind Alan Carr (also gets his guests drinking), but mostly because he has a very uncanny ability to get his guests down into some utterly filthy conversations.