
Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney
Synopsis
In a world exclusive, two of the biggest names in entertainment come together for a very special one-off show: music legend Paul McCartney is interviewed by Golden Globe-winning actor Idris Elba. Recorded in London in December 2020, Idris talks to Paul about his peerless career as the most successful musician and composer in pop music history. Paul talks about his writing process, which has produced some of the best-loved and most performed songs ever. As a producer and musician himself, Idris is fascinated by the craft and joy that drives Paul’s remarkable and prolific output and wants to find out what inspires Paul to continue to innovate creatively, as he releases his 26th post-Beatles album, McCartney III, which features Paul playing every instrument and writing and recording every song.
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- Director
- Chris Purchase
- Original Title
- Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- BBC, So Television
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Chris Purchase
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Chris Purchase
Director
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What is Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney about?
In a world exclusive, two of the biggest names in entertainment come together for a very special one-off show: music legend Paul McCartney is interviewed by Golden Globe-winning actor Idris Elba. Recorded in London in December 2020, Idris talks to Paul about his peerless career as the most successful musician and composer in pop music history. Paul talks about his writing process, which has produced some of the best-loved and most performed songs ever. As a producer and musician himself, Idris is fascinated by the craft and joy that drives Paul’s remarkable and prolific output and wants to find out what inspires Paul to continue to innovate creatively, as he releases his 26th post-Beatles album, McCartney III, which features Paul playing every instrument and writing and recording every song.
Who directed Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney?
Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney was directed by Chris Purchase.
Who stars in Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney?
The principal cast of Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney includes Idris Elba, Paul McCartney.
When was Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney released and how long is it?
Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 54m.
