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chat show

American  

noun

British.
chat shows plural
  1. a television talk show.


chat show British  

noun

  1. US name: talk show.  a television or radio show in which guests, esp celebrities, are interviewed informally

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of chat show

First recorded in 1970–75

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Many considered Winkleman, 54, to be chat show emperor Graham Norton's presumptive successor - not least because he seemed to be ushering her through himself.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

He reduced the number of chat show episodes he presents in 2022, and also stepped down from his Virgin Radio show two years later.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Former BBC One controller Peter Fincham, who hosts the TV podcast Insiders, likens it to the Davina McCall chat show he commissioned in 2006, which also ended after one series.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

There had been speculation about his future on Ireland's longest-running chat show, but the Irish broadcaster confirmed he will continue as the host until 2028.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Appearing on Norton's BBC chat show last year, Swift responded when asked by the host when the wedding would be: "Oh, you'll know. I was going to invite you to it."

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

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