chat show

American

noun

British.

a television talk show.

chat show British

noun

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

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chat shows

plural

Etymology

Origin of chat show

First recorded in 1970–75

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chat show

But Winkleman's own chat show did not last long enough for any more unusual guest combinations on its teal sofa.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Norton's show clearly still delivers huge value for the BBC, and Kanter says the the "chat show format remains strong" and is a "really important part of the BBC One schedule".

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

A cynic might say that the short life of Winkleman's series will have shown both her and the BBC that launching a new chat show is harder than it looks.

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

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