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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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Etymology

Origin of chat show

First recorded in 1970–75

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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

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

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

In October 2024, Sir Michael Parkinson's son defended the use of AI to recreate the voice of the late chat show host for a new interview podcast series.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

US chat show host Jimmy Fallon, whose production company Electric Hot Dog will co-produce the series, said he felt "very honoured to be working with Savannah Guthrie on this show".

From BBC May 11, 2026

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