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Loose Talk

1983·Show
20Episodes in2Seasons
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Wholesome2
  • Melancholy1

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and sharp wit

  • Cringe Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability4
  • World Immersion3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality4
  • Direction3
  • Intrigue3

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing3
  • Cinematography2
  • Music Composition2

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Loose Talk was a British youth-oriented chat show that ran for two series on Channel 4 in 1983. It was presented by Steve Taylor, along with a different guest presenter each week. It was notable for giving Ian Hislop his first break in television, however he regretted the experience as he picked it as one of his pet hates for the comedy show Room 101 in 1994. In an infamous clip, he provoked a confrontation with a 'tired and emotional' Tom Waits on the show, whilst an alarmed Steve Taylor looked on, apparently unable to control the argument. Jonathan Ross worked as a researcher for the show and Eighties pop-soul singer Sade made her first ever television appearance on it.
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Is Loose Talk worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Loose Talk have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 20 episodes.

When did Loose Talk air?

It ran from 1983 to 1983 and has ended.

What language is Loose Talk in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.