Chaplin Talks

Join Paul Merton, Eugene and Spencer Chaplin for a special episode of 'Chaplin Talks', where they dive deep into the 100-year legacy of Charlie Chaplin's timeless classic 'The Gold Rush'. In this exclusive podcast, Paul and Eugene share fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, personal insights, and reflections on the film that changed the landscape of cinema. 

They also answer fan questions, revealing never-before-heard anecdotes and shedding light on the incredible impact 'The Gold Rush' continues to have on audiences and filmmakers alike. Don't miss this celebration of Chaplin's genius, and get ready for plenty of laughs, heartwarming moments, and surprises along the way! 

🎧 Tune in for a journey through history, laughter, and the magic of Charlie Chaplin’s most iconic work.

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🎬 Welcome to Chaplin Talks 👥

“Chaplin Talks” is an upcoming online video podcast hosted by Spencer Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin’s grandson. 
👉🏻  Spencer interviews a variety of guests from all over the world to talk about their life stories and current projects along with a little bit of “Chaplin Talk”. 
 
From actors and musicians to fashion designers and writers, our eclectic mix of guests have one thing in common: They have all been influenced by Chaplin and his work 🎭

So, subscribe to the Channel, join our conversations and sit back and relax! ✅

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📧  Email: [email protected]
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 Exclusive Interview with Nile Rodgers: The Legend Behind Iconic Hits! 

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation with the one and only Nile Rodgers, the musical genius behind some of the greatest hits in history! In this interview, Nile takes us behind the scenes of his legendary career, sharing untold stories, his creative process, and the secrets to his chart-topping success! 

From his work with "Chic", to producing iconic albums for David Bowie, Madonna, Beyonce, Daft Punk, Maggie Rogers and many more!, Nile’s influence on the music world is unmatched.  Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering his groundbreaking sound, this interview is packed with wisdom, passion, and insights into the making of timeless music.

In this special interview, we are thrilled to sit down with the legendary Stephen Fry, whose wit and intellect have made him one of the most beloved figures in British entertainment. In this engaging conversation, Stephen reflects on his career, from his work in television, film, and literature, to his admiration for Charlie Chaplin. Stephen shares his thoughts on Chaplin's timeless impact on comedy, storytelling, and his revolutionary approach to film that continues to inspire creatives across the world. We dive deep into the parallels between Chaplin’s innovative spirit and Stephen’s own path in the world of comedy and writing, making for a fascinating and inspiring discussion.

In this special episode of Chaplin Talks, host Spencer Chaplin sits down with the multi-talented Gary Kemp—musician, actor, and songwriter, best known for his role in Spandau Ballet. A career spanning decades, Gary opens up about his creative journey, the art of songwriting, and the inspiration behind his latest projects.

Gary has a new album called "This Destination¨ released on 31st January 2025 by East West Records, and is available for pre-order now on www.garykemp.com

Whether you're a fan of Gary's music, his acting roles, or simply captivated by Charlie Chaplin's lasting impact on the world of entertainment, this interview offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of their connections to art, music, and film.

Subscribe to Gary's YouTube page:  @garyjkemp 

Gary is the host of "Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt¨.    / @rockonteurs 

A very special thank you to ¨Upstairs at Lagan's¨ for letting us film there.
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Dive into the captivating world of bestselling Hollywood author and biographer Scott Eyman, a renowned film historian whose work has illuminated the glitz, glamour, and behind-the-scenes drama of Hollywood's Golden Age. With an unparalleled knack for storytelling and meticulous research, Eyman has crafted a legacy that resonates with cinephiles and scholars alike.
In this video, we discuss Scott's new book "Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided" available online and in all book stores.

Simon Pegg is a highly versatile British actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in popular films like "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," and "The World's End," collectively known as the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy. Pegg has also portrayed Montgomery Scott ("Scotty") in the Star Trek reboot films and featured in the Mission: Impossible series. Beyond acting, he's acclaimed for his comedic talents and has collaborated on numerous successful projects.

Join us on Chaplin Talks an engaging and insightful interview with the multi-talented Simon Pegg! From his iconic roles in beloved films to his behind-the-scenes experiences, Pegg shares anecdotes, discusses upcoming projects, and offers a glimpse into his creative process. Don't miss this opportunity to get to know the man behind the characters in this exclusive interview.

Today Spencer welcomes Actor, Tv Presenter, Director, and Documentary Filmmaker Martin Clunes. Mr. Clunes has acted and directed in many hit tv shows such as "Men Behaving Badly", and had and an 18 year stint in the tv show "Doc Martin" which was produced by his own company. He also visited my grandfather's home in Vevey, Switzerland after his directorial debut film "Staggered" won multiple awards on the festival circuit.

So strap yourself in as we explore and discuss Martin's incredible career and please do laugh along with us.

This week's guest is comedian Richard Herring.

Richard talks about how the 'toothbrush moustache' has come to symbolize Nazi infamy (when worn by Hitler), when it used to be a symbol of comedy (when worn by Charlie Chaplin).

He grew a toothbrush moustache as a social experiment and went on a stand up comedy tour of England to reclaim the toothbrush moustache for Charlie Chaplin.

Find out how 'The Great Dictator' inspired Richard Herring to go on tour and attempt to reclaim the the toothbrush moustache from Hitler and give it back to Charlie Chaplin.

A very special thanks to HItchin Town Hall for providing us with a space to film.
Website: https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/hitchi...

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Theme music composed by Fran Cruz
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********************
🎬 Welcome to Chaplin Talks 👥

“Chaplin Talks” is an upcoming online video podcast hosted by Spencer Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin’s grandson.
👉🏻  Spencer interviews a variety of guests from all over the world to talk about their life stories and current projects along with a little bit of “Chaplin Talk”.

From actors and musicians to fashion designers and writers, our eclectic mix of guests have one thing in common: They have all been influenced by Chaplin and his work 🎭

So, subscribe to the Channel, join our conversations and sit back and relax! ✅

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🌟  Connect with Chaplin Talks on Social Media:

➡️  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChaplinTalks/
➡️  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaplin_talks/
➡️  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerchap...

👉🏻  And definitely visit our Website here:

Today I speak to writer, comedian, and television host Paul Merton. You will recognise Paul from the tv show Have I Got News For you. He has written books about silent comedy, and is a big fan of early cinema.

We talk about everything from his favourite film "The Great Dictator" to Chaplin's relationship with Laurel & Hardy, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd. Do you agree that Chaplin's speech from the Great Dictator is the greatest of all speeches?

Welcome to a very special episode of Chaplin Talks. Today I'm in London visiting the world's oldest hat shop which was established in 1676. I speak to Roger Stephenson who tells us the history of this iconic shop and explains how the bowler hat was invented here in 1849.

Lock. & Co Hatters have made hats for everyone from the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin.

Charlie Chaplin ordered many hats from here and had them delivered to the Savoy Hotel. 

The shop is also famous for appearing in Kingsman: The Secret Service and The Good Liar starring Hellen Mirren and Ian Mckellen.

You Can find Lock & Co. at 6 St. James's Street, SW1A 1EF, London, UK. 

Follow them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockhatters

Today I interview Kate Guyonvarch who is the managing director of the Chaplin Office in Paris.
We talk about how Charlie Chaplin copyrighted his image, how Kate started working for the family, Chaplin's World, and his films "Great Dictator", "Modern Times", "City Lights"....

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Spencer welcomes comedian, writer, and television host Matt Lucas to the show.

Matt takes us on a journey from his beginnings as a stand up comedian in London to becoming a Hollywood actor and creating the hit tv show "Little Britain" with David Walliams. Find out what Matt loves about silent comedy and Charlie Chaplin's film "Modern Times". 

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Today Spencer talks to the incredibly talented founding member of "The Jackson 5" Tito Jackson.
They discuss Jackson Five's live appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" where they performed the hit song "I Want You Back", Growing up in Joe and Katherine's home to touring with The Jacksons, his brother Michael Jackson, and their love of Charlie Chaplin.

Tito's new blues album "Under Your Spell" which is out now everywhere.

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Welcome to the second season of "Chaplin Talks".

Today's guest is none other than the very talented actor Billy Zane.

👉🏻 Billy discusses how he got his first ever role in "Back To The Future", his work with James Cameron on "Titanic" and his love for early cinema. Find out why Mr. Zane idolises Sean Connery, Gene Kelly, Buster Keaton, and Charlie Chaplin.

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On today's season finale of Chaplin Talks Spencer interviews prog-rock legend Rick Wakeman. Rick is a musician known for his work with the 1970's band 'Yes'. 

In this Rick Wakeman interview, we talk about his recordings with some of the biggest names in music, such as David Bowie, Cat Stevens, and T Rex.
Discussing Rick Wakeman’s ‘Life on Mars’ and ‘Morning Has Broken’ iconic hits, he reveals how helped write these huge numbers.

Rick is also a big fan of silent comedy and slapstick, and actually met Charlie Chaplin. 
In fact, he was actually with Eugene Chaplin when Charlie's coffin was stolen out of his grave and held for ransom.
Find out what happened in this Rick Wakeman interview! 

Rick Wakeman has a new album out called 'The Red Planet' which is available everywhere.

Today Spencer speaks to his dad Eugene Chaplin. Eugene is the fifth child of Oona O'neill and Charlie Chaplin. Spencer and Eugene answer questions sent in by the audience.

In this episode, Eugene answers questions asked by viewers and talking about some of the most iconic Chaplin moments. 
With everything from a potential mini-series of Charlie Chaplin’s legacy, to how Eugene came to work with David Bowie and Queen, we’ll be answering your questions. 

Also, thank you everyone for sending in your questions.

Today on Chaplin Talks, Spencer welcomes Michael Cartellone. Michael is an artist and is the drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. 
We’ll be discussing Charlie Chaplin’s circus, amongst other most-loved Charlie Chaplin movies. 

Find out why Michael is an "ardent" Chaplin fan as he compares two iconic trailblazers, Chaplin and Houdini.

Chaplin Talks welcomes Ketch Secor, the founding member and front man of the Grammy-award winning band, Old Crow Medicine Show. 
In this Ketch Secor interview, we’ll be talking about the famous Ketch Secor hootenanny right here on Youtube, and his most-loved hit, ‘Wagon Wheel’.

Find out why Ketch Secor loves silent comedy and ‘The Gold Rush’ as we discuss why Charlie Chaplin was banned from the US and the beginning of his exile.

Today Spencer Chaplin talks to street artist Thierry Guetta who is also know as Mr. Brainwash. 

They talk about his film 'Exit Through The Gift Shop' and be unearthing whether or not Banksy created Mr. Brainwash, as well as understanding why Mr. Brainwash uses Charlie Chaplin in his art. 

On today’s podcast, Spencer Chaplin talks to fashion designer Malan Breton.
Breton touches on his latest AI virtual fashion show made with CGI technology and opens up about how his life in theatre influences his theatrical runways. 

We’ll also be talking about how he was in fact influenced by one of Charlie Chaplin movies,  'City Lights', and how this inspired one of Malan Breton’s fashion shows.