Gotta Get Theroux This : My Life and Strange Times in Television

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Insightful journey through Louis Theroux's television career.

This book is a great read for fans of Louis Theroux and those interested in the behind-the-scenes of documentary making. With his signature self-deprecating humor, Theroux provides a candid and thought-provoking account of his career, including his experiences with infamous figures such as Jimmy Savile and the Church of Scientology. The book also delves into Theroux's personal life, including his journey into fatherhood. Overall, "Gotta Get Theroux This" is a gripping and engaging read that provides a unique perspective on the world of documentary making.

Gotta Get Theroux This : My Life and Strange Times in Television

Regular price $11.43
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ISBN: 9781509880386
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $30.96
Authors: Louis Theroux
Publisher: Macmillan
Date of Publication: 2019-09-24
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 3.87
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In 1994 fledgling journalist Louis Theroux was given a one-off gig on Michael Moore's TV Nation, presenting a segment on apocalyptic religious sects. Gawky, socially awkward and totally unqualified, his first reaction to this exciting opportunity was panic. But he'd always been drawn to off-beat characters, so maybe his enthusiasm would carry the day. Or, you know, maybe it wouldn't...In Gotta Get Theroux This, Louis takes the reader on a joyous journey through his life and unexpectedly successful career. Nervously accepting the BBC's offer of his own series, he went on to create an award-winning documentary style that has seen him immersed in worlds as diverse as racist US militias and secretive pro-wrestlers, the violent gangs of Johannesburg and extreme drinkers in London.Arguably his biggest challenge was corralling celebrities in his When Louis Met series, with Jimmy Savile proving most elusive. Blindsided when the revelations about Savile came to light, Louis was to reflect again on the nature of evil he had spent decades uncovering.Filled with wry observation, larger-than-life characters, and self-deprecating humour, this is Louis at his insightful and honest best.
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Insightful journey through Louis Theroux's television career.

This book is a great read for fans of Louis Theroux and those interested in the behind-the-scenes of documentary making. With his signature self-deprecating humor, Theroux provides a candid and thought-provoking account of his career, including his experiences with infamous figures such as Jimmy Savile and the Church of Scientology. The book also delves into Theroux's personal life, including his journey into fatherhood. Overall, "Gotta Get Theroux This" is a gripping and engaging read that provides a unique perspective on the world of documentary making.