The show will include both musical performances and sit-down interviews between Costello and his favourite artists.
"I'm not interested in extracting some dark secret," Costello said in a news release. "I'd rather hear about a bright secret, a deep love or a curiosity that might be otherwise obscured by fame. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk in complete thoughts about music, movies, art or even vaudeville, then frame it with unique and illustrative performances."
Yes, Spectacle will be the talkshow that finally asks the important questions about vaudeville.
"[Elvis Costello is] the foremost expert on popular music," explained Elton John. "I thought it would be sensational to use his knowledge and intelligence to explore the artistry of musicians and other fascinating people involved in making great music, as well as true music aficionados."
The series is to be broadcast this fall on Channel 4 in the UK, CTV in Canada, and the Sundance Channel in the USA.
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