TRL UK
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TRL UK was a British version of the popular American Total Request Live
which first aired in the states in 1998, however it was not brought to the UK until the last quarter of 2003.
It was broadcast weekdays at 4.30pm originally in 2003, however the time slot was changed as it ran in to its second season it was then broadcast at 6.00pm in 2005.
The show's main presenter was Dave Berry who was joined by another of MTV's guest presenters each day.
The show follows the format of the original Total Request Live it shows a Top 10 Countdown with Musical Guests and Actors and Actresses.
It was broadcast from London
's Leicester Square
from the UK's capital and the presenters would stand in front of glass windows facing down onto the street to the audience just like the U.S. version.
and Eminem
, but TRL did not do this for UK-based acts.
Low ratings led to the show's cancellation in December 2005 and Dave Berry went on to work as a presenter for CD:UK
.
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
which first aired in the states in 1998, however it was not brought to the UK until the last quarter of 2003.
It was broadcast weekdays at 4.30pm originally in 2003, however the time slot was changed as it ran in to its second season it was then broadcast at 6.00pm in 2005.
The show's main presenter was Dave Berry who was joined by another of MTV's guest presenters each day.
The show follows the format of the original Total Request Live it shows a Top 10 Countdown with Musical Guests and Actors and Actresses.
It was broadcast from London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
's Leicester Square
Leicester Square
Leicester Square is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London, England. The Square lies within an area bound by Lisle Street, to the north; Charing Cross Road, to the east; Orange Street, to the south; and Whitcomb Street, to the west...
from the UK's capital and the presenters would stand in front of glass windows facing down onto the street to the audience just like the U.S. version.
Presenters
- Dave Berry (2003-2005)
- Maxine Akhtar (2005)
- Jo Good (2005)
- Emma Griffiths (2003 - 2005)
- Alex Zane (2005)
- Joby HarteJoby HarteJoby Harte is a British television personality.He's worked on many hit shows including the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. Joby was part of the original production team and played a vital part in the creation of the worldwide hit reality series Pop Idol along with Series Producer Ken Warwick...
(warm-up) (2004-2005)
Cancellation
Originally touted as "Quite simply the biggest show we have ever launched at MTV UK," TRL didn't have the same impact as the USA's version did. The USA's version kickstarted the careers of Britney SpearsBritney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
and Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
, but TRL did not do this for UK-based acts.
Low ratings led to the show's cancellation in December 2005 and Dave Berry went on to work as a presenter for CD:UK
CD:UK
CD:UK was a British music television programme. Originally run in conjunction with SMTV Live, the programme was first aired on ITV on 29 August 1998 to rival the BBC's Live & Kicking and was the replacement for The Chart Show, which had been airing on the network for nine and a half years.In...
.