Jools Holland's Later has been on TV for 34 years
With 34 years on air under its belt, it is safe to say Later... with Jools Holland is a national institution. Indeed, it is the longest-running live music show currently on British television, currently airing on Sunday nights on BBC Two. The simple format sees music icon and jovial host Jools bring together a diverse collection of musical acts spanning multiple genres to perform live in the studio. Watching at home, it all feels wonderfully spontaneous. Jools regularly joins in the jamming with guests and enjoys relaxed, informal chats with them between performances. The sceptic in me, honed by years of working in the media, wondered whether it could really be as good as it looks. In my experience, nothing that appears quite that laid-back ever is.
TL;DR
- Later... with Jools Holland is the longest-running live music show on British television, celebrating 34 years on air.
- The show features a diverse lineup of musical acts performing live, with host Jools Holland engaging in informal chats and jamming with guests.
- An attendee experienced a recording firsthand and described the atmosphere as having "immaculate vibes," with a relaxed and welcoming environment.
- Performers at the recorded episode included Skepta, Bloc Party, Jordan Rakei,corto.alto, Johnny & Lillie Flynn, and Suggs.
- The show's enduring success is attributed to its genuine warmth, camaraderie among artists, and Jools Holland's hosting abilities.