A talk show is about having a look at a famous face, a bit of stand-up comedy, knockabout stuff - an interview is what Barbara Walters or Connie Chung does in the States, in-depth, done properly. Terry Wogan barbarabitechung Change image and share on social
All reality TV shows are a triumph of voyeurism. They choose contestants who are ill-suited and slightly freakish. Terry Wogan choosecontestantfreakish Change image and share on social
Nobody really knows what they look like. The mirror shows you only what you want to see. Terry Wogan mirrorshow Change image and share on social
The BBC is the greatest broadcaster in the world. It's the standard that everyone measures themselves against. If we lose the BBC, it won't be quite as bad as losing the royal family, but an integral part of this country will have gone. But then, I'm an old guy. Terry Wogan badbbcbroadcaster share on social
Most television could be presented by a dachshund. Radio can't, although there are a lot of dachshunds in there. Terry Wogan dachshundlotpresent Change image and share on social
The BBC knew I was successful from early on, but they weren't sure why, and they still aren't sure. What I do has been unconventional from the beginning, so they've never been sure. It just works. It just does. Terry Wogan bbcbeginearly share on social
I've no patience for people who say they never watch television. It's a great way to keep in touch with popular culture, and it's important that children can relate to what their schoolmates are watching. Terry Wogan childculturegreat share on social
I will never do 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' There are certain things you'll do that you have some control over, but you should do things that leave your fate in the hands of others, too. Terry Wogan celebritycontrolfate Change image and share on social
I don't think there's a public in the world who respond like the British to a call for charity. Terry Wogan britishcallcharity Change image and share on social
I get a lot of letters from people saying, 'How do I get into radio, how do I get into telly?' and I wish there was an answer, because there's no ladder. There are no parameters. You've just got to go in wherever you can, make the tea, and slowly make your way up the ladder. Terry Wogan answerhaveladder share on social
