When Wales Welcomes The King BBC Radio 2 New Years Day 8pm

[John]

Which King? No, it's not Charlie boy with the fat sausage fingers, but our own Elvis.

"In the small seaside town of Porthcawl in South Wales, Elvis’ legacy has taken on a life of its own. Every year, tens of thousands of fans and Elvis Tribute Acts (ETAs) descend on the town, donning jumpsuits, wigs, and sideburns to keep the legend's spirit alive. Owain Wyn Evans visits the Porthcawl Elvis Festival, where this year ETAs from Portugal, Canada and even Australia travel to perform. Tens of thousands of fans come to pay tribute to the King of Rock n Roll. Discussing everything from his Blues, Country and Gospel periods to the infamous comeback special and iconic Vegas shows, this is a fans’ love letter to Elvis."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002678t