About this programme
How the rise to fame of David Letterman in the 1980s reinvented the talk show format, as thoughts turned to who would fill Johnny Carson's shoes when he retired.
Programme listing
The Story of Late Night
Eyes on the Throne
When is The Story of Late Night next on TV?
The Story of Late Night is next on Sky Documentaries at 10:00 on Wed 19 Aug 2026.
What channel is The Story of Late Night on?
The next showing is on Sky Documentaries.
Is The Story of Late Night on TV tonight?
No further showing is listed tonight. The next airing is Wed 19 Aug 2026 at 10:00 on Sky Documentaries.
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What channel?
Sky Documentaries
Sky Documentaries
Start time
10:00
10:00
Ends
Wed 19 Aug 2026, 10:55
Wed 19 Aug 2026, 10:55
Channel numbers
SkySky Q / Satellite114
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