Enough Rope with Andrew Denton (or simply Enough Rope) is a television talk show broadcast on the ABC network in Australia. The title of the show comes from the phrase "Give someone enough rope and they will hang themselves". A talk show (U.S.) or chat show (Brit. ... The Australian Broadcasting Corporation or ABC is Australias national non-profit public broadcaster. ...

Enough Rope is the brainchild of Australian comedian, social critic, producer and media personality Andrew Denton. The hour long, commercial free chat show has aired since 2003. The show initially competed against the Nine Network's Micallef Tonight in the Monday 9:30pm timeslot, and critics have claimed that Enough Rope's high ratings forced Nine to axe their program. Throughout 2004 and 2005 Enough Rope continued to dominate, averaging well over a million viewers weekly. Andrew Denton on the poster for his film God On My Side Andrew Christopher Denton (born May 4, 1960) is an Australian comedian and television presenter, and is the host of the ABCs weekly interview program Enough Rope. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Nine Network, or Channel Nine, is an Australian television network, available in major markets across Australia. ... Micallef Tonight was a short-lived Australian variety show that aired on the Nine Network in 2003. ... The Nine Network, or Channel Nine, is an Australian television network, available in major markets across Australia. ...

Denton's meticulous research in interview preparation usually impresses his high profile guests. The show is often noted for its 'human' stories where everyday people share their extraordinary life stories. The show is essentially 'no frills', and is presented in front of a sizable live studio audience.

Famous Guests

Denton often flies to international destinations to conduct his interviews. Some of the high profile international guests have included former US President Bill Clinton, director Steven Spielberg, Al Gore, Bob Geldof, actor Antonio Banderas, Bono, Dave Grohl, Dr Jane Goodall, Elton John and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark The presidential seal is a well-known symbol of the presidency. ... William Jefferson Bill Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III[1] on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. ... Steven Allan Spielberg KBE (born December 18, 1946)[1] is an American film director and producer. ... Albert Arnold Gore, Jr. ... Robert Frederick Xenon Geldof, KBE[1], known as Bob Geldof (born 5 October 1951) [2], is an Irish singer, songwriter, actor and political activist. ... José Antonio Domínguez Banderas (born August 10, 1960), better known as Antonio Banderas, is a Spanish film actor and singer who has starred in several high-profile Hollywood films including Ballistic: Ecks vs. ... Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known as Bono (IPA: ), is the lead singer and principal lyricist of the Irish rock band U2. ... David Eric Grohl (born January 14, 1969, in Warren, Ohio) is an American rock musician and songwriter. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Sir Elton Hercules[1] John CBE [2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is a multiple Grammy and Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. ... The monogram of Mary and Frederik Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, formerly Mary Elizabeth Donaldson (b. ...

On a local level, comedian Dave Hughes opened up about what led him to give up alcohol and lifestyle television pioneer and Aussie icon Don Burke shed some light on the axing of his iconic show, Burke's Backyard. Enough Rope was at the centre of political controversy in 2005 as the result of a controversial interview with former ALP opposition leader Mark Latham which almost did not make it on to the air (Latham was also interviewed for Lateline). In addition to celebrities, Denton's interviewees have included people who have lived interesting lives or hold interesting professions, such as veterinarians, taxi drivers and diving instructors. An occasional feature of the show is "Show & Tell", in which Denton interviews members of the studio audience, who reveal interesting stories about themselves. David William Hughesy Hughes (born 26 November 1970 in Warrnambool, Victoria) is an Australian stand-up comedian, radio and television presenter. ... Image:Don burke. ... Burkes Backyard was an Australian gardening and lifestyle television programme that broadcast on the Nine Network from 12 September 1987 to 26 November 2004. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... 1 Note that Gough Whitlam refused to use the title Leader of the Opposition between the dismissal of his government in November 1975 and the first meeting of the new parliament in February 1976. ... Mark William Latham (born 28 February 1961), a former Australian politician, was Leader of the Federal Parliamentary Australian Labor Party and Leader of the Opposition from December 2003 to January 2005. ... Lateline (news) is a current affairs television program in Australia. ... Look up veterinarian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

See also

• Publication of Latham's Diaries and public appearances
• List of Australian television series
• Dorothy Parker's first book was called Enough Rope

Mark William Latham (born 28 February 1961), a former Australian politician, was Leader of the Federal Parliamentary Australian Labor Party and Leader of the Opposition from December 2003 to January 2005. ... This is a list of Australian television series and television programs. ... Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) was an American writer and poet, best known for her caustic wit, wisecracks, and sharp eye for 20th century urban foibles. ...

External links

• Enough Rope with Andrew Denton on ABC
• Enough Rope with Andrew Denton at the Internet Movie Database