World's Greatest Elvis - BBC 1 September 2007

Are you wondering if Louis was on the show? We are pleased to inform you that Louis was infact approached by the producers of the show, as they wanted to film Louis not only at his home but also while performing one of his shows. The BBC wanted Louis to be included in the show representing Great Britain, as Louis is the first ever Elvis Tribute in the UK to tour with Elvis Presley's original backing singers "The Sweet Inspirations" (see page) and is regarded as one of the World's Greatest Elvis tributes. Louis declined the BBC's offer as he was already booked to perform for Elton John at his home in Windsor, for his "White Tie and Tiara Ball". Photos as featured in OK Magazine, issue 579, July 10th 2007. (See News page)

The Jerry Springer Show

Filmed in December 2005, The Jerry Springer Show, Granada TV Studios Manchester, what an experience !

BBC Northwest, BBC Leeds 2005

Everyday Heroes TV Awards - April 2005

Presented and hosted by Jimmy Franks of BBC Radio. Louis Rockafella was the star performer on the show that featured an award ceremony for Everyday Heroes. There was also a "X-Factor" contest between six contestants, with a judging panel. The winner of the contest was announced at the end of the show. Filmed infront of a live audience.

 BBC1  " To Buy or Not To Buy " - April 2005

Filmed January 2005 on screen 5th April 2005

Louis Rockafella & The Dixie Mafia Band performing Live!

Left - Louis and the Dixie Mafia members Jan, Judd, Lol and Mike in the living room of a house in Yorkshire!

Right top: Louis centre and Paul Reno and wife, contestants on the show. Bottom the presenters of the show.

BBC1 LOOK NORTH NEWS - February 2005

The filming for BBC1 Look North

Shaun Stowell on the trail of Elvis

(photos above, in order from top to bottom.)

"Louis Rockafella is about to make Elvis history, he is about to be crowned King of all Elvis' for a very special Elvis reason, making all the other Elvis' in Britain extremely jealous!" BBC

At 5am Louis was driven by Limo from his home in Southport to Leeds, the town where he was born. The camera crew and Look North presenter Shaun Stowell were collected from the BBC studios in Leeds.

"Louis has got showbusiness running through his veins, a real asset when Police unexpectedly carry out a road side spot check on his Limo"

On the way to the first destianation the Limo was pulled over for a spot check by the police. After a short delay they arrived at Academy of Sound in Leeds. Louis performed a few songs in the store, and was also interviewed for Radio. Janet was also interviewed.

"Re-visiting his Leeds roots today, his Mum who died last year is never far from his thoughts." BBC

After quite some time there, back into the Limo Louis was interviewed about his forthcoming tour with The Sweet Inspirations. He also talked about his love for his family and his late mother Betty.

"The Sweet Inspirations have blessed Louis with the Kings seal of approval, by agreeing to go on tour with him later this year. It's never been done before, never has a British impersonator come so close to stepping into Elvis' shoes" BBC

From here they continued to Asda's at Leeds, to surprise his family. Louis father Luigi was waiting for him, along with Louis sister Pam, niece and baby daughter. Many other members of Louis family, work at the same store and so he went to surprise them!

"I'm not any old Elvis because I am touring with Elvis' original backing singers The Sweet Inspirations" LR

The TV presenter interviewed Louis and his sister and niece, unfortunately Louis dad was unable to be interviewed as he has limited speech due to suffering from cancer. Everyone then took a short lunch break before they then continued to Louis old school in Leeds, meeting his old teacher who is still working there. The TV crew interviewed Louis and his teacher, before calling it a day at 3.30pm Over 2hrs of footage was taken over the 6 hrs of filming. It was a very exhausting day.

The footage was edited down to just 2-3 minutes. The finished article included a large piece about Louis and his Mum, a large section about the tour and about the Sweet Inspirations, at the school with his teacher, Academy of Sound performing a song,a two second clip of Louis in Asda and the police stop check.  Many items and interviews with wife Janet and with his family at Asda where also cut. The finished article was broadcast 2 days later on BBC1 Look North.

"On his voyage of self rediscovery he returns to his old school in Leeds. He is the Prince of all Elvis' and soon he will be the King of all Elvis" BBC

" Appearing in Leeds, 25th and 26th May, part of a tour that will certainly turn Britain's army of Elvis'

GREEN WITH ENVY ! "

BBC Shaun Stowell

The Michelle Daniel Drive Time Show - BBC Radio GMR Greater Manchester

Wednesday 5th January 2005

Studio interview with Michelle Daniel on Drive Time 5.40pm, Reference to the New Elvis Presley Cd single releases - 18 No.1 singles that are being released from 3rd January and onwards to commemorate Elvis Presley's 70th Birthday, 8th January 2005.

 Some quotes from Michelle...

"The UK's No.1 Elvis Performer, Louis Rockafella is in the studio."

"Louis looks just like Elvis",

" Louis web site is excellent, and the sound clips on the web site

are great, sounds just like the man himself ! "

The Ted Robbins Show BBC Radio Lancashire - Monday 20th December 2004

" Louis Rockafella is the Prince of Kings - Sod the Phoenix! , I'd book him

at the Banana Grove anytime! Len Perry (Phoenix Nights) aka Ted Robbins

On Monday December 20th, between 10.15am and 11am, Louis Rockafella appeared on the Ted Robbins radio show on BBC Radio Lancashire. Ted Robbins, Comedian, actor and writer well known as the character Len Perry in Phoenix Nights interviewed Louis on the show and talked about his upcoming show in Lancashire on Boxing Night, and his plans for his Spirit of Elvis tour 2005. Only a few days until Christmas Ted played two songs from Louis new Chrismas CD, "The Spirit of Christmas" Santa Bring My Baby Back to Me and Here Comes Santa Claus. He also played Impossible Dream from Louis new studio album The Spirit of Elvis Vol.3.

Photos shown during the 5 days of filming in Blackpool and also behind the scenes taking a tea break and during make-up.

Below: AOL Group pics. Louis far right on all photos except bottom left, 3rd from left