Louis Theroux Talks Getting A Selfie With Alex Turner

16 February 2017, 15:06 | Updated: 23 February 2017, 18:57

Louis Theroux and Alex Turner Arctic Monkeys

The documentarian admitted the Arctic Monkeys frontman was "totally bemused by who (he) was".

Louis Theroux has shared his experience of getting a selfie with Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner while on a plane.

The broadcaster - who picked up the Best Film gong for My Scientology Movie at last night's NME Awards - was asked what his most Rock 'N' Roll moment was- to which he replied: "I once met Alex Turner. 

"I normally fly economy because I’m saving money for the license payer, but I got upgraded. Alex Turner from the Arctic Monkeys was there." 

He continued: "I got a selfie with him. That’s the only time I’ve ever got a selfie with someone. He seemed totally bemused by who I was. And why not?”

When asked about some of his favourite bands, the film maker added: "I love Arctic Monkeys, so it’s a shame they’re not here tonight. I’m into Arcade Fire, Queens of the Stone Age, bands like that.”

TRENDING ON RADIO X

Some of the biggest albums of 1985: Hounds Of Love, Meat Is Murder, The Head On The Door, Brothers In Arms, Low-Life.

The 25 best albums of 1985

Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher discusses who'd feature in an Oasis reunion line-up

Classic London album covers: Oasis, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and The Beatles

10 classic album covers that feature London

Mr. Brightside - Why The Killers' saddest song

Mr Brightside at 20: Inside The Killers' saddest song

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr at Apple's Saville Row studios during the "Get Back" sessions in January 1969

The heartbreaking true story behind The Beatles' song Let It Be