The Tube S01E04

Seminal live music show from the 1980s on Channel 4 in the UK. Famed for having the biggest music acts of the day performing live in the Tyne Tees Television studios, and for breaking artistes that went on to become household names. Presented by Jools Holland and Paula Yates, along with a number of other presenters (some unknown at the time), the show ran for five series from 1982 to 1987. An episode guide can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/thetubeepisodeguide/home In this episode: 4. Series 1, Episode 4, 26/11/82 Foffo Spearjig (“The Hard”)Charged GBH (Film of them performing “Gimme Fire”)Bananarama (Film of them performing “Cheers Then”, studio interview by Paula, film of them performing “Na Nay, Hey Hey”)Glasgow film (interview with DJ Billy Sloan and Clare Grogan, Set The Tone perform “All Tied Up”, visit to “The Hellfire Club” and interview with the owners, Sophisticated Boom Boom perform “Stalemate”, Altered Images perform “Love To Stay”)Simple Minds (Studio interview by Paula)Item on 3D TVA Flock Of Seagulls (Live performance)The Beatles (short home movie item)Robert Palmer (live performance)Imprints (unsigned band, film of them performing “Lost and Lonely”)Simple Minds (live performance)