The Tube S01E08
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: 8. Series 1, Episode 8, 24/12/82 (Christmas eve edition) Bouncing Czechs (live performance in the foyer)Ffofo Spearjig (“The Hard Father Christmas”)Bryan Johnson from AC/DC (interview in the pub by Jools)Alison Moyet (live performance in the foyer)The Beatles (Paula interviews the girls who were in the Beatles film in episode 5)Gary Numan (film report from the US, interviewed by Paula)Fancy Dress competitionSylvia and the Sapphires (live performance)One the Juggler (unsigned band, film performance)Depeche Mode (live performance)The Police (film performance of “Invisible Sun” live at Gateshead)Imagination (live performance)
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