The Tube S03E01

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: 1. Series 3, Episode 1, 5/10/84 Jools introduces the new opening titles, and shows us the new “Family” in the foyer, before welcoming Paula back from maternity leaveAfrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force (live performance)Nick Rhodes (Paula interviews the Duran Duran keyboardist about his new book of Polaroid photos)The Dammed (pre-recorded live performance)Leigh Bowery (Paula interviews the fashion designer)Sting (Film report with Paula interviewing him on the set of the film “The Bride”)Lloyd Cole and the Commotions (live performance)The Mint Juleps (live performance)Afrika Bambaataa (live performance again)The Pogues (live performance on film)Big Country (live performance)