The Tube S04E18
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: 18. Series 4, Episode 18, 7/2/86 Muriel presents alone this week as Paula and Jools are away, but has some help from Alexei Sayle.Prefab Sprout (live vocal to backing track)Charlie Sexton (chats with Muriel)The Fabulous Wealthy Tarts (pre-record chat with Jools)Gee Mr Tracy (live performance)David Oxtoby (rock artist chats with Muriel)Charlie Sexton (live performance)Motley Crue (Alexei talks to Nikki and Tommy from the band)Alexei Sayle (live performance)Ruby Turner (live performance)
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