The Tube S05E19
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: 19. Series 5, Episode 19, 20/3/87 Frankie Goes To Hollywood (Nasher and Paul chat with Paula about splitting up)Maxi Priest (live performance)Liverpool (lengthy film report from Muriel, looking at the bands and culture of the city, featuring Thomas Lang, Alan Bleasdale, Bernard Hill, Perfectly Frank, Brenda & The Beachball, It’s Immaterial, The Sex Gods)The Comsat Angels (live performance)Edward Barton (live performance)The Comsat Angels (live performance again)David Bowie (film performance)Maxi Priest (live performance again)
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