The Tube S05E24
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: 24. Series 5, Episode 24, 24/4/87, last one ever. Tina Turner (says goodbye to The Tube)Muriel and Paula present the last episode.Boy George says goodbye and performs, on filmPaul Young says goodbye.Fourteen Carrot Soul (live performance)The Cure (live performance)Mel & Kim (mimed performance)Fashion (film report by Jools assisted by Roland Rivron and Hugh Laurie)Stump (chat with Muriel)Fourteen Carrot Soul (live performance again)Billy Bragg, Roland Gift, Kirk Brandon and U2 say goodbyeMark Miwurdz says goodbyeDuran Duran (live performance)“The Hard” says goodbyeMel & Kim (mimed performance again)The Cure (live performance again)Paula presents a final goodbye as the show ends
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