Wogan

Wogan

Ended First aired 04/May/1982 United Kingdom English 13 season(s) 1123 episode(s)
Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.

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Season 12 · Season 12
61 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Jan/1992
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S12E25
Series 12, Show 25
Air date: 06/Mar/1992 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

(Trading Places was a charity event starting from 4 March 1992 about people who have been changing places with celebrities as part of a nationwide campaign to raise money for the breast cancer research charity Breakthrough). On March 5, Terry Wogan swapped jobs with bank clerk, Helen Egan, in preparation for Trading Places day. Tonight, after a short interview she introduces the guest: Lisa Stansfield performing "Time to Make You Mine". Then Terry presents Altovise Davis (the widow of Sammy Davis Junior) and Michael Ball (the candidate of United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest).

Summary

(Trading Places was a charity event starting from 4 March 1992 about people who have been changing places with celebrities as part of a nationwide campaign to raise money for the breast cancer research charity Breakthrough). On March 5, Terry Wogan swapped jobs with bank clerk, Helen Egan, in preparation for Trading Places day. Tonight, after a short interview she introduces the guest: Lisa Stansfield performing "Time to Make You Mine". Then Terry presents Altovise Davis (the widow of Sammy Davis Junior) and Michael Ball (the candidate of United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest).

Season 11 · Season 11
135 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Jan/1991
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S11E98
Series 11, Show 97
Air date: 11/Sep/1991 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Appearing on the chat show tonight is Lenny Henry, the comedian and prime mover behind the BBC's annual charity fundraiser, Comic Relief. His new film, True Identity, in which he plays an actor who longs to be taken seriously but is only ever given stereotyped 'black parts', goes on general release on Friday. Henry can also be seen on BBC1 soon in Alive and Kicking, a powerful and disturbing black comedy about a drug addict shown as part of the Screen One season. Also on tonight's show are Simply Red, performing their new single, Something Got Me Started. Their first album for a year, Stars, will be released at the end of this month and, in a deliberate change of direction for the band, will feature no cover versions. All the songs are originals, written by lead singer Mick Hucknall.

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Appearing on the chat show tonight is Lenny Henry, the comedian and prime mover behind the BBC's annual charity fundraiser, Comic Relief. His new film, True Identity, in which he plays an actor who longs to be taken seriously but is only ever given stereotyped 'black parts', goes on general release on Friday. Henry can also be seen on BBC1 soon in Alive and Kicking, a powerful and disturbing black comedy about a drug addict shown as part of the Screen One season. Also on tonight's show are Simply Red, performing their new single, Something Got Me Started. Their first album for a year, Stars, will be released at the end of this month and, in a deliberate change of direction for the band, will feature no cover versions. All the songs are originals, written by lead singer Mick Hucknall.

Season 10 · Season 10
139 episode(s) · Air date: 03/Jan/1990
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Season 9 · Season 9
146 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Jan/1989
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S9E122
Series 9, Show 122
Air date: 27/Oct/1989 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry opens the show: "My one and only guest tonight... President Reagan invited him to sing and the Princess of Wales asked him to dance... Neil Diamond!". The guest starts with song "This Time", and in further interview gives an insight on what and how it is to be a famous performer when people call you "shy" and "silly". Neil makes a retrospective journey into his life from teen-age, and tells about his children he is proud of and happy marriage. The final accord of this episode is "I'm saying I'm sorry" performed by Neil Diamond.

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Terry opens the show: "My one and only guest tonight... President Reagan invited him to sing and the Princess of Wales asked him to dance... Neil Diamond!". The guest starts with song "This Time", and in further interview gives an insight on what and how it is to be a famous performer when people call you "shy" and "silly". Neil makes a retrospective journey into his life from teen-age, and tells about his children he is proud of and happy marriage. The final accord of this episode is "I'm saying I'm sorry" performed by Neil Diamond.

S9E55
Series 9, Show 55
Air date: 19/May/1989 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Sue Lawley presents the guests: Alison Doody, Charlton Heston, Paul McCartney going to celebrate his 74th birthday. Paul McCartney performs two songs: "Figure of Eight" and "My Brave Face".

Summary

Sue Lawley presents the guests: Alison Doody, Charlton Heston, Paul McCartney going to celebrate his 74th birthday. Paul McCartney performs two songs: "Figure of Eight" and "My Brave Face".

Season 8 · Season 8
150 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Jan/1988
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S8E135
Series 8, Show 135
Air date: 16/Nov/1988 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Cliff Richard, the one and only guest star on this show, granting his interview also performs the songs: Wired For Sound, Move It, Bachelor Boy, Some People.

Summary

Cliff Richard, the one and only guest star on this show, granting his interview also performs the songs: Wired For Sound, Move It, Bachelor Boy, Some People.

Season 7 · Season 7
153 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Jan/1987
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S7E140
Series 7, Show 140
Air date: 25/Nov/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

To coincide with the release of Cry Freedom (Schrei nach Freiheit, 1987), Terry interviews anti-apartheid campaigners Donald Woods and Wendy Woods, the subjects of the film, and they are joined by singer Peter Gabriel, who talks about the inspiration for his song "Biko" and why he believes pop stars can use their influence to achieve political change.

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To coincide with the release of Cry Freedom (Schrei nach Freiheit, 1987), Terry interviews anti-apartheid campaigners Donald Woods and Wendy Woods, the subjects of the film, and they are joined by singer Peter Gabriel, who talks about the inspiration for his song "Biko" and why he believes pop stars can use their influence to achieve political change.

S7E138
Series 7, Show 138
Air date: 20/Nov/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

"Say, say, say - it's another day, my love", so — with our band on the run — let's jet from the Mull of Kintyre to the BBC TV Theatre to hear Terry Wogan in conversation with Paul and Linda McCartney.

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"Say, say, say - it's another day, my love", so — with our band on the run — let's jet from the Mull of Kintyre to the BBC TV Theatre to hear Terry Wogan in conversation with Paul and Linda McCartney.

S7E115
Series 7, Show 115
Air date: 28/Sep/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

20 Years of Radio 1 Special. Carl Wayne with a live performance of the first record played on Radio 1 — Flowers in the Rain. Jogging memories in the theatre Tony Blackburn and John Peel. Plus a live guided tour around Radio 1 as it's happening with Mike Smith, Bruno Brookes and Janice Long. Music from the charts: Johnny Hates Jazz performing "I Don't Want to Be a Hero". And the final point of this marathon, an interview for four: Pete Murray, Ed Stewart, Dave Cash, David Symonds.

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20 Years of Radio 1 Special. Carl Wayne with a live performance of the first record played on Radio 1 — Flowers in the Rain. Jogging memories in the theatre Tony Blackburn and John Peel. Plus a live guided tour around Radio 1 as it's happening with Mike Smith, Bruno Brookes and Janice Long. Music from the charts: Johnny Hates Jazz performing "I Don't Want to Be a Hero". And the final point of this marathon, an interview for four: Pete Murray, Ed Stewart, Dave Cash, David Symonds.

S7E103
Series 7, Show 103
Air date: 31/Aug/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Join Terry for a bank holiday extravaganza of fun and frolics starring the delectable Clementine and the divine Miss M herself — Bette Midler.

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Join Terry for a bank holiday extravaganza of fun and frolics starring the delectable Clementine and the divine Miss M herself — Bette Midler.

S7E100
Series 7, Show 100
Air date: 24/Aug/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Except it's Derek Jameson here with a country music special. Including: Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Billie Jo Spears. Miss it if you dare!

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Except it's Derek Jameson here with a country music special. Including: Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Billie Jo Spears. Miss it if you dare!

S7E73
Series 7, Show 73
Air date: 22/Jun/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

In the seasonal absence of Terry, Sue Lawley returns to his chair to talk to more people in the news. Cliff Richard, the guest tonight, performs "My Pretty One".

Summary

In the seasonal absence of Terry, Sue Lawley returns to his chair to talk to more people in the news. Cliff Richard, the guest tonight, performs "My Pretty One".

S7E61
Series 7, Show 61
Air date: 25/May/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry hosts the second part of his celebration of the golden years of British film. Among his special guests tonight are Stewart Granger, Sir John Mills and Norman Wisdom. Other guests: Kenneth Connor, Kenneth Williams, Barbara Windsor.

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Terry hosts the second part of his celebration of the golden years of British film. Among his special guests tonight are Stewart Granger, Sir John Mills and Norman Wisdom. Other guests: Kenneth Connor, Kenneth Williams, Barbara Windsor.

S7E60
Series 7, Show 60
Air date: 22/May/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry plays host to a special holiday celebration of the golden days of British cinema. All the glamour, all the glitter and a host of screen stars, but please bring your own popcorn. Among guests: Peter Cushing

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Terry plays host to a special holiday celebration of the golden days of British cinema. All the glamour, all the glitter and a host of screen stars, but please bring your own popcorn. Among guests: Peter Cushing

S7E46
Series 7, Show 46
Air date: 20/Apr/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Over the years Max Bygraves and James Last have been awarded over 200 gold discs. Tonight, in a special holiday programme, Terry talks to them both and brings together their popular musical talents in performance for the first time. In fact, at Last, it's Max.

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Over the years Max Bygraves and James Last have been awarded over 200 gold discs. Tonight, in a special holiday programme, Terry talks to them both and brings together their popular musical talents in performance for the first time. In fact, at Last, it's Max.

S7E45
Series 7, Show 45
Air date: 17/Apr/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Tonight, the star of "20000 Leagues Under the Sea", "Spartacus" and "Gunfight at the OK Corral" — the legendary actor Kirk Douglas — in conversation with the almost-as-legendary Terry Wogan.

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Tonight, the star of "20000 Leagues Under the Sea", "Spartacus" and "Gunfight at the OK Corral" — the legendary actor Kirk Douglas — in conversation with the almost-as-legendary Terry Wogan.

S7E38
Series 7, Show 38
Air date: 30/Mar/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Join Terry and his guests for conversation and entertainment, live from the Television Theatre, with a chance to see the first two entries for A Song for Europe.

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Join Terry and his guests for conversation and entertainment, live from the Television Theatre, with a chance to see the first two entries for A Song for Europe.

S7E28
Series 7, Show 28
Air date: 06/Mar/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Bruce Forsyth presents another mixture of conversation, comedy and music and attempts to leave everything spick and span pending Terry's return.

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Bruce Forsyth presents another mixture of conversation, comedy and music and attempts to leave everything spick and span pending Terry's return.

S7E26
Series 7, Show 26
Air date: 02/Mar/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

In Terry's absence, Bruce Forsyth makes a welcome return to BBC television to present a week of conversation, comedy and music in his own inimitable style.

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In Terry's absence, Bruce Forsyth makes a welcome return to BBC television to present a week of conversation, comedy and music in his own inimitable style.

S7E23
Series 7, Show 23
Air date: 23/Feb/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Join Terry's guest host Derek Jameson live at the Television Theatre as he talks to people in the news, presents the best in entertainment and springs the occasional surprise.

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Join Terry's guest host Derek Jameson live at the Television Theatre as he talks to people in the news, presents the best in entertainment and springs the occasional surprise.

S7E6
Series 7, Show 6
Air date: 14/Jan/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Built in 1903, roughcast baroque with touches of art nouveau; is there something familiar in this description? It's the only monument in Shepherd's Bush that's both a listed building and an edifice dedicated to live entertainment, unless you count the grade'n'bingo hall next door.

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Built in 1903, roughcast baroque with touches of art nouveau; is there something familiar in this description? It's the only monument in Shepherd's Bush that's both a listed building and an edifice dedicated to live entertainment, unless you count the grade'n'bingo hall next door.

S7E5
Series 7, Show 5
Air date: 12/Jan/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Frolics and fun live from the hallowed portals of the Shepherd's Bush Empire where once the boards of the Coliseum of west London were trodden by Fred Karno, W.C. Fields, George Robey and Marie Lloyd.

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Frolics and fun live from the hallowed portals of the Shepherd's Bush Empire where once the boards of the Coliseum of west London were trodden by Fred Karno, W.C. Fields, George Robey and Marie Lloyd.

S7E1
Series 7, Show 1
Air date: 02/Jan/1987 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

How long is the Christmas holiday going on for? Sated with food, fed up with old movies on the box, struggling with the hangover from New Year's Eve and Hogmanay? Then you'll know how Terry feels... The guest tonight: Billy Ocean

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How long is the Christmas holiday going on for? Sated with food, fed up with old movies on the box, struggling with the hangover from New Year's Eve and Hogmanay? Then you'll know how Terry feels... The guest tonight: Billy Ocean

Season 6 · Season 6
153 episode(s) · Air date: 03/Jan/1986
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S6E153
Series 6, Show 153 (New Years Eve Special)
Air date: 31/Dec/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

"And so, friends, we are poised on the cusp of the new year: who knows what challenges it may hold - and who cares? It's not much fun being the only sober person in the country as the chimes ring out - but have one for me, and a Happy New Year!"

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"And so, friends, we are poised on the cusp of the new year: who knows what challenges it may hold - and who cares? It's not much fun being the only sober person in the country as the chimes ring out - but have one for me, and a Happy New Year!"

S6E151
Series 6, Show 151
Air date: 24/Dec/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

J.R. and Sue Ellen stop their feuding for a seasonal reconciliation on the stage of the Television Theatre. Terry welcomes Linda Gray and Larry Hagman and says: "I'm sure all they need is a good talking-to. I look forward to bringing them together for Christmas".

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J.R. and Sue Ellen stop their feuding for a seasonal reconciliation on the stage of the Television Theatre. Terry welcomes Linda Gray and Larry Hagman and says: "I'm sure all they need is a good talking-to. I look forward to bringing them together for Christmas".

S6E150
Series 6, Show 150
Air date: 22/Dec/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

There's just time to send a card back to the people who've sent you one, but who you have crossed off the list this year. There's just time to find the lights for the tree and discover they've fused. There's just time to strangle the carol singers who only know the first two lines of "Good King Wenceslas".

Summary

There's just time to send a card back to the people who've sent you one, but who you have crossed off the list this year. There's just time to find the lights for the tree and discover they've fused. There's just time to strangle the carol singers who only know the first two lines of "Good King Wenceslas".

S6E149
Series 6, Show 149
Air date: 19/Dec/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry unwraps a few goodies from the bag of exciting television programmes lined up on BBC1 for your delectation over the Christmas holiday and talks to some of the twinkling stars who'll be haunting the festive fishtank.

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Terry unwraps a few goodies from the bag of exciting television programmes lined up on BBC1 for your delectation over the Christmas holiday and talks to some of the twinkling stars who'll be haunting the festive fishtank.

S6E148
Series 6, Show 148
Air date: 17/Dec/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

When even the red biddy drinkers at the stage door are practising 'wassail wassail', can Terry imbibe the Christmas spirit live tonight from the Television Theatre?

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When even the red biddy drinkers at the stage door are practising 'wassail wassail', can Terry imbibe the Christmas spirit live tonight from the Television Theatre?

S6E147
Series 6, Show 147
Air date: 15/Dec/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

When icicles hang by the wall, and Dick the shepherd can't escape the foul ways and nipped blood of life on the Green, join Terry for a little live pot keeling and merry notes at the Television Theatre.

Summary

When icicles hang by the wall, and Dick the shepherd can't escape the foul ways and nipped blood of life on the Green, join Terry for a little live pot keeling and merry notes at the Television Theatre.

S6E146
Series 6, Show 146
Air date: 12/Dec/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry Wogan talks to primatologist Jane Goodall and actor Adrian Edmondson, with music by Eurythmics. There is also a satellite interview with Parker from Thunderbirds.

Summary

Terry Wogan talks to primatologist Jane Goodall and actor Adrian Edmondson, with music by Eurythmics. There is also a satellite interview with Parker from Thunderbirds.

S6E126
Series 6, Show 126
Air date: 24/Oct/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

A darkened room, a stringent diet and a few refreshing draughts of Wittgenstein and Popper have had an invigorating effect on Terry, as he returns to his little home on Shepherd's Bush Green.

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A darkened room, a stringent diet and a few refreshing draughts of Wittgenstein and Popper have had an invigorating effect on Terry, as he returns to his little home on Shepherd's Bush Green.

S6E125
Series 6, Show 125
Air date: 22/Oct/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry told us before he went away he'd let nothing pass his lips except gruel and hard tack. Was it true? Is there less of him than there was?

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Terry told us before he went away he'd let nothing pass his lips except gruel and hard tack. Was it true? Is there less of him than there was?

S6E124
Series 6, Show 124
Air date: 20/Oct/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry's back in the spotlight tonight live at the Television Theatre. After interview, the British singer Kim Wilde performs "Keep Me Hanging On".

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Terry's back in the spotlight tonight live at the Television Theatre. After interview, the British singer Kim Wilde performs "Keep Me Hanging On".

S6E122
Series 6, Show 122
Air date: 15/Oct/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Esther Rantzen continues her week in the hot seat and discovers that it's just as much fun interviewing people in the warmth of the Television Theatre as it is stopping them outside on the pavement.

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Esther Rantzen continues her week in the hot seat and discovers that it's just as much fun interviewing people in the warmth of the Television Theatre as it is stopping them outside on the pavement.

S6E120
Series 6, Show 120
Air date: 10/Oct/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Desirable detached residence on Shepherd's Bush Green available for careful tenant. Needs a little attention to the air conditioning, but municipal surroundings have recently been extensively renovated.

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Desirable detached residence on Shepherd's Bush Green available for careful tenant. Needs a little attention to the air conditioning, but municipal surroundings have recently been extensively renovated.

S6E114
Series 6, Show 114
Air date: 26/Sep/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

On meeting Terry Wogan, the great Marshall McLuhan might have said "the meaning is the talk show and the talk show is the meaning — a microcosm of the global village" and then touched our hero for a fiver. Was he right?

Summary

On meeting Terry Wogan, the great Marshall McLuhan might have said "the meaning is the talk show and the talk show is the meaning — a microcosm of the global village" and then touched our hero for a fiver. Was he right?

S6E113
Series 6, Show 113
Air date: 24/Sep/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

It was near the public conveniences in Vichy that the great Gertrude Stein said "a talk show is a talk show is a talk show", and was then pelted with garlic. An act of French enlightenment, or a display of envy that Wogan is not screened in France?

Summary

It was near the public conveniences in Vichy that the great Gertrude Stein said "a talk show is a talk show is a talk show", and was then pelted with garlic. An act of French enlightenment, or a display of envy that Wogan is not screened in France?

S6E112
Series 6, Show 112
Air date: 22/Sep/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Shakespeare once wrote "talk show, talk show, talk show, life creeps on this petty place from day to day". What he got wrong, of course, was that it runs on from Monday to Wednesday to Friday with that Shakespearian buffoon from County Limerick live at seven o'clock.

Summary

Shakespeare once wrote "talk show, talk show, talk show, life creeps on this petty place from day to day". What he got wrong, of course, was that it runs on from Monday to Wednesday to Friday with that Shakespearian buffoon from County Limerick live at seven o'clock.

S6E111
Series 6, Show 111
Air date: 19/Sep/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

As the rain trickles down his neck from his yellow souwester it dawns on Terry with mounting horror that he hasn't seen a patch of blue sky all week. But his little heart is cheered as he realises that inside the Television Theatre all is sunshine and stars.

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As the rain trickles down his neck from his yellow souwester it dawns on Terry with mounting horror that he hasn't seen a patch of blue sky all week. But his little heart is cheered as he realises that inside the Television Theatre all is sunshine and stars.

S6E110
Series 6, Show 110
Air date: 17/Sep/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

As he shakes the rain from his trusty and impermeable umbrella, Terry ponders whether he made a mistake when he trusted that bit of seaweed he found outside the theatre. When it comes to forecasting the weather it's as much use as a concrete lettuce.

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As he shakes the rain from his trusty and impermeable umbrella, Terry ponders whether he made a mistake when he trusted that bit of seaweed he found outside the theatre. When it comes to forecasting the weather it's as much use as a concrete lettuce.

S6E109
Series 6, Show 109
Air date: 15/Sep/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

As he puts on his galoshes and trudges through the puddles on Shepherd's Bush Green to the day job, Terry wonders two things: will the rain ever stop, and will there be an Indian summer? That leads to a third question: what is an Indian summer?

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As he puts on his galoshes and trudges through the puddles on Shepherd's Bush Green to the day job, Terry wonders two things: will the rain ever stop, and will there be an Indian summer? That leads to a third question: what is an Indian summer?

S6E108
Series 6, Show 108
Air date: 12/Sep/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Tonight Terry shows off his new 'back to school' collection of ready-to-wear satchels, pencil cases and rubbers, and doffs his mortarboard to visiting megastars.

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Tonight Terry shows off his new 'back to school' collection of ready-to-wear satchels, pencil cases and rubbers, and doffs his mortarboard to visiting megastars.

S6E106
Series 6, Show 106
Air date: 08/Sep/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

As the leaves on Shepherd's Bush Green turn from green to gold, will Terry change colour, faced with a new season of myths and mellow fruitiness in front of him?

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As the leaves on Shepherd's Bush Green turn from green to gold, will Terry change colour, faced with a new season of myths and mellow fruitiness in front of him?

S6E105
Series 6, Show 105
Air date: 05/Sep/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Dilettante and wandering baritone, Terry Wogan from Berkshire, England is the finalist in tonight's live Wogan. Prizes include a cracked mug, a stage door pass and his own chat show.

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Dilettante and wandering baritone, Terry Wogan from Berkshire, England is the finalist in tonight's live Wogan. Prizes include a cracked mug, a stage door pass and his own chat show.

S6E104
Series 6, Show 104
Air date: 03/Sep/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Semi-finalist Terry Wogan from Limerick goes on live to meet tonight's guests, in a no-punches-pulled rapfest. Winner to be announced on Friday.

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Semi-finalist Terry Wogan from Limerick goes on live to meet tonight's guests, in a no-punches-pulled rapfest. Winner to be announced on Friday.

S6E86
Series 6, Show 86
Air date: 23/Jul/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry introduces an "Epithalamion" that Edmund Spenser wouldn't recognise, with the "nymphs of Mulla" "merry larks" and the "trembling crowd". Tonight's guest: Warren Mitchell (Alf Garnett)

Summary

Terry introduces an "Epithalamion" that Edmund Spenser wouldn't recognise, with the "nymphs of Mulla" "merry larks" and the "trembling crowd". Tonight's guest: Warren Mitchell (Alf Garnett)

S6E82
Series 6, Show 82
Air date: 14/Jul/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

With his customary savoirfaire the chat-show host par excellence introduces a Gallic flavour to tonight's edition en plein air. The guests include: Richard Gibson, Kim Hartman, Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera.

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With his customary savoirfaire the chat-show host par excellence introduces a Gallic flavour to tonight's edition en plein air. The guests include: Richard Gibson, Kim Hartman, Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera.

S6E81
Series 6, Show 81
Air date: 11/Jul/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Pausing only to water the exotic and tropical plants in the sweltering heat of dressing room one, Terry trips on stage with the exotic and the topical.

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Pausing only to water the exotic and tropical plants in the sweltering heat of dressing room one, Terry trips on stage with the exotic and the topical.

S6E80
Series 6, Show 80
Air date: 09/Jul/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

On tonight's programme an interview with His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, who talks about his involvement in and preparations for the World Four-In-Hand Carriage Driving Championships to be held in August at Ascot.

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On tonight's programme an interview with His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, who talks about his involvement in and preparations for the World Four-In-Hand Carriage Driving Championships to be held in August at Ascot.

S6E79
Series 6, Show 79
Air date: 07/Jul/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry bounds out of the shamrock-shaped Jacuzzi in his luxuriously-appointed though miniscule dressing-room, and onto the stage of the Television Theatre.

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Terry bounds out of the shamrock-shaped Jacuzzi in his luxuriously-appointed though miniscule dressing-room, and onto the stage of the Television Theatre.

S6E77
Series 6, Show 77
Air date: 02/Jul/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

The tan is beginning to fade, the sangria and paella are merely memories now. All that's left is the straw donkey and the bird-of-paradise flowers wilting in the dressing room of the Television Theatre as Terry gets back into action.

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The tan is beginning to fade, the sangria and paella are merely memories now. All that's left is the straw donkey and the bird-of-paradise flowers wilting in the dressing room of the Television Theatre as Terry gets back into action.

S6E76
Series 6, Show 76
Air date: 30/Jun/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Back from his holiday, it's time for Terry to pack away the bucket and spade, shake the sand out of his shoes and get down to Shepherd's Bush Green again to see the stars.

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Back from his holiday, it's time for Terry to pack away the bucket and spade, shake the sand out of his shoes and get down to Shepherd's Bush Green again to see the stars.

S6E71
Series 6, Show 71
Air date: 18/Jun/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

With Anna Ford. A new model. Adjustable seats. All-round vision. Safety belts front and rear. Independent suspension. All in all, a luxury you can't af-Ford to miss.

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With Anna Ford. A new model. Adjustable seats. All-round vision. Safety belts front and rear. Independent suspension. All in all, a luxury you can't af-Ford to miss.

S6E70
Series 6, Show 70
Air date: 16/Jun/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

"The dressing room at the Television Theatre is a dreadful shade of green. The shamrock-shaped bath is very uncomfortable. The little stacks of peat and potatoes ... but a girl gets used to anything". Tonight a new view on Wogan, with Anna Ford. The guests include: Evan Hunter (as Ed McBain), Michael Korda, Kenneth Williams.

Summary

"The dressing room at the Television Theatre is a dreadful shade of green. The shamrock-shaped bath is very uncomfortable. The little stacks of peat and potatoes ... but a girl gets used to anything". Tonight a new view on Wogan, with Anna Ford. The guests include: Evan Hunter (as Ed McBain), Michael Korda, Kenneth Williams.

S6E67
Series 6, Show 67
Air date: 09/Jun/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

If you can take a pebble from the hand of the ancient Wo Gan, grasshopper, he will impart some of his antique wisdom and venerable saws, or perhaps show you his ears. Tonight's guest: Bonnie Tyler

Summary

If you can take a pebble from the hand of the ancient Wo Gan, grasshopper, he will impart some of his antique wisdom and venerable saws, or perhaps show you his ears. Tonight's guest: Bonnie Tyler

S6E65
Series 6, Show 65
Air date: 04/Jun/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

The glorious 4 June when Etonians celebrate the anniversary of George Ill's birthday with cricket matches and the Parade of Boats. Join Terry for his own peculiar celebrations live at Shepherd's Bush's answer to Agar's Plough.

Summary

The glorious 4 June when Etonians celebrate the anniversary of George Ill's birthday with cricket matches and the Parade of Boats. Join Terry for his own peculiar celebrations live at Shepherd's Bush's answer to Agar's Plough.

S6E64
Series 6, Show 64
Air date: 02/Jun/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

June 2 — Thomas Hardy was born in Dorset in 1840, The Queen was crowned in 1953. What will be happening in 1986 live at the Television Theatre with Terry and his guests?

Summary

June 2 — Thomas Hardy was born in Dorset in 1840, The Queen was crowned in 1953. What will be happening in 1986 live at the Television Theatre with Terry and his guests?

S6E49
Series 6, Show 49
Air date: 28/Apr/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Back from lying down in a darkened room for two weeks, Terry emerges blinking into the light at the Television Theatre, clutching his Norwegian phrase book.

Summary

Back from lying down in a darkened room for two weeks, Terry emerges blinking into the light at the Television Theatre, clutching his Norwegian phrase book.

S6E48
Series 6, Show 48
Air date: 25/Apr/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Kenneth Williams ends a week when his most arduous task has been keeping the plants alive in Dressing Room One. Tonight's guests: Denise Coffey, Electric Light Orchestra themselves (as ELO), Fay Masterson, Nicholas Parsons, Bertice Reading.

Summary

Kenneth Williams ends a week when his most arduous task has been keeping the plants alive in Dressing Room One. Tonight's guests: Denise Coffey, Electric Light Orchestra themselves (as ELO), Fay Masterson, Nicholas Parsons, Bertice Reading.

S6E46
Series 6, Show 46
Air date: 21/Apr/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

With guest presenter Kenneth Williams, who will be carrying on the fine old traditions laid down by the holidaying Irishman. Guests: Janet Brown, Derek Nimmo, Elaine Paige, Norman Parkinson.

Summary

With guest presenter Kenneth Williams, who will be carrying on the fine old traditions laid down by the holidaying Irishman. Guests: Janet Brown, Derek Nimmo, Elaine Paige, Norman Parkinson.

S6E42
Series 6, Show 42
Air date: 11/Apr/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Baron de Wogan, Spahis officer, battalion chief of the Garde Mobile, an intrepid explorer, travelled extensively in 1848. In North America, he fought Indians and grizzly bears, killed coyotes with one shot and strangled rattlesnakes. The Great Chief of the Timpabaches condemned him to death. Guests tonight: Peter Batt, Bill Grant, Sue Lawley, Kenneth Williams.

Summary

Baron de Wogan, Spahis officer, battalion chief of the Garde Mobile, an intrepid explorer, travelled extensively in 1848. In North America, he fought Indians and grizzly bears, killed coyotes with one shot and strangled rattlesnakes. The Great Chief of the Timpabaches condemned him to death. Guests tonight: Peter Batt, Bill Grant, Sue Lawley, Kenneth Williams.

S6E41
Series 6, Show 41
Air date: 09/Apr/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Sir John Wogan Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, 13th-century international mediator and conciliator, lies buried in St David's Cathedral in Wales. Will the reputation and memorial of another Wogan last as long?

Summary

Sir John Wogan Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, 13th-century international mediator and conciliator, lies buried in St David's Cathedral in Wales. Will the reputation and memorial of another Wogan last as long?

S6E40
Series 6, Show 40
Air date: 07/Apr/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Captain Thomas Wogan signed the death warrant for Charles I, but despite years of being a Roundhead, he turned Royalist and supported the monarchy. Unfortunately, after several months of desultory warfare in which his skill and courage gained him the highest reputation, he had the misfortune to be dangerously wounded and, no surgical assistance being within reach, his short but glorious career was terminated. Are there lessons to be learnt from the lives of these other Wogans?

Summary

Captain Thomas Wogan signed the death warrant for Charles I, but despite years of being a Roundhead, he turned Royalist and supported the monarchy. Unfortunately, after several months of desultory warfare in which his skill and courage gained him the highest reputation, he had the misfortune to be dangerously wounded and, no surgical assistance being within reach, his short but glorious career was terminated. Are there lessons to be learnt from the lives of these other Wogans?

S6E37
Series 6, Show 37
Air date: 28/Mar/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

A frolicking fandango foretastes the weekend with Terry and friends live at the TV Theatre. Plus the two final entries for A Song for Europe (the Eurovision Song Contest).

Summary

A frolicking fandango foretastes the weekend with Terry and friends live at the TV Theatre. Plus the two final entries for A Song for Europe (the Eurovision Song Contest).

S6E36
Series 6, Show 36
Air date: 26/Mar/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Last year on 9 December, Delia Smith and Terry launched Food Aid and asked viewers to send in their favourite recipes. There was an overwhelming and immediate response of over 10000, from which 150 have been selected to appear in the Food Aid Cookery Book. Tonight it's launched at a reception at the Savoy Hotel, London, and Terry and Delia are joined by the viewers and celebrities whose recipes are in the book, such as Brian Grimwood, Chloe Cheese, Debbie Cook, Alan Adler, Glynn Boyd Harte and a special appearance by Sir Bob Geldolf. Plus a chance to see two of the Britain's entries for A Song for Europe. Food Aid was the first great 'Famine Aid' project following Bob Geldolf's initial Band Aid in 1984 and Live Aid in 1985.

Summary

Last year on 9 December, Delia Smith and Terry launched Food Aid and asked viewers to send in their favourite recipes. There was an overwhelming and immediate response of over 10000, from which 150 have been selected to appear in the Food Aid Cookery Book. Tonight it's launched at a reception at the Savoy Hotel, London, and Terry and Delia are joined by the viewers and celebrities whose recipes are in the book, such as Brian Grimwood, Chloe Cheese, Debbie Cook, Alan Adler, Glynn Boyd Harte and a special appearance by Sir Bob Geldolf. Plus a chance to see two of the Britain's entries for A Song for Europe. Food Aid was the first great 'Famine Aid' project following Bob Geldolf's initial Band Aid in 1984 and Live Aid in 1985.

S6E35
Series 6, Show 35
Air date: 24/Mar/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Another merry madcap mazurka mellows that Monday muzziness, as Terry meanders on stage live from the Television Theatre. Plus two of the entries for A Song for Europe.

Summary

Another merry madcap mazurka mellows that Monday muzziness, as Terry meanders on stage live from the Television Theatre. Plus two of the entries for A Song for Europe.

S6E34
Series 6, Show 34
Air date: 21/Mar/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Another melange and macedoine of conversation and entertainment with Terry live from the Television Theatre, with a chance to see two of the entries for A Song for Europe.

Summary

Another melange and macedoine of conversation and entertainment with Terry live from the Television Theatre, with a chance to see two of the entries for A Song for Europe.

S6E23
Series 6, Show 23
Air date: 24/Feb/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Remember the first programme all those weeks ago? The night Terry fell over? One year on — and they said it would never last more than a month.

Summary

Remember the first programme all those weeks ago? The night Terry fell over? One year on — and they said it would never last more than a month.

S6E20
Series 6, Show 20
Air date: 17/Feb/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry invites you to the Terryvision Theatre, nestling amid the newly-afforested acres of the Euonymus fortunei and tropical lianas — which strangle the cyclists on their velotrucks.

Summary

Terry invites you to the Terryvision Theatre, nestling amid the newly-afforested acres of the Euonymus fortunei and tropical lianas — which strangle the cyclists on their velotrucks.

S6E19
Series 6, Show 19
Air date: 14/Feb/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Outside the Television Theatre, the audience files impatiently past the red-biddy drinkers lying in the gutter, as the gardeners toil to improve the outlook on to Shepherd's Bush Green. If only the sinking sun could reveal the delicately-staked cuttings, the ivy and the evergreen shrubs added to the landscape... but inside the theatre Terry tills another furrow.

Summary

Outside the Television Theatre, the audience files impatiently past the red-biddy drinkers lying in the gutter, as the gardeners toil to improve the outlook on to Shepherd's Bush Green. If only the sinking sun could reveal the delicately-staked cuttings, the ivy and the evergreen shrubs added to the landscape... but inside the theatre Terry tills another furrow.

S6E17
Series 6, Show 17
Air date: 10/Feb/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry's little palace of varieties has acquired a more verdant backdrop as Hammersmith Council pursue a policy of greening Shepherd's Bush and expanding its attractions to a wider public: not only acres of newly-planted shrubs but W12's answer to Rotten Row - for cyclists to navigate the green and avoid the police cars and fire engines racing past the Television Theatre. Guests tonight: Sue Cook, Clement Freud, Joanna Lumley, Eli Wallach.

Summary

Terry's little palace of varieties has acquired a more verdant backdrop as Hammersmith Council pursue a policy of greening Shepherd's Bush and expanding its attractions to a wider public: not only acres of newly-planted shrubs but W12's answer to Rotten Row - for cyclists to navigate the green and avoid the police cars and fire engines racing past the Television Theatre. Guests tonight: Sue Cook, Clement Freud, Joanna Lumley, Eli Wallach.

S6E7
Series 6, Show 7
Air date: 17/Jan/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Part three of a short series of unpredictable dramas in which our Terryfied heroine (Felicity Kendal) promises a cliff-hanger ending. Tonight's performer: Denise Pearson (as Five Star).

Summary

Part three of a short series of unpredictable dramas in which our Terryfied heroine (Felicity Kendal) promises a cliff-hanger ending. Tonight's performer: Denise Pearson (as Five Star).

S6E5
Series 6, Show 5
Air date: 13/Jan/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

At last, the good life invades the once verdant pastures of Shepherd's Bush Green as Felicity Kendal tries on Terry's wellies for the first of three titanic struggles with the elements.

Summary

At last, the good life invades the once verdant pastures of Shepherd's Bush Green as Felicity Kendal tries on Terry's wellies for the first of three titanic struggles with the elements.

S6E4
Series 6, Show 4
Air date: 10/Jan/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Ronnie Corbett packs his bags and prepares to join his other half tomorrow night. But not before he's packed bags full of entertainment into tonight s live show.

Summary

Ronnie Corbett packs his bags and prepares to join his other half tomorrow night. But not before he's packed bags full of entertainment into tonight s live show.

S6E2
Series 6, Show 2
Air date: 06/Jan/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guest host Ronnie Corbett. Terry leaves the show in the more than capable and perfectly proportioned hands of the smaller Ronnie while he goes on holiday.

Summary

Guest host Ronnie Corbett. Terry leaves the show in the more than capable and perfectly proportioned hands of the smaller Ronnie while he goes on holiday.

S6E1
Series 6, Show 1
Air date: 03/Jan/1986 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

How long is the Christmas holiday going on for? Sated with food, fed up with old movies on the box, struggling with the hangover from New Year's Eve and Hogmanay? Then you'll know how Terry feels.

Summary

How long is the Christmas holiday going on for? Sated with food, fed up with old movies on the box, struggling with the hangover from New Year's Eve and Hogmanay? Then you'll know how Terry feels.

Season 5 · Season 5
134 episode(s) · Air date: 18/Feb/1985
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S5E133
Series 5, Show 133
Air date: 27/Dec/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

"You saw it first on Wogan" — among Terry's guests tonight are Andrew Lloyd Webber, with the first television performance of his musical The Phantom of the Opera.

Summary

"You saw it first on Wogan" — among Terry's guests tonight are Andrew Lloyd Webber, with the first television performance of his musical The Phantom of the Opera.

S5E131
Series 5, Show 131
Air date: 23/Dec/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests: Cliff Richard, Hank B. Marvin, John Parr, Jimmy Savile, Loretta Swit. The show opens with John Parr singing "Bachelor Boy" partly, Cliff performs "It's In Everyone Of Us" and then the chat follows with Terry Wogan and Hank Marvin.

Summary

Guests: Cliff Richard, Hank B. Marvin, John Parr, Jimmy Savile, Loretta Swit. The show opens with John Parr singing "Bachelor Boy" partly, Cliff performs "It's In Everyone Of Us" and then the chat follows with Terry Wogan and Hank Marvin.

S5E130
Series 5, Show 130
Air date: 20/Dec/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry dips a tentative toe into the pool of exciting television programmes lined up on BBC1 for your delectation over the Christmas holiday, and talks to some of the stars who will be taking part.

Summary

Terry dips a tentative toe into the pool of exciting television programmes lined up on BBC1 for your delectation over the Christmas holiday, and talks to some of the stars who will be taking part.

S5E91
Series 5, Show 91
Air date: 18/Sep/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

It was in Vichy that the great Gertrude Stein said: 'A talk show is a talk show is a talk show', and was then pelted with garlic. French enlightenment or a display of envy that Wogan is not screened in France?

Summary

It was in Vichy that the great Gertrude Stein said: 'A talk show is a talk show is a talk show', and was then pelted with garlic. French enlightenment or a display of envy that Wogan is not screened in France?

S5E89
Series 5, Show 89
Air date: 13/Sep/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

As the rain trickles down his neck from his yellow sou'wester, it dawns on Terry with mounting horror that he hasn't seen a patch of blue sky all week. But his little heart is cheered as he realises that inside the Television Theatre all is sunshine and stars.

Summary

As the rain trickles down his neck from his yellow sou'wester, it dawns on Terry with mounting horror that he hasn't seen a patch of blue sky all week. But his little heart is cheered as he realises that inside the Television Theatre all is sunshine and stars.

S5E88
Series 5, Show 88
Air date: 11/Sep/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

As he shakes the rain from his trusty and impermeable umbrella, Terry ponders whether he made a mistake when he trusted the bit of seaweed he brought back from Turnberry. When it comes to forecasting the weather, it's as much use as a concrete lettuce.

Summary

As he shakes the rain from his trusty and impermeable umbrella, Terry ponders whether he made a mistake when he trusted the bit of seaweed he brought back from Turnberry. When it comes to forecasting the weather, it's as much use as a concrete lettuce.

S5E87
Series 5, Show 87
Air date: 09/Sep/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

As he puts on his galoshes and trudges through the puddles on Shepherd's Bush Green to the day job, Terry wonders two things: will the rain ever stop, and will there be an Indian summer? That leads to a third question: what is an Indian summer?

Summary

As he puts on his galoshes and trudges through the puddles on Shepherd's Bush Green to the day job, Terry wonders two things: will the rain ever stop, and will there be an Indian summer? That leads to a third question: what is an Indian summer?

S5E86
Series 5, Show 86
Air date: 06/Sep/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry shows off his new 'back-to-school' collection of ready-to-wear satchels, pencil cases, felt pens, and rubbers. In between, he may chat to the odd visiting megastar.

Summary

Terry shows off his new 'back-to-school' collection of ready-to-wear satchels, pencil cases, felt pens, and rubbers. In between, he may chat to the odd visiting megastar.

S5E80
Series 5, Show 80
Air date: 23/Aug/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry's was a lonely life at the bank in Dublin. Sometimes he would conduct question-and-answer sessions with himself. Many erstwhile scholars cite this as the reason for his incessant chattering today. Make your own mind up tonight.

Summary

Terry's was a lonely life at the bank in Dublin. Sometimes he would conduct question-and-answer sessions with himself. Many erstwhile scholars cite this as the reason for his incessant chattering today. Make your own mind up tonight.

S5E79
Series 5, Show 79
Air date: 21/Aug/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry, who's never been averse to a slap on the wrist — from a lovely woman — squirms and fidgets in his chair as he parries with his guests live at the Television Theatre.

Summary

Terry, who's never been averse to a slap on the wrist — from a lovely woman — squirms and fidgets in his chair as he parries with his guests live at the Television Theatre.

S5E78
Series 5, Show 78
Air date: 19/Aug/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Reflecting on his idyllic childhood at the mercy of the Jesuits, Terry recalls: "Talking was often forbidden, and so it was at that ripe and tender age that I knew I wanted to talk to people and to have them beat my knees rather than the backs of my hands".

Summary

Reflecting on his idyllic childhood at the mercy of the Jesuits, Terry recalls: "Talking was often forbidden, and so it was at that ripe and tender age that I knew I wanted to talk to people and to have them beat my knees rather than the backs of my hands".

S5E75
Series 5, Show 75
Air date: 12/Aug/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Can Terry ever escape from the culture palace on Shepherd's Bush Green? Is Wittgenstein just another German gag-writer? Watch and all will be revealed.

Summary

Can Terry ever escape from the culture palace on Shepherd's Bush Green? Is Wittgenstein just another German gag-writer? Watch and all will be revealed.

S5E72
Series 5, Show 72
Air date: 05/Aug/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

This week sees the 31st birthday of spare but still vigorous Terry Wogan. As he casts that simple mind back over his halcyon days of broadcasting, he may well bear in mind what the Leo horoscope for today reads: "With Saturn rising up Uranus, be careful of female digital contact with the lower extremities". Words of wisdom that will be heeded as the galaxy of stars are wheeled in for 40 minutes of live conversation. Kate Bush performs "Running Up That Hill".

Summary

This week sees the 31st birthday of spare but still vigorous Terry Wogan. As he casts that simple mind back over his halcyon days of broadcasting, he may well bear in mind what the Leo horoscope for today reads: "With Saturn rising up Uranus, be careful of female digital contact with the lower extremities". Words of wisdom that will be heeded as the galaxy of stars are wheeled in for 40 minutes of live conversation. Kate Bush performs "Running Up That Hill".

S5E62
Series 5, Show 62
Air date: 12/Jul/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Prior to the next day's Live Aid (1985) concerts, Terry is joined by Bob Geldof and Nik Kershaw in the studio and Spandau Ballet via satellite link from their rehearsals at Wembley Stadium.

Summary

Prior to the next day's Live Aid (1985) concerts, Terry is joined by Bob Geldof and Nik Kershaw in the studio and Spandau Ballet via satellite link from their rehearsals at Wembley Stadium.

S5E40
Series 5, Show 40
Air date: 22/May/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Semi-finalist Terry Wogan from Ireland goes on live to meet tonight's guests in a no-punches-pulled rapfest. Winner to be announced on Friday.

Summary

Semi-finalist Terry Wogan from Ireland goes on live to meet tonight's guests in a no-punches-pulled rapfest. Winner to be announced on Friday.

S5E33
Series 5, Show 33
Air date: 06/May/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Phil Collins performs "One More Night" at the piano and chats to Terry about his busy schedule, including his recent tour in Japan, getting offered a part in Miami Vice (1984) and his experience at the Oscars.

Summary

Phil Collins performs "One More Night" at the piano and chats to Terry about his busy schedule, including his recent tour in Japan, getting offered a part in Miami Vice (1984) and his experience at the Oscars.

S5E30
Series 5, Show 30
Air date: 29/Apr/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry exercises his masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles in conversation with tonight's guests: Gregory Hines, Patrick Macnee, Miriam Margolyes, Major Pat Reid.

Summary

Terry exercises his masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles in conversation with tonight's guests: Gregory Hines, Patrick Macnee, Miriam Margolyes, Major Pat Reid.

S5E19
Series 5, Show 19
Air date: 01/Apr/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Join the old fool on April Fool's Day for a foolish 40 minutes of tomfoolery. With a chance to see two of the entries for A Song for Europe.

Summary

Join the old fool on April Fool's Day for a foolish 40 minutes of tomfoolery. With a chance to see two of the entries for A Song for Europe.

S5E15
Series 5, Show 15
Air date: 22/Mar/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Including an interview with HRH The Princess Anne (Mrs Mark Phillips that time). The British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood performs "Welcome to the Pleasuredome".

Summary

Including an interview with HRH The Princess Anne (Mrs Mark Phillips that time). The British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood performs "Welcome to the Pleasuredome".

S5E2
Series 5, Show 2
Air date: 20/Feb/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests: David Cassidy, Sue Cooke, Kathy Flower, Samantha Fox, Joanna Lumley, Ian McKellern. Samantha Fox grants interview about her future career plans as a topless model.

Summary

Guests: David Cassidy, Sue Cooke, Kathy Flower, Samantha Fox, Joanna Lumley, Ian McKellern. Samantha Fox grants interview about her future career plans as a topless model.

S5E1
Series 5, Show 1
Air date: 18/Feb/1985 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

The first edition of thrice-weekly TV show live from the Television Theatre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Tonight's guests include: Elton John, Wendy Richard, Rory Bremner, Tina Turner.

Summary

The first edition of thrice-weekly TV show live from the Television Theatre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Tonight's guests include: Elton John, Wendy Richard, Rory Bremner, Tina Turner.

Season 4 · Season 4
12 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Sep/1984
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S4E1
Series 4, Show 1
Air date: 22/Sep/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry Wogan hosts his own talk show — a unique combination of Terry in conversation with top stars from home and abroad, people in the headlines and the very best in entertainment.

Summary

Terry Wogan hosts his own talk show — a unique combination of Terry in conversation with top stars from home and abroad, people in the headlines and the very best in entertainment.

Season 3 · Season 3
13 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Jan/1984
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S3E13
Series 3, Show 13
Air date: 07/Apr/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests include: Peter O'Toole, the actor and film star of such classics as Lawrence of Arabia and The Lion in Winter - soon to be seen on stage in Pygmalion; a cappella vocal group "The Flying Pickets"; Val Doonican, just back from down under with his account of what really happened at Ayers Rock.

Summary

Guests include: Peter O'Toole, the actor and film star of such classics as Lawrence of Arabia and The Lion in Winter - soon to be seen on stage in Pygmalion; a cappella vocal group "The Flying Pickets"; Val Doonican, just back from down under with his account of what really happened at Ayers Rock.

S3E11
Series 3, Show 11
Air date: 24/Mar/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests include: Joan Collins, the international superstar whose portrayal of 'superbitch' Alexis has made Dynasty a worldwide success; Sheila Graham, the celebrated Hollywood gossip columnist and the author of Beloved Infidel — the story of her life with F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Summary

Guests include: Joan Collins, the international superstar whose portrayal of 'superbitch' Alexis has made Dynasty a worldwide success; Sheila Graham, the celebrated Hollywood gossip columnist and the author of Beloved Infidel — the story of her life with F. Scott Fitzgerald.

S3E10
Series 3, Show 10
Air date: 17/Mar/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests include: Bob Monkhouse, the brilliant comedian and game show host with the razor sharp wit; Stephanie Lawrence, West End star of "Evita" and "Marilyn" and soon to open in the musical "Starlight Express".

Summary

Guests include: Bob Monkhouse, the brilliant comedian and game show host with the razor sharp wit; Stephanie Lawrence, West End star of "Evita" and "Marilyn" and soon to open in the musical "Starlight Express".

S3E9
Series 3, Show 9
Air date: 10/Mar/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests include: Roger Cook, the much-bruised investigative reporter of Radio 4's Checkpoint; David Essex, providing the music; French and Saunders, the sharp and witty female comedy duo from "The Comic Strip Presents".

Summary

Guests include: Roger Cook, the much-bruised investigative reporter of Radio 4's Checkpoint; David Essex, providing the music; French and Saunders, the sharp and witty female comedy duo from "The Comic Strip Presents".

S3E8
Series 3, Show 8
Air date: 03/Mar/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests include: Joan Rivers, the unpredictable, outrageous American comedienne returns to these shores; Gerald Priestland, world traveller, modern moralist, and 'guru' of contemporary problems.

Summary

Guests include: Joan Rivers, the unpredictable, outrageous American comedienne returns to these shores; Gerald Priestland, world traveller, modern moralist, and 'guru' of contemporary problems.

S3E7
Series 3, Show 7
Air date: 25/Feb/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests include: Victoria Principal (Pam Ewing from the soapy Dallas) flies in to meet the saga's sternest critic; Noel Edmonds, television's most popular and personable prankster.

Summary

Guests include: Victoria Principal (Pam Ewing from the soapy Dallas) flies in to meet the saga's sternest critic; Noel Edmonds, television's most popular and personable prankster.

S3E6
Series 3, Show 6
Air date: 18/Feb/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests include: Mel Brooks, the ascerbic writer and director; Larry Grayson, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers; "Manhattan Transfer", the stylish vocal quartet from America.

Summary

Guests include: Mel Brooks, the ascerbic writer and director; Larry Grayson, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers; "Manhattan Transfer", the stylish vocal quartet from America.

S3E5
Series 3, Show 5
Air date: 11/Feb/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests include: Max Boyce, the 'boyo' from the Valleys of Wales; Bob Fosse, celebrated American choreographer and director of many films including Cabaret; and Lynn Redgrave, Hollywood star who returns for her first British sit-com series.

Summary

Guests include: Max Boyce, the 'boyo' from the Valleys of Wales; Bob Fosse, celebrated American choreographer and director of many films including Cabaret; and Lynn Redgrave, Hollywood star who returns for her first British sit-com series.

S3E4
Series 3, Show 4
Air date: 04/Feb/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests include: Tracey Ullman, Britain's most popular comedy actress and star of both Kick Up the Eighties and award-winning Three of a Kind; Brian Walden, presenter of Weekend World and former politician now the gadfly of British public life.

Summary

Guests include: Tracey Ullman, Britain's most popular comedy actress and star of both Kick Up the Eighties and award-winning Three of a Kind; Brian Walden, presenter of Weekend World and former politician now the gadfly of British public life.

S3E3
Series 3, Show 3
Air date: 28/Jan/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests include: David Attenborough, the man who brings the human touch to the complexities of animal life on our planet Earth; Randy Crawford, one of America's top singing stars; Matthew Kelly, irrepressible funster of Game For a Laugh; and the magical touch of Paul Daniels.

Summary

Guests include: David Attenborough, the man who brings the human touch to the complexities of animal life on our planet Earth; Randy Crawford, one of America's top singing stars; Matthew Kelly, irrepressible funster of Game For a Laugh; and the magical touch of Paul Daniels.

S3E2
Series 3, Show 2
Air date: 21/Jan/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Guests include: The Rt Hon Norman Tebbit, a member of parliament; Anthony Andrews, the actor acclaimed for his portrayal of Sebastian in Brideshead Revisited; Shakin' Stevens and Bonnie Tyler perform "A Rockin' Good Way".

Summary

Guests include: The Rt Hon Norman Tebbit, a member of parliament; Anthony Andrews, the actor acclaimed for his portrayal of Sebastian in Brideshead Revisited; Shakin' Stevens and Bonnie Tyler perform "A Rockin' Good Way".

S3E1
Series 3, Show 1
Air date: 14/Jan/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry Wogan further hosts his own talk show. A unique combination of Terry in conversation with top stars from home and abroad, people in the headlines and the very best in entertainment. Tonight's guests include: Oscar-winning star Lee Marvin, and Pat Phoenix — one of television's most glamorous characters, best known as Elsie Tanner of Coronation Street.

Summary

Terry Wogan further hosts his own talk show. A unique combination of Terry in conversation with top stars from home and abroad, people in the headlines and the very best in entertainment. Tonight's guests include: Oscar-winning star Lee Marvin, and Pat Phoenix — one of television's most glamorous characters, best known as Elsie Tanner of Coronation Street.

Season 2 · Season 2
14 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Jan/1983
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S2E1
Series 2, Show 1
Air date: 15/Jan/1983 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry Wogan hosts a new season of his own talk show. A unique combination of Terry in conversation with top stars from home and abroad, people in the headlines and the very best in entertainment. Tonight's guests include: Ronnie Barker, James Whitaker (the 'royal watcher').

Summary

Terry Wogan hosts a new season of his own talk show. A unique combination of Terry in conversation with top stars from home and abroad, people in the headlines and the very best in entertainment. Tonight's guests include: Ronnie Barker, James Whitaker (the 'royal watcher').

Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 04/May/1982
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S1E3
Series 1, Show 3
Air date: 18/May/1982 · Runtime: 35 min
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Guests: Deborah Harry from "Blondie"; George Logan and Patrick Fyffe ("Hinge and Bracket"); celebrating 21 years of the British satirical magazine "Private Eye", its co-founders and editors — Richard Ingrams, William Rushton and John Wells.

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Guests: Deborah Harry from "Blondie"; George Logan and Patrick Fyffe ("Hinge and Bracket"); celebrating 21 years of the British satirical magazine "Private Eye", its co-founders and editors — Richard Ingrams, William Rushton and John Wells.

S1E1
Series 1, Show 1
Air date: 04/May/1982 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

The first of eight programmes in 1982. Terry Wogan hosts a new late-night show with top stars from home and abroad, people in the headlines, film reports and the very best in music. With Paula Yates and tonight's special guest Bruce Forsyth.

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The first of eight programmes in 1982. Terry Wogan hosts a new late-night show with top stars from home and abroad, people in the headlines, film reports and the very best in music. With Paula Yates and tonight's special guest Bruce Forsyth.

Season 0 · Specials
5 episode(s) · Air date: 30/Apr/1983
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S0E5
The Best of Wogan
Air date: 03/Jul/1992 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

After seven years and 1,300 shows Wogan is coming to an end. Tonight, Terry Wogan presents a grand finale, looking back over the galaxy of Hollywood stars, members of the Royal Family and a whole host of funny, curious or eccentric guests who have graced his show. Terry Wogan will be back on screen later this year with a new weekly show.

Summary

After seven years and 1,300 shows Wogan is coming to an end. Tonight, Terry Wogan presents a grand finale, looking back over the galaxy of Hollywood stars, members of the Royal Family and a whole host of funny, curious or eccentric guests who have graced his show. Terry Wogan will be back on screen later this year with a new weekly show.

S0E4
Christmas Special
Air date: 25/Dec/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry Wogan hosts a special Christmas edition with Freddie Starr, Kiri Te Kanawa, Elton John, Victoria Principal, pianist Roger Vignoles.

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Terry Wogan hosts a special Christmas edition with Freddie Starr, Kiri Te Kanawa, Elton John, Victoria Principal, pianist Roger Vignoles.

S0E3
Wogan's Women
Air date: 22/Dec/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry Wogan and Felicity Kendal take another look at some of the great ladies who have appeared in the last series, including Grace Jones, Beryl Reid, Sophia Loren, Bo Derek, Raquel Welch

Summary

Terry Wogan and Felicity Kendal take another look at some of the great ladies who have appeared in the last series, including Grace Jones, Beryl Reid, Sophia Loren, Bo Derek, Raquel Welch

S0E2
Highlights of recent series
Air date: 20/Apr/1984 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry Wogan introduces a special Programme featuring some of the memorable and amusing highlights of his recent series. Among those appearing: Mel Brooks, Boy George, French and Saunders, Lee Marvin, Victoria Principal, Cliff Richard, Joan Rivers, Lynn Redgrave, Tracey Ullman.

Summary

Terry Wogan introduces a special Programme featuring some of the memorable and amusing highlights of his recent series. Among those appearing: Mel Brooks, Boy George, French and Saunders, Lee Marvin, Victoria Principal, Cliff Richard, Joan Rivers, Lynn Redgrave, Tracey Ullman.

S0E1
Highlights from recent series
Air date: 30/Apr/1983 · Runtime: 35 min
Summary

Terry Wogan introduces a special programme featuring amusing highlights from his recent series (1-2). His guests include: Ronnie Barker, Pam Ayres, Peter Ustinov, Les Dawson, Diana Rigg, Freddie Starr, Arthur Marshall, Cilla Black and Sir Geraint Evans.

Summary

Terry Wogan introduces a special programme featuring amusing highlights from his recent series (1-2). His guests include: Ronnie Barker, Pam Ayres, Peter Ustinov, Les Dawson, Diana Rigg, Freddie Starr, Arthur Marshall, Cilla Black and Sir Geraint Evans.

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