Sounds Of The 80s: BBC Radio 2: Saturday 19th July: 8pm
Toyah! The indomitable Toyah joins Gary live in the studio, looking back at 45 years of success and selecting some of her personal 80s faves.
Remember Live Aid: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Saturday 19th July: 6am/11am/5pm
Remember Live Aid: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Sunday 20th July: 1am
By Joe Dunlop. Drama telling the story of how Bob Geldof put together the 1985 concert, based on interviews with the people involved and the memories of those with cause to remember it. Starring Peter O’Meara, Toyah Willcox and Kenneth Cranham. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995.
Quadrophenia: Sky Cinema Drama: Thursday 24th July: 00.20am
The Who wrote and produced this energetic story of a young man disillusioned with his life in 1960s London. Phil Daniels excels as the alienated anti-hero Jimmy Cooper. Director: Franc Roddam. Starring: Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Toyah Willcox, Philip Davis, Mark Wingett, Sting, and Ray Winstone.
Quadrophenia: Sky Cinema Greats: Monday 14th July: 10.15am
Quadrophenia: Sky Cinema Greats: Tuesday 15th May: 2.35am
The Who wrote and produced this energetic story of a young man disillusioned with his life in 1960s London. Phil Daniels excels as the alienated anti-hero Jimmy Cooper. Director: Franc Roddam. Starring: Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Toyah Willcox, Philip Davis, Mark Wingett, Sting, and Ray Winstone. (Photo © Sky Arts)
The Chase: Celebrity Special: Challenge: Saturday 5th July: 9pm
The Chase: Celebrity Special: Challenge: Saturday 12th July: 5pm
The Chase: Celebrity Special: Challenge: Sunday 13th July: 6pm
Bradley Walsh hosts the quiz show as four celebrities take on the Chaser. Singer Toyah Willcox, ex-footballer John Barnes, writer Germaine Greer and heavyweight boxer Audley Harrison pit their wits against one of the country’s finest quiz brains in the hope of winning thousands of pounds for their chosen charities.
Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted: Really: Wednesday 25th June: 0.00am
Toyah Willcox. Series 1, episode 5. The team undergoes one of the most terrifying investigations yet when visiting Toyah Willcox, who has experienced strange activity in her home ever since she moved in.
Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Monday 16th June: 9pm
Pop legend Toyah brings 30 memorable videos featuring a cavalcade of clothing calamities from superstars including Visage, Five Star, Divine, Cher, The Jam, Bananarama, Dead Or Alive, Bucks Fizz, ABC, Depeche Mode, David Bowie, Madonna, Adam & The Ants, A Flock Of Seagulls, Roxy Music, Kajagoogoo, Duran Duran, Grace Jones, Su Pollard, Toyah herself and more in this crazy countdown! See the full Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30 playlist here.
“Well, I’ve been taking an affectionate look at fellow pop stars and their styles so I had to balance things out with that. My hair, make-up and outfit on Thunder In The Mountains was pretty crazy. But I loved it!”
We Are The Mods: BBC Radio 4: Saturday 21st June: 8pm
A New Documentary. Pete Townshend, Phil Daniels and film director Franc Roddam look back on the Who’s 1973 concept album Quadrophenia and the 1978 movie adaptation. They are joined by their modern-day successors on a new ballet adaptation – lead dancer Paris Fitzpatrick, ballet director Rob Ashford, and Townshend’s partner Rachel Fuller, who has orchestrated the music for a new era.
In 1973, The Who released Quadrophrenia, an ambitious rock concept album that told the story of Jimmy, the compelling young mod struggling through the hot summer of 1964. Five years after the record release, Quadrophenia was adapted into a cult classic film. Combined, Quadrophenia defined more than one generation.
Did any of us anticipate a Quadrophenia return more than 50 years later – but this time as a ballet?
This edition of Archive on 4 compresses the many iterations and eras of Quadrophenia to consider its enduring cultural legacy. Music writer Alexis Petridis assembles conversations between the past and present: The Who’s principal songwriter Pete Townshend sits down with his partner Rachel Fuller, who has orchestrated Townshend’s music for the modern era; Phil Daniels, who famously played Jimmy in the movie, meets dancer Paris Fitzpatrick, who performs the lead in the ballet; And Franc Roddam, film director, meets Rob Ashford, ballet director.
There’s another chance to watch Toyah guesting on Jimmy & Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast, which aired on Saturday morning. It’s also available to watch on ITVX. (Photos © ITV)
Jimmy & Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast: ITV: Friday 13th June: 5am
Toyah Willcox. Series 2, episode 8. Jimmy Doherty and Shivi Ramoutar are joined by singer, actress and presenter Toyah Willcox. It’s time to spruce up the guinea pig enclosure at the wildlife park and test out some TikTok cooking hacks back in the kitchen, while local upcycler Sarah joins the trio to show everyone how to glam up their lampshades.
Portrait Artist Of The Year: Sky Arts: Sunday 15th June: 1pm
Celebrities V Kids Special. Nitin Ganatra, Anita Mangan, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Toyah Willcox, Leigh Francis and Gemma Cairney join six school pupils selected as part of Sky Arts Access All Arts initiative to paint portraits of Konnie Huq, Lee Ridley and Chi-Chi Nwanoku. (Photos © Toyah Willcox)
The Chase: Celebrity Special: Challenge: Sunday 22nd June: 4pm
Bradley Walsh hosts the quiz show as four celebrities take on the Chaser. Singer Toyah Willcox, ex-footballer John Barnes, writer Germaine Greer and heavyweight boxer Audley Harrison pit their wits against one of the country’s finest quiz brains in the hope of winning thousands of pounds for their chosen charities. (Photo © ITV)
Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Monday 16th June: 6pm
T’Pau’s Carol Decker brings a bit of Heart and Soul to a countdown of ’80s ladies who like to rock! With Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar. (as well as Toyah via the Thunder In The Mountains video).
Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s: Tuesday 3rd June: 6am
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including The Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah & The Pointer Sisters.
Jimmy & Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast: ITV: Saturday 7th June: 8.25am
Toyah Willcox. Series 2, episode 8. Jimmy Doherty and Shivi Ramoutar are joined by singer, actress and presenter Toyah Willcox. It’s time to spruce up the guinea pig enclosure at the wildlife park and test out some TikTok cooking hacks back in the kitchen, while local upcycler Sarah joins the trio to show everyone how to glam up their lampshades. (Photo © ITV/Bailey TV)
Another chance to see a retro edition of Top Of The Pops, airing in early June on BBC Four. This edition was originally shown – almost exactly 44 years ago – on Thursday 4th June 1981 and includes a play of the, Godley & Creme, promo video for I Want To Be Free.
Top Of The Pops: 1981: BBC Four: Friday 6th June: 7.30pm
Top Of The Pops: 1981: BBC Four: Saturday 7th June: 2.05am
04/06/1981. Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Siouxsie and the Banshees (Spellbound), Shakin’ Stevens (You Drive Me Crazy), Kate Robbins (More Than in Love), Squeeze (Is That Love?), Imagination (Body Talk), The Jam (Funeral Pyre), Michael Jackson (One Day in Your Life), Toyah (I Want To Be Free), Phil Collins (If Leaving Me Is Easy), Adam & The Ants (Stand & Deliver), Odyssey (Going Back To My Roots).
• Toyah’s next appearance on Top Of The Pops after this was on 1st October 1981, with the band performing Thunder In The Mountains in the studio. The TITM promo video was also shown on 15th October. On 26th November the band performed Good Morning Universe.
Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW 80s: Wednesday 28th May: 3pm
T’Pau’s Carol Decker brings a bit of Heart and Soul to a countdown of ’80s ladies who like to rock! With Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar. (as well as Toyah via the Thunder In The Mountains video).
Quadrophenia: Sky Cinema Drama: Friday 23rd May: 1.55am
Quadrophenia: Sky Cinema Drama: Saturday 24th May: 00.15am
Quadrophenia: Sky Cinema Drama: Sunday 25th May: 3.25am
The Who wrote and produced this energetic story of a young man disillusioned with his life in 1960s London. Phil Daniels excels as the alienated anti-hero Jimmy Cooper. Director: Franc Roddam. Starring: Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Toyah Willcox, Philip Davis, Mark Wingett, Sting, and Ray Winstone.
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Thursday 29th May: 6.30pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Friday 30th May: 1.30pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Sunday 1st June: 9.25am
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Monday 2nd June: 9.30pm
Blue Marigold. Series 5, Episode 1. Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold’s mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback. Director: Giles Foster. Starring: Toyah Willcox, Ralph Bates, Sharon Duce, Helen Fraser, Billy Hamon, Edward Jewesbury. (Photo © ITV)
Minder: ITV4: Wednesday 28th May: 3.40pm
Minder: ITV4: Thursday 29th May: 6.10am
All Mod Cons. Series 2, Episode 8. Terry tries to help his friend Kate evict some unwanted tenants, but comes to doubt her motives. Meanwhile, Arthur is desperate to get into the property market and tries to sell Terry’s flat without telling him. Guest starring Toyah Willcox and Simon Cadell. Director: Ian Sharp. Also starring: George Cole, Dennis Waterman, Peter Childs, George Layton, Patrick Malahide, Michael Troughton. Also showing on ITV4 HD. (Photos © ITV)
The Hit List: BBC One: Saturday 10th May: 6.25pm
Celebrity Special. Series 7, episode 8. Marvin and Rochelle Humes present a celebrity edition of the music-based quiz show.
It’s time for the stars to shine in another celebrity special. The famous faces joining Rochelle and Marvin in this episode of the addictive music quiz are comedians Ivo Graham and Emmanuel Sonubi, musician Toyah Willcox and ex-footballer Pat Nevin, and EastEnders stars Natalie Cassidy and Jamie Borthwick. Who will guess the song titles first and get the chance to win £10,000 for their chosen charity?
Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s: Saturday 3rd May: 1am
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including The Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah & The Pointer Sisters.
