Dreamscape – Toyah Willcox Fansite

Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s: Saturday 8th October: 9am
Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s: Wednesday 12th October: 9pm
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including The Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah & The Pointer Sisters.

Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Monday 10th October: 10pm
Pop legend Toyah brings 30 memorable videos featuring a cavalcade of clothing calamities from superstars including Bowie, Madonna, Adam Ant and many more in this crazy countdown!

Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s: Wednesday 5th October: 9pm
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including The Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah & The Pointer Sisters.

The 1981 POWER Hour!: NOW 80s: Thursday 6th October: 8pm
60 minutes of power pop & rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1981 with Toyah, Genesis, Rick Springfield & Meat Loaf.

80s Stars – Then & Now!: NOW 80s: Monday 26th September: 1pm
Where are they now? Classic hits, followed by some recent songs – Including Pet Shop Boys, Kylie, Toyah, The Stones, Gary Numan, The Pretenders, New Order, Rick Astley & T’Pau!

Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s:
Thursday 22nd September: 9am
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.

Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW 80s:
Thursday 22nd September: 10pm
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)

The first series of The Older Woman, the six-part radio drama which was originally broadcast in 1993, is currently airing again on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Toyah plays Elsa, alongside Martun Clunes and Zoë Wanamaker as Roy and Jane in this excellent, and slightly surreal, drama by Tony Bagley. Toyah also performs the theme song to The Older Woman.

The series, produced by Paul Schlesinger, also features David Troughton, Geoff McGivern, David Holt, Keith Drinkel and Melanie Hudson in a variety of roles.

The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 27th September: 9.30am
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 27th September: 4.30pm
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Wednesday 28th September: 4.30am
Episode 4 of 6. Roy tries to impress Jane with some campaigning local journalism. Stars Zoe Wanamaker, Martin Clunes and Toyah Willcox. From February 1993.

Who Won Wot? 1980 – 1989: NOW 80s: Friday 16th September: 12pm
From Smash Hits “Most Unwanted Person of 1980” to the Brits “Best Group” of 1989 – Mark Goodier’s 10 hour marathon of 80s award winners lasts nearly as long as the Oscars. (The first artist played from 1981 is Toyah, with the Thunder In The Mountains video. Mark said: “We begin 1981 with a 4ft 11 pop star who had the biggest hair of the entire decade, here’s the Most Fanciable (as voted by Smash Hits magazine readers) Toyah Willcox with Thunder In The Mountains“).

The first series of The Older Woman, the six-part radio drama which was originally broadcast in 1993, is currently airing again on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Toyah plays Elsa, alongside Martin Clunes and Zoë Wanamaker as Roy and Jane in this excellent, and slightly surreal, drama by Tony Bagley. Toyah also performs the theme song to The Older Woman.

The series, produced by Paul Schlesinger, also features David Troughton, Geoff McGivern, David Holt, Keith Drinkel and Melanie Hudson in a variety of roles.

The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 20th September: 1.30am
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 20th September: 4.30pm
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Wednesday 21st September: 4.30am
Episode 3 of 6. Roy’s quest to insinuate himself further into Jane’s good books gets a new lease of life when she requests his help to save a tree. Stars Zoe Wanamaker, Martin Clunes and Toyah Willcox. From January 1993.

Most Shocking Moments In Pop: Channel 5: Sunday 18th September: 10.55pm
Series 1, Episode 4. Tamzin Outhwaite narrates a selection of memorable incidents involving musicians, including Zayn Malik leaving One Direction and Robbie Williams rejoining Take That. There are lessons in etiquette from Grace Jones, the scoop on Beyonce’s sister Solange taking on Jay-Z and the British singing legend who was one of the first to take on the Apartheid regime. With insight from Toyah Willcox, Rick Wakeman, Bez, Dan Hipgrave, Harvey, Jay Aston, Carrie and David Grant and Linda Lewis, with comments from Ralf Little, Matt Richardson, Katie Puckrik, Pat Sharp and Robert Elms.

Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Monday 12th September: 9am
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.

Favourite Singers With Nick Heyward: NOW 80s: Tuesday 6th September: 1am
Mr Favourite Shirts is back on NOW 80s – this time he selects his Favourite Singers! Including some who influenced him the most such as David Byrne & XTC’s Andy Partridge.

80s Stars – Then & Now!: NOW 80s: Tuesday 6th September: 9am
Where are they now? Classic hits, followed by some recent songs – Including Pet Shop Boys, Kylie, Toyah, The Stones, Gary Numan, The Pretenders, New Order, Rick Astley & T’Pau!

The first series of The Older Woman, the six-part radio drama which was originally broadcast in 1993, begins airing again on BBC Radio 4 Extra from next Tuesday.

Toyah plays Elsa, alongside Martun Clunes and Zoë Wanamaker as Roy and Jane in this excellent, and slightly surreal, drama by Tony Bagley. Toyah also performs the theme song to The Older Woman.

The series, produced by Paul Schlesinger, also features David Troughton, Geoff McGivern, David Holt, Keith Drinkel and Melanie Hudson in a variety of roles.

The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 6th September: 9.30am
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 6th September: 4.30pm
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Wednesday 7th September: 4.30am
Episode 1 of 6. Local hack journalist Roy Hitchcock meets his former English teacher, and sets out on a crusade to win her heart against all odds. Stars Zoe Wanamaker, Martin Clunes and Toyah Willcox. From January 1993.

The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 13th September: 9.30am
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 13th September: 4.30pm
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Wednesday 14th September: 4.30am
Episode 2 of 6. Can Roy impress Jane by joining a green pressure group? Meanwhile, Pavarotti appears in his dreams with some invaluable advice. Stars Zoe Wanamaker, Martin Clunes and Toyah Willcox. From January 1993.

• Below are a couple of Radio Times clippings with a little more detail about the series, published when The Older Woman originally aired in January 1993. (Thanks to Anthony Lewis)

Toyah hosting The Personality Test, the 30-minute radio quiz that’s, essentially, all about her, airs again early next month on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

The 30 minute radio show was originally broadcast in 2007, on BBC Radio Four, with guests including Sue Perkins and Robin Ince. It will be available at BBC Sounds post-broadcast.

The Personality Test: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Thursday 8th September: 9am/4pm
The Personality Test: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Friday 9th September: 4am
Toyah Willcox chairs the comedy quiz in which all the questions are about the guest host. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Monday 5th September: 5.30pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Tuesday 6th September: 1.30pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Wednesday 7th September: 9.30am
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Saturday 10th September: 9am
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.

WCR FM: Unchained Music Club
Tuesday 23rd August: 10pm
A show for those tired of run of the mill radio, it’s like that eclectic mixtape you always wished you had made….it just happens to be in the radio every Tuesday. And as a bonus you get some amazing guests dropping by.
Further details on this programme here…

BBC Local Radio: Stereo Underground
Saturday 27th August: 6pm
Featured Artist: Toyah Willcox. Richard Latto brings you music with attitude that defines a zest for life and an alternative spirit.
Further details on this programme here…

Craig Charles: BBC Radio 6 Music: Friday 19th August: 1pm
Getting your weekend started with Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp. End your week in style with a musical fight club between musician Toyah Willcox, and Robert Fripp of King Crimson. Who will win? You decide! Will Robert Fripp’s stories about working with just about everyone in music secure him the (invisible) trophy? Or will Toyah’s inspired picks get her over the line? Also on the show, Toyah unveils details of the new Rhythm Deluxe Edition of studio album ‘In the Court of the Crimson Queen’, a nod to King Crimson’s debut record.

It’s the final Celebrity Moneybags episode of the week this afternoon on Channel 4. Toyah has been one of 10 celebrity guests taking part in the gameshow all week.

Celebrity Moneybags: Channel 4: Friday 19th August: 5pm
Series 2, Episode 5. A pool of contestants including Toyah Willcox, Greg Rutherford, Catherine Tyldesley, Kate Robbins, Nina Wadia, Dane Baptiste, Natasha Hamilton and Claire Richards are on hand to face a series of questions with the answers on moneybags that pass along a conveyor belt in front of them. Grab a right answer and they get that bag’s value – anything from £1,000 to £100,000 for their chosen charities. However, if they pick a wrong bag they could lose everything. Hosted by Craig Charles.

80s Greatest Pop Videos: 5Select: Sunday 28th August: 8.30pm
80s Greatest Pop Videos: Channel 5: Sunday 28th August: 11.05pm
1980. A look back at the greatest pop videos from the eighties, beginning in 1980, with contributions from Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, David Grant and others. Musicians from the Jam, Dexys Midnight Runners and UB40 check out their early videos, while the director of David Bowie’s Ashes to Ashes, and the writer of Sheena Easton’s first big hit revel in the nostalgia.

Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Monday 15th August: 9am
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.

Celebrity Moneybags: Channel 4: Monday 15th August: 5pm
Celebrity Moneybags: Channel 4: Tuesday 16th August: 5pm
Celebrity Moneybags: Channel 4: Wednesday 17th August: 5pm
Celebrity Moneybags: Channel 4: Thursday 18th August: 5pm
Celebrity Moneybags: Channel 4: Friday 19th August: 5pm
Series 2, Episodes 1-5. Craig Charles hosts the first in a week of celebrity editions of the high-stakes quiz that puts mental speed to the test, with prizes on offer worth £1,000 to £100,000. The celebrities who are hoping that they’ll be randomly selected are actor Catherine Tyldesley, Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford, Steps star Claire Richards, comedian and actor Nina Wadia, Celebs Go Dating’s Tom Read Wilson, actor Kate Robbins, comedian Dane Baptiste, Atomic Kitten singer Natasha Hamilton, original punk wild child Toyah Willcox and fitness legend Mr Motivator.

Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Monday 8th August: 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.

Celebrity Catchphrase: ITV2: Monday 1st August: 6pm
Celebrity Catchphrase: ITV2: Saturday 6th August: 2.15pm
Stephen Mulhern hosts a celebrity special of the classic game show, with Nicola Coughlan, Stephen Mangan and Toyah Willcox all trying to say what they see as they guess well-known phrases for the chance to win a £50,000 jackpot for their chosen charity.