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Toyah On TV: Richard Osman’s House of Games

September 24th, 2023

Toyah is guesting through five episodes, during the second week of the new 20 week, 100 episode, series of Richard Osman’s House Of Games, beginning on 2nd October on BBC2.

Each episode airs at 6pm and will be available at BBC iPlayer after broadcast.

Richard Osman’s House Of Games: BBC2: Monday 2nd October: 6pm
Monday. Series 5, Episode 6. Chris Hughes, Debra Stephenson, Inel Tomlinson and Toyah Willcox test their general knowledge skills before Richard Osman announces the day’s winner.

Richard Osman’s House Of Games: BBC2: Tuesday 3rd October: 6pm
Tuesday. Series 5, Episode 7. Chris Hughes, Debra Stephenson, Inel Tomlinson and Toyah Willcox compete in the weekday general knowledge quiz, hosted by Richard Osman.

Richard Osman’s House Of Games: BBC2: Wednesday 4th October: 6pm
Wednesday. Series 5, Episode 8. Chris Hughes, Debra Stephenson, Inel Tomlinson and Toyah Willcox test their general knowledge skills on this week’s House of Games.

Richard Osman’s House Of Games: BBC2: Thursday 5th October: 6pm
Thursday. Series 5, Episode 9. Every day this week, celebrity contestants Chris Hughes, Debra Stephenson, Inel Tomlinson and Toyah Willcox take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

Richard Osman’s House Of Games: BBC2: Friday 6th October: 6pm
Friday. Series 5, Episode 10. The celebrities face their final quizzes, and the week’s winner is announced.

• Visit the House Of Games BBC website. Tune in each evening or catch-up on BBC iPlayer. (Photo © BBC)

Toyah On TV: Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!

September 24th, 2023

Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Thursday 28th September: 10am
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)

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Toyah On TV: Tales Of The Unexpected

September 15th, 2023

Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Monday 18th September: 5.30pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Tuesday 19th September: 1.30pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Wednesday 20th September: 9.30am
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Saturday 23rd 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.

Toyah On TV: Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?!

September 15th, 2023

Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Saturday 16th September: 3pm
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!

Toyah On TV: 50 Wild Women Of The 80s!

September 15th, 2023

50 Wild Women Of The 80s!: NOW 80s: Saturday 16th September: 6pm
Brilliant songs, big voices, blazing hair & bags of attitude – the ladies of the 80s had the lot! From Toyah to Tina & Joan Jett to Janet Jackson.

Toyah On TV: 80s Stars – Then & Now!

September 15th, 2023

80s Stars – Then & Now!: NOW 80s: Saturday 16th September: 3am
80s Stars – Then & Now!: NOW 80s: Monday 18th September: 4pm
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 On TV: 50 Wild Women Of The 80s

September 6th, 2023

50 Wild Women Of The 80s!: NOW 80s: Thursday 7th September: 4pm
Brilliant songs, big voices, blazing hair & bags of attitude – the ladies of the 80s had the lot! From Toyah to Tina & Joan Jett to Janet Jackson.

Toyah On TV: Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs

August 29th, 2023

Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: Channel 5: Sunday 10th September: 11.30pm
1984. Series 1, episode 5. A look at the biggest singles of the year, the best pop videos, the artists who appeared in them, and the stories behind the songs. Cheryl Baker reveals how Tina Turner’s What’s Love Got to Do with It started off as a Bucks Fizz song. Plus, a look at Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s controversial Relax, and the hits of Wham!. With contributions from Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Carol Decker and Jenny Powell.

Toyah On TV: Greatest 80s Songs

August 29th, 2023

Greatest 80s Songs: Channel 5: Sunday 3rd September: 11.20pm
1983. Series 1, episode 4. Simon Bates narrates this look at the music of 1983, featuring interviews with Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker, Carol Decker, Jenny Powell and other famous faces. Among the featured tracks are Eurythmics’ Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), New Order’s Blue Monday, and Bad Boys by Wham!

Toyah On TV: Portrait Artist Of The Year

August 22nd, 2023

Portrait Artist Of The Year: Sky Arts: Wednesday 30th August: 8pm
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)

Toyah On TV: Greatest 80s Songs

August 22nd, 2023

Toyah On TV: Greatest 80s Songs: Channel 5: Sunday 27th August: 11.30pm
1989. Series 1, episode 10. Jackie Brambles narrates this look back at 1989, the era of Madonna, Milli Vanilli and Jason Donovan. Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker and Jenny Powell add their thoughts on the year when the Bangles’ Eternal Flame was a huge hit, Lisa Stansfield sang All Around The World, and Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers were almost unstoppable.

Toyah On TV: Secret Diary Of A Call Girl

July 24th, 2023

Secret Diary Of A Call Girl: That’s TV: Friday 28th July: 1.45am
Series 1. Episode 1. Adult drama based on the journals of Belle de Jour, starring Billie Piper as a high-class escort who enjoys what she does but has to keep it a secret from everyone in her personal life. Belle entertains two new clients – one of whom gets too close for comfort. With Toyah Willcox and Cherie Lunghi.

Secret Diary Of A Call Girl: That’s TV: Friday 28th July: 2.10am
Series 1. Episode 2. Belle is invited to a prestigious adult party, but her client doesn’t want to join the action. Starring: Billie Piper, Toyah Willcox, Aleksandar Mikic, Jamie Sives, Aislinn Sands and Scarlette O’Harlette.

• Series One of Secret Diary Of A Call Girl first aired in 2007 on ITV. Toyah appeared in Episodes 1,2 and 8 (Photos © ITV)

Toyah On TV: Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs

July 24th, 2023

Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: Channel 5: Friday 4th August: 10pm
1989. Series 1, episode 10. Jackie Brambles narrates this look back at 1989, the era of Madonna, Milli Vanilli and Jason Donovan. Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker and Jenny Powell add their thoughts on the year when the Bangles’ Eternal Flame was a huge hit, Lisa Stansfield sang All Around The World, and Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers were almost unstoppable.

Toyah On The Radio: Toyah’s Absolute 80s

July 19th, 2023

Toyah’s Absolute 80s: Absolute Radio: Friday 21st July: 2am
Toyah choosing the songs that defined the decade for her. Listen at the Absolute 80s website.

Toyah On The Radio: The Lee Mack Show

July 19th, 2023

The Lee Mack Show: BBC Radio 4 Extra:
Tuesday 1st August: 10.30pm
Toyah Willcox. Series 1, episode 6. Comedy sketches and music, with regulars Angela McHale and Steve Brown and guest Toyah Willcox. First aired in 2005.
(This show includes Toyah performing a stonkingly good version of Sweet Child O’ Mine).

Toyah On TV: Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs

July 16th, 2023

Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: Channel 5: Friday 28th July: 10pm
1988. Series 1, episode 9. Jenny Powell narrates this look back at 1988, when Bros, Belinda Carlisle and Bomb the Bass were riding high in the charts, and Kylie Minogue went from soap icon to pop star. Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker and Sam Fox add their thoughts on the year when Fairground Attraction had a Perfect hit, the Hollies were back in the charts, and Yazz and the Plastic Population breathed new life into 1980 song The Only Way Is Up.

Toyah On TV: Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs

July 3rd, 2023

Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: Channel 5: Friday 14th July: 10pm
1987. Series 1, Episode 8. Simon Bates narrates this look back at 1987, when George Michael, Madonna, and Pet Shop Boys stormed the Top 40. Series regulars Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini and Jenny Powell are joined by Carol Decker, who reflects on the era that her band, T’Pau, finally made their breakthrough. It was also a time when Rick Astley, the Firm, Mel & Kim, and Bruce Willis had their share of chart success.

Toyah On TV: Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!

July 3rd, 2023

Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW 80s: Monday 3rd July: 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)

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TV: The Old Grey Whistle Test: Toyah 1981 – Rare Repeat!

July 1st, 2023

The BBC website broadcast dates confirm that this is the first full repeat of Toyah’s legendary Old Grey Whistle Test Christmas Eve concert from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, since December 1981…

Toyah: Old Grey Whistle Test: BBC Four: Saturday 8th July: 00.35am
Annie Nightingale presents a Christmas Eve performance by the punk princess at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, with a band including acclaimed drummer Simon Phillips. Songs include the hits It’s a Mystery and I Want to Be Free.

Toyah & Robert On The Radio: Craig Charles/BBC6 Music

June 29th, 2023

Craig Charles: BBC Radio 6 Music: Thursday 29th June: 1pm
Your early afternoon party with Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox

Craig Charles brings a joyous mix of the big tunes and catches up with King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp and singer Toyah Willcox. They chat about the success of their Sunday Lunch YouTube series, which has been viewed 111 million times, and how it has turned into a UK tour.

Toyah On TV: Way Back When! 1981

June 29th, 2023

Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s: Saturday 1st July: 5pm
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including The Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah & The Pointer Sisters.