Video Killed The Radio Star: Sky Arts: Thursday 2nd May: 5.30am
Toyah Willcox. (Series 7, Episode 6) An insight into the making of videos by Toyah Willcox, whose hits included It’s A Mystery, Thunder in the Mountains and I Want To Be Free.
Pointless Celebrities: Challenge: Thursday 2nd May: 11am
Music. Series 10, Episode 5. A special celebrity music edition of the general knowledge quiz in which four teams try to come up with the answers that no-one else could think of. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and co-host Richard Osman. Featuring Fish and Barbara Dickson, Nick Heyward and Toyah Willcox, Heather Small and Mari Wilson, and Jessica Taylor and Kelli Young. (Photo © BBC)
Guy Garvey – From The Vaults: Sky Arts: Friday 26th April: 11pm
1981. Series 3, episode 4. The Elbow frontman introduces clips from the TV archives from 1981, featuring performances by New Order, Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, Adam and the Ants, Kirsty MacColl, Kim Wilde and Toyah. Also featured are Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Madness, the Belle Stars, Dave Edmunds with the Stray Cats, and Secret Affair, and there are interviews with the Human League’s Philip Oakey, and Simon Le Bon and John Taylor from Duran Duran.
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Friday 3rd May: 5pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Sunday 5th May: 10am
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Monday 6th May: 1pm
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.
Portrait Artist Of The Year: Sky Arts: Wednesday 17th April: 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.
Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Thursday 11th April: 1pm
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!
Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Saturday 3rd April: 11pm
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)
50 Wild Women Of The 80s!: NOW 80s: Wednesday 3rd April: 7am
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.
Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Tuesday 26th March: 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)
Favourite Singers With Nick Heyward: NOW 80s: Wednesday 27th March: 10am
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.
Quadrophenia Reunited – 40 Years On: Sky Arts: Wednesday 27th March: 00.30am
Lauren Laverne hosts a one-off special bringing the stars of Quadrophenia together. Featuring reminiscing, interviews, a table-read of the script and plenty of surprises. (Photo © Sky Arts)
Quadrophenia – Our Generation: Sky Arts: Tuesday 26th March: 11.30pm
Celebrity fans and cast members come together to shed light on the making of Quadrophenia and explore the legacy that the cult film has left behind, 40 years after its release. (Photo © Sky Arts)
The Weakest Link: BBC1: Saturday 9th March: 7.50pm
Series 3, Episode 13. Romesh Ranganathan is joined by contestants JB Gill, Kaye Adams, Helen Flanagan, Davood Ghadami, Adam Pearson, Ivo Graham, Toyah Willcox and Jen Brister. They must initially work together to bank as much money as possible for charity, before voting off round by round. (Photo © BBC)
Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Sunday 3rd March: 12pm
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)
Minder: ITV4: Monday 4th March: 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)
Britain’s Favourite Songs: Channel 5: Tuesday 27th February: 3am
1997. Series 1, episode 8. Chart countdown celebrating the biggest-selling singles of 1997 and focusing on the stories behind the songs. Featuring including massive hits from Boyzone, Hanson, All Saints, Backstreet Boys and Chumbawamba. Contributors include Alex James, Toyah Willcox, Cliff Richard and Kerry Katona.
90s Greatest Pop Hits: Channel 5: Tuesday 20th February: 3am
1990. Series 1, episode 1. A selection of the 1990s most memorable videos, telling the stories behind them and hearing from artists, directors, choreographers and critics, beginning with 1990. Kate Pierson of the B-52’s reminisces about filming Love Shack and Betty Boo talks about Doin’ the Do, while members of En Vogue, EMF and Beats International look back at their own visual treats. Timmy Mallett recalls the experience of filming for Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini and Go West reflect on their video exploits, while Cliff Richard, Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, David Grant, Katie Puckrik and Nina Myskow look back on the year.
Britain’s Favourite Songs: Channel 5: Saturday 17th February: 3am
1997. Series 1, episode 8. Chart countdown celebrating the biggest-selling singles of 1997 and focusing on the stories behind the songs. Featuring including massive hits from Boyzone, Hanson, All Saints, Backstreet Boys and Chumbawamba. Contributors include Alex James, Toyah Willcox, Cliff Richard and Kerry Katona.
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Monday 19th February: 5pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Tuesday 20th February: 1pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Wednesday 21st February: 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.
Celebrity Cathphrase: ITV2: Sunday 25th February: 1.25pm
Series 3, episode 7. 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.
Britain’s Favourite Songs – 1991: Channel 5: Wednesday 21st February: 3am
1991. Series 1, episode 2. Beverley Craven, Candi Staton, Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, David Grant, Katie Puckrik and Nina Myskow reflect on the year’s videos.
Britain’s Favourite Songs – 1992: Channel 5: Thursday 22nd February: 3am
1992. Series 1, episode 3. A selection of the year’s most memorable videos. With commentary from a host of industry figures including Mark Radcliffe, Toyah Willcox, Andrew Collins, Nina Myskow and Bez.
