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A new four-part radio documentary series – The Women Who Rock! – begins airing on Sunday 12th October, and it looks like Toyah will be participating in each episode.

Celebrate National Album Day with “The Women Who Rock!,” a four-part series that showcases the female rockstars who conquered a predominantly male influenced genre . From Grace Slick and Nico in the 60s, Patti Smith and Stevie Nicks in the 70s to Joan Jett and Chrissie Hynde in the 80s and Dolores O’Riordan and Skin in the 90s, this programme delves into the music, stories, and cultural impact of these musicians. Each episode is hosted by a legendary Radio 2 presenter, providing insights and interviews with contributions from Wendy James, Susannah Hoffs, Suzi Quatro, Toyah Willcox and PP Arnold and many more.

The Women Who Rock!: BBC Radio Two: Sunday 12th October: 00.00am
Episode 1: The 60s. Presented by Tony Blackburn, begins with a look at the groundbreaking 60s, where Tina Turner, Grace Slick, Nico, PP Arnold and Janis Joplin led the charge when it came to rock vocals.

The Women Who Rock!: BBC Radio Two: Sunday 12th October: 00.30am
Episode 2: The 70s. Bob Harris takes us through the 70s, focusing on the rise of rock giants like Stevie Nicks, Pattie Smith, Suzi Quatro, Christine McVie, Debbie Harry, who influenced a generation.

The Women Who Rock!: BBC Radio Two: Sunday 19th October: 00.00am
Episode 3: The 80s. Gary Davies, takes us into the 80s, where Belinda Carlisle, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Wendy James and Chrissie Hynde achieve massive success with their infectious pop rock sounds.

The Women Who Rock!: BBC Radio Two: Sunday 19th October: 00.30am
Episode 4: The 90s. Jo Whiley wraps up the series in the 90s with Skin, Courtney Love, Shirley Manson, Alanis Morrisette and Dolores O’Riordan who captivated rock and indie audiences.

Another chance to catch Top Of The Pops with Toyah’s studio performance of Thunder In The Mountains. This originally aired on BBC One on Thursday 1st October 1981 and wasn’t repeated by the BBC until almost 35 years later – on BBC Four in May 2016. This is only the third airing, nine years after that first repeat!

Top Of The Pops: 1981: BBC Four: Friday 3rd October: 8pm
01/10/81. Mike Read introduces the pop programme. Includes appearances from Godley & Creme (Under Your Thumb), Sheena Easton (Just Another Broken Heart), The Teardrop Explodes (Passionate Friend), The Creatures (Mad Eyed Screamer), Ottawan (Hands Up [Give Me Your Heart]), Toyah (Thunder In The Mountains), Bad Manners (Walking In The Sunshine), Altered Images (Happy Birthday), Dollar (Hand Held In Black & White), Adam & The Ants (Prince Charming).

Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted: Really: Saturday 4th October: 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. (Photo © Discovery)

50 Wild Women Of The 80s!: NOW 80s: Tuesday 16th September: 9pm
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.

Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s: Wednesday 17th September: 7pm
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including The Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah & The Pointer Sisters.

50 Wild Women Of The 80s!: NOW 80s: Monday 8th September: 11am
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.

Celebrity Fantasy Homes: Really: Saturday 13th September: 6am
Toyah (Series 2, Episode 2). Celebrities hunt for a new home. Gaby Roslin helps the original punk-pop princess Toyah Willcox search for a second home, in Richmond upon Thames, with a budget of £650,000.

The Drought Of 1975: Channel 5: Saturday 30th August: 7.30pm
Beginning in May 1975, Britain was gripped by a record-breaking spell of erratic weather that stretched for 16 long months. This extraordinary period culminated in the Standpipe Drought of 1976, where across the country thousands of households had to rely on communal outdoor taps for their water. Featuring archive footage and first-hand accounts from famous faces including John Kettley, Toyah Willcox, Don Letts, Tony Blackburn, Ann Widdecombe and Neil Kinnock, this documentary tells the compelling story of the drought and its enduring legacy.

All next week, Toyah chooses her ‘Tracks of My Years’ on BBC Radio 2 with Vernon Kay (Gary Davies sits on for Vernon on Monday’s show).

Vernon Kay Show: BBC Radio 2: Mon – Fri: 9.30am
Toyah. Toyah chooses her Tracks Of My Years. 80s icon Toyah takes us on her 10-song journey all this week on Tracks Of My Years.

• Catch it each day commencing Monday 1st September on Vernon’s daily BBC Radio Two show – beginning on Monday morning – or hear the entire selection in one programme on BBC Sounds from Sunday 31 August. (Photo © BBC)

Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Sunday 31st August: 6pm
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?!

Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s: Saturday 30th August: 8pm
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including The Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah & The Pointer Sisters.

Another chance to catch Steve… A Strange Life, presented by Toyah.

Steve… A Strange Life: BBC Radio Wales: Friday 1st August: 6.30pm
Steve… A Strange Life: BBC Radio Wales: Sunday 3rd August: 6am
Steve… A Strange Life: BBC Radio Wales: Monday 4th August: 6.30am
New 2025. Toyah Willcox explores the life of pop and fashion icon Steve Strange, a star who competed with David Bowie in the 1980s as the New Romantic scene took off.

Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s: Sunday 27th July: 10pm
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: Sunday 27th July: 11pm
60 minutes of power pop & rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1981 with Toyah, Genesis, Rick Springfield & Meat Loaf.

Celebrity Fantasy Homes: Really: Tuesday 5th August: 6am
Toyah (Series 2, Episode 2). Celebrities hunt for a new home. Gaby Roslin helps the original punk-pop princess Toyah Willcox search for a second home, in Richmond upon Thames, with a budget of £650,000.

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!”