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!”
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)
