80s Greatest Pop Videos: 5Select: Thursday 31st March: 11pm 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.
80s Greatest Pop Videos: Channel 5: Friday 25th March: 11.30pm 1986. A visual celebration of the best music of 1986, from Peter Gabriel and Diana Ross to Duran Duran and Bananarama. Billy Ocean and Arlene Phillips recall behind-the-scenes stories. Cameras reveal what went on while Robert Palmer, Five Star and Curiosity Killed the Cat were filming. Plus, Toyah Willcox, Nick Heyward, Paul Gambaccini, David Grant, Katie Puckrik and Nina Myskow reflect on a fabulous year of music videos.
80s Greatest Pop Videos: Channel 5: Friday 4th March: 10pm 1985. A look at the greatest pop videos of 1985, an era when Kate Bush, David Bowie, Madonna and Prince dominated the charts. Peter Cox and Richard Drummie from Go West recall making the promos for their hits. Paul Young remembers his time at the top of the charts, and directors including Kevin Godley talk about on-set antics and the tricks of the trade behind some of the most famous videos ever made. With Toyah Willcox, Nick Heyward, Paul Gambaccini, David Grant, Katie Puckrik and Nina Myskow.
80s Greatest Pop Videos: Channel 5: Friday 28th January: 10pm 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.
Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: Channel 5: Friday 9th April: 10pm Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: Channel 5: Sunday 11th April: 10.55pm 1985. Series 1, episode 6. A look at the biggest-selling singles of 1985, the best pop videos, the artists who appeared in them, and the stories behind the songs. A-ha’s Take On Me, and I Know Him So Well, by Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson are two of the classic tracks under discussion. Contributors include Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker and Carol Decker. Jenny Powell narrates.
Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: Channel 5: Friday 2nd April: 10pm Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: Channel 5: Sunday 4th April: 11pm 1984. Series 1, Episode 5. A look at the biggest singles of 1984, 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
Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: Channel 5: Friday 26th March: 10pm Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: Channel 5: Sunday 28th March: 10.55pm 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! Director: Yvette Lyons, Sian Brooks, Vanessa L. Williams. Starring: Simon Bates, Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker, Jenny Powell, Carol Decker.
When Pop Stars Go Horribly Wrong: Channel 5: Friday 21st August: 9pm When Pop Stars Go Horribly Wrong: Channel 5: Monday 24th August: 10pm
Popstars are idolised and adored by their fans. They can become stars overnight, giving them almost God-like status. When they’re riding high, they’re at the top of the celebrity food-chain. But when it all goes horribly wrong, their fall from grace can be spectacular. Narrated by Sarah Cawood, this 3-hour special celebrates some of pop’s bum notes from the likes of Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Meatloaf and even The Beatles. Interviewees include Toyah Willcox, Kerry Katona, Katie Waissel, and pop gurus Nicki Chapman & Paul Gambaccini.
A reminder that Toyah appears in Candy Wars: Britain’s Favourite Sweets 2020 this evening.
Candy Wars: Britain’s Favourite Sweets 2020: Channel 5: Sunday 10th May: 6.15pm & 7.10pm
Confectionery-loving celebrities crunch and chew their way through the public’s chosen top 20 goodies, while reminiscing about sweet TV adverts from times gone by. One lucky competition winner heads to a factory to invent her own sweet, there’s a visit to the world’s oldest sweet shop and one of the UK’s top competitive eaters tries to break a marshmallow-eating world record.
Toyah guested on last night’s Britain’s Favourite Christmas Carol, which aired on Channel 5. A very festive 90 minutes on the Saturday before Christmas. Here are a few screen caps.
Britain’s Favourite Christmas Carol Channel 5, 6.50pm, Saturday
Countdown shows have fallen somewhat out of fashion since their 1990s heyday, but nobody has ever accused Channel 5 of being ahead of the curve. They’re continuing to resurrect the Saturday schedule-filler with this 90-minute injection of very light entertainment. Feel free to dip in and out of this countdown of the nation’s 20 best-loved Christmas carols that unspools in the usual fashion, by deploying famous(ish) faces to provide humorous or revealing commentary in between clips.
Those expressing their thoughts on Ding Dong Merrily on High et al include Toyah Willcox, radio presenter Katie Thistleton and DJ Pat Sharpe. But what may elevate this special is the addition of musical and historical experts – including Rev Canon Ann Easter, Chaplain to the Queen (no less) – to describe the musical innovations that make particular carols appealing, and to share surprising stories behind some of the classics.
Performances will come both from a raid on the television archives for memorable clips and from choirs nationwide. Of course, television countdowns are no more scientific than a poll of your friends at the pub, but this piece of televisual tinsel should at least put you in a festive mood.
Britain’s Favourite Christmas Carol: Saturday 21st December: Channel 5: 6.50pm A countdown of the nation’s most beloved carols, as voted for by the British public. A cast of famous faces guide viewers through the results, giving their take on some of the most enduring songs ever written. In between the notes, a team of experts reveal the musical tricks, hidden histories and surprising stories behind these classic carols. Plus, a cast of community and professional choirs from across the UK perform the carols, alongside beloved performances from the TV archives.
Greatest Christmas TV Moments: Channel 5:
Sunday 15th December: 11.05pm
Countdown of 50 festive crackers past and present, including classic soap moments, dramatic endings, sitcom specials, comedy sketches and light entertainment highlights that have made the television set the focus of the holiday season for decades. Highlights include famous couples Den and Angie, Jack and Vera, and Gavin & Stacey; popular double acts Morecambe and Wise, the Trotter brothers and Wallace and Gromit; Doctor Who meeting Kylie Minogue; perennial music show Top of the Pops; and the ultimate irony of sitting down to watch the Royle Family sit down to watch TV for an hour. All small-screen life is here – with jingle bells on. Featuring interviews with cast, crew and assorted celebrity contributors. (This features a short appearance by Toyah, talking about The Gruffalo and Robbie Coltrane)
Greatest Christmas TV Moments: Channel 5:
Tuesday 10th December: 10pm
Countdown of 50 festive crackers past and present, including classic soap moments, dramatic endings, sitcom specials, comedy sketches and light entertainment highlights that have made the television set the focus of the holiday season for decades. Highlights include famous couples Den and Angie, Jack and Vera, and Gavin & Stacey; popular double acts Morecambe and Wise, the Trotter brothers and Wallace and Gromit; Doctor Who meeting Kylie Minogue; perennial music show Top of the Pops; and the ultimate irony of sitting down to watch the Royle Family sit down to watch TV for an hour. All small-screen life is here – with jingle bells on. Featuring interviews with cast, crew and assorted celebrity contributors.
Toyah will be joining Jeremy Vine on his panel on Tuesday 2nd April in front of a live studio audience for the recording of his show on Channel 5. To be a part of the audience for free, you can email: jvaudience@itn.co.uk – Or text “AUDIENCE TUE2” to 85525.
The show is in Farringdon in Central London starting at 8am and finishing at 10:30am.
Jeremy Vine: Channel 5: Tuesday 2nd April: 9.15am
Jeremy Vine discusses and dissects the latest news, views and opinions, with co-host Storm Huntley helping on the live phone-ins. Today’s panel guests include Toyah Willcox.
Prince Edward may also cringe at the sight of another re-run of his much-maligned It’s A Royal Knockout TV show. The one-off charity extravaganza saw members of the Royal Family compete alongside celebrities from the worlds of sport, music and TV in a series of wacky challenges and events. Toyah Willcox, who took part, reveals that the press took against the show because Edward forced them to stay inside a tent to report on the antics outside.
Paxman On The Queen’s Children: Channel 5: Tuesday 5th February: 9pm Episode 1. Two part documentary series. Jeremy Paxman explores the lives of Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward, the first generation of royals to grow up as celebrities. Attempts to embrace the modern world instead eroded reputations and spoiled the fairytale, not least in It’s a Royal Knockout.
This morning’s Jeremy Vine show is now available to watch on demand at My5. Toyah guested on the two-hour programme, which gave viewers the sublime (Sheep Farming in Barnet, Neon Womb) and the ridiculous (Brexit, Donald Trump). Click on the screenshots to watch the show. It’s likely to be UK only unfortunately. Click here for larger versions of the screenshots.
Toyah guests on Jeremy Vine’s show on Channel 5 tomorrow morning.
Jeremy Vine: Channel 5: Thursday 15th November: 9.15am
Jeremy Vine discusses and dissects the latest news, views and opinions, with co-host Storm Huntley helping on the live phone-ins.
Toyah guested on The Wright Stuff this morning, on Channel 5. Here’s a short clip from the appearance, uploaded to the programme’s You Tube channel earlier today.
Toyah is guesting on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff next Monday, 27th February. The show is offering complimentary tickets to anyone who would like to be part of the live studio audience next Monday morning. Full details are on the info flyer below. (Thanks to Seyi)
Toyah appears in tonight’s tribute documentary to the fabulous Pete Burns on Channel 5.
Pete Burns: The Last Interview: Channel 5: Tuesday 8th November: 10pm Pete Burns: The Last Interview: 5 Star: Wednesday 9th November: 11.20pm
Featuring footage from his last ever TV interview filmed just a few months before his death, Pete Burns speaks openly and with painful honesty about his life, death, career, the pressures of fame, his need for surgery and his fantasy to re-invent himself as a work of art. Featuring contributions from his life-long friend and fellow Dead or Alive band member Steve Coy, his ex-wife Lynn Corlett and ex-husband Michael Simpson.
A reminder that Toyah appears in Candy Wars: Britain’s Favourite Sweets 2020 this evening.
Britain’s Favourite Christmas Carol
Greatest Christmas TV Moments: Channel 5:
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