The Tube
The Tube was an innovative United Kingdom pop/rock music television programme, which ran for five seasons, from 5 November 1982 until 1987. It was produced in Newcastle upon Tyne for Channel 4 by Tyne Tees Television, which had previously produced the similar music show Alright Now and the music-oriented youth show Check it Out for ITV; production of the latter ended in favour of The Tube. The Tube was presented live by hosts including Jools Holland, Paula Yates, Leslie Ash, Muriel Gray, Gary James, Michel Cremona, Nick Laird-Clowes and Mike Everitt. The brand name was relaunched by Channel 4 as an online radio station in November 2006. The show was directed by Gavin Taylor; Geoff Wonfor directed some of the insert videos along with other staff programme director of Tyne Tees Television Martin Cairns. Many other specials were made, including one for the eve of the millennium.
Cast: Paula Yates, Jools Holland
20 episodes
- 1. Series 1, Show 1Live performances: Heaven 17 ("Height Of The Fighting," "Who Will Stop The Rain?" "Let Me Go"), The Jam ("Ghosts," "Town Called Malice," "This Is The Modern World," "In The Crowd," "The Great Depression," "Move On Up," "Precious"/"War").CC1 h 0 minNov 5, 1982
- 2. Series 1, Show 2Live acts: Strange Days ("Scream In Vain"), Yazoo ("Situation," "In My Room" "The Other Side Of Love" "Midnight" "Don't Go"), The Go-Go's ("Vacation" "This Old Feeling" "Automatic" "Girl Of 100 Lists" "Our Lips are Sealed" "Get Up and Go").CC1 h 0 minNov 12, 1982
- 3. Series 1, Show 3Paul Shriek, Altered Images, Grace Jones, Mari Wilson and Boy George, Midge Ure, Malcolm McClaren, David Coverdale and Cozy Powell, Shalamar, Mari Wilson and The WilsationsCC1 h 0 minNov 19, 1982
- 4. Series 1, Show 4Foffo Spearjig, Charged GBH (film), Bananarama (Interview/Performance), Simple Minds (interview), A Flock Of Seagulls (live), The Beatles (video), Robert Palmer (live), Imprints (live), Simple Minds (live)CC1 h 0 minNov 26, 1982
- 5. Series 1, Show 5Laurel and Hardy (live), Robert Plant (interview/video), X (interview/performance), Kevin Rowland (interview), The Beatles (home movies), Laurel and Hardy (live), Gregory Isaacs (live), The Jam (live), Dexys Midnight Runners (live).CC1 h 0 minDec 3, 1982
- 6. Series 1, Show 6Grandmaster Flash (interview), Rolling Stones (film report and performance), Mick Jagger (interview), Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (live), George Clinton (live), Tom Petty (interview), Wall of Voodoo (live), Soft Cell (live).CC1 h 0 minDec 10, 1982
- 7. Series 1, Show 72000 AD (film report) Tik and Tok (live performance) Mick Jones of Foreigner (interview) Tygers of Pantang (live) Lemmy and Brian Robertson from Motorhead (interview) Tony Liddle (live) Iggy Pop (live) Twisted Sister (live)CC1 h 0 minDec 17, 1982
- 8. Series 1, Show 8Bouncing Czechs (live) Ffofo Spearjig (live) Bryan Johnson (interview) Alison Moyet (live) Gary Numan (interview) Sylvia and the Sapphires (live) One the Juggler (performance) Depeche Mode (live) The Police (performance) Imagination (live)CC1 h 0 minDec 24, 1982
- 9. Series 1, Show 9Nick Heyward (interview) Haircut 100 (performance), Jools Holland and his Millionaires with The Wealthy Tarts (live) Michaelangelo's David (performance) Set The Tone (live) Blancmange (live) Gary Glitter (live)CC1 h 0 minDec 31, 1982
- 10. Series 1, Show 10Queen special, Introduction by Paula and Jools, Queen Live (recorded at Milton Keynes).CC1 h 0 minJan 7, 1983
- 11. Series 1, Show 11Gateshead Concert special. Live performances from Lords Of The New Church, Gang Of Four, The Beat, U2, The Police.CC1 h 0 minJan 14, 1983
- 12. Series 1, Show 12The Stranglers - Midnight Summer Dream, The European Female and Who Wants The World.CC1 h 0 minJan 21, 1983
- 13. Series 1, Show 13Live performances by JoBoxers (4 songs), Pat Benatar ("Anxiety ..." "Shadows Of The Night" "Heartbreaker") Thin Lizzy ("Boys Are Back In Town" "Sun Goes Down" "Cold Sweat"), Reggae duo Laurel and Hardy (1 song), and Thompson Twins (1 song).CC1 h 0 minJan 28, 1983
- 14. Series 1, Show 14No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 4, 1983
- 15. Series 1, Show 15No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 11, 1983
- 16. Series 1, Show 16No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 18, 1983
- 17. Series 1, Show 17No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 25, 1983
- 18. Series 1, Show 18No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMar 4, 1983
- 19. Series 1, Show 19No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMar 11, 1983
- 20. Series 1, Show 20U2 perform "I Will Follow".CC1 h 0 minMar 18, 1983
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The Tube
The Tube was an innovative United Kingdom pop/rock music television programme, which ran for five seasons, from 5 November 1982 until 1987. It was produced in Newcastle upon Tyne for Channel 4 by Tyne Tees Television, which had previously produced the similar music show Alright Now and the music-oriented youth show Check it Out for ITV; production of the latter ended in favour of The Tube. The Tube was presented live by hosts including Jools Holland, Paula Yates, Leslie Ash, Muriel Gray, Gary James, Michel Cremona, Nick Laird-Clowes and Mike Everitt. The brand name was relaunched by Channel 4 as an online radio station in November 2006. The show was directed by Gavin Taylor; Geoff Wonfor directed some of the insert videos along with other staff programme director of Tyne Tees Television Martin Cairns. Many other specials were made, including one for the eve of the millennium.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Paula Yates, Jools Holland
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Where to watch
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