The Tube (TV series)

The Tube was an innovative United Kingdom pop/rock music television programme, which ran for 5 series, from 1982 until 1987. Many other specials were made, including one for the eve of the millenium. It was produced in Newcastle upon Tyne by Tyne Tees Television and broadcast on Channel 4 television. The Tube was presented live by such talented luminaries as Jools Holland, Manchester's Terry Christian, and the late Paula Yates.

Format

For the main show, the programme would have a couple of pop video exclusives introduced by Holland and Yates. Afterwards, Yates would conduct a rather flirtatious interview: in 1985, for example, she prompted Sting to remove his trousers. Muriel Gray would provide a more worthy item on world music. Each regular episode ended with an extended set by a band of the week. The series also featured comedy 'interventions' by the likes of Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

Related Topics:
Sting - Muriel Gray - Dawn French - Jennifer Saunders

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