The.Tube.1983.S02E01.uncut

Seminal live music show from the 1980s on Channel 4 in the UK. Famed for having the biggest music acts of the day performing live in the Tyne Tees Television studios, and for breaking artistes that went on to become household names. Presented by Jools Holland and Paula Yates, along with a number of other presenters (some unknown at the time), the show ran for five series from 1982 to 1987. An episode guide can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/thetubeepisodeguide/home In this episode: 1. Series 2, Episode 1, 28/10/83 (the show reduces to 90 mins from 105) French and Saunders, in the pub. Jools introduces Leslie Ash who was standing in for Paula while she was on maternity leave. Billy Bragg (live performance) Paul Young (clip from previous appearance) The Eurythmics (interviewed by Leslie) Mick Jagger (interviewed by Jools, on film) Tina Turner (live performance) Swansway (new band performing “Soul Train” on film) Rock Family Trees (Muriel interviews author of a new book) Public Image Ltd (live performance) More French and Saunders The Eurythmics (live performance)