Tiswas

- Season 8

(1981)

The start of a fresh era for Tiswas, as Sally James is joined by new regulars Gordon Astley, Den Hegarty and Fogwell Flax. Making a special appearance from the old days is Sylvester McCoy, while guests include Aneka and ELO.

Guests include Ultravox, Rick Wakeman, Status Quo and the Polecats. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Sally is joined by Gordon, Den and Fogwell Flax to present more cartoons and skits, including appearances from Sting and Genesis. There's just one person who isn't taking part - the Phantom Flan Flinger has gone on strike.

Guests include Toyah, Secret Affair, Victor Ambrose and Gary Glitter.

Featuring Saxon, Rick Wakeman, The Polecats, Kiki Dee and Bucks Fizz.

Saxon are back, while other guests include Robert Plant and Japan.

The kid-friendly nature of Tiswas sees some strain as the Phantom Flan Flinger performs a dance routine alongside Hot Gossip. Meanwhile, Gordon struggles with a sore throat, while Robert Plant helps provide some fun.

Guests include Annabella Lwin, though Annabella's insistence on talking about massage parlours and advising the child audience not to go to school is perhaps not the direction that Sally James wanted the interview to go in.

A Halloween special, with Sally James taking part in specialist knowledge quiz "Plastermind", and the Phantom Flan Flinger's family stealing the end credits.

Guests include Alan Newbold, Ron Looney, Sue Hanson and Paul Henry.

Guests include The Beat, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Featuring Big Daddy, Tenpole Tudor and Haircut 100.

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Showcasing The Tiswas Command Performance, hosted by Norman Collier and featuring The People Show Cabaret and the death-defying magic of Rip Van Wonkle. Among the other guests are Bob Geldof and the inventor of the Rubik's Cube.

Guests include Showaddywaddy.

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Guests include Toyah, Headbanger Walsh, Big Daddy and Bad Manners. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

As Tiswas shifts from an ATV to a Central production, the gang celebrate the eighth anniversary of the show. Guests joining the celebrations include Metal Mickey, Chas and Dave, Dave Prowse and Clare Grogan.

Guests include Jeremy Beadle and Rick Parfitt, while the zoo keeper (Trevor James) gets to spend more time with Sid the Parrot, exploring new ranges of plants, including the Pooractacus Crossroadacus.

There's a space feature, with Gordon interviewing Garry Hunt, along with Sylvester McCoy as a half man/half woman and a pop interview with Hazel O'Connor. Also on the show are Paul Shane, Nerys Hughes and Gillan.

Adam Ant is interviewed backstage at the Birmingham Odeon. Pre-shot on 16mm film, this footage is retained, though the rest of the episode is missing from the ITV Archives.

Includes Linda Nolan and Lemmy from Motörhead, along with Nick Heyward and the inventor of the Rubik's Cube.

Featuring Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Iron Maiden and The Bavarian Stompers.

Russ Abbot brings his characters to the show, including Vince Prince and Cooperman, while David Rappaport's policeman tries to track down Sylvester McCoy as a master of disguise. Guests include Krokus and Ted Moult.

Guests include Madness, the Mini-Pops, Tight Fit and The Jets. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Sylvester McCoy appears as Count Von Doodlebug and the silent stand-up comedian Abbott Russ. Guests in the studio include Julian Pettifer and Musical Youth, while Den forms a new group - with himself.

There's trouble for the Tiswas team as Sally and co. are locked in the cage while Frank Carson and Spike Milligan try to take over. Among the other guests are Iron Maiden, who don't perform, but take part in a sketch.

Sally interviews Gary Numan in his recording studio, talking about his latest video, "Music For Chameleons", while in the TV studio are Steve Davis and Fashion.

The 300th edition of Tiswas, featuring Classix Nouveaux, Bob Geldof and Dollar.

Guests on this penultimate edition include Ian Botham, Chris Tucker and Bucks Fizz.

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