Episodes (151)

Episode #8.1
S08E01 · Episode #8.1

Jan 01, 1988

Terry begins 1988 by launching the year's Comic Relief campaign. Helping Terry with the launch are guests including Dawn French, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.

Episode #8.2
S08E02 · Episode #8.2

Jan 04, 1988

Terry introduces a show based around people to "keep an eye on in 1988". Among those cited are Christian Bale, Terence Trent D'Arby and robotics developer Richard Pawson, who brings along his automaton friend "Scamp".

Episode #8.3
S08E03 · Episode #8.3

Jan 06, 1988

With Anne Charleston, Richard Briers, Charley Pride and yachtsman Harold Cudmore.

Episode #8.4
S08E04 · Episode #8.4

Jan 08, 1988

Terry meets Tiffany, who performs her upcoming release "I Think We're Alone Now", and tells him that her last name is "sworn to secrecy". Also on the show are Esther Rantzen, Desmond Wilcox and Kit and the Widow.

Episode #8.5
S08E05 · Episode #8.5

Jan 11, 1988

With Alan Whicker, Mary Archer and John Tusa.

Episode #8.6
S08E06 · Episode #8.6

Jan 13, 1988

Terry's guests include heart and lung specialist Dr. John Wallwork and one of his patients, Lisa Cameron. Also on the show are Dr. Donald Gould and humourist Garrison Keillor.

Episode #8.7
S08E07 · Episode #8.7

Jan 15, 1988

Debbie Allen is nearly late for the live show, travelling from theatre rehearsals in Stratford, but it's not long before she's got Terry up and dancing. Among the other guests are Phil Collins and another appearance by Kit and the Widow.

Episode #8.8
S08E08 · Episode #8.8

Jan 18, 1988

Religion is a theme tackled by Terry, as he chats with Norman St. John Stevas, bishop David Sheppard and archbishop Derek Worlock.

Episode #8.9
S08E09 · Episode #8.9

Jan 20, 1988

Terry's guests include Britain's youngest gran, 33-year-old Coleen Keen, who visits the show with her mother, daughter, and 10-week-old granddaughter. Among the other guests on the show is Ray Parker Jr.

Episode #8.10
S08E10 · Episode #8.10

Jan 22, 1988

Terry is joined by actress Jean Alexander, who chats about her recent departure from Coronation Street (1960) after nearly 24 years playing Hilda Ogden on the show, but reiterates that she has not retired from acting.

Episode #8.11
S08E11 · Episode #8.11

Jan 25, 1988

With Stéphane Grappelli, Miriam Makeba and Australian entrepreneur Mike Walsh. Music is provided by T'Pau, performing their new single, "Valentine".

Episode #8.12
S08E12 · Episode #8.12

Jan 27, 1988

Terry's show tackles the avant garde as Godley and Creme show their revolutionary new music video - or should that be video muso? - where the editing of footage creates the sound. Also featuring is mannequin maker Adele Rootstein.

Episode #8.13
S08E13 · Episode #8.13

Jan 29, 1988

Terry talks to Michael Crawford via satellite, and is joined in the studio by Linda Bellingham, Paul Henry and Seattle Seahawk Brian "Boz" Bosworth. Music is provided by Bourgeois Tagg with "I Don't Mind At All".

Episode #8.14
S08E14 · Episode #8.14

Feb 01, 1988

Terry welcomes three of the cast members of the hit BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi! (1980), which ended its nine-series run last weekend, to the show. Plus Billy Ocean performs his new single "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car".

Episode #8.15
S08E15 · Episode #8.15

Feb 03, 1988

Terry has a series of slightly awkward interviews and accidental innuendos, trying to build connections with Greta Scacchi, Agnetha Fältskog, David Vine, skiers Graham and Martin Bell, plus the parents of a baby who was cured of blindness.

Episode #8.16
S08E16 · Episode #8.16

Feb 05, 1988

With rugby players Bill Beaumont and Gareth Edwards, actor Anthony Quayle and Professor Christie Davies from Reading University. Music comes from The Bee Gees.

Episode #8.17
S08E17 · Episode #8.17

Feb 08, 1988

Julie Goodyear discusses her time on Coronation Street, including the support she has received from her colleagues, and how she doesn't let negative stories in the media affect her. Also on the show are Tom Wolfe and the Bangles.

Episode #8.18
S08E18 · Episode #8.18

Feb 10, 1988

With Richard Clayderman, Steve Guttenberg, Jane Asher and Gerald Scarfe.

Episode #8.19
S08E19 · Episode #8.19

Feb 12, 1988

Terry once more powers up the satellite link for chats with George Harrison and Michael Crawford. In the studio are Koo Stark, Anneka Rice and Sue Cook. Music comes from It Bites.

Episode #8.20
S08E20 · Episode #8.20

Feb 15, 1988

Deacon Blue perform "Dignity", while there's also more music from the Koenig Ensemble. The guests there to chat are Aled Jones and Lady Susanna Walton.

Episode #8.21
S08E21 · Episode #8.21

Feb 17, 1988

Belinda Carlisle, fresh from the success of her recent UK No.1, performs the follow-up single, "I Get Weak". Also on the show are Bill Wyman, Willie Rushton, Gwen Ffrangcon Davies and art dealer David Mason.

Episode #8.22
S08E22 · Episode #8.22

Feb 19, 1988

Terry is joined by Sir John Mills, along with some of the cast of "Mack and Mabel".

Episode #8.23
S08E23 · Episode #8.23

Feb 22, 1988

It's party time as some of the cast of EastEnders join the show to celebrate the soap's third anniversary. Also appearing is arguably the world's greatest photographer, Karsh, and singers Daniel O'Donnell and Joan Baez.

Episode #8.24
S08E24 · Episode #8.24

Feb 24, 1988

"I do talk a lot without saying anything, don't I?" jokes Peter Cushing, as he goes off on tangents regarding his career. Yet Terry assures him that he makes an ideal guest as he loves to talk. Among the other guests are Aztec Camera.

Episode #8.25
S08E25 · Episode #8.25

Feb 26, 1988

Guests include Elaine Stritch and Ronnie Barker, who talks about recent tabloid stories regarding his antiques shop. Providing music with their new single "Ship of Fools" are Erasure.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E26 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Feb 29, 1988

Sue Lawley steps in for her fourth stint as a guest host. With Terry on holiday, her first guests are Ruth Madoc, Tony Bennett, Faith Brown and Anita Roddick.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E27 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Mar 02, 1988

Sue Lawley welcomes Clare Francis, Douglas Hurd and Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E28 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Mar 04, 1988

Sue Lawley has an unusual array of guests to interview, as she exchanges words with Englebert Humperdinck, two agony aunts and an otter. Providing the music is Wet Wet Wet, but lead singer Marti Pellow can't avoid the microphone.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E29 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Mar 07, 1988

Sue Lawley's guests include Robert Maxwell, Art Garfunkel and Glyn Worsnip. Yet Sue is required to issue a legal statement on behalf of the BBC after Maxwell discusses biographies about him that are the subject of sub judice.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E30 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Mar 09, 1988

Sue Lawley has been guest hosting so often that Robert Hardy jokingly refers to Terry as "the fella who stands in for you when you're not doing this show". Among the other guests is athetoid spastic Alison French, plus music from A-Ha.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E31 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Mar 11, 1988

Sue Lawley introduces what she hopes to be an evening dedicated to style and fashion. But when Vivienne Westwood's avant garde designs get laughed at by the studio audience and mocked by Russell Harty, the atmosphere turns sour.

Episode #8.32
S08E32 · Episode #8.32

Mar 14, 1988

Terry returns from his break to talk to Edna Healey, wife of the former Chancellor of the Exchequer. Also on the show are actress Susan Hampshire and faith healer Doris Collins. Music comes from Whitney Houston.

Episode #8.33
S08E33 · Episode #8.33

Mar 16, 1988

It's Song For Europe time again, as Terry presents the first two of eight possible songs to represent the UK at the year's Eurovision Song Contest. Also on the show are guests including Ken Kercheval and Sir David Napley.

Episode #8.34
S08E34 · Episode #8.34

Mar 18, 1988

Terry's guests are Alice Faye and Van Johnson, while performed on the show are another two songs hoping to represent the UK at Eurovision.

Episode #8.35
S08E35 · Episode #8.35

Mar 21, 1988

With Dr. Haing S. Ngor, the Oscar-winning star of "The Killing Fields", and boxer Barry McGuigan. There's also two more entries for the "Song For Europe" bid.

Episode #8.36
S08E36 · Episode #8.36

Mar 23, 1988

With rugby star Jonathan Davies, pop star Samantha Fox and author and critic Robert Hughes. Also featured are the final two entries in the bid to find the UK's entry for the "Song For Europe".

Episode #8.37
S08E37 · Episode #8.37

Mar 28, 1988

Terry has a difficult time trying to get a straight answer from the cast of stage play "The Common Pursuit", while there's also an update on the latest Comic Relief total. Among the other guests is country singer Crystal Gayle.

Episode #8.38
S08E38 · Episode #8.38

Mar 30, 1988

The Reverend Awdry explains not only how he got the inspiration for his "Thomas The Tank Engine" books, but also how he has to make them appeal to parents as well as children. Among the other guests are Lord Plumb and the Pet Shop Boys.

Episode #8.39
S08E39 · Episode #8.39

Apr 01, 1988

Terry reunites Cher with Meat Loaf to talk about their duet "Dead Ringer for Love". Also on the show is US comedian Kelly Monteith.

Episode #8.40
S08E40 · Episode #8.40

Apr 04, 1988

Jane Rossington discusses the upcoming end of "Crossroads", and remembers some unforgettable moments, such as being "pregnant" for 11 months. Included among the other guests are Jason Donovan, Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards and Bros.

Episode #8.41
S08E41 · Episode #8.41

Apr 06, 1988

With explorer Ranulph Fiennes, snooker player Allison Fisher and writer "Henry Root", otherwise known as William Donaldson.

Episode #8.42
S08E42 · Episode #8.42

Apr 08, 1988

Terry welcomes viewers to the "final frontier" - Shepherd's Bush - for an interview with Patrick Stewart about his new Star Trek series. Also on the show are Michael Winner, Jenny Seagrove and sexologist Margaret Kent.

Episode #8.43
S08E43 · Episode #8.43

Apr 11, 1988

Tommy Docherty jokes about his time as manager of Notts Forest, claiming he was unwell and his doctor advised him "get as far away from football as you possibly can". Included among the other guests is former judge Alan King-Hamilton.

Episode #8.44
S08E44 · Episode #8.44

Apr 13, 1988

Peter Ustinov explains his love for the absurdity of the character of Poirot, and how Poirot is "so different from me". Among Terry's others guests is director David Lean.

Episode #8.45
S08E45 · Episode #8.45

Apr 15, 1988

Spike Milligan is in a jokingly disruptive mood as he celebrates his 70th birthday with fellow soldiers from the war, and a cake supplied by Bill Wyman. Also appearing are the reporters behind a new BBC documentary, "Black and White".

Episode #8.46
S08E46 · Episode #8.46

Apr 18, 1988

Terry's guests are Anthony Perkins, Tim Sebastian and Lord Lichfield, while music comes from Danny Wilson.

Episode #8.47
S08E47 · Episode #8.47

Apr 20, 1988

With John Mortimer, Maya Angelou and Lord Whitelaw.

Episode #8.48
S08E48 · Episode #8.48

Apr 22, 1988

Terry and some chosen audience members get involved in a rope trick and some sleight-of-hand with cheeky magician Harry Blackstone, while in a more serious sequence, Desmond Tutu is one of Terry's interviewees.

Episode #8.49
S08E49 · Episode #8.49

Apr 25, 1988

Terry spends the week celebrating what is claimed to be 500 editions of Wogan. Joining him are Linda Davidson, Peter O'Brien, Gwen Ffrangcon Davies and Trio Bulgarka, while highlights of the previous shows are repeated.

Episode #8.50
S08E50 · Episode #8.50

Apr 27, 1988

Terry continues the celebrations with more old clips of previous episodes, along with fresh chat with guests Christopher Reeve, David Puttnam and the Lord Mayor of Dublin.

Episode #8.51
S08E51 · Episode #8.51

Apr 29, 1988

With Michael Douglas, Mel and Kim, Scritti Politti and the Moscow State Circus.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E52 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

May 04, 1988

Sue Lawley covers for Terry again, though he shouldn't be missed too much, as Rory Bremner is on hand to impersonate the man. Also on the show are Prefab Sprout, the Duchess of Kent, and "Young Musician of the Year", David Pyatt.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E53 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

May 06, 1988

Sue Lawley's guests include Ned Sherrin, Harry Enfield, milliner Stephen Jones and the cast of Ziegfeld. Music comes from Climie Fisher.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E54 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

May 09, 1988

Jasper Carrott breaks his rule about never appearing on chat shows to plug "Jane and the Lost City", while also appearing is Glen Campbell.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E55 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

May 11, 1988

Sue Lawley and guests provide a different take on children's innocence in the modern age: "When a 7-year-old knows what a condom is, and a 10-year-old can give you chapter and verse on AIDS, haven't they stopped being children already?"

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E56 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

May 13, 1988

In the last of her shows covering for Terry, Sue Lawley's guests include Robert Robinson discussing the Kingman Report on literacy. Sue would return as a guest host in September.

Episode #8.57
S08E57 · Episode #8.57

May 16, 1988

With Peter Howitt, transplant patients Robin Aboody and Amanda Walklett, and Going Live's "Young Entertainer of the Year" winner, Natalie Robb.

Episode #8.58
S08E58 · Episode #8.58

May 18, 1988

Guests include Anthony Burgess, Dr. Alan Maryon-Davis and "Mr. Iceland". However, commanding the most attention are the England football squad, producing one of the most excruciating moments in Wogan history as they mime to their new song.

Episode #8.59
S08E59 · Episode #8.59

May 20, 1988

Germaine Greer and Rod Stewart make an odd combination on the sofa, as she describes Rod as "magnificent" but also questions the "blonde girls" he's been with. Among the other guests is the head of the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Episode #8.60
S08E60 · Episode #8.60

May 23, 1988

This edition offers the bizarre sight of Donald Trump and his wife Ivana sharing the sofa with Dame Edna Everage. Providing the music is Sade.

Episode #8.61
S08E61 · Episode #8.61

May 25, 1988

Terry's guests include Viscount Linley, Shadow Chancellor John Smith and singer Debbie Gibson.

Episode #8.62
S08E62 · Episode #8.62

May 27, 1988

Terry meets members of the Harlem Globe Trotters, including their first female member, as well as Robert Lawrence, the real life inspiration for drama "Tumbledown". Also appearing are Max Bygraves and Five Star.

Episode #8.63
S08E63 · Episode #8.63

May 30, 1988

Due to an asbestos scare in some of the BBC studios, Terry has to entertain guests in the BBC's reception. Among those being rehomed are Russian poet Irina Ratushinskaya, and a man very much with a golden gun, Christopher Lee.

Episode #8.64
S08E64 · Episode #8.64

Jun 01, 1988

Bob Monkhouse comes along to celebrate his 60th birthday, while there's also chat with Pat Coombs, Denis Nordern and Denis Quilley.

Episode #8.65
S08E65 · Episode #8.65

Jun 03, 1988

Ian McKellen discusses his protests against Section 28 and the censorship dangers of the law. Also appearing are Dame Ninette de Valois and Telly Savalas.

Episode #8.66
S08E66 · Episode #8.66

Jun 06, 1988

With the Criminal Justice Bill reaching its report stage, Terry talks to Judge John Pickles, Lord Elwyn-Jones, retired WPC Margaret Rowland and reformed prisoner Willie Shellito. Music comes from the Communards.

Episode #8.67
S08E67 · Episode #8.67

Jun 08, 1988

Guests include Howard Keel, and Stephen Venables, the man who climbed Everest without the aid of oxygen.

Episode #8.68
S08E68 · Episode #8.68

Jun 10, 1988

Audrey Hepburn talks to Terry about her earliest days in the movie industry, and how much she learned from William Wyler. Also talking to Terry are David Steel and his wife Judy.

Episode #8.69
S08E69 · Episode #8.69

Jun 13, 1988

"What do you do for the odd giggle?" asks Terry when Philip Michael Thomas tells him he doesn't drink, smoke, eat meat or take drugs. Also on the show are Ivan Lendl, Beryl Reid, Jill Gascoigne, Vivienne Martin and Dilys Laye.

Episode #8.70
S08E70 · Episode #8.70

Jun 15, 1988

Terry's guests are Dolph Lungren, comic double act Curtis and Ishmael, and Sam King, the first black mayor of Southwark. Providing music is Randy Travis.

Episode #8.71
S08E71 · Episode #8.71

Jun 17, 1988

"Cast Iron" Caswell Martin and "Bear Man" John Elijah demonstrate their wrestling prowess, with comment from Mick McManus. Also appearing are Millicent Martin and Dennis Lillee, plus a song from Eartha Kitt.

Episode #8.72
S08E72 · Episode #8.72

Jun 20, 1988

Terry chats to Paul Hogan and Patricia Neal, while Henry Mancini is in the studio to play a medley of his movie compositions.

Episode #8.73
S08E73 · Episode #8.73

Jun 24, 1988

Terry's guests include adventurer brothers Lawrence and Lorne Blair, plus Cyril Fletcher and Jilly Cooper.

Episode #8.74
S08E74 · Episode #8.74

Jun 27, 1988

Terry's guests are Brooke Shields, Ray McAnally and Kristin Scott Thomas, while Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark feature with their new single, "Dreaming".

Episode #8.75
S08E75 · Episode #8.75

Jun 29, 1988

Stratford Johns and Michael Barrymore are two of the guests, while Blue Peter head Biddy Baxter is joined by some of the Blue Peter presenters.

Episode #8.76
S08E76 · Episode #8.76

Jul 01, 1988

With comedians Mort Sahl and Frankie Howerd, plus one-legged sailor Tristan Jones. Music comes from Jaki Graham.

Episode #8.77
S08E77 · Episode #8.77

Jul 04, 1988

Doctors Jonathan Palmer, Sam Galbraith and Graeme Garden help celebrate 40 years of the NHS. Also on the show are Ronnie Corbett, and Kim Wilde with her latest single, "You Came".

Episode #8.78
S08E78 · Episode #8.78

Jul 06, 1988

Kylie Minogue joins Terry to discuss leaving "Neighbours" and her new pop career, and performs her first single, "The Loco-Motion". Also on the show are Olivia Newton-John and Stuart Bell, Labour MP for Middlesborough.

Episode #8.79
S08E79 · Episode #8.79

Jul 08, 1988

Bros fly in via helicopter ahead of their Wembley concert date that evening and have a chat with Terry. Also on the show are Lord Havers, Fiona Fullerton, George Hamilton and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Episode #8.80
S08E80 · Episode #8.80

Jul 11, 1988

With Jack Nicklaus, Geoffrey Howe and two newly-created female deacons. Music is provided by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.

Episode #8.81
S08E81 · Episode #8.81

Jul 13, 1988

With Pierce Brosnan, Stefanie Powers and original series co-host Paula Yates. Providing the music are Deacon Blue.

Episode #8.82
S08E82 · Episode #8.82

Jul 15, 1988

With Dennis Potter, Frank DiLeo, Jane Seymour and the presenter of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", Robin Leach. Music comes from Breathe.

Episode #8.83
S08E83 · Episode #8.83

Jul 18, 1988

With husband and wife acting duo John McCallum and Googie Withers, plus sportsmen David Wilkie and David Broome, and music from Ziggy Marley.

Episode #8.84
S08E84 · Episode #8.84

Jul 20, 1988

Terry meets three of the survivors of the Thalidomide drug tragedy. Also appearing are Julie T. Wallace, Edward Petherbridge and Fairground Attraction.

Episode #8.85
S08E85 · Episode #8.85

Jul 22, 1988

Terry meets Wirral headmaster Christopher Kirch and some of his pupils who have criticised his old-fashioned dress sense. Jeff Banks is on hand to replace his 30-year-old jacket, while among the other guests is Jenny Agutter.

Episode #8.86
S08E86 · Episode #8.86

Jul 25, 1988

With The Family (1974) being repeated on BBC2, Terry catches up with the Wilkins of Reading. Also appearing are actor Judge Reinhold and African band Mory Kanté.

Episode #8.87
S08E87 · Episode #8.87

Jul 27, 1988

Terry meets William and Chi Lindesay after they have just returned from running along the Great Wall of China. Also on the show are Susie Blake, Tsai Chin and Lord Grimond.

Episode #8.88
S08E88 · Episode #8.88

Jul 29, 1988

Terry tries to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "The Beano" with editor Euan Kerr, but is disrupted when Dennis the Menace reveals that he's a Sue Lawley fan. Also on the show are Rita Tushingham, Anna Wing and Donny Osmond.

Episode #8.89
S08E89 · Episode #8.89

Aug 01, 1988

Terry celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Dad's Army", with the writers and three of the stars. Also on the show are Barbara Cook, and the YMCA Best of British Youth Award winners.

Episode #8.90
S08E90 · Episode #8.90

Aug 03, 1988

Jeremy Brett bounds onto the set to discuss his life in acting, but things take a sombre turn when he reflects on the isolation he feels playing Holmes, and the sadness of the death of his second wife. Among the other guests is Liz Fraser.

Episode #8.91
S08E91 · Episode #8.91

Aug 05, 1988

Terry chats with Wayne Gardner, Emma Samms and Alan Bleasdale, while the stage gets a temporary bar placed upon it for Robbie Robertson to perform his offbeat hit "Somewhere Down The Crazy River".

Episode #8.92
S08E92 · Episode #8.92

Aug 08, 1988

With Rula Lenska, Ron Moody and Steven Seagal.

Episode #8.93
S08E93 · Episode #8.93

Aug 10, 1988

A varied range of guests includes Shakespearean actor Anthony Sher, cricket umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird, Aztec Camera, John Logie Baird's widow Margaret, and some boogie-woogie piano with Elio Pace.

Episode #8.94
S08E94 · Episode #8.94

Aug 12, 1988

Terry chats to Carl Lewis via satellite, while in the studio are Francesca Annis, Topol, Sister Perpetua and Status Quo.

Episode #8.95
S08E95 · Episode #8.95

Aug 15, 1988

Terry welcomes mime artist Marcel Marceau to the show, despite later stating that "only the French" could find him funny. Also appearing are opera singer Barbara Segal and chefs Hudson and Halls.

Episode #8.96
S08E96 · Episode #8.96

Aug 17, 1988

Midge Ure joins the show to perform his new single "Answers To Nothing", while chatting with Terry are Sir Fitzroy Maclean, Ron Lacey and Mike Yarwood.

Episode #8.97
S08E97 · Episode #8.97

Aug 19, 1988

Terry meets James Harries, a 10-year-old antiques expert, telling him "What you're going to be like when you're 20, I can't imagine." Also featuring on the show are Sheila Steafel, cricketer Gary Sobers and music from A-Ha.

Episode #8.98
S08E98 · Episode #8.98

Aug 22, 1988

With Frank Bruno, Sylvester Stallone, Toyah Willcox and music from Climie Fisher.

Episode #8.99
S08E99 · Episode #8.99

Aug 24, 1988

Nick Heyward performs his new single "You're My World", and has a brief chat with Terry about how he's been away writing his new album. Also on the show are Brian Rix, crime writer Edna Buchanan and young actress Jodhi May.

Episode #8.100
S08E100 · Episode #8.100

Aug 26, 1988

Terry's guests include author Ben Wicks and Tonia Campbell, the widow of Donald. Performing their new track, "Heaven In My Hands", are Level 42.

Episode #8.101
S08E101 · Episode #8.101

Aug 29, 1988

Terry takes the show up to Blackpool to meet Doris Thompson, whose father created the Pleasure Beach. Appearing with Doris is circus ringmaster Norman Barrett, while also on the show are Les Dawson, Val Doonican and the Roly Polys.

Episode #8.102
S08E102 · Episode #8.102

Aug 31, 1988

Terry talks to the director of the British Board of Film Classification, as well as three generations of actresses: Athene Seyler, Judi Dench and Samantha Bond.

Episode #8.103
S08E103 · Episode #8.103

Sep 02, 1988

Terry chats with Mickey Rooney, Maureen Lipman, and Julia Baird, the sister of John Lennon. The Primitives provide the music with their new single, "Way Behind Me".

Episode #8.104
S08E104 · Episode #8.104

Sep 05, 1988

Terry talks with Joss Ackland, plus Radio 2 DJ Ray Moore and his wife Alma. Also on the show is music from The Four Tops.

Episode #8.105
S08E105 · Episode #8.105

Sep 07, 1988

With Kathy Staff, Quentin Crisp and Brian Glover.

Episode #8.106
S08E106 · Episode #8.106

Sep 09, 1988

Adam Faith talks about a musical based on "Budgie" which he describes as "The most fantastic experience of my life." Anita Dobson performs a song from the musical with Adam, while other guests include Mike Reid and Labi Siffre.

Episode #8.107
S08E107 · Episode #8.107

Sep 12, 1988

Michael Palin discusses his role in "A Fish Called Wanda", and the technicalities of sticking chips up your nose. Also appearing are Olivia Newton-John, Lady Jane Ewart-Biggs and Robert Morley.

Episode #8.108
S08E108 · Episode #8.108

Sep 14, 1988

With Willem Dafoe, Chuck Jones and John Farnham.

Episode #8.109
S08E109 · Episode #8.109

Sep 16, 1988

Terry meets Robin Williams, who discusses his upbringing in comedy, including his love of Peter Sellers and The Goons.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E110 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Sep 19, 1988

Sue Lawley provides more holiday cover for Terry, overseeing what would be two weeks of late-night Wogan due to the Olympics. The ratings plummet as Sue's chat with guests including Lady Antonia Fraser doesn't begin until almost 11pm.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E111 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Sep 21, 1988

Jean-Michel Jarre discusses the bureaucracy that might prevent his upcoming concert, as well as his love of English women. Among the other guests is Germaine Greer, sharing her belief that British men have the dirtiest underwear in Europe.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E112 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Sep 23, 1988

Rowan Atkinson has a moderately challenging time, as Sue Lawley asserts that a lot of his work involves "four letter words", and asks if his Chekov will include "funny voices". Among the other guests are David Essex and Keith Waterhouse.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E113 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Sep 26, 1988

Sue Lawley begins a second week of late-night Wogan trying to uncover Boy George's sexuality, much to his amusement. George performs his new track "Don't Cry", while fellow guest Kirk Douglas gives a rendition of "I'm Red Hot Henry Brown".

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E114 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Sep 28, 1988

Sue Lawley's guests are Ken Livingstone, Jeremy Hardy, Erma Bombeck, Kit Hollerbach and Melvyn Bragg, with music from Black.

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E115 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Sep 30, 1988

Sue Lawley finds her final edition as late night guest host doesn't end until nearly midnight. Keeping her company in the later hours are guests including Sacha Distel and Rory Bremner.

Episode #8.116
S08E116 · Episode #8.116

Oct 03, 1988

Terry's back, and so is the series - back in its regular prime-time 7pm slot. Terry's first guests after his holiday are Stefan Dennis, Redmond O'Hanlon, dance group Beija Flor and double act Hale and Pace.

Episode #8.117
S08E117 · Episode #8.117

Oct 05, 1988

A wide range of guests join Terry tonight, including backwards-talker David Fuhrer, along with Simon Mayo, Julian Cope, Kingsley Amis and Auberon Waugh.

Episode #8.118
S08E118 · Episode #8.118

Oct 07, 1988

Terry's guests include Joan Collins, who talks about the difference between her and her Dynasty character, staying glamorous as an older woman, and how she was disliked by Bette Davis.

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S08E119 · Episode #8.119

Oct 10, 1988

Billy Ocean performs his new single "Stand and Deliver", while talking to Terry are Lord Carrington and Douglas Adams.

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S08E120 · Episode #8.120

Oct 12, 1988

With CIA founder member Miles Copeland Sr., spy writer Rupert Allason, AKA "Nigel West", and Jerry Hall. Music comes from Tony Stone.

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S08E121 · Episode #8.121

Oct 14, 1988

With Milo O'Shea, Ann Miller, Sir Stephen Spender and Chris De Burgh.

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S08E122 · Episode #8.122

Oct 17, 1988

Terry meets Joanne Gillespie, a 10-year-old who has undergone two major brain operations and written a book about her experiences. Also on the show are Jean Simmons, along with music from Graystoke.

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S08E123 · Episode #8.123

Oct 19, 1988

Bill Murray, Kevin Kline and Robin Nedwell join Terry for a chat, but Bill quickly finds himself in an uncomfortable atmosphere when his jokes about people from the UK don't go over well with the studio audience.

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S08E124 · Episode #8.124

Oct 21, 1988

With his new series "The River" having begun the day before on BBC1, David Essex arrives to perform the title song. Also on the show are Jocky Wilson, Dora Bryan and the mother and brother of Sylvester Stallone.

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S08E125 · Episode #8.125

Oct 24, 1988

Robin Day celebrates his 65th birthday, while also on the show are Harry Enfield and Bernard Levin.

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S08E126 · Episode #8.126

Oct 26, 1988

Terry's guests include Jonathon Porritt, director of Friends of the Earth, plus seal rescuer Brenda Giles.

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S08E127 · Episode #8.127

Oct 28, 1988

Jane Wiedlin performs her new track "Inside A Dream", while Terry chats with Charles Dance, Prunella Scales, Sarah Greene and Mike Smith.

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S08E128 · Episode #8.128

Oct 31, 1988

Joining Terry for a Halloween special are horror writers James Herbert and Clive Barker, clairvoyants Carmen Rogers and Marion Dampier-Jeans, and Gary Glitter, delivering a version of "The Monster Mash".

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S08E129 · Episode #8.129

Nov 02, 1988

Terry meets Leukaemia sufferer Denise Morse, and talks about the more serious side of television when used for political means. Joining him in the discussion are Michael Cockerell, Peter Marsh and Professor Laurie Taylor.

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S08E130 · Episode #8.130

Nov 04, 1988

Terry takes to Oxford Street in order to switch on the Christmas lights.

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S08E131 · Episode #8.131

Nov 07, 1988

Terry's guests include Helen Lederer, and Martha Welch, the pioneer of a new treatment for autism.

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S08E132 · Episode #8.132

Nov 09, 1988

Terry talks by satellite to Joan Quigley, Nancy Reagan's astrologer. In the studio are actor Glyn Owen and "Man of the Year" Gordon Wilson.

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S08E133 · Episode #8.133

Nov 11, 1988

With Tony Curtis and Julia McKenzie, plus Christabel and Peter Bielenberg. Also in the studio are Bananarama with their new track "Nathan Jones", but have they rehearsed their dance moves?

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S08E134 · Episode #8.134

Nov 14, 1988

Terry meets the winner of the "Fish and Chip Fryer of the Year" Award, and continuing the culinary theme, also chats to the Roux Brothers. Music is provided by Bomb The Bass, while Gloria Hunniford is also in the studio for a chat.

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S08E135 · Episode #8.135

Nov 16, 1988

An edition celebrating Cliff Richard's 30 years in the music business. Cliff discusses his life and sings tracks including "Wired For Sound", "Move It" and "Some People". Also shown is the video to Cliff's new track, "Mistletoe and Wine".

Wogan with Sue Lawley
S08E136 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Nov 21, 1988

Sue Lawley once more guest hosts, or, as Dame Edna Everage puts it: "When you're not very well or on holidays, when Terry takes over." The Dame rallies against miming by singing live, while among the other guests is Lord Longford.

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S08E137 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Nov 23, 1988

Sue looks at the concept of being neighbours, as the stars of the Australian soap opera join the show, along with Ron and Pat McSorley, a couple who had Hell's Angels move next door to them. Music comes from Huey Lewis and the News.

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S08E138 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Nov 25, 1988

Sue explores the country life with John Humphrys, Penelope Keith, Jeanine McMullen and Robert Elms.

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S08E139 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Nov 28, 1988

Sue Lawley's guests are Paddy Ashdown and his wife Jane, actress Jennifer Clulow and, from the world of advertising, Keith Van Horen. Music comes from Breathe.

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S08E140 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Nov 30, 1988

Sue Lawley tackles a food-based theme, as she looks at healthy eating with Doctors Miriam Stoppard and Tim Lobstein. Also on the show are Elaine Paige and Glenys Kinnock.

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S08E141 · Wogan with Sue Lawley

Dec 02, 1988

Sue Lawley finishes her final guest hosting session of the year by welcoming Sir Michael Hordern, Steve Guttenberg and Dame Vera Lynn to the show.

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S08E142 · Episode #8.142

Dec 05, 1988

Terry meets the winners of last night's "Sports Review of the Year", along with mime artist Domino. Music comes from the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra.

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S08E143 · Episode #8.143

Dec 07, 1988

Terry meets some of the cast from Welsh soap opera Pobol y Cwm, along with 76-year-old author Mary Wesley, plus Twiggy and her husband Leigh. Music sees A Tribe of Toffs regale the audience with "John Kettley (Is A Weatherman)".

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S08E144 · Episode #8.144

Dec 09, 1988

Alan Bates discusses his involvement with an AIDS charity, while Glenda Jackson talks about human rights. Lighter entertainment comes from Ron Howard, director of "Willow", and music from Ruby Turner and Jimmy Ruffin.

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S08E145 · Episode #8.145

Dec 12, 1988

With music from Al Jarreau, plus chat with Anneka Rice, explorer Christina Dodwell and the "real life Crocodile Dundee", Rod Ansell.

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S08E146 · Episode #8.146

Dec 14, 1988

Terry tries his best to steer a chaotic show, with Gary Glitter, Jools Holland and backwards-talker David Fuhrer all competing for the limelight and trying to plug various tours and products.

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S08E147 · Episode #8.147

Dec 16, 1988

Terry is joined by Michael Crawford, the cast of "Bread", Michael Jackson's manager Frank DiLeo and singer Enya.

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S08E148 · Episode #8.148

Dec 19, 1988

Terry asks Kylie and Jason if there's a chance they've already hit their peak at just 20 years old, and what the future will hold if it's downhill from there. Also on the show are Mickey Rooney and Helen Lederer.

Wogan: Terry in Pantoland
S08E149 · Wogan: Terry in Pantoland

Dec 21, 1988

"Let your cheers be bright and merry, it's panto time with Uncle Terry." Terry mixes his usual chat with musical numbers and his guests in costume - and also finds time to get everyone to join in with a rendition of The Floral Dance.

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S08E150 · Episode #8.150

Dec 28, 1988

A James Stewart special, with the veteran actor reliving his Hollywood heyday, singing "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" at the piano, and reading an emotional poem about one of his deceased dogs.

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S08E151 · Episode #8.151

Dec 30, 1988

An end-of-year special, as Terry looks back on highlights from 1988's run. Featured guests include Joan Collins, Mickey Rooney, Paul Hogan, Cher and Michael Douglas.

About

Wogan Season 8 (1988) is released on Jan 01, 1988 and the latest season 12 of Wogan is released in 1992. Watch Wogan online - the English Talk-Show TV series from United Kingdom. Wogan is directed by Tom Corcoran,Kevin Bishop,Tony Newman,Dave Perrottet and created by Kevin Lygo with Terry Wogan and Sue Lawley.

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Wogan, The Wogan Years

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