Wogan

- Season 9

(1989)

Jimmy Tarbuck discusses how his contract as host of "Live at the London Palladium" came to an end, in a specially pre-recorded interview. In the studio live is Phyllis Diller, and German band Freiheit perform "Keeping The Dream Alive".

John Sessions is given the unenviable task of trying to impersonate William Roache and Brian Glover - while they're fellow guests, sat next to him. Also on the sofa is Betty Marsden, while Tanita Tikaram performs her new single.

"Do you fancy fame?" Terry asks Matthew Hanlon and Tony Rains after their non-league football club, Sutton United, knocked Coventry out of the FA Cup on Saturday. Included amongst the other guests are Billie Whitelaw and Kathleen Dayus.

Andrew Lloyd Webber showcases his new musical, "Aspects of Love", with Michael Ball singing "Love Changes Everything" from the production. Also appearing are actors Kiefer Sutherland and John Duttine.

Author Kathleen Dayus makes her second appearance of the week, while also on the show are Margi Clarke and Peter Scudamore. Music comes from Mike + The Mechanics.

Sheena Easton performs her new single "The Lover In Me", and discusses the choices involved in displaying her body while a feminist. Also on the show are Maria Aitken and Harriet Harman.

Terry accidentally introduces guest Leonard Nimoy as "Lemon", and jokes about his ears not being dissimilar to Spock's. Leonard takes it with good grace, and explains why calling his autobiography "I Am Not Spock" was "a mistake".

Sue Lawley steps in as an unscheduled guest host to interview Anthony Hopkins and Margaux Hemingway. Music comes from Big Bam Boo.

With the launch of SKY TV less than two weeks away, Terry speaks to Chief Executive Andrew Neil about the future of television. Also on the show are "Did You See...?" host Ludovic Kennedy, and television campaigner Mary Whitehouse.

Terry Wogan meets "Brookside" stars John McArdle and Sue Johnston, along with Peter Egan, Maurice Clarke and Eric Clapton.

A large number of guests includes mother and daughter actresses Sylvia Syms and Beatie Edney, plus music from Simply Red and a satellite chat with Frank Bruno.

Terry's guests include director Michael Winner, and Curtis Sliwa, founder member of the Guardian Angels.

Shadow Chancellor John Smith visits the programme after his recent heart attack. Included among the other guests is Michael Cashman, while Yazz provides the music.

Rick Astley chats with Terry about how he feels most comfortable while singing, and what he feels about the perception that he's "boring". Also on the show are Victor Spinetti and Sheila Steafel.

The Management hijack Terry's show to launch the second Comic Relief. Special films are played, and guest Stephen Fry is signed to highlight disability. There's also a chance to see Terry and co. perform "The Four Yorkshiremen".

Rupert Murdoch comes on the show following the launch of SKY TV, debating with Terry the nature of choice, quality television and respectable journalism. Also on the programme is the sixth Duke of Westminster.

Mark Hamill talks about his new film "Slipstream", Leslie Nielsen brings along a whoopee cushion, and Living In A Box perform their latest single, an act which they claimed impressed their mothers.

With Donald Sinden, John Gordon Sinclair and Lloyd Honeyghan.

Terry chats to a variety of guests on the same evening that he won't receive the "TV Times Personality of the Year" award for the first time in ten years - but is Terry concerned, or is it by his own bidding?

Comedy is the theme tonight as Terry is joined by Les Dawson and Jackie Mason. Also on hand with some music is Joe Longthorne, singing "Wind Beneath My Wings".

Sue Lawley covers for two weeks, starting by interviewing Tara Terry, a girl charged with arson in Miami, recently released from jail. Also on the show is psychiatrist Dr. Steve Logsdail with three phobics, plus music from Kim Wilde.

With education as tonight's theme, Sue Lawley talks to Jack Straw, Colonel Stuart Townend and three of the cast members from "Grange Hill". Music comes from Julian Lennon.

Sue Lawley chats with Dustin Hoffman and Jean Alexander.

Sue Lawley meets Anthony Burgess and Bruce Oldfield. There's also chat with Heather Smith, the organiser of the first conference for "Fat Women".

Sue Lawley talks with John Hurt and Christine Keeler after "Scandal", a film detailing the Profumo affair, is released. Also on the programme are Frank Bruno and his partner Laura, along with music from Donna Summer.

Sue Lawley is joined by Lenny Henry and Leslie Grantham, while Deacon Blue perform their new single, "Wages Day".

Mary Frances Reynolds reveals how she got into the movie business under her fictitious name of "Debbie", and looks back upon some of her key roles.

Terry interviews Glenn Close and John Malkovich about "Dangerous Liaisons". Unfortunately, Terry later claimed that an inability to work without a script was "an affliction that seemed to cast its shadow over John Malkovich."

Jon Pertwee discusses returning to the stage as Doctor Who, and shares some memories of his time on the series. Ahead of the launch of that night's Comic Relief, Terry also conducts a rare interview with Bill and Ben, the flowerpot men.

Director Terry Gilliam discusses the pressures of bringing "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" to the screen, going massively overbudget while doing so. Also appearing are Bruce Forsyth and his daughter Julie.

Terry hears both sides of the smoking argument from Chris R. Tame and Dr. John Moore-Gillon. The health theme is continued with Callan Pinckney, the creator of Callanetics, and fitness instructor Eileen Fowler.

Terry celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Martin Sheen, June Brown and Spike Milligan.

Guests include Kate Adie, plus two possible songs for the UK's Eurovision Song Contest entry.

With guests including Shirley MacLaine and Lionel Jeffries.

With special guest Richard Dreyfuss.

With Barbara Castle, Zsa Zsa Gabor and the Bee Gees.

Terry's guests include Paul Daniels and Denis Lawson, while music is provided by Swing Out Sister.

Guests are Falklands veteran Simon Weston, plus Lord Weymouth and the Merrybell Gospel Choir.

Terry meets investigators both real and imagined in this edition, chatting to two stars from "The Bill", as well as real-life private detectives Ian Beim and Zena Scott-Archer. Music comes from the Fine Young Cannibals.

Henry Steinway brings on a £500,000 grand piano, with former prime minister Edward Heath to play it. Also appearing is Victor Orlik, the editor of Soviet Weekly.

Animal welfare is tonight's theme, with guests including actress Celia Hammond, who dedicated her life to rescuing stray cats, and pet psychologist Dr. Peter Neville. Providing the music are Then Jerico.

Johnny Matthis performs his new track "Dreamin'", and tells Terry that he'll continue to perform until the day he dies. Also appearing are explorers Tom McClean, Christina Dodwell and Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

Lulu celebrates 25 years in the music business with a medley of her hits: The Boat That I Row/I'm A Tiger/The Man Who Sold The World/To Sir, With Love/Boom Bang A Bang/Shout.

With the proposal of compulsory identity cards for football fans, Terry talks to sports minister Colin Moynihan, MP Tom Pendry and footballer Garth Crooks.

A Sammy Davis Jr. special, as Sammy reflects on the prejudice he had seen throughout his life, and the beginnings of his career with Frank Sinatra. He also has time for a song, performing "The Lady Is A Tramp".

Terry's guests include Tom Jones and Diana Ross.

Sting passionately argues against the destruction of Amazonian rain forests, accompanied by chief Raoni. Also on the show are Jean-Pierre Dutilleux, Ben Elton and the St. Augustine's Roman Catholic High School Choir.

Guests include Sarah Brightman, singing "Anything But Lonely" from Aspects of Love.

With guests including transport minister Paul Channon and actress Gayle Hunnicutt.

Terry has a packed show tonight, with guests Joely Richardson, Jean Boht, Stephanie Cole, Maggie Steed, Cecil Lewis and Tim Miller, squadron leader of the Red Arrows. Plus music from Hue and Cry.

Former Hollywood child star Shirley Temple talks about how she retired from acting in her twenties, and her extensive work in politics. Also on the show is music from General Lafayette.

"You're looking at me very funny, actually" a playful Stevie Wonder tells Terry - and with a mock-English accent. A Stevie Wonder special to celebrate his birthday, also featuring a satellite chat with Stevie's mother.

Sue Lawley once again provides holiday cover for Terry, and her first guests are somewhat racier than the pre-watershed Wogan normally goes in for: including prostitute Dolores French, founder of Hooking Is Real Employment.

Sue Lawley's guests include John Ogdon and Nigel Lawson.

Guest host Sue Lawley delivers a packed show, including interviews with a North Pole exploration team, the actor Charlton Heston, and music from Paul McCartney and The Outfield.

Sue Lawley's guests include Pamela Stephenson and China expert Dr. Jonathan Mirsky. Nik Kershaw provides the music with his new single "Elisabeth's Eyes".

Sue Lawley welcomes Jason Donovan, Victoria Coren, William Hague and Professor Neville Butler.

Sue Lawley finishes off her fortnight of covering for Terry by talking to Cliff Richard about his 30 years in showbusiness.

Craig Logan comes onto the show to discuss his recent illness and his reasons behind leaving Bros. Also on the show are Ian McShane and Cherie Lunghi.

Terry talks to Plácido Domingo about his work in a more populist area by teaming up with Jennifer Rush. Among the many other guests appearing is actress Athene Seyler, celebrating her 100th birthday.

Bill Wyman and Mandy Smith join Terry after getting married in secret earlier in the day. A rowdy audience are amused by events, particularly when they're joined on the sofa by movie star Gina Lollobrigida.

Terry chats with evangelist Billy Graham and survivalist Hannah Hauxwell. Music comes from Cry Before Dawn with their new single "Witness For The World".

Ronnie Corbett talks about his solo tour, and the relief of not having to come up with new material. "I watched your act last night and you didn't bother with any new stuff, did you?" teases Terry. Other guests include Elaine Paige.

Catherine Deneuve talks about stage fright and being regarded as a symbol of the French Republic, while Terry mistakenly corrects what he thinks are mistakes in her English. Among the other guests on the show are Enya and Brenda Cochrane.

Guests include Neil Kinnock and blind athlete Dave Hurst, plus music from Randy Travis.

Terry chats to Don Johnson, Alan Ayckbourn and Madame Masako Ohya. Music comes from One 2 Many.

Terry talks to Martin Short and Sandra Dickinson in this edition. Also on the sofa is Luciano Pavarotti, though as Luciano is resting his voice, he joins Terry only for a chat, not a song.

With Eartha Kitt, Thora Hird and Julie Walters, plus music from Bronski Beat.

"The name's Wogan - James Wogan." Terry presents a special edition dedicated to the new James Bond movie "Licence To Kill", chatting with Timothy Dalton, Robert Davi, Cubby Broccoli and more.

With Alison Doody and Alan Dale, plus former Guinness chairman Ernest Saunders and his son James.

Terry is joined by guests all over 60 years old: band leader Joe Loss, former union leader Jack Jones, Baroness Seear and the Golden Adventurers.

With L.A. Law's Corbin Bernsen, plus Angela Thorne, Paul Eddington and Michael Davies. Music is provided by Kirsty MacColl, performing her latest single, "Days".

Terry discusses the issues of homelessness with Sheila McKechnie, Des Stockley and MP David Trippier.

Bob Hoskins talks about how "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" caused him to develop temporary psychosis, and explains why he asks Brian De Palma if he has any films he doesn't want him to appear in.

Strike action at the BBC affects some live programming, but fortunately for Terry and guests, this edition was pre-recorded. Joining him for a non-live chat are Audrey Hepburn, Jeremy Irons and photographer Angus McBean.

Terry looks at the policing of the nation, with guests including the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Peter Imbert.

Now a duo, Matt and Luke Goss join the show to perform the new single under the Bros name, "Too Much". Also on the show are Stephen Bayley and Harvey Goldsmith.

With Leslie Caron, Professor Theodore Zeldin, Chantal Cuer, Debbie de Coudreaux and cast members from Les Misérables.

Terry's guests include Rabbi Lionel Blue and Fred Finn, the world's most travelled Concorde passenger.

Imogen Stubbs is one of Terry's guests tonight, but do the critics who say he doesn't do enough research have a point? Also on the show are Joseph Wambaugh and Aswad.

Terry chats to George Burns via satellite, while in the studio are Roxette and Joe Fish.

Guests include Yves Montand and the River Detectives.

Terry meets child prodigy Derek Paravicini, a 10-year-old blind pianist. Also on the show are Leslie Phillips and society diarist Betty Kenward.

A Jack Lemmon special, with Jack recalling his career, including films "The Odd Couple" and "The China Syndrome". There's also time for Jack to play a piece on piano, and a satellite link up to chat with friend Walter Matthau.

Liza Minnelli joins Terry to talk about her mother, her acting roles, and her career in music. She also performs her new track with the Pet Shop Boys, "Losing My Mind".

A packed show, with Terry chatting to Frank Finlay, two "Old Contemptibles" war veterans, and meeting some of Radio 4's Best of British Youth finalists. Also on the show is Kylie Minogue, with her new hit single "Wouldn't Change A Thing".

With "Tezza" due to go on holiday, he welcomes upcoming guest host "Benny" Elton to take on the reigns. There's also time for James Doohan, Art of Noise, Miriam Margolyes and the man who has been photographed with the most celebrities.

Ben Elton takes over for Terry for a fortnight's stay. His guests on this first edition are Barbara Castle and Wayne Sleep, with music from The Bible.

Ben Elton talks to Helen Bamber, Marie Staunton and Emma Thompson about human rights issues, along with Safia, a young girl who had been incarcerated in Somalia. Music comes from Texas, performing their new track "Everyday Now".

Ben Elton's guests are Robbie Coltrane, Lenny Henry and Dee Dee Wilde.

Ben Elton hosts a show with disability as the theme. Joining the discussion are guests including Harry Enfield, Patrick Nuttgens, charity director Sue Richell and Mastermind champion M.E. Raw. Providing the music is Paul Johnson.

The subject of critics is in the air as Jeffrey Archer assesses their worth, and Stephen Fry talks about how he used to be one, producing many sleepless nights. Stephen also discusses "Hysteria 2", and there's music from Grayson Hugh.

Ben Elton chats with Vinny Jones, the Eurythmics and the show's original co-host, Paula Yates.

Terry returns to talk to John Ward, father of Julie Ward, who died under mysterious circumstances in Kenya. Included among the other guests is Butterfly McQueen, who cheerfully tells Terry she "hated" her role in Gone With The Wind.

With guests including Jackie Stallone, Sylvester's mother, and sports minister Colin Moynihan.

Terry relives the days of music hall with Roy Hudd and 84-year-old George Van Dusen. George remembers some of his past exploits, including getting a record banned after he wrote "Our Fanny's Gone All Yankee" for George Formby.

An Elton John Special, where he talks candidly about his life, including his legal battle with "The Sun", and his plans for the future. He also sings an album track, "Whispers", from his new album, "Sleeping With The Past".

With Joan Rivers, Beryl Reid and the "Joan Collins Fan Club", AKA Julian Clary.

Gene Wilder discusses comedy coming from pain, and debates with Terry the way to correctly pronounce "mischievous". Also on the show is Leo McKern, discussing his one man play, "Boswell for the Defence", and Russ Abbot.

There's tensions on the sofa as Linda McCartney clashes over the treatment of animals with George Rafferty, star of an upcoming documentary series, "The Vet". Also appearing is Helen Pearce, the 10-year-old star of "When the Whales Came".

With Georgi Arbatov, David Steel and Christine Ockrent.

Included on the show are Roy Disney, Walt's nephew, and musician Gloria Estefan.

A much more serious interview with Eartha Kitt than her previous appearances on the show, as she details harrowing tales of trauma and abuse, and how "Eartha Kitt" is just a persona she hides behind to mask her hurt.

Terry's guests include Martin Popplewell, who spent two months on a desert island with his girlfriend, Rachel Stevens. Also on the show are Colonel John Blashford-Snell and Stefan Dennis, with music from Karyn White.

Terry meets Richard Daley, the mayor of Chicago. Also appearing is Bruce Forsyth, with music from Roger Christian.

Guests include Helen Suzman, Paddy Doyle and Lord Soper.

Terry's sofa gets shared by three female singers tonight: Jane Glover, Randy Crawford and Kiri Te Kanawa.

With Julio Iglesias and "'Allo 'Allo!" stars Gorden Kaye and Arthur Bostrom.

Gregory Peck celebrates half a century in the cinema, talking with Terry about how he began in the industry, "Roman Holiday", his Lifetime Achievement Award, and more.

David Icke is one of Terry's guests tonight, though his involvement relates to his campaigning for the Green Party, and not his far more famous appearance in 1991. Among the other guests is Jean-Jacques Annaud.

Tina Turner talks about her life, being a "loner", and performs two songs from her new album, including "The Best". Also in the studio is Richard Briers.

Terry chats with sports commentators Peter Allis, Harry Carpenter and Peter O'Sullevan.

A Miss Saigon special, with Terry talking to the two writers of the musical about their follow-up to Les Misérables. Also on the show are some of the cast members, including two stars, Lea Salonga and Jonathan Pryce.

Terry chats to Joanna Lumley ahead of her role as guest host the following week. Also on the show are "Buck Rogers" star Gil Gerard, and Debbie Harry, singing "I Want That Man".

The theme of Joanna's first show is conservation, as she talks to Daphne Sheldrick, who runs a Kenyan elephant orphanage, and James Coburn, who has narrated a documentary about elephant hunting, "A Place of Skulls".

Guest host Joanna Lumley focusses on travel, discussing "Around the World in 80 Days" with Michael Palin, and endangered species with Douglas Adams. Also on the show is Willy Russell, discussing "Shirley Valentine" with the real thing.

Joanna Lumley interviews Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke.

Oprah Winfrey discusses the nature of greatness and spiritual power in the universe, and tells Joanna why she's not a role model for black women. Also on the show is Denis Healey.

Joanna interviews three of the most famous heavyweight boxers of all time in Ali, Foreman and Frazier. Also on the show is her old Sapphire and Steel co-star, David McCallum, who suggests they make "Sapphire and Steel on ice".

Joanna's last show as guest host sees her embroiled in the horrors of live TV. Not only is Spike Milligan at his most disruptive, but a gatecrasher invades the programme.

Terry returns from a two-week break to chat to Billy Joel, who showcases his new single, "We Didn't Start The Fire".

Terry's guests include Simon Wiesenthal, a concentration camp victim turned Nazi hunter.

Terry struggles with a rowdy studio audience for this Neil Diamond special. Diamond sings tracks "This Time", "Forever In Blue Jeans", "Baby Can I Hold You?", and talks to Terry about his life.

Terry's guests include Ruth Mott, and former British Rail chairman Peter Parker.

Terry looks into the world of plastic surgery, with surgeon Christopher Ward, agony aunt Katie Boyle, and a lady who has been under the cosmetic knife, Violet Deans.

Guests include Les Dawson and the Plowright sisters.

There's an Irish flavour to the show as Terry chats with playwright Hugh Leonard and tennis player Jimmy Connors, while Christy Moore performs "The Voyage".

A very mixed range of guests includes athlete Zola Budd, singer Nanci Griffith, pools heiress Carrie Zetter, journalist Taki and author William Davis.

Adrian Edmondson and Griff Rhys Jones strike a rare serious note as they campaign for a charity against torture, detailing some harrowing case studies. Also on the show is Gregor Fisher.

Terry meets fire fighter Red Adair, plus US presenters Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford. Music is supplied by Chris De Burgh.

Vicky Graham and Katy Stamp from children's serial "Josie Smith" join the show. Among the other guests is Tony Robinson, but one particular viewer doesn't find Terry's claim that Anne Robinson is his mother very funny.

With the State Opening of Parliament due to take place tomorrow, Terry's guests include Lord Tonypandy, the former speaker of the House of Commons.

Terry's guests include "Rapido" presenter Antoine de Caunes.

With Patricia Routledge, Nigel Planer, Jo Ann Dearing and the new single from The Beautiful South.

With Maureen Lipman, Connie Francis and the Gypsy Kings.

Terry chats with New York mayor Ed Koch, actress Sally Kirkland, and Linda Prime, the two-year-old who recently had a liver transplant.

With Anne Charleston and Ian Smith from "Neighbours", plus Shirley Anne Field and music from Michelle Shocked.

Terry gives over an entire show to former First Lady Nancy Reagan, discussing her time at the top of US society.

A packed show for Terry, with guests including Michael Buerk, Lady Arran, Redmond O'Hanlon, Rod Stewart, Ron Isley and Kate Bush.

Leslie Nielsen reveals how his bow legs prevented him from ever being a romantic lead, and talks about why "Police Squad!" wasn't a hit on television. Also on the show are Joss Ackland, Fenella Fielding, Cliff Richard and Van Morrison.

Cyndi Lauper performs "Heading West", and talks with Terry about the trials and tribulations of her life and recent acting career. Also on the show are Adam Willits and Greg Benson from "Home and Away".

Terry meets Jimmy Laing, a man who was institutionalised for 50 years. Also on the show are John Noakes, Diana Rigg and Living In A Box.

Christopher Reeve is in the UK for the weekend for his son's tenth birthday, so drops by to talk movies, and take part in a tasting session with Terry and champagne expert Don Hewiston. Also appearing are Derek Nimmo and The Christians.

Survivalist Hannah Hauxwell returns for another chat with Terry, while there's also talk with lifeboat skipper Jack Woodhouse and 100-year-old former nurse Dorothy Moriarty.

Terry meets Jerry Lewis, along with Peter Egan and Penelope Wilton.

Terry chats to Dudley Moore, a man who he would later describe as "One of my favourite and funniest guests".

A post-Christmas fancy dress party, with Terry as Long John Silver, joined by surprise guests in costume.

Terry ends the year with his customary highlights show, looking back at special moments from 1989. Amongst those included are Gene Wilder, Debbie Reynolds, Gregory Peck, Sammy Davis Jr. and Catherine Deneuve.