Episodes (8)

Episode #5.1
S05E01 · Episode #5.1

Sep 28, 1981

Des introduces guests new to his series, including US comedian Garry Shandling and Lena Zavaroni. Completing the line up is Jim Davidson, who would become a regular when the show transferred to ITV.

Episode #5.2
S05E02 · Episode #5.2

Oct 05, 1981

Des tells the audience he's feeling extra relaxed, sharing a tale of how he pranked his first guest, US comedian Rick Podell, by disguising himself as a waiter. There's also music with Angie Gold, and chat with another O'Connor - Tom.

Episode #5.3
S05E03 · Episode #5.3

Oct 12, 1981

Des welcomes comedian George Wallace, Pam Ayres with poems including "The Ballad of Bill Spinks' Bedstead" and Roy Hudd's love of Music Hall variety.

Episode #5.4
S05E04 · Episode #5.4

Oct 19, 1981

Des hosts the UK debut of Jerry Seinfeld, joins the Nolan Sisters for some songs, and talks to Janet Brown about her world of impressions.

Episode #5.5
S05E05 · Episode #5.5

Oct 26, 1981

Des welcomes Cleo Laine to the show for the first time, and also welcomes back Jay Leno and Terry Wogan. Jay talks about married life and his adventures in Soho, while Terry chats about the letters from his listeners.

Episode #5.6
S05E06 · Episode #5.6

Nov 02, 1981

Bob Monkhouse is back on the show, but after his previous appearance he's not taking any chances, and has a padlock on his trouser zip. Also on the show is Karen Kay and the British TV debut of comedian Jimmie Walker.

Episode #5.7
S05E07 · Episode #5.7

Nov 09, 1981

Des promises a French-themed show, as he welcomes two new guests with Gallic names and backgrounds: singer Mireille Mathieu and comedienne Jeannine Burnier. Also appearing is a man who Des cites with getting him into showbiz: Max Bygraves.

Episode #5.8
S05E08 · Episode #5.8

Nov 16, 1981

Des introduces Foster Brooks, but Foster is a little worse for wear after a day's drinking. There's also a songs with Stephanie Lawrence, and Mike Yarwood explains how Prince Charles gave him the inspiration to impersonate him.

About

Des O'Connor Tonight Season 5 (1981) is released on Sep 28, 1981 and the latest season 27 of Des O'Connor Tonight is released in 2003. Watch Des O'Connor Tonight online - the English Talk-Show TV series from United Kingdom. Des O'Connor Tonight is directed by Brian Penders,Ian Hamilton,Paul Kirrage,Alasdair Macmillan and created by Dennis Berson with Des O'Connor and Jim Davidson.

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Des O'Connor Tonight

Countries:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Production Companies:

BBC Television, Thames Television

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