Wogan

- Season 7

(1987)

1987 begins with Robert Wagner, Jill St. John and Leslie Crowther chatting to Terry in the studio. Music comes courtesy of Billy Ocean with "Love Is Forever".

An electricians' strike at the BBC sees the show go out for broadcast, but without any of the lighting being changed from the previous week. Guests experiencing deja vu on the identical set include Jenny Agutter and Laurie Lee.

With George Segal, Glenda Jackson and Ray Moore.

Paul Hogan, Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen drop by to talk to Terry, while the Style Council perform their latest single. There's also chat with Irish raconteur Ulick O'Connor, but is his material appropriate for the timeslot?

Terry chats with actress Jacqueline Bisset and art critic Robert Hughes, but all the papers want to talk about the next day is his fractious interview with Derek Hatton. Providing some relief from the tension is the Tom Robinson Band.

With the opening of Britain's first specialist AIDS ward on Monday, Terry talks to nurse Jacqui Elliot and the BBC's political editor John Cole. Also appearing is Tom O'Connor, along with music from Drum Theatre.

Terry chats to Aled Jones, Jonathan Miller and Lord Sieff, but the next day talk is about him losing the ratings battle with Gloria Hunniford's new quiz show on ITV.

Cliff Richard talks about regrets, charity, alternative comedy and the musical Time. Also on the show are MP Peter Bruinvels, matchmaker Helen Amram and music from The Hollies.

Featuring comedian Duggie Small, the winner of last month's "New Faces" final, plus opera singer Katia Ricciarelli and Ian Bell, the man whose daughter was born while her mother was in a coma.

With Robert Morley, Helen Mirren and Lord King, the Chairman of British Airways.

Terry reunites Cathy Gale with Steed as Honor Blackman and Patrick Macnee join the show for a chat. Also appearing are Lord Soper and Randy Crawford.

Guests include Jeffery Archer and Michael Palin.

Terry chats to the Jones family, who, five days earlier, were rescued at sea after their yacht broke up in bad weather. Also on the show are David Steel and Anne Diamond, but as Frank Carson is another guest, will they get a word in?

Terry gets to meet and joke with mother and daughter duo The Judds, and finds that guests wanting to touch his knee is something that's spread to the south. Also appearing are Ruth Lawrence and her father, plus Lionel Blair.

Terry talks to William Davies, Bill Treacher and former Home Secretary Leon Brittan. Music comes from Spandau Ballet with their new single "How Many Lies?".

A more controversial episode than usual, with Cecil Parkinson's ex-lover Sara Keays citing manipulation in the government as a reason their affair didn't leak before the election. Also appearing are Marcello Mastroianni and Germane Greer.

Terry's guests include Irish Premier Dr. Garret Fitzgerald.

Terry's guests include Warren Mitchell and the parents of a girl who disappeared in 1980, aged 22. However, there's disruptions as strikers disrupt the chats with jeers and klaxons.

With Jimmy Cricket, Gloria Steinem and BBC political editor John Cole.

Terry talks with DJ and multiple sclerosis sufferer Stuart Henry and his wife Ollie. Also along for a chat are Alan Whicker and comedian Mike Harding.

Terry hosts another show the day after the Daily Mirror publish a front page story criticising his salary and claiming that he's a self-confessed "big head". Among the guests is a mother of ten and campaigner against contraception.

Terry meets guests in the aftermath of trauma - Boy George after his heroin addiction, and Jan Leeming after she was mugged at the BBC Centre. Providing lighter moments are Eric Idle and Spike Milligan.

Derek Jameson once more stands in for Terry while he's off on holiday. Included among the guests are Eddy Shah, Robert Maxwell and Cynthia Payne.

Derek Jameson chats with comedian Kenny Everett, Rev. Chad Varah, and deaconess Margaret Cundiff, who is fighting for equal rights in the church.

Derek Jameson finishes off his week of guest hosting by chatting with Selina Scott, Rosie Barnes and Nigel Dempster.

Bruce Forsyth steps in as host for a week, to provide more holiday cover. Speaking to Bruce are Moira Stuart and the wives of the leaders of the SDP-Liberal Alliance - Judy Steel and Debbie Owen. Music comes from Al Jarreau.

Bruce Forsyth interviews John Knight, the father of 21 children, yet Knight asks only to talk about his new book and not discuss his private life. Also appearing is Peter Alliss, with music from Ben Vereen.

Bruce Forsyth finishes a critically-mauled week by saying that guest hosting the show has produced a lot of fun. "Not for the viewers," jokes guest Frankie Howerd, "but for you, yes." Also appearing are Terry Marsh and Derek Griffiths.

Terry returns from his holidays to chat to Teri Garr, Burl Ives and Kenneth Williams.

Terry meets the Bennett family, survivors of the channel ferry disaster. Also appearing are Steve Davis and his manager Barry Hearn.

Terry chats to George Peppard, Edward Woodward, Michele Dotrice and David Attenborough.

Education is the theme of Wogan tonight, as Terry meets nine sets of twins from a Wolverhampton primary school, and talks to two teachers about the current strikes. Lightening the mood are Kim Wilde, Junior, Bob Monkhouse and Tony Holland.

The former deputy chief constable of Greater Manchester, John Stalker, talks about the events leading up to his resignation. Also appearing are Ben Gazzara and Valerie Singleton, along with the latest single from Labi Siffre.

Mike Tyson meets Terry to discuss the following week's Bruno vs. Tillis bout, and his own plans to capture the IBF belt and become undisputed champion. Among the other guests are Robbie Coltrane and Larry Adler.

Guests include the men behind Alf Garnett, actor Warren Mitchell and writer Johnny Speight. There's also chat with footballer Clive Allen, and music from Japanese handbell ringers and The Thompson Twins.

Terry faces one of his most difficult interviews, as Anne Bancroft joins him as one of his guests, and tells him "I don't find this easy at all".

With Jill Gascoine, Glenys Kinnock, John Mortimer and David Essex.

The Wogan show once again presents the contenders for the UK's Eurovision entry, starting with the song eventually selected - "Only The Light" by Rikki. On the show to chat are Ian Botham, Terry Jones and Malcolm Turnbull.

Featuring a special edition of "Mastermind", where none of the questions seem to make any sense. Will the viewers see quiz host Magnus Magnusson reading out nonsense and realise the date?

With Griff Rhys Jones, education secretary Kenneth Baker, professional gambler Alex Bird and two more Song For Europe contenders.

Alex Higgins appears with his manager Howard Kruger to discuss being fined £12,000 and suspended from the next five snooker tournaments. Also on the show are Edwina Currie and two more entries for the "Song For Europe".

Featuring the final two possible entries for the Song For Europe, along with guests Stephen Fry, Professor Cook and Natalia Makarova.

Terry meets cancer suffer Dr. Vicky Clement-Jones, who recounts her experience and the medical care she requires. Also on the show are TUC secretary Norman Willis and musician Stéphane Grappelli.

Terry gets a nerve-wracking encounter with a golden eagle that hasn't been fed, and tries to take off in flight during an interview. Also on the show are Angela Rippon and the team from Gardener's Question Time.

Kirk Douglas is Terry's sole guest tonight, reminiscing over his film career and expressing his dream to make a movie with his four sons. There's also time for a song, thanks to Kirk's rendition of "Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner".

Terry has fun with guests Max Bygraves and James Last, including plenty of chat and a song medley to close the show.

Terry begins the show by talking Dr. Pauline Cutting, who has recently returned from the siege in Beirut. Providing lighter moments are guests Patrick Moore, Lucinda Lambton and some Tokyo bell ringers.

Terry enjoys some wit and warm anecdotes from Roy Hudd and Donald Sinden.

With Peter Ustinov and Tony Benn.

With Derek Nimmo, Sarah Brightman, Judge Pickles, and "Brother Andrew", the Australian former gambler who helped found The Missionary Brothers of Charity.

The new musical "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" is showcased, with stars Ernie Wise and Lulu performing songs with other cast members. Ernie, Lulu and writer Rupert Holmes are also interviewed, as is Pravda correspondent Arkadi Maslennikov.

There's bad blood in this Bank Holiday episode as Matthew Corbett and his father Harry talk about who has the rights to tour Sooty. Included among the other guests is Des Lynam.

Quentin Crisp talks to Terry about life in America, acceptance, self perception and the nature of happiness. Also talking to Terry are Clare Rayner and Viv Richards, with music by Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Joanna Lumley talks about having many interests, her experience with viral meningitis and how she conquered stage fright. Also on the show are Kiri Te Kanawa and Bernard Levin.

Terry's guests include spy writer Chapman Pincher, and general secretary of MENCAP, Brian Rix.

The laws surrounding the protection of children are one of the topics on the show tonight, as Childline chairman Esther Rantzen and lawyer Sir David Napley discuss the issue. Also chatting with Terry is Auberon Waugh.

Terry chats with stars from Dynasty and Dallas, who openly confess that both shows have become far-fetched, and joke about dreams and UFOs. Though there's a down note as Susan Howard confesses that she's been written out.

Terry meets Whitley Strieber, the man who claims to have been abducted by aliens and has written a book on the experience. Among the other guests is Michael Bentine, but Pamela Stephenson is cancelled at the last minute.

Emma Thompson uses a cushion as a comfort blanket while answering questions about her real accent and whether she's "bawdy". Also on the show are Tom White from the National Children's Home, Thora Hird and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Terry presents the first of a two-part celebration of British cinema. Guests helping him celebrate include Christopher Lee, Bryan Forbes, Dinah Sheridan and Virginia McKenna.

The second part of Terry's look back at British Cinema includes Stewart Granger, John Mills, Norman Wisdom, Googie Withers and stars from the "Carry On" movies.

Brian Johnston and Ronnie Corbett are in the studio for a chat, while Suzanne Vega performs her new single, "Luka".

Terry meets the Kittels, a couple who learned sign language so they could communicate with their deaf son. Also appearing is Spike Milligan, along with a surprise appearance from Bill Wyman, who has heard that Spike is emigrating.

Terry celebrates the 20th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by welcoming producer George Martin onto the show. Also appearing are Midge Ure, Imran Khan and Frances Edmonds.

Terry goes late night, as his show is pushed back in the BBC1 schedule to a 10:50pm timeslot. Guests facing the later hour with him include Armand Hammer and Liz Robertson.

Elton John and Jennifer Rush perform and discuss their new duet, but conversation inevitably turns towards Elton's recent legal battles with The Sun newspaper. Also on the show are comedian Steven Wright and Rick "Grizzly" Brown.

With Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Jean Marsh and Nigel Kennedy.

A very musical edition, with Plácido Domingo singing and playing piano, Tina Turner performing her new single "Break Every Rule", and chat with Dame Eva Turner. Though Terry risks offending the Dame by asking if she sang with Caruso.

With retired MPs Ian Mikardo and Sir Edward du Cann. Also appearing is Sir Robin Day.

Terry meets Kitty Godfree, the oldest surviving Wimbledon champion, and ex-Moonie Jackie Williams.

Money is tonight's theme, as entrepreneur Jennifer D'Abo and self-made millionaire Jack Joseph join Terry, along with psychologist Laurie Taylor.

With Judith Chalmers, David Bellamy, Errol Brown and a girl who was kidnapped by the Moonies.

Sue Lawley provides holiday cover for Terry once more, confessing to nerves as she introduces what she calls the night of "the beautiful people". Included among that number are Terence Stamp and Cliff Richard.

Sue Lawley chats to Julia Migenes Johnson, Cyd Charisse, Ken Livingstone and Diane Abbott.

Sue Lawley finishes off her guest hosting duties by talking to Lord Hailsham, Robert Lindsay and Elkie Brooks.

Mike Smith sits in for Terry this week, with guests including Jacqui Elliot, from Middlesex Hospital's AIDS ward, and the group Genesis.

Mike Smith starts off his second show with the Pet Shop Boys performing "It's A Sin". Sitting down for a chat are Nigel Mansell and John Pilger.

Mike Smith signs off on his time as Terry's stand in by chatting with Boy George, Alan Freeman, Jeremy Hardy and two press photographers. Music comes from Swing Out Sister.

Terry returns from his break to talk to Graham Chapman, Mike Yarwood and Dr. Clive Graymore, a reformed alcoholic.

With Charlotte Rampling and George Shearing, plus Denis Healey and his wife Edna.

Husband and wife acting duo Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn discuss how they make their marriage work, and whether they'd still act if it wasn't for the need to earn money. Among the other guests are "The Oblivion Boys" - AKA Frost and Arden.

The Wogan show sees rare fireworks, as Barbara Cartland tells Jackie Collins that her books are "evil" and lead to societal abuse. Ed Asner ducks for cover as the row escalates, while music guests Hue and Cry have slippery mic issues.

George Benson and Earl Klugh showcase their new collaborative album, appropriately titled "Collaboration". Chatting with Terry are Tracey Ullman and Cyril Smith.

Anita Dobson and Brian May are on the show to promote Anita's new single "Talking Of Love", but fellow guest Colonel Hilary Hook isn't impressed, saying he'd ban pop music if he was prime minister and "It doesn't do a damn thing to me."

Terry's guests tonight are Patricia Hodge, MP Bryan Gould and Antony Jay, co-writer of "Yes, Minister".

With Antony Newley, Julien Clerc and Lady Valerie Goulding.

Debate ensues with agricultural minister John Selwyn Gummer and the Bishop of Durham. Providing some lighter distraction is comedian Art Metrano.

Among Terry's guests are Clement Freud and his daughter Emma.

A sterile atmosphere hangs over this edition, as flooding at the BBC TV Theatre means Terry has to conduct his chat show from a quickly-arranged studio with no audience. Among those receiving no applause are Nessie hunter Tony Harmsworth.

A packed show, with Harry Worth, Toyah, Marti Webb, psychologist Paul Thorne and comedy double act the Vicious Brothers.

Terry celebrates his 49th birthday by pretending to play the guitar, before getting a lesson from the real player, Bert Weedon. There's also chat with Tony Britton and lifeboat skipper Jack Woodhouse.

Terry talks to cancer sufferer Clive Jermain, Rams owner Georgia Frontiere and quarterback Jim Everett, though Terry's claim "He's a big quarterback in more ways than one" gets unintended laughs from the audience.

An entire show dedicated to the new Stephen Sondheim musical "Follies". Included are songs and live chat with the stars, plus a specially pre-recorded interview with the composer.

Terry meets famous offspring tonight, as Groucho's playwright son Arthur Marx and Nat King Cole's daughter Natalie join the show. Among the other guests are Denis DeMarne and Maya Angelou.

Shirley Bassey introduces what she calls "Yello Blues" as she collaborates with the Swiss band on her new single. Also appearing are Imran Khan, James Burke, and Max O'Connor, a man who believes in cryogenics.

An Elvis special, with his stepbrother David Stanley and co-star Suzanna Leigh. Also on the show are Squeeze, with Jools Holland joking about his recent TV ban for accidental live swearing, and how being on Wogan is "a remedy for success".

Selina Scott fills in for Terry once more, speaking to Rudolf Nuryev, Jill Ireland, Nigel Pivaro and Queen Geraldine of Albania.

Selina Scott is joined by Lynn Redgrave and Miss Bluebell, plus cricketers Fred Trueman and Allan Border.

Selina Scott finishes off her week of guest hosting by talking to Rita Rudner, Art Malik and Phil Drabble.

Derek Jameson guest hosts a country special with Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Billy Jo Spears. In among the songs and laughter are some heavier topics, including addiction, suicidal thoughts and the war in Nicaragua.

A racier episode than usual, with the straight-talking of Joan Collins' ex-boyfriend Bill Wiggins, and comedian Bernard Manning. Also chatting with Derek Jameson are Janet Street-Porter and Keith Rous.

Derek Jameson talks to David Owen, Thelma Barlow and investigative reporter Roger Cook.

Terry returns for a Bank Holiday special. Among his guests are Bette Midler and comedian Steven Wright, with music from Robert Cray.

A night for fans of cinema, as Terry and movie critic Barry Norman are joined by Glenn Close, talking about her new cowboy documentary. There's also John Boorman, discussing the autobiographical nature of his new project.

Level 42 fly over from their North American tour especially to perform their new single, "It's Over". Also on the show are Jan Ravens and John Sessions.

Peter Ustinov discusses a Russian expedition, while Spike Milligan is asked what he learned during the war: "How to hide."

Terry welcomes Fatima Whitbread, Donny Osmond and Frank Bruno to the show.

With Kelly McGillis, Willie Rushton and Hardy Amies.

Terry's guests include Bette Davis, who makes pains to remind him not to forget her new book.

Terry meets the Chairman Elect of British Telecom, Iain Vallance, and Vietnam veteran Bobby Muller. Also on the show are Frank Muir and film director John Irvin.

The Bee Gees perform their new single "You Win Again", and explain to Terry that they'd split up due to fears of oversaturation. Also included on the show is Gayle Hunnicutt, currently appearing in the theatre production "The Big Knife".

Maeve Binchy and Barry McGuigan are guests, but Barry doesn't just want to talk about quitting boxing - he's there to sing, too. Providing more music is the Shanghai Theatre Company, while there's a surprise for a viewer about to turn 100.

Terry chats with Bamber Gascoigne, Elaine Smith (AKA Daphne from Neighbours) and Roy Strong, the curator of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Music comes from Lloyd Cole and the Commotions.

Dennis Potter chats about the possibility of psychosomatic illness, then joins George Melly in a discussion on the cruelty of critics. There's also a song from a new musical, and Edward Dunlop talks about being a Japanese prisoner of war.

A show celebrating the 20th anniversary of Radio 1, broadcast simultaneously on the station. Guests sharing their reminisces include DJs Tony Blackburn, John Peel and Janice Long, while music comes from Johnny Hates Jazz and Carl Wayne.

Terry is joined by three Lords: Hailsham, Denning and Soper.

Terry gets ready for another fortnight's holiday, but isn't leaving in peace: heavy metal band Bad News are in the studio to play their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody. Included among the other guests are Edward Woodward and Marilyn French.

Sue Lawley steps in to give Terry a two-week break, chatting to Jean Metcalfe and the owners of the "English Rose Dating Agency".

Sue Lawleys talks with Ron Eyre and Emma Thompson, while Mike Oldfield and Bonnie Tyler perform "Islands".

A wide mix of guests sees Sue Lawley sharing the show with former prime minister Ted Heath, footballer Gary Lineker and comedian Russ Abbot.

Sue Lawley chats with Tom Conti, Kathy Botham and Mark McCormack. Music comes from Barbara Dickson.

Motherhood is the theme of tonight's episode, with Sue Lawley meeting a couple who lost their septuplets, along with Britain's first surrogate mother, and a pioneer in what has become dubbed "test tube babies".

Sue Lawley finishes off her time covering for Terry by chatting to Shirley MacLaine and Sheila Hancock. Music is provided by The Chieftains.

Terry returns from his break for a chat with Nigel Davenport, Jonathan Routh, Tony Anholt and Susannah Simons.

Guests include Liz Hobbs, Stephen Roche and Lord Snowdon.

Terry chats with Vanessa Regrave, and Marlene Bugner, the wife of boxer Joe. Meanwhile, Barry White provides the music with his new single "Sho' You Right".

Terry celebrates National Jazz Week with Humphrey Lyttelton and Andy Sheppard, and also chats to La Toya Jackson and the Queen's goldsmith, Stuart Devlin.

Terry chats to Alan Sugar and P.D. James, while Cher is in the studio to sing her new track, "I Found Someone".

Lew Grade gives one of the most blatant plugs on the show for his new book, while also on the show are Paul Daniels and Lesley Mackie.

Terry's guests are William Hobhouse, managing director of Tie Rack, David Andrews (AKA Pulaski) and former Punch editor William Davis. Music comes from Incantation.

Terry's guests include Linda Lusardi, and singer Helen Watson, making her TV debut.

With Hayley Mills, Moira Shearer, Gillian Lynne, James Ivory and Kit and the Widow.

Terry explores theatre and music, with Charlton Heston and Roy Kinnear coming on before that evening's performance of "A Man for All Seasons", and Boy George singing "To Be Reborn", and then joining songwriter Roger Cook for a duet.

Terry marks Armistice Day by talking to Falklands veteran Simon Weston, and war correspondent Max Hastings.

Terry meets the new Miss World, who was crowned yesterday, along with Barbara Taylor Bradford. There's also music from the Housemartins, and chat with those very special ladies, Hinge and Bracket.

Guests include the parents of a child affected by bone marrow disease, along with actors Martin Short and David Tomlinson.

With guests Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, organist Carlo Curley, and Bernadette Nolan, the mother of disabled author Christy.

A Paul McCartney special, with Paul performing "Jet" and "Listen to What the Man Said", as well as a premiere of his new music video. Joining Paul in a chat with Terry is his wife, Linda, showcasing some of her photography.

Terry meets AIDS patient Richard Rector and his partner Erik Von Muller. On a lighter note there's a new "Mel and Kim", with Mel Smith and Kim Wilde promoting their charity single, while also appearing are Jack De Manio and Brian Redhead.

Terry interviews Donald Woods, a writer whose book on his friendship with Steve Biko has been adapted into a film, "Cry Freedom". Also on the show are Donald's wife Wendy, along with Peter Gabriel, who has recorded music for the picture.

A St. Andrew's Day special, with guests including Lord Macdonald of Macdonald, Hannah Gordon, Sydney Devine and Molly Weir.

Ken Dodd explains how he's studied the history of comedy and laughter: "'Course, the trouble with Freud was, he never played second house Friday night at Glasgow Empire." Also appearing is Michael York.

Terry chats to Michael Crawford via satellite, while in the studio are Jonathan King and Rick Astley.

Terry talks to Bob Woodward, one of the journalists who exposed the Watergate scandal. Also taking part in the discussion are David Frost and Tom Jones.

Peter Cushing celebrates 100 years of Sherlock Holmes, while Bill Waddell, curator of Scotland Yard's Black Museum, is also along for a chat. Included among the other guests is Jeremy Irons, revealing he used to be a busker.

Terry chats with guests including Barbara Castle and Baroness Trumpington, while Chris De Burgh provides the music.

Guests include Max Wall, Gemma Craven and Bertice Reading.

With Clive James, Rabbi Julia Neuberger and Dr. Colin Morris.

Terry meets Sister Briege McKenna, a nun who believes she has healing powers directly from Jesus Christ. Among his other guests are actors Ian McKellen and David Tomlinson.

Guests include Raymond Burr, Cicely Saunders and husband and wife presenters John Stapleton and Lynn Faulds Wood.

Terry reunites "Oliver!" actors Mark Lester and Jack Wild, who share a story about how Harry Secombe really thought he'd ripped Mark's ear off while filming. Also appearing are Rolf Harris and Clive Jermain.

Terry hosts the first of two episodes celebrating classic radio comedy. Among the shows discussed are "Band Waggon", "Hello Playmates!", "Take It from Here" and "Life with the Lyons".

The second part of Terry's look back at the days of classic radio comedy. Among the series discussed are "Round The Horne", "Educating Archie", "The Navy Lark", "Dick Barton", "The Goons" and "The Billy Cotton Band Show".