Wogan

- Season 12

(1992)

The final series of Wogan begins with guests including Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.

Loyd Grossman and Vanessa-Mae are among Terry's guests in this edition.

Ian McShane, Phyllis Logan and Joss Ackland are the guests, with music by Ce Ce Peniston.

Terry is joined by Roger Lloyd Pack, Lynda Bellingham, and mind reader Graham Jolley. Music comes from Julia Fordham.

The thirtieth anniversary of "Z Cars" sees James Ellis, Stratford Johns and Frank Windsor in the studio. Also on board is Dudley Moore, talking about his new movie release, "Blame It on the Bellboy".

For the next three weeks, Wogan dedicates Mondays to the upcoming election, giving the main parties chance to answer questions from the audience. This first edition is given to Labour, and includes Tony Blair and Gerald Kaufman.

Denzel Washington discusses his life as a family man, whether he's experienced obstacles in his movie career, and his place as a role model. Also on the show are Jack Good and The Blessing.

With guests Sue Lawley, Patricia Hodge and Alan Coren, plus music from Buffy Sainte-Marie.

The second of Terry's shows where the audience get to ask questions of the three main political parties. This time it's the turn of the Liberal Democrats, with MPS including Alan Beith and Jim Wallace.

After initial screams from the audience, there's a stale atmosphere, as Terry's jokes fall flat, and interviews with a beauty queen and the stars of 'One Foot In The Grave' are stilted. Also appearing are Tori Amos and a sadistic masseuse.

Terry chats with Amanda Redman, Chris Barrie and Ken Hom, while Rozalla performs her latest single.

The last of three political specials, with the main parties answering questions from the audience. This final part see Conservative MPs Kenneth Clarke, Michael Heseltine, Tom King and William Waldegrave representing their party.

Terry is joined by Jimmy Mulville, Natasha Richardson and speed skater Wilf O'Reilly. Music comes from John O'Kane.

Husband and wife Ken Olin and Patricia Wettig, stars of "Thirtysomething", join Terry for a chat. Also on the show are Brian Conley and the cast of "The Cotton Club".

Media is the focus tonight, as former newspaper magnate Eddie Shah, trouble shooter Sir John Harvey-Jones and marketing expert Faith Popcorn all join the show.

Terry is sick with the flu, so Gloria Hunniford is called in as a replacement at short notice. Among the features Gloria has to tackle are a behind-the-scenes look at the Brit Awards, which are due to air on BBC1 straight after the show.

Sue Cook was scheduled to appear on the show to reveal the total of the 1991 "Children In Need" appeal. However, as Terry is still sick with flu, she also steps in as a guest host. Music comes from Martika.

Gloria Hunniford gives Terry a two-week break, stepping in to interview Nick Nolte and Jason Gould about their new movie, "Prince of Tides". Also in the studio is Seal with his new single, "Violet".

A controversial episode as Salman Rushdie, still under threat of death, appears in a combative interview with guest host Gloria Hunniford. Viewers of the BBC's "Points of View" wrote to complain about Hunniford's stance.

Tina Turner talks to Gloria Hunniford about the hardships of her life, and how her early dreams weren't around singing, but about wanting to be a movie star. Also on the show are Lorna Luft, Wayne Sleep and Kenny Everett.

Gloria Hunniford's guests include Haydn Gwynne, Barry Norman and "insect enthusiast" Paul Pearce-Kelly. Music comes from Zoë.

Gloria Hunniford chats with Willem Dafoe, Michael McShane and Sandi Toksvig.

In the last episode of Wogan to be hosted by a guest, Gloria Hunniford talks with Cliff Richard and Annette Bening. With Wet Wet Wet on hand to provide the music, they also get joined by Cliff for a special performance of "Goodnight Girl".

Terry returns from his break to hear songs from a new West End production of "Moby Dick", and chats to the musical's producer, Cameron Mackintosh, and its star, Tony Monopoly.

Another edition of Wogan, or is it the Helen Egan show? Terry swaps places with a bank clerk for "Trading Places Day", giving her the job of interviewing Lisa Stansfield. He takes back the show to chat with Altovise Davis and Michael Ball.

After discussing "A Song For Europe" on the previous show, Michael Ball performs the first two songs up for possible selection for his entry in the year's Eurovision Song Contest. Also on the show are Gwen Taylor and Ted Rogers.

Jessica Tandy and her husband Hume Cronyn are guests on the show, with music by Marc Cohn.

Phillip Schofield is on hand to give Terry some "rug lessons" - lying on his back, projecting his voice for singing practice. Also on the show are Ben Elton and Angus Deayton, while Yazz performs her new single, "One True Woman".

Nicholas Lyndhurst makes a rare chat show appearance before the night's theatre performance of "Straight and Narrow". He discusses being a child actor, and how he keeps his privacy. Plus, Michael Ball with two more Songs For Europe.

With model Christy Turlington and columnist Taki. Music is provided by Vanessa Williams.

Christian Slater tells Terry about a drunken phone call he made to Jack Nicholson at 3am. Also on the show is Michael Ball, showcasing two more numbers for "The Song For Europe".

Terry chats with Wayne Hemingway, Josh Salzmann and future Friday Night (1992) co-host Arthur Smith. Music comes from The Party.

The audience are a little confused by fictitious music hall entertainer/film star Tommy Cockles (Simon Day). However, fellow guest David Tomlinson is in hysterics at Tommy's anecdotes, but accuses Terry of jealousy.

Michael Ball performs the last two possible song entries for Eurovision, while Terry chats with Sarah Miles and Natalie Rebeiz-Nielsen, and gets acting tips from master thespian Nicholas Craig - otherwise known as Nigel Planer.

Recently-released Beirut hostage Jackie Mann joins the show with his wife, Sunnie. Also appearing is Anthony Hopkins, reflecting on his recent Oscar and BAFTA wins. Music comes from Right Said Fred.

Terry's guests include Professor Stephen Hawking, author of the best selling "A Brief History of Time".

Dustin Hoffman joins Terry to talk about his new film, "Hook", while the Temptations are in the studio to provide the music.

Among Terry's guests are Roger Daltrey and the Chieftains, along with Richard Blackwell, who annually announces the world's "ten worst-dressed women".

Bill Gates shows the latest Microsoft technology, Rebecca De Mornay discusses "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle" and Lenny Henry and Griff Rhys Jones talk about the upcoming "Comic Relief" event. Music comes from Texas.

Among Terry's guests are Patrick Moore, celebrating 35 years of "The Sky at Night", and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Music comes from Julian Lennon.

Terry is joined by Albert Finney and Barbara Knox, while Kim Wilde performs her new single, "Love Is Holy".

After interviewing puppets, comic strip characters and fictional people, Terry tackles perhaps his most unusual guest yet: racehorse Desert Orchid. Included among the other guests on the show are Marti Caine and Rosemary Conley.

Boxer Paul Hodkinson talks about his recent defence against Steve Cruz, and Lennox Lewis discusses his ambitions as he's due to fight Derek Williams the following day. Among the other guests is Michael Forman, a collector of the macabre.

Documentary makers Alan Whicker and David Attenborough are the guests, while music comes from John O'Kane.

Terry struggles with a non-communicative Chevy Chase, a man who he would later slate as being "nobody at home - I was probably ringing the wrong bell." Fortunately, Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson are on hand to sing "Beauty and the Beast".

As Terry prepares to travel to Malmo, Sweden for the following night's "Eurovision Song Contest", he hosts the last show of the week, interviewing Roddy Doyle and Rory Bremner, with music by Mari Wilson.

With David Mellor, romantic novelist Iain Blair and broadcaster June Knox-Mawer. Joan Armatrading is also in the studio to sing her latest release, "Wrapped Around Her".

Terry's guests include Dr. Jonathan Miller and art critic Brian Sewell.

Terry chats with Laurie Pike and Tara Fitzgerald, though as Danny Baker is the first guest and remains on the show, will either of them get a word in? Providing music - as well as a respite from Danny - is KD Lang.

With Nick Berry, Adrian Walsh and music from Mary Black.

Among Terry's guests are Mike Myers, Dana Carvey and Normski, while music comes from Wilson Phillips.

With Imran Khan, Danny Aiello and music by Lionel Richie.

Terry is joined by Eurovision winner Linda Martin, TV critic Garry Bushell, and Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, who has become a novelist. Music comes from Annie Lennox, with her new single, "Precious".

Director Jean-Jacques Annaud discusses his latest film "The Lover", and brings along its star, Jane March, making her acting debut. Also on the programme are athlete Roger Black and musician Robbie Craig.

"May I finish?" Terry has one of his most combative interviews as guest Patti Davis doesn't like being interrupted, or Terry accusing her of not having a point to make. Also on the show are Cyndi Lauper and Ivanka Trump.

Dolly Parton invites Terry over to Nashville, Tennessee for a visit and a chat.

Diana Ross discusses her upcoming 30th anniversary in music, her avoidance of the dark side of the industry, and whether she's a perfectionist. She also takes time to perform her new song, "One Shining Moment".

Roger Moore looks back on his time as James Bond, and also looks ahead - to his plans to resurrect The Saint, and his role as UNICEF Special Ambassador. Des'ree provides the music.

Terry's guests include Jonathan Winters, and Neil Diamond, who sings "Hello Again".

An evening of opera, including the world premiere of the year's Olympic anthem by Plácido Domingo and Sarah Brightman. Both are guests in the studio, along with Andrew Lloyd-Webber.

The penultimate episode of Terry's chat show is a "Batman Returns" special. Talking to Terry are director Tim Burton, along with stars Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer and Danny DeVito.

Terry signs off in a special hour-long show, meeting some final new guests, and showcasing highlights from the whole of the series.