Wogan - Season 6 (1986)

Ronnie Corbett ends his week as guest host having fallen foul of the critics, but not of the public, as 12.85 million tune in to watch his final show. Guests include Mollie Sugden, Bruce Forsyth and ABC.

Felicity Kendal steps in as guest host for a week, as Terry continues his holiday. Her first guests include former "Good Life" colleague Paul Eddington, as he talks about "Yes, Prime Minister" and his dream of being an artist.

Felicity Kendal's second episode as stand-in host sees her chatting with Rod Stieger, Annie Lennox and Melvyn Bragg.

Joining Felicity Kendal for her final episode as guest host are Peter Schaufuss and Robert Morley, while Five Star perform their new single, "System Addict".

Terry returns from his break to interview guests including Arnold Schwarzenegger, discussing his new film "Commando", and Sir Robin Day, a guest who Terry would later refer to as "curmudgeonly".

Terry's guests include the brothers behind romance books Mills and Boon, plus politician Shirley Williams and music from Starship.

Terry presents a special Scots-themed episode of Wogan to welcome in Burns Night. Guests include John Gordon Sinclair, Ross Davidson, deaf musician Evelyn Glennie, and Elvis Costello performing "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood".

Terry meets the stars of the BBC's popular new fly-on-the-wall documentary, "The Marriage", which is due to screen its third episode that evening. Also appearing are Coral Browne and Arthur Marshall.

With Nigel Davenport, Samantha Fox, and the resident writer of Wormwood Scrubs Prison, Ken Smith. Music comes from Paul Hardcastle.

With Brian Jacques, Richard Clayderman and Donald Sinden, plus the winners of the "Spot the Stars" competition.

A genuine Manic Monday for the Wogan show as The Bangles perform their new single, while Terry juggles interviews with Frances de la Tour, Egon Ronay and Joel Grey.

Terry chats with Jenny Pitman, and a man who would go on to take over as guest host during Terry's summer break - broadcaster Derek Jameson.

With Bryan Forbes, Barbara Kelly, Bernard Braden, Alan Bates and Leo Sayer.

Joanna Lumley comes into the studio to announce the final total of the "Children In Need" appeal, but must be quick, as she's starring in the West End that evening. Also on the show are Sue Cook, Clement Freud and Eli Wallach.

Terry meets Peter Birkett, the retired Reverend who went to the States to become a cowboy. Also on the show are Timothy West and Prunella Scales.

Romance is in the air for this Valentine's Day episode, with passion writers Barbara Cartland, Garrison Keillor and Pat Booth in the studio. Also appearing are Jason Connery and group Matt Bianco.

Terry meets Captain John Testrake, the pilot involved in the Beirut hi-jacking. Also on the show are Eva Gabor and professional ape impersonator Peter Elliott.

Terry welcomes Bill Fraser, Jane How, karate expert Jeoff Thompson and some Daily Star bravery award winners. Music comes from Mr. Mister.

Jennifer Rush hopes to get another UK hit single when she performs "Madonna's Eyes". Also on the show are Jimmy Jewel, Nigel Kennedy and Sophia Loren.

Wogan celebrates a year as a prime-time series, as Terry brings back some of the guests from the "first" show, Elton John and Wendy Richard. Also helping Terry celebrate in a smoke-filled studio are James Galway and Anita Dobson.

With Ian Charleson and Ruby Wax, plus music from Simply Red.

With Beryl Reid, Betty Wright, Norman Tebbit and members of the Fox acting dynasty.

Julie Andrews relives her life as a child star and Oscar winner, plus her stage debut. Other guests include Charles Dance and Jane Russell, while Depeche Mode perform their new single "Stripped".

Ahead of a screening of a feature-length "Dallas" special, Terry calls up on his satellite connection to chat to star Linda Gray. In the studio are former TUC secretary Len Murray, and writer Professor Laurie Taylor.

Twelve-and-a-half million tune in to see Terry chat with Stefanie Powers, get a cooking lesson from Ken Hom, and hear the latest single from Howard Jones. However, a planned appearance from Dave Clark is pulled from the line-up.

Terry gets two Sherlock Holmeses, with Peter Cushing revealing his childhood being dressed as a girl, and Nick Rowe discussing his starring role in the new Spielberg movie, "Young Sherlock Holmes".

With Lee Remick, Rik Mayall, Janet Brown and writers Marks and Gran. Music is provided by brother-and-sister Swedish duo Gemini.

James Taylor performs his new track "Everyday", while Terry is joined by Peter Bowles, Martin Sheen and double act Little and Large.

A comedy night, with guests Michael Palin, The National Theatre of Brent and Eugene Lambert with Finnegan. Providing the music is Bronski Beat, along with Terry performing a duet with Sir Geraint Evans.

Samantha Fox showcases her debut single, "Touch Me", and tells Terry she's going to shoot the video on Friday, inviting him to take part. Also on the show are Paula Wilcox, Alan Bleasdale and Nigel Short.

With Eurovision looming, Terry once again presents the shortlisted songs for the UK's entry, beginning with Palace and Vanity Fare. Also on the show are Cheryl Baker, George Martin and Anthony Newley.

With Terry Gilliam, Paul Shane and Maria Aitken. There's also two more entries for the "Song For Europe", performed by Colin Heywood and Chad Brown.

Terry and Delia Smith launch their charity "Food Aid" cookbook, and feature some of the celebrities whose recipes got chosen. Also on the show are two more Song For Europe entries, along with Bob Geldof and Claire Bloom.

"This has been - one of the most unusual interviews I've ever done" says Terry, after Eartha Kitt taunts, teases and flirts with the host. Also on the show are Princess Stéphanie, Lord Soper and the final two Song For Europe entries.

Terry has a packed show with Frankie Howerd, Marti Caine, Alan Titchmarsh, George Hearn, Dennis Quilley and Bryan Ferry.

Terry has a crammed show with Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera, Andrew Ridgeley, Googie Withers, the Style Council and racing expert the Earl of Dumfries. But there's also chance to catch up with his fellow Radio 2 DJ Jimmy Young.

With Frankie Vaughan, Maria Bueno and Anthony Andrews. Music is provided by Big Country.

Terry meets identical twins Christopher and John Gillibrand, two political campaigners - but for different parties. Also included among the guests are the winners of Saturday Superstore's "Search for a Superstar" competition.

Terry's guests include his two stand-ins for the next fortnight, and jellied eel seller Tubby Isaacs. Kenneth Williams is particularly taken with the aphrodisiac nature of cockles: "If you don't swallow 'em quickly, your neck goes stiff."

Sue Lawley stands in for Terry for a week, and would later admit that she internally froze with terror while presenting the live chat show for the first time. Among her first guests are Chris Gittins, Russell Harty and Jane Lapotaire.

In a playfully combative interview, Toyah responds to Sue Lawley's assertion that her behaviour is "middle-aged" by saying that her ambition is to be "forty". Also verbally sparring with Sue are Cecil Parkinson and Peter Ustinov.

Sue Lawley ends her week as stand-in host by talking to Geoffrey Boycott and Dack Rambo, while music comes from Katrina and the Waves.

Kenneth Williams is the host for a week, with his first guests including Janet Brown and Norman Parkinson. Unfortunately for Kenny, Derek Nimmo doesn't feel he's cut out for the job, telling the audience "He's rotten at asking questions".

Kenneth Williams meets old friend Barbara Windsor and her new husband Stephen Hollings, and also chats with Stephen Fry and Michael Palin. Music comes from The Shadows, playing their new single, "Moonlight Shadow".

Kenneth Williams hosts his final episode as stand-in, chatting to Nicholas Parsons, Bertice Reading, Fay Masterson and Denise Coffey. Music is provided not only by ELO, but by Kenneth himself, singing "The Sad Lament of the Wogan Takeover"

Terry returns to interview Ken Kercheval, Thora Hird and Maeve Binchy, while Nick Heyward provides the music with "All Over The Weekend".

Terry's guests include Tom Hulce and Jean Muir, along with Michael Douglas, who talks about being the son of a famous actor, and gives Terry tips on how to perform the ideal strangulation.

As he prepares for the following day's Eurovision Song Contest, Terry takes time to interview Robert Powell, Florence Desmond and Jill St. John. Music comes from Joan Armatrading.

With Morgan Fairchild, Roger Vadim, Hywel Bennett and Billy Ocean.

Terry asks Ian Hislop if he expects to have any friends left when he takes on the editorship of "Private Eye". Also on the show is outgoing editor Richard Ingrams, comedian Eddie Colinton, and Bob Geldof, who is organising "Sport Aid".

Heaven 17 and Jimmy Ruffin perform a collaboration with "The Foolish Thing To Do", while Terry chats to Ian Dury, Sir Garfield "Gary" Sobers and Lord Denning.

Simon Le Bon discusses the dangers and pressure of filming the Duran Duran "Save A Prayer" video aboard a boat at sea. Also on the show are Roy Hattersley, Sam Harris and Rod Stewart.

Millicent Martin relieves the days of That Was The Week That Was, and tells Terry about her upcoming US TV series and her work for AIDS charities. Other guests on the show include Barbara Taylor Bradford and Auberon Waugh.

With Paul Hogan, Siân Phillips and Beryl Bainbridge. Music is provided by Julian Lennon, with his new single "This Is My Day".

With Michael Heseltine, Bob Geldof, David Gower and Clive Lloyd.

Terry engages in an effort to "Fight the Flab" on behalf of Sports AID. Helping are guests including Frank Bruno, Tessa Sanderson, and assorted politicians.

Terry and Sting urge viewers to take part in the "Race Against Time" on Sunday, while Sandie Shaw performs her latest single, and the writer of "Castaway", Lucy Irvine, stops by for a chat.

Terry meets chess champion Gary Kasparov, along with Max Wall and Twiggy. There's also a report on Mark and Lorna, the viewers who won a Sports Aid competition to go to New York, and music comes from Joe Jackson.

With Victor Mature, Melvyn Bragg, Henry Cooper, Bruce Forsyth and Rabbi Julia Neuberger. Music comes from Culture Club.

Midge Ure discusses Sport Aid, the importance of Bob Geldof's brash manner, and performs his new single "Call of the Wild". Also on the show are Richard Briers, Albert Finney, Garth Crooks and David Grant.

Jim Dale talks about the beginnings of his career as a stage stand-up and musician, as well as his Broadway success and the legacy of the "Carry On" movies. Also on the show are Stephanie Beacham, Patricia Neal and Bucks Fizz.

With Edward Woodward, Elizabeth Anson, Desmond Morris and Grange Hill's "Zammo", aka Lee MacDonald. Music is provided by Carmel.

Bob Monkhouse, celebrating 40 years in showbusiness, relives a few memories on the show. Also featuring are horror writer James Herbert and composer Michel Legrand.

Clive Dunn strikes a rare serious note, as he shares memories of his real-life experiences of war. Also on the show are writer Jane Walmsley and comedian Roy Walker, plus music from Bonnie Tyler.

Terry uses a satellite link-up to talk to Bob Geldof about his recent knighthood. Also on the show are guests including Frank Bruno - but Les Dawson interrupts his own introduction before Terry turns boredom into art form.

Susan Tully, Owen Paul and John Hegarty are part of the show. Also joining Terry for a chat is Lauren Bacall, who says of her early stardom: "It's pretty hard to keep your head when people say that you are the sun, the moon and the stars".

Anna Ford stands in for Terry, interviewing Kenneth Williams, Michael Korda and Ed McBain, with music provided by The Housemartins.

Anna Ford finds herself in a late-night slot for her second show, with her chat having to make way for the football. Staying up late with Anna are John Wells, Frances Edmonds and former ticket tout Tony Dyer.

Anna Ford finishes her week covering for Terry by chatting to guests including Kenny Everett and David Owen's wife Deborah. Also in the studio are The Bangles.

Derek Jameson covers for Terry for a week, talking to Samantha Fox, Ian Botham, Rod Stewart and Richard Benjamin.

Stand-in host Derek Jameson wants to bring opera to the masses, asking Dame Kiri Te Kanawa why opera is "so snobby and toffee-nosed?" Other guests include street trader Jack Joseph, but George Best is a no-show.

"That's me finished, Pat," Derek Jameson tells Pat Phoenix, "I'm totally knackered now, it's up to you." Finishing off his week of guest hosting, a worn-out Derek also welcomes Mel Smith, Van Morrison and Pearl Bailey.

Terry returns from his break to speak to Jeffrey Archer, Pamela Bellwood and Gary Lineker, while music comes from It Bites.

Barry McGuigan has his first major interview since losing his world title on the 23rd June. Included among the other guests are actor Mark Greenstreet, teenage tycoon Gordon Hamilton and the avant garde art of "The Living Paintings".

With actor Howard Rollins, two of the police members from "Crimewatch", and music by Hollywood Beyond.

With actress Vanessa Redgrave and polo player Julian Hipwood, plus music from Joan Regan and Tom Robinson.

Terry gets to chat with Michael Caine, but all the press are interested in the following day is his awkward interview with Prince Philip - a guest Terry would later say was one of the six he most wanted to throttle.

Terry gets over the rigours of the Prince Philip interview by getting involved with a bit of arm wrestling, chatting with author Robert Lacey and actress Jane Seymour, and meeting General Eva Burrows, the new leader of the Salvation Army.

Terry finds a questionable way to celebrate France's Bastille Day by wearing a stick-on moustache and interviewing the characters from 'Allo 'Allo. Also on the show are Maureen Lipman, Mike Gatting and psychic Rosemary Brown.

Terry delivers one of his bluntest-ever questions by asking Lulu of her new TV character "She's a bit of a slag, isn't she?" Lulu also performs her new version of Shout, while other guests include food expert Michelle Berriedale-Johnson.

Terry meets Roy Bates and his wife Joan, the self-titled "Prince and Princess" of Sealand, their own micronation. Also on the show are ballerina Alessandra Ferri, actress Kate O'Mara and music from Spandau Ballet.

Suzi Quatro showcases some songs from "Annie Get Your Gun", commentator Ron Pickering chats ahead of the Commonwealth Games, and photographer Arthur Edwards speaks ahead of the Royal Wedding. Also chatting to Terry is author Wilbur Smith.

The wedding of Sarah Ferguson doesn't go without notice, as guest Tracey Ullman claims she looked like an "evacuee in 1942". If that's not enough for Terry to deal with, a man named Alf Garnett wants to share his views on the Irish.

With Frances Barber, Paul Daniels, Professor Heinz Wolff and photographer Terence Donovan. Music is provided by Bruce Hornsby.

Terry gets to meet SDP MP Charles Kennedy, and asks him if he'd ever want to one day be Prime Minister. Also appearing are actor Bryan Brown, Saudi Arabian astronaut Prince Sultan and EastEnders actress Anita Dobson.

Tony James talks about the truth behind Sigue Sigue Sputnik - including whether they mime, and whether they're really worth £4 million. Also on the show are Arthur Mullard and American footballers Walter Payton and "The Refrigerator".

Paul McCartney discusses his new album "Press to Play", playing live, ageing, being a father, and his use of cannabis. Included among the other guests on the show are Daryl Hall, Robert Kilroy-Silk and chess commentator Nathan Divinsky.

Pavarotti makes the surprising admission that he believes there are singers in the world who make a technically better "sound" than he does, but his way of performing is what keeps him in his position. Other guests include Robert Maxwell.

Terry greets pop group manager Miles Copeland, plus Hazel O'Connor, Ed Moses and comedy duo Teddy and Pearl.

Robert Lindsay talks to Terry via satellite from New York, while in the studio are Christopher Plummer, Anthony Buckeridge and Bananarama with their new single, "More Than Physical".

Terry's guests include Kenneth Branagh, Jenny Seagrove and Tina Turner. Though as another of his guests is the formidable Fanny Cradock, Terry knows he has to be on his best behaviour.

With Harry Worth, comedienne Mia Carla and "Come Dancing" presenter Peggy Spencer. Also on the show are the Human League with their new single, "Human".

Terry chats with Monsignor Kent, a man who completed a 500 mile anti-nuclear protest march. Also appearing are Roy Kinnear and Bill Paterson.

With Gilbert and Sullivan singer John Reed, actress Doris Hare, footballer Mick Channon and music from The Brass Band.

With E.G. Marshall, Chapman Pincher and Meat Loaf.

With Steven Berkoff, Tom T. Hall, Duncan Norvelle, Christopher Timothy and Frankie Goes To Hollywood.

Colin Baker and Lynda Bellingham join Terry to discuss the new series of "Doctor Who" beginning the next month, while Michael Brandon and Jan Howard are also in the studio.

With Jan Harvey, Paul Simon, Lady Longford and Richard Todd.

With Cleo Laine, Polly James, Bruce Fogle and paranormal investigator Dr. Lyall Watson.

Terry gets to do some oyster tasting with oyster bar owner Graham Needham, plus there's chat with Arthur English, Julia McKenzie and Tom McNab, along with a performance of "Rain Or Shine" by Five Star.

Terry meets film actor Stewart Granger, a guest he would later cite as one of the ones that aggravated him most. Also on the show are Percy Edwards, Jeffery Boswall and the Cutting Crew.

Bob Hoskins tells Terry how he first got into acting, while also in the studio for a chat are Clive Jenkins and Tim Healy. Terry also gets his second "Rain Or Shine"-themed song in three episodes - this time by Barbara Cook.

Terry talks "The Monocled Mutineer" tonight, with the novel's co-writer William Allison and a real-life veteran of the mutiny, James Davies. Also on the show is Alan Alda from M*A*S*H.

Terry chats among the audience, before discussing acting with Sheila Gish, Tim Brooke-Taylor and, via satellite, William Shatner. Performing their new single are Dead Or Alive.

Terry chats with David Frost, food expert Caroline Waldegrave and Suchet brothers David and John.

With Zsa Zsa Gabor, David Attenborough and Joseph Heller.

With Julian Cope, Franco Zeffirelli and Paloma Picasso, the daughter of artist Pablo Picasso.

Ricky Skaggs comes along with his band to play live versions of "Country Boy" and "Wheel Hoss", while Terry chats with June Allyson, RSPCA inspector Sid Jenkins and Edinburgh Fringe star Ben Keaton.

Terry celebrates what is purported to be the 250th edition of Wogan, with help from David Frost, Simon Callow and Russian dissident Anatoli Shcharansky.

With Howard Jones, Art Malik and John Kobal, plus the wild antics of former Royal/Presidential butler Peter Russell, who tosses bananas around the studio.

Douglas Adams discusses his inspiration for the Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy and his time script-editing on Doctor Who. Also appearing are Anthony Hopkins, "pizza expert" Barry O'Halloran and Paul Young.

Terry keeps control in an intense show that sees audience participation and viewers' phone calls offer some detractions of Uri Geller. Providing a calmer atmosphere are other guests including Cliff Richard and Sarah Brightman.

With his new novel published the following day, author Leslie Thomas is determined to plug the book at all costs, saying he'll be "very annoyed" if it's not mentioned. Slightly more relaxed guests include Ali McGraw and Nik Kershaw.

Alan Coren makes his delayed appearance on the show; Princess Michael of Kent talks about her new historical book; and The Pretenders perform their latest single, "Don't Get Me Wrong".

David Frost steps in Terry's shoes for a week, speaking to guests including Dame Edna Everage and Phil and Frances Edmonds.

David Frost's guests as stand-in host include Jackie Collins and Little Richard.

Dennis Waterman confesses to be a "chauvinist" and "fairly Victorian", with an old-fashioned attitude towards the role of women. Also on the show are guests including Clive James and Denis Thatcher - AKA John Wells.

Esther Rantzen keeps Terry's chair warm this week, as she chats to Anthony Perkins, Edwina Currie and Lee and Gerald Durrell. Music comes courtesy of Whitney Houston.

In her second show covering for Terry, Esther Rantzen uses the satellite link to chat to Jane Fonda in Los Angeles, and meets six-year-old pianist Marty Randell in the studio. Also appearing are Fiona Richmond and Red Box.

Elton John showcases some of his most elaborate stage costumes, revealing that as it's the last year he'll wear them, he's decided to take it to extremes. Also on the show are Cyril Fletcher and Bonnie Langford.

Terry is back from his two week break to chat with Ronnie Barker, Cyndi Lauper, Marsha Hunt, Janet Brown and Kim Wilde.

Terry has a wide range of guests, including a satellite interview with Lionel Richie. Unfortunately for the host, the talking point of the show becomes whether a £200,000 car bid for Children In Need is real, or the result of a hoax.

Terry's show is cut short due to a suspected fire outbreak in the BBC News studios, but he still gets time to chat with William Shatner and hear music from Bob Geldof.

With Johnny Speight, Jimmy Nail, Charlotte Lewis and 12-year-old reporter Michael Newby.

With Pat Boone, Buddy Rich, Linda Lusardi and the Earl and Countess Spencer.

With Beryl Reid, Julie T. Wallace, Kate Bush and members of the Comic Relief team, including Dawn French and Christopher Ryan.

Gene Hackman discusses his career, including how he felt wrong for the part in The French Connection and asked the director to replace him. Also appearing are Jermaine Stewart, Frankie Howerd and Ernö Rubik, inventor of the Rubik's Cube.

Don Johnson talks via satellite in Miami, and there's magic tricks from Fay Presto, with music guest Boxcar Willie also joining in, plus chat with Lieutenant Robert Easson. But all involved risk being upstaged by offscreen bangs.

With Charlene Tilton, Bo Derek, Derek Fowlds and Elkie Brooks.

Terry chats with Diana Rigg about the nature of motherhood, and whether she'll return to acting. Included among the other guests are Pat Cash and the first thalidomide victim with no limbs to give birth.

Terry chats to Jonathan King, and finds out why Susan Hanson is leaving "Crossroads" after 22 years. Also appearing are Gorden Kaye and Vicky Michelle as their "'Allo 'Allo" characters, performing their cover version of "Je T'aime".

With Val Doonican, Catherine Oxenberg and Pat Kerr, the stewardess who works with children in Bangladesh. Music comes from Ultravox with "Same Old Story".

Terry makes a big entrance on a fire engine, before chatting to Dudley Moore via satellite, engaging in a chili eating competition and interviewing Howard's Way's Malcolm Jamieson. Music is provided by George Benson.

With Francesca Annis from "Inside Story", historian Michael Wood and musician turned actor David Essex. Also on the show are Go West.

With Gwen Taylor, Dr. Anthony Clare and composer Anthony Burger. Music is provided by Big Country.

Alison Moyet supplies the music while Terry chats with Ken Livingstone, Mariel Hemingway and designer Stephen Bayley.

Paul Young performs his new track "Some People", while Terry chats with Charles Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, and asks actress Geraldine James about the trappings of fame.

A wide range of guests is featured tonight, from "Cagney and Lacey" stars Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless to actor Tom Conti, Rabbi Lionel Blue and hypnotherapist Michael Alderman.

Featuring one of Terry's most disjointed interviews, as his attempts to talk about "fame" with the grounded A-ha provides an unusual mix. "Your head," Magne Furuholmen tells him, "is actually perfectly shaped."

With Elaine Stritch, Henry Mancini and Johnny Mathis.

Terry's "joshing" goes a little further than usual with Margot Kidder, telling her she doesn't look like Lois Lane in real life, and that a film she'd made was "terrible". Guests getting a slighter softer treatment include Ronnie Corbett.

With the Dimbleby brothers, Jonathan and David, plus Victor Borge and Patrick Malahide.

In a particularly frivolous, pre-Christmas episode of Wogan, Terry chats to Parker from Thunderbirds via Transatlantic link, and has Adrian Edmondson threaten to blow him up with dynamite if he asks any boring questions.

"Can I get a bus ticket outta here?" jokes David Cassidy after multiple references to his age. Also chatting to Terry are June Brown and Norman Wisdom.

One of Wogan's most awkward interviews occurs when Noel Edmonds discusses the cancellation of The Noel Edmonds Late Late Breakfast Show (1982) after the death of a member of the public.

Terry presents a preview of the BBC's festive programmes, showcasing some clips of Christmas shows with help from Gillian Taylforth, Julie Walters and Peter Dean.

Terry welcomes a sole guest in this Michael Crawford special.

After the critical mauling of his last Christmas Special, Terry doesn't get to go out on Christmas Day - but he does get this Christmas Eve edition, with Larry Hagman and Linda Gray, stars of his beloved "Dallas".

With Frank Muir, Bill Beaumont, Emlyn Hughes and Denise Coffey.

Wogan gets placed into an 11:25pm timeslot so that Terry and guests can see in the New Year. Looking back on 1986 and forward to 1987 are guests including Samantha Fox, Frankie Howerd and cast members from 'Allo 'Allo.