Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Dec 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Oct 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rock star Brian Pern. Brian reunites with his Thotch bandmates to discuss the making of their first ever jukebox musical, Stowe Boys. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Various:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
John:: David Cummings
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Kathy Lette:: Lucy Montgomery
Ali Qu'ack:: Darius Mortazavi
Young Brian Pern:: Martin Freeman
Director of musical:: Kathy Burke
Young Pat Quid:: Will Sharpe
Young Tony Pebblé:: Jack Whitehall
Groupie Angie:: Lotte Rice
Groupie Sam:: Claudia Evans
Ned, Brian Pern's driver:: Tony Way
Young John:: Justyn Thomas
Young Mike:: Felix Taylor
DC Mike Northwood:: Phil Cornwell
DC Karen Bovis:: Julia Deakin
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Himself:: Alexis Petridis
Himself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Billy Bragg
Himself:: Tim Rice
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 3

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Dec 2014, 22:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Nov 2015, 01:30 on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rocker Brian Pern, former frontman of the prog rock group Thotch. Brian records a charity Christmas record in aid of bipolar polar bears. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Pat Quid / Pierre Sac:: Paul Whitehouse
John:: David Cummings
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Jess Hunt:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Ken LeGrange:: Roger Allam
Pepita Sanchez / Xanadu:: Lucy Montgomery
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Himself:: Roy Wood
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Himself:: Rick Parfitt
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Alexis Petridis
Herself:: Chrissie Hynde
Herself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Tim Rice
Himself:: David Arnold
Herself:: Melanie C
Himself:: Billy Bragg
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Simon McCoy
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern

Series

Top of the Pops

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 17^th Mar 1977, 19:10 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Mar 2024, 01:40 on BBC Four

Available for 7 months

Tony Blackburn introduces Berni Flint, Billy Ocean, Suzi Quatro, Showaddywaddy, Barclay James Harvest, Cliff Richard, Maxine Nightingale, Manhattan Transfer and Legs & Co. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Tony Blackburn

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

Brand

Pointless Celebrities

Series 3

Episode 6

Pointless Celebrities: Series 3

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 1^st Dec 2012, 18:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Jul 2013, 19:30 on BBC One Wales

Alexander Armstrong and co-host Richard Osman present a special celebrity edition of the quiz, with contestants including Ulrika Jonsson, Rowland Rivron and Tony Blackburn. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Alexander Armstrong
Presenter:: Richard Osman
Executive Producer:: Pam Cavannagh
Executive Producer:: Tom Blakeson
Executive Producer:: Michelle Woods
Series Producer:: John Ryan
Participant:: Ulrika Jonsson
Participant:: Rowland Rivron
Participant:: David Hamilton
Participant:: Tony Blackburn
Participant:: Austin Healey
Participant:: Scott Quinnell
Participant:: Tim Vine
Participant:: Karen Taylor

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Pointless Celebrities

Series

12 Again

Series 2

Episode 12: Spooky Special

CBBC

First broadcast: Fri 26^th Oct 2012, 17:00 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Thu 31^st Oct 2013, 13:00 on CBBC Channel

A special Halloween edition in which a host of top celebrities look back on their Halloween experiences when they were 12. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Iain Stirling
Series Producer:: Rob Jenkinson
Executive Producer:: Annette Williams
Participant:: Dionne Bromfield
Participant:: Ceallach Spellman
Participant:: Ian ''H'' Watkins
Participant:: Chris Johnson
Participant:: Nel Hedayat
Participant:: Dominique Moore
Participant:: Ed Petrie
Participant:: Clare Thomas
Participant:: Gerran Howell
Participant:: Rachel Riley
Participant:: Ore Oduba
Participant:: Haley Cutts
Participant:: Clement Marfo
Participant:: Marcus Collins
Participant:: Chris Bisson
Participant:: Edith Bowman
Participant:: Barney Harwood
Participant:: Ricky Boleto
Participant:: Tony Blackburn
Participant:: Antony Cotton
Participant:: Sam Nixon
Participant:: Mark Rhodes
Participant:: Charlie Weaver
Participant:: Angela Rippon
Participant:: Ted Robbins

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Brand

12 Again

Series

12 Again: Series 2

Top of the Pops

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 23^rd Sep 1976, 19:10 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sun 2^nd Oct 2011, 04:05 on BBC Four

Tony Blackburn introduces Smokie, Kiki Dee, The Drifters, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, The Wurzels, Bay City Rollers, Rod Stewart, ABBA. Dance sequence: Ruby Flipper. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Tony Blackburn
Producer:: Brian Whitehouse

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

Brand

The Slammer

Series 2

Episode 9

CBBC

First broadcast: Fri 23^rd May 2008, 16:35 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Tue 18^th Jun 2013, 11:30 on CBBC Channel

Children's entertainment show set in a mock prison. Tony Blackburn is an evil DJ who hatches a dastardly escape plan. Featuring mind readers and a basketball duo.

Contributors

The Governor:: Ted Robbins
Jeremy Gimbert:: Lee Barnett
Peter Nokio:: Dave Chapman
Mr Burgess:: Ian Kirkby
Himself:: Melvin Odoom
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Director:: Jeanette Goulbourn
Producer:: Steve Ryde
Executive Producer:: Joe Godwin
Writer:: Carl Carter
Writer:: Tony Cooke

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Brand

The Slammer

Series

The Slammer: Series 2

12 Again

Series 2

Episode 14: Christmas Special

CBBC

First broadcast: Fri 21^st Dec 2012, 17:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 10:00 on CBBC Channel

An all-star festive edition of 12 Again, revelling in the yuletide memories of top celebrities, from presents and turkey to telly and the Christmas soundtrack. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Chris Johnson
Presenter:: Mark Rhodes
Presenter:: Sam Nixon
Presenter:: Iain Stirling
Series Producer:: Rob Jenkinson
Executive Producer:: Annette Williams
Participant:: Dionne Bromfield
Participant:: Simon Rimmer
Participant:: Dan Walker
Participant:: Marcus Collins
Participant:: Ronan Keating
Participant:: Cel Spellman
Participant:: Ed Petrie
Participant:: Christine Lampard
Participant:: Ted Robbins
Participant:: Ore Oduba
Participant:: Haley Cutts
Participant:: Craig Revel Horwood
Participant:: Ricky Boleto
Participant:: Helen Skelton
Participant:: Debra Stephenson
Participant:: Tony Blackburn
Participant:: Edith Bowman
Participant:: Clare Thomas
Participant:: Gerran Howell
Participant:: Barney Harwood
Participant:: Susanna Reid
Participant:: Angela Rippon
Participant:: Dominique Moore
Participant:: Manga undefined
Participant:: Brazen undefined

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Brand

12 Again

Series

12 Again: Series 2

The One Show

28/09/2017

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 28^th Sep 2017, 19:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Thu 28^th Sep 2017, 19:00 on BBC One Wales

Matt Baker and Alex Jones celebrate 50 years of Radio 1 with Tony Blackburn, Nick Grimshaw and Clara Amfo.

Contributors

Presenter:: Matt Baker
Presenter:: Alex Jones
Interviewed Guest:: Tony Blackburn
Interviewed Guest:: Nick Grimshaw
Interviewed Guest:: Clara Amfo
Editor:: Sandy Smith

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Brand

The One Show

Top of the Pops

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 25^th May 1978, 19:20 on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th May 2024, 20:30 on BBC Four

Available for 5 months

Tony Blackburn introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances by Blondie, Heatwave, Tavares, Black Sabbath, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Sham 69, Boney M and Cilla Black. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Tony Blackburn

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

Brand

Top of the Pops

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 3^rd Jun 1976, 19:25 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st Jun 2024, 03:00 on BBC Four

Available for 5 months

From the year that sculpted pop, Tony Blackburn introduces The Glitter Band, New Edition, JJ Barrie, Our Kid, Cliff Richard, Mud, Thin Lizzy, Dolly Parton and The Rolling Stones.

Contributors

Presenter:: Tony Blackburn
Presenter:: Tony Blackburn
Producer:: Brian Whitehouse
Producer:: Brian Whitehouse

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

Brand

Top of the Pops

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Dec 1978, 19:20 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Dec 2023, 02:35 on BBC Four

Available for 10 months

Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 November 1989 and featuring Buzzcocks, Elkie Brooks, Mankind, Chic, Elton John, Boney M and Legs & Co. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Tony Blackburn
Producer:: Robin Nash
Director:: David G Hillier

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

Brand

The Weakest Link

Series 1

Episode 9

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 22^nd Jan 2022, 18:10 on BBC One Oxfordshire HDLatest broadcast: Thu 15^th Dec 2022, 16:30 on BBC One Nightlight

Available for years

The Weakest Link: Series 1

Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by contestants Marcus Brigstocke, Rita Simons, Jamie Laing, Nicki Chapman, Babatunde Aleshe, Yvette Fielding, Tony Blackburn and Chunkz.

Contributors

Presenter:: Romesh Ranganathan
Participant:: Marcus Brigstocke
Participant:: Rita Simons
Participant:: Jamie Laing
Participant:: Yvette Fielding
Participant:: Tony Blackburn
Participant:: Chunkz
Participant:: Babatunde Aleshe
Participant:: Nicki Chapman
Director:: Barbara Wiltshire
Producer:: Gillian McNeil

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

The Weakest Link

Series

Shooting Stars

Series 6

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Sep 2009, 22:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th Sep 2010, 21:30 on BBC HD

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the comedy show. Captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Angelos Epithemiou, Noel Fielding, Tony Blackburn and presenter Zoe Salmon. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Vic Reeves
Presenter:: Bob Mortimer
Participant:: Ulrika Jonsson
Participant:: Jack Dee
Participant:: Matt Lucas
Participant:: Angelos Epithemiou
Participant:: Noel Fielding
Participant:: Zoe Salmon
Participant:: Tony Blackburn
Producer:: Lisa Clark

Genres

Comedy

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Shooting Stars

Series

Shooting Stars: Series 6

My Life on a Plate

Episode 5: Tony Blackburn

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Oct 2015, 15:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 9^th Aug 2020, 11:15 on BBC Two Wales HD

Chef Brian Turner takes celebrities back to their youth, using the power of food to jog colourful memories. Tony Blackburn goes back to where his story began. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Brian Turner
Participant:: Tony Blackburn
Producer:: Joe Cunningham
Director:: Joe Cunningham
Series Editor:: Susie Staples
Production Company:: Tigress Productions

Genres

Series

My Life on a Plate

Top of the Pops

Christmas 1975

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 25^th Dec 1975, 14:10 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 26^th Dec 2015, 01:40 on BBC Four HD

Featuring Pilot, Ralph McTell, Mud, 10cc, David Essex, Johnny Nash, Guys & Dolls, the Tymes, Tammy Wynette, Bay City Rollers, Telly Savalas, Art Garfunkel, the Stylistics and CCS. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Noel Edmonds
Presenter:: Tony Blackburn
Producer:: Robin Nash

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

Brand

Bargain Hunt Famous Finds

Series 2 - 30 Minute Versions

Episode 5: Tony Blackburn v Alvin Stardust

Bargain Hunt Famous Finds

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd Jul 2009, 18:30 on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: Sun 2^nd Jan 2011, 12:30 on BBC Two England

Tony Blackburn and Alvin Stardust look for bargains at an antiques fair in Sussex to sell them for profit at auction in London. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Tim Wonnacott
Participant:: Tony Blackburn
Participant:: Alvin Stardust
Participant:: Colin Berry
Director:: Tracy Comer
Producer:: Julia Foot

Genres

FactualAntiques

Brand

Series

Bargain Hunt Famous Finds: Series 2 - 30 Minute Versions

Top of the Pops

BBC Four

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 17^th Mar 1983, 19:25 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Tue 10^th Apr 2018, 01:10 on BBC Four HD

Tony Blackburn and Gary Davies present the chart show, from 17 March 1983. Featuring Bananarama, The Style Council, Ultravox, Joan Armatrading, Bonnie Tyler and Bucks Fizz. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Tony Blackburn
Presenter:: Gary Davies
Producer:: Michael Hurll

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

Brand

Top of the Pops

Christmas 1973

BBC Four

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Dec 1973, 14:15 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Dec 2017, 01:40 on BBC Four HD

Christmas edition of the pop chart programme with Suzi Quatro, Slade, Simon Park Orchestra, 10cc, Peters & Lee, Wizzard, Dawn, David Cassidy. Dance sequence by Pan's People. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Tony Blackburn
Presenter:: Noel Edmonds
Producer:: Robin Nash

Genres

MusicPop & Chart

Brand