Friday People

30min

Presented by Mike Smith Stars in the spotlight, personalities at play, and famous faces in unexpected places. Sarah Greene, Jan Ravens, and Tom Brook report the show-business events of the week.

Episodes

Cast

Show 1

1. Show 1

30min

4th Jan 1985

This week's Friday People: Joan Collins spending a hectic day in London and talking about men and marriage. Richard Attenborough in New York, directing his first film since Gandhi, the musical A Chorus Line starring Michael Douglas.

Show 2

2. Show 2

30min

11th Jan 1985

This week's Friday People include: Pamela Stephenson who is currently appearing on America's top television comedy show. What does America make of the controversial comedienne? Terry Scott and Patrick Cargill starring in a new musical version of The Wind in the Willows which opens next week.

Show 3

3. Show 3

30min

18th Jan 1985

This week'sFriday People include: Jimmy Savile OBE who gets Mike Smith to fix it for him; Queen and Rod Stewart who are appearing at the Rock in Rio festival - a ten-day musical extravaganza in Brazil.

Show 4

4. Show 4

30min

25th Jan 1985

This week's Friday People include Eddie Murphy , star of Trading Places, who talks about his new movie, Beverly Hills Cop, which has been a smash hit in America this Christmas.

Show 5

5. Show 5

30min

1st Feb 1985

This week's Friday People include: Julie Walters - a day in the life of the actress who captivated audiences and critics in Educating Rita and turned down the chance of working in Hollywood.

Show 6

6. Show 6

30min

8th Feb 1985

Presented by Mike Smith Stars in the spotlight, personalities at play, and famous faces in unexpected places. Sarah Greene , Jan Ravens , and Nick Rowan report the show-business events of the week.

Show 7

7. Show 7

30min

15th Feb 1985

Donald Sutherland and Faye Dunaway at the Royal Premiere of their new film Ordeal by Innocence; and Lorraine Chase at the unveiling of David Shilling 's new hat collection

Show 8

8. Show 8

30min

22nd Feb 1985

This week's Friday People include Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, who launch their new film Brazil.

Show 9

9. Show 9

30min

1st Mar 1985

This week's Friday People include Les Dawson in the studio and Steve Wright - an unpredictable day in the life of Radio 1's craziest DJ.

Show 10

10. Show 10

30min

15th Mar 1985

This week's Friday People include legendary rock 'n' roll star of the 50s Little Richard , and Miss Ballroom Dancing 1985 - who will she be?

Show 11

11. Show 11

30min

22nd Mar 1985

This week's Friday People include: Jocky Wilson - one of the heavyweights of the darts world who visits top health farm

Show 12

12. Show 12

30min

29th Mar 1985

This week's Friday People include: Bruce Oldfield , dress designer to the stars, who presents his latest collection to HRH The Princess of Wales, and other famous clients.

Show 13

13. Show 13

30min

12th Apr 1985

This week's Friday People include Dave Allen , who is appearing in a serious role on the stage, and the Earl of Lichfield - a day in his life.

Show 14

14. Show 14

30min

19th Apr 1985

This week's Friday People include: Spandau Ballet, currently on a very successful tour of Australia.

Show 15

15. Show 15

30min

26th Apr 1985

Presented by Mike Smith The stars in the spotlight, personalities at play, and famous faces in unexpected places. Sarah Greene Tom Brook and Jan Ravens report the show-business events of the week.

Show 16

16. Show 16

30min

3rd May 1985

This week's Friday People include Julio Iglesias Glen Campbell and Bananarama in Hawaii for a beauty contest.

Show 17

17. Show 17

30min

10th May 1985

This week's Friday People include: Liberace at New York's Radio City Music Hall

Show 18

18. Show 18

30min

17th May 1985

Presented by Mike Smith Stars in the spotlight, personalities at play, and famous faces in unexpected places. Sarah Greene, Jan Ravens, and Tom Brook report the show-business events of the week. Lorraine Chase casts her eye over the goings-on at the Cannes Festival.

First air date

4th Jan 1985

Last air date

17th May 1985

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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