Wogan: The Best Of
Terry Wogan introduces selected highlights from his long-running chat show.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- Talk & Interview
Terry Wogan introduces selected highlights from his long-running chat show.
Season 1 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Oscar Winners
44 mins
Terry Wogan begins the first of a fifteen-part series, introducing clips from his interviews conducted in the 80s and 90s. Among the clips on this first edition are interviews with Mel Brooks, Gene Hackman and Audrey Hepburn.
Episode 2
Odd
44 mins
In "Odd", some of the strangest moments from Wogan are relived, including a hypercharged performance from Nicolas Cage, an intoxicated George Best, and, perhaps most infamous of all, David Icke claiming to be the Son of God.
Episode 3
Funny
44 mins
Terry showcases clips of comedians from his chat show, including Kenny Everett and Les Dawson. Also included are clips from his other projects, with Steve Coogan from "Friday Night", and his 1993 special, "Wogan Meets - Billy Crystal".
Episode 4
Leading Ladies
44 mins
Leading ladies from film and music, featuring guests including Jodie Foster, Madonna, Diana Ross, Drew Barrymore and Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Episode 5
Best of British
44 mins
A look at some much-loved homegrown talent that appeared on the series, including David Attenborough, Roald Dahl, Barbara Windsor, Cilla Black and the efforts behind Live Aid.
Episode 6
Small Screen Stars
44 mins
A series of guests who spent most of their time on the medium of television, including Leonard Nimoy, Dudley Moore, Colin Baker, Kylie Minogue and cast members from Dad's Army,
Episode 7
Toughies
44 mins
Presenting interviews with guests known for playing tough people, or with a reputation for having a tough exterior. Among those included are Joan Collins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bette Davis, Christopher Reeve and Roger Moore.
Episode 8
Entertainers
44 mins
Although all the "Best Of" episodes feature a sample of musical acts featured throughout the various shows, this edition focusses on the performers, with interviews and songs from Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Tina Turner and Sammy Davis Jr.
Episode 9
Unusual
44 mins
Some of the more flamboyant and eccentric guests from the series, including the Three Tenors, Barbara Cartland and Quentin Crisp.
Episode 10
Americans
44 mins
A selection of guests who visited from America, including Michael J. Fox, Rock Hudson, Tony Curtis and Stevie Wonder. There's also Terry paying a visit in return, as he travels to the States to meet John Forsythe and Linda Evans.
Episode 11
Glamour
44 mins
In Terry's own words, all of the guests featured in this edition have "something of the extravagant, the exotic, the flamboyant, about them". Among those included are Dolly Parton, Lauren Bacall, Boy George and Sophia Loren.
Episode 12
Action Heroes
44 mins
A look back at Hollywood action heroes that graced the show, including Sylvester Stallone, Sean Connery, Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Liam Neeson and Denzel Washington.
Episode 13
Real People
44 mins
Terry turns his attention away from film stars and celebrities, and onto the "real people" that graced his show throughout the years. Among those featured are Princess Anne, Margaret Thatcher, Paul Gascoigne and Naomi Campbell.
Episode 14
Actors
44 mins
The penultimate show features British actors, including Christopher Lee, Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Julie Walters and Pierce Brosnan.
Episode 15
Funny: Part 2
44 mins
Terry presents a second batch of comedy highlights from his chat show, including Ronnie Barker, John Cleese, Rik Mayall, Bob Hope and Joan Rivers.