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144 Episodes 1990 - 1990
Episode 1
Terry starts off 1990 with guests including Willie Rushton, Professor Heinz Wolff and Auberon Waugh.
Episode 2
When Terry asks fashion designer Pam Hogg if her black leather trousers are "uncomfortable", she sits in his lap so he can see for himself. Other guests not getting quite as close to Terry include Mark McManus and Martin Shaw.
Episode 3
With Geraldine McEwan and Peggy Lee.
Episode 4
Guests include Peter Bowles and Rich Little, while Terence Trent D'Arby provides the music.
Episode 5
39 mins
A whole episode devoted to a 40-minute interview with the current Prime Minister, Mrs. Margaret Thatcher.
Episode 6
With Anthony Burgess, Janet Street-Porter and Ruby Wax.
Episode 7
Donald Sutherland joins Terry to talk about his new movie, "A Dry White Season", Jackie Stewart discusses Dsylexia, and Eric Clapton plays his new track, "Bad Love".
Episode 8
"It's way past time, that's for sure" says Jerry Hall over the lack of a marriage date between herself and Mick Jagger. Also appearing are George Wendt and Ronald Fraser, two actors due to star in Friday's Oblomov (1990).
Episode 9
Terry looks at Britain's place in the world with David Dimbleby and Paul Kennedy, the Professor of History at Yale University.
Episode 10
With Trevor Eve, Phil Collins and Elizabeth Quinn.
Episode 11
A nervous Daryl Hannah is joined by writer Robert Hailing to discuss the new movie "Steel Magnolias". Performing together are Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville.
Episode 12
Guests include Lisa Stansfield, performing her new single "Live Together".
Episode 13
Terry is joined by Children In Need co-host Sue Cook to announce the final sum raised in 1989's appeal. Also on the show are the Finchley Music Group, there to sing the appeal's anthem.
Episode 14
Terry doesn't get chance to interrupt for once as motormouth comedian (and former guest host) Ben Elton comes along for some verbal sparring. Also on the show is Rick Moranis, while music comes from The Adventures.
Episode 15
A Valentine's Day edition includes romance novelist Barbara Cartland, and newlyweds Bertice Reading and Phillip Tutton.
Episode 16
Ahead of the new series of "Whicker's World" beginning that evening, Terry chats to its presenter, Alan Whicker. Among the other guests is Adam Ant, discussing his move into acting and his return to music.
Episode 17
Guests include actor Jeff Bridges, talking about the diversity of his film parts and how he prepares by basing each role on personal friends. Also appearing are his father Lloyd and his brother Beau.
Episode 18
Featuring Oscar nominees Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman, along with Jack Lemmon, and Belinda Carlisle performing her new single "Runaway Horses".
Episode 19
Danny DeVito is on the show to talk about his new movie, "The War of the Roses", but finds that he and Terry share the experience of strict Catholic school backgrounds, and the punishments they faced. Also appearing is Dionne Warwick.
Episode 20
Terry chats to Ron Kovic, whose experiences in Vietnam have been used as the basis for a film, "Born on the Fourth of July".
Episode 21
With actors Stephen Rashbrook and Tom Conti, plus writer Andrea Newman. Wet Wet Wet provide the music with their new single "Hold Back The River".
Episode 22
With Joe Brown and his daughter Sam, plus Marti Caine.
Episode 23
A more serious edition of Wogan, as scientists and MPs discuss the Human Fertilization and Embryology Bill.
Episode 24
"Have you guys thought what you're gonna do when that screaming stops?" Terry asks Bros. They're words that would last, becoming the title of their documentary in 2018. Also on the show are John Mortimer and Josie Lawrence.
Episode 25
Terry has a busy Friday night with a massive array of guests: Peter Ustinov, Ruby Turner, David Graveney, Mike Gatting and the Cusack sisters.
Episode 26
With Su Pollard, Shirley Conran and Jilly Cooper.
Episode 27
Adoption is the theme tonight, as Terry chats with Chris Hammond, a director of British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering, and Phillida Sawbridge, founder of the Post Adoption Centre. Also appearing is Dora Bryan with her adopted son.
Episode 28
Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell and Karl Howman join Terry, along with the cast of "On The Buses". In a packed show, Halo James provide the music.
Episode 29
Times move on, and it's long overdue that former disc jockey Terry Wogan learned how to scratch records. Unfortunately for his tutor, Cutmaster Swift, Terry takes the title literally. Among the other guests is Andrew Ridgeley.
Episode 30
Once again it's time to hear the finalists competing to represent the UK in 1990's Eurovision Song Contest, beginning with Kelly and Stephen Lee Garden. Also on the show are Frazer Hines, Jenny Agutter and Ray Caruana.
Episode 31
Terry presents two more possible entries for the UK's Eurovision entry, including the one that eventually got chosen: 15-year-old Emma with "Give a Little Love Back to the World". Also appearing are Paul Nicholas and Anthony Newley.
Episode 32
David Frost steps in as a fill-in host after the death of Terry Wogan's mother. Among the guests speaking to David is singer and actress Grace Jones, while there's another two entries for the UK's "Song For Europe".
Episode 33
Terry returns to the show with guests including Frankie Howerd, plus the final two possible UK entries for Eurovision.
Episode 34
David Frost talks to Terry about the release of Pathe newsreels onto video, while Tony Bennett performs songs and discusses his current UK tour. Also on the show is Frank Evans, a businessman who has a summer job as a matador.
Episode 35
34 mins
An off-the-cuff remark from Leslie Phillips that he can dance causes Terry to make him prove it. Meanwhile, Marie Helvin talks about why she maintains her accent, and Billy Warlock talks about why "Baywatch" is underperforming in America.
Episode 36
Terry chats with Anna Wing, Nigel Hawthorne and champion slimmer Michael Hebranko. Paula Abdul provides the music.
Episode 37
With Michael Ball, Pat Sajak and Jools Holland with his big band, "Holy Cow".
Episode 38
Terry interviews two sportsmen: snooker player Dennis Taylor and Oldham manager Joe Royle. Also on the show are Rita Rudner and Bonnie Raitt.
Episode 39
Terry braves a specially-frozen studio in order for Torvill and Dean to perform skating routines for their first UK appearance for five years. Also on the show are Lady Olivier and Alan Weeks.
Episode 40
Guests include Diahann Carroll and her husband Vic Damone, along with Frank Carson and music from Taylor Dayne.
Episode 41
Sean Connery talks about being regarded as a sex symbol, his reputation for driving a hard bargain, the amount of studios he's sued, and how Steven Spielberg was the only director who was receptive to his "busy body input".
Episode 42
With Robbie Coltrane and US Ambassador Henry Catto.
Episode 43
With guest Viscount Whitelaw.
Episode 44
Gary and Martin Kemp are in the studio to discuss their new movie, "The Krays". Also appearing on the show are Michael Bolton and Richard Gere.
Episode 45
Terry interviews Charles M. Schulz by satellite to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Peanuts. Yet Charles experiences a bigger reaction than he's used to, as the audience are there to see New Kids on the Block.
Episode 46
Terry's guests are Englebert Humperdinck, Princess Margareta of Romania and Nigel Benn. Yet perhaps stealing the limelight is a glimpse of the Argyle Library Egg, which is worth £7 million.
Episode 47
44 mins
Terry has just two guests on tonight's edition, as the sofa is shared by Shelley Winters and Brigitte Nielsen.
Episode 48
With Frank Muir, Nina Myskow and Sarah Freeman.
Episode 49
A mixed episode, with Terry's discussion of Hillsborough with Bobby Robson making headlines. Bringing lighter moments are Christopher Plummer, Bob 'The Cat' Bevan and upcoming guest host, Jonathan Ross. Plus music from Joan Armatrading.
Episode 50
Channel 4 chat show host Jonathan Ross steps in to give Terry a fortnight's break. His first guests include Richard Branson, marriage broker Susie Carter and sex therapist Dr. Ruth.
Episode 51
Jonathan Ross chats with guests including Clive James, Robert Maxwell and Luke Dorough.
Episode 52
Jonathan claims to be running late after working on his live Radio 1 show, so asks viewers to enjoy group "Las Chicas Del Can" while he gets ready. Among his guests are Wayne Dobson and art duo Gilbert and George.
Episode 53
Among the guests chatting to Jonathan Ross are the cast of "Are You Being Served?"
Episode 54
Gorden Kaye makes his first TV appearance since the freak accident that blew a wooden plank into his car windscreen and fractured his skull, nearly killing him. Other guests include the mothers of Sly Stallone and Cher, plus Black Box.
Episode 55
Patrick Moore is able to take a "Uranus" gag from Hugh Laurie, but tells Jonathan off for silliness, interrupting, and poor research. Yet when Phoebe Legere enters in tight clothes, Patrick decides it's time to put his monocle in.
Episode 56
Terry returns from his break to discover a Michael Keaton who wants to walk around the studio before sitting down to discuss his new movies. Also appearing are Glenn Gordon Caron, Guy Pearce, and Young Musician of the Year Nicola Loud.
Episode 57
Ursula Andress discusses how no one thought "Dr. No" would be a particular hit, and how she's put enjoyment of life ahead of work. Also appearing are the first all-female crew to win the Whitbread Round The World Race.
Episode 58
Guests include Marianne Faithfull and Dr. David Owen.
Episode 59
Terry Jones talks about his "Smelly Socks Tour" and being an object of sexual desire for his dog. Also appearing are producer David Puttnam, writer Edna O'Brien and Hill Street Blues star Daniel J Travanti.
Episode 60
"Of course," says lively, talkative guest Carol Channing, "it wouldn't do, would it, to fall asleep on the Terry Wogan show?" Also on the show are Amanda Donohoe, Mark Rattray and the Pretenders.
Episode 61
Terry welcomes Esther Rantzen as she launches a £10m appeal for Childline Centres. Also on the show are actors Charlton Heston and Willem Dafoe.
Episode 62
Terry contends with Barbara Taylor Bradford and Liz Smith, plus talks to Yazz about experiencing motherhood for the first time.
Episode 63
Dr. Clive Robbins presents a method of music therapy for handicapped children, while there's also appearances from Elton John, Monica Seles and the oldest acrobats in the world.
Episode 64
Terry chats with Shreela Flather, the first Asian woman to take a seat at the House of Lords, and Edwina Currie. However, Edwina's jokes about Prince Charles talking to his plants don't go down well with the studio audience.
Episode 65
The serious subject of alcohol abuse is the topic of discussion in tonight's episode, with guests including Barbara Bach.
Episode 66
George and Olivia Harrison discuss the current status of the "Romanian Angel Appeal" to care for Romanian orphans. Also on the show are Helen Lederer and Five Star.
Episode 67
With Glenda Jackson, investigative journalist Vanya Kewley, and music from Davey Arthur and The Fureys.
Episode 68
Guests include Balthazar Getty and Spanish dance troupe Cumbre Flamenca.
Episode 69
With Lloyd Bridges and Lysette Anthony, plus music from Paul Young.
Episode 70
Geoff Hurst relives some memories of his football career, including the commentary of fellow guest Kenneth Wolstenholme, which is quoted at him regularly by strangers. Also on the show are Michael Elphick and Tim McInnerny.
Episode 71
Terry conducts the first joint interview with Neil Kinnock and his wife Glenys.
Episode 72
It's a night of confessions, as Michael Heseltine tells Terry that his relationship with Margaret Thatcher has been damaged "probably irreparably". Also on the show are Gary Lineker and Mother Teresa.
Episode 73
Guests include photographer Greg Gorman and the latest single from Aztec Camera.
Episode 74
Terry faces another difficult interview as Christopher Lloyd comes on the show with Mary Steenburgen to promote "Back to the Future III" - unfortunately, Christopher only wants to give one-line answers to every question.
Episode 75
Terry's guests include Sargent Shriver and playwright Hugh Leonard - but poor Terry talks so much, the following week Leonard publishes a column claiming someone thought he was the interviewer, and Terry was the guest.
Episode 76
Guests include Dallas star Linda Gray, plus Bob Worcester with the results of an opinion poll about British attitudes.
Episode 77
With Nigel Kennedy, Jean-Paul Gaultier and the cast of Showboat.
Episode 78
Jonathan Ross takes his second stint of the year covering for Terry on a two-week break. This time around his guests include comic poet John Hegley, whose poems include one about how fellow guest Craig McLachlan has a nicer dressing room.
Episode 79
Billy Idol's in a disruptive mood as he talks about liking "porn", develops an obsession with Jonathan Ross's off-screen cue cards, and demands to know "Are you looking at my balls or something?" Adding to the chaos is Norman Wisdom.
Episode 80
Jonathan Ross meets Richard Harris and American comic duo Mack and Jamie. Also on the show are Bananarama, performing their new track "Only Your Love".
Episode 81
Jonathan introduces bestselling author Erica Jong and group En Vogue, but perhaps drawing the most attention is Myrtle Young, who shows some of her collection of crisps that look like famous people - a collection wanted by two US museums.
Episode 82
Jonathan Ross chats to three ladies who have set up their own specialised dating agencies, including "Plump Partners" for plus-sized women. Also on the show is Bob Geldof, while Wet Wet Wet sing their new double A Side.
Episode 83
In the twelfth and final episode of Wogan he would cover as a guest host, Jonathan Ross signs off with Rita Rudner, Dave Stewart, Jack Dee and gossip columnist Cindy Adams.
Episode 84
Terry returns to chat with Avtar Lit, the owner of Britain's first legal Asian radio station, and Alex Saddington, who received third prize at the "Best of British Youth" awards. Also appearing are double act Sweeney and Steen.
Episode 85
Mariah Carey performs her single "Vision of Love", while among the guests chatting to Terry are Janet Suzman and Julian Pettifer.
Episode 86
Liam Neeson talks about his Irish upbringing, how he got into acting, and his life in Hollywood. Also on the show are Louis Malle, Captain Mark Phillips and Duran Duran.
Episode 87
The Human League are in the studio to perform their new single "Heart Like A Wheel", while Terry chats with actor José Ferrer, and Spencer Trethewy, a teenage tycoon who has provided £200,000 to save his local football team, Aldershot.
Episode 88
"I'm an overnight success who only took forty-five years to make it" best-selling author Rosamunde Pilcher tells Terry. Also chatting on the sofa are Melvyn Bragg and Nigel Planer.
Episode 89
Terry is joined by Elizabeth Welch, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alan Bleasdale.
Episode 90
Ray Bradbury discusses whether aliens exist, how Steven Spielberg likes to call him "papa", and how Fahrenheit 451 was "a warning". Also appearing are Michelle Collins, and Prefab Sprout with their new single, "Looking For Atlantis".
Episode 91
Guests include Ken Dodd and Geoff Boycott.
Episode 92
Featuring one of Wogan's most unforgettable interviews, as Nicolas Cage enters the show with somersaults, karate kicks, throwing money at the audience and taking off his shirt. As Terry remarks, "understatement's the watch-word tonight".
Episode 93
Alison Steadman talks about her role in the upcoming "News Hounds", while Val Lehman and Amanda Muggleton talk about the popularity of "Prisoner: Cell Block H". Music is provided by David Essex.
Episode 94
Terry chats with Joan Collins and Dennis Waterman, while Maria McKee performs "Show Me Heaven".
Episode 95
Terry chats to "Gazza", who discusses press intrusion and the pressures of fame. Also talking to Terry is David Puttnam, saying that making "Memphis Belle" American in order to secure funding was an "abiding sadness".
Episode 96
"It's a silly name, Fay Wray, isn't it?" asks Terry bluntly, as the star of King Kong discusses the impact of the movie. Also on the show are Anthony and Frances Toto, plus the two stars of "Birds of a Feather".
Episode 97
"I'm sorry to keep interrupting you", Terry jokes with a happily verbose Robert Morley, who is busy conducting his own interview with a charmed Jackie Collins. Providing music is Harry Connick Jr.
Episode 98
The first of two episodes to look at the current state of education in Britain, featuring a discussion with parents, teachers and guests Baroness Tessa Blackstone and Margaret Morrissey.
Episode 99
Terry talks about the standard of schooling with John MacGregor, the secretary of state for Education, but the audience are restless with a lack of clear answers. Also appearing are Jason Connery and Hall and Oates.
Episode 100
Guests include Barbara Windsor and Stefanie Powers.
Episode 101
Ernie Wise joins Terry to discuss his long-running partnership with Eric Morecambe, and some anecdotes about the shows they made together.
Episode 102
Arguably the most controversial and most-discussed episode of Wogan, as George Best is interviewed while intoxicated. Terry would later regard the experience as all that Wogan "will ever be remembered for".
Episode 103
Guests are Kirk Douglas, Kate O'Mara and George Foreman, just four days away from another fight in his comeback. But all the media want to talk about is the George Best incident, with Terry apologising for it at the start of the show.
Episode 104
With the fortieth anniversary of Noddy, Terry meets the person given the task of "cleaning up" the books - Stella Maidment. Also on the show are Maeve Binchy and Frances Ruffelle.
Episode 105
Guests include David Attenborough, and the boys from the "Paradise Club", Don Henderson and Leslie Grantham.
Episode 106
"The lights are going out now, all over Europe" jokes Terry as the studio is accidentally plunged into darkness. Braving the lack of light with him are Robert Wagner, Jim Davidson and the Pet Shop Boys.
Episode 107
In the first of three shows where Terry goes to Hollywood, he speaks to movie star Harrison Ford.
Episode 108
Zsa Zsa Gabor joins Terry after her recent community service, and insists upon her Shih Tzu being given a place on Terry's table. Years later Terry would claim of Zsa Zsa and her dog that "it was hard to tell who was the more barking".
Episode 109
Terry finishes off his week in Hollywood by meeting Bob Hope at the NBC Studios in Burbank.
Episode 110
After Terry's foray into Hollywood, Sue Lawley provides holiday cover for two weeks. Her first show sees her hearing about Whoopi Goldberg's new film "Ghost", and getting advice on every important matter from Dame Edna Everage.
Episode 111
Sue Lawley chats to guests including Bobby Robson and writer Peter Mayle.
Episode 112
Sue Lawley chats with Paul Simon, Charlene Tilton and Steve Nallon.
Episode 113
Sue talks with actor Alan Alda, and javelin thrower Steve Backley.
Episode 114
Sue Lawley meets Gene Roddenberry, the Von Trapp family from the Sound of Music, and Kim Appleby.
Episode 115
Bill Wyman explains how he was the ideal person to write the story of the Rolling Stones as only he and Charlie Watts abstained from the drug culture surrounding the band. Also on the show is Julian Lloyd Webber.
Episode 116
Sinéad O'Connor performs "Three Babies" and has a brief conversation with Terry about the surprise of fame. Terry apologises for the lack of time left to talk, as conversations with Maureen Lipman and Rutger Hauer overrun.
Episode 117
Terry previews the following month's Children in Need Appeal with guests including Karl Malden, Sue Cook, Gloria Hunniford and Dylan Winter.
Episode 118
Terry welcomes former co-host Paula Yates to the programme, along with Les Dawson and music from Lisa Stansfield.
Episode 119
Terry takes a trip down to the "pub", in order to share a drink with Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. Also on the show are Don Parker and American comedian John Mendoza.
Episode 120
With writer Colleen McCullough and actors Matthew Broderick and David Hasselhoff.
Episode 121
With Edward Heath, Elaine Stritch and Wilson Phillips.
Episode 122
29 mins
Harry Enfield previews his new series, introducing the audience to many of the characters. Also appearing is the distinctively un-starstruck photographer Harry Benson and Shirley MacLaine, who can't keep her hands off Terry.
Episode 123
Poor old Terry has a packed show to host, the same day as the newspapers print that Princess Diana prefers Jonathan Ross. Included on the show is a satellite link to the location of "Twin Peaks", and songs from Bobby Vinton.
Episode 124
Terry takes a trip Stateside to chat with Roseanne Barr and her husband Tom Arnold, plus "Twin Peaks" star Kyle MacLachlan.
Episode 125
Russ Abbot and co. preview their stage tour, with Russ discussing new character, masochist "Moby Dick", Lisa Maxwell revealing she once wet a bed on stage, and Bella Emberg justifying being called "fat": "It's comedy, and it's wonderful!"
Episode 126
A varied mix of guests includes Anthony Hopkins, Edna Doré and The Proclaimers.
Episode 127
Terry's back in Los Angeles for chat with Charles Fleischer and Valerie Harper.
Episode 128
Terry celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the Variety Club with Ben Kingsley and Michael Caine.
Episode 129
With John McArdle, Sue Johnston and Angus Deayton, plus "The Singing Corner" and Donovan.
Episode 130
Terry Marsh appears on the show after 10 months of custody for the shooting of Frank Warren, for which he was acquitted. Marsh confesses to not just having a chip, but a "King Edward" on his shoulder. Plus, Lloyd Kaufman and Cliff Richard.
Episode 131
Terry's guests include Ireland's President Elect Mary Robinson, and football manager Jack Charlton.
Episode 132
With Milton Berle.
Episode 133
Terry almost finds his role surplus to requirements as verbose eccentric Jeff Goldblum is one of his most talkative guests. Also appearing is Molly Parkin, while Vanilla Ice performs his No.1 hit single "Ice Ice Baby".
Episode 134
Father Kevin Doheny talks about his work helping refugees, and his return from Iraq. Performing a single for a refugee charity are the St. Winifred School Choir with Ziba Banafsheh, while also appearing are George Baker and Imelda Marcos.
Episode 135
A 10-year-old Macaulay Culkin joins Terry in the studio to talk about "Home Alone", and how the money hasn't changed him.
Episode 136
With Joan Plowright, her son, and newscaster Sandy Gall.
Episode 137
Bernie Winters talks about having two-thirds of his stomach removed due to cancer, while John Taylor talks about his ambition to become the first black MP for the Conservative Party.
Episode 138
Paul McCartney discusses the backlash over perceived political commentary in the video for his new track "All My Trials". Among the other guests on the show are John Cleese and Dr. Robin Skynner.
Episode 139
John Caird discusses his new musical, "Children of Eden", which includes Martin Shaw in the cast.
Episode 140
Terry chats with musical impresario Cameron Mackintosh, plus "Crocodile Dundee" star Paul Hogan.
Episode 141
Drew Barrymore tells Terry she had been acting since she was 11 months old, and discusses her descent into drink and drugs from the age of 9, and her eventual recovery. Also on the show are Nicholas Parsons and Julia McKenzie.
Episode 142
A George Burns special for Christmas Eve, with Terry helping the veteran relive eight decades in showbusiness.
Episode 143
Terry hosts the show from Hollywood, talking to "Golden Girls" Estelle Getty and Betty White about sex in later life, tabloid myths and whether they'll ever retire. Also appearing is Dom DeLuise.
Episode 144
A look back on the highlights of 1990, with clips including Sylvester Stallone, Paul Gascoigne, Richard Gere and Shirley MacLaine.