The Tube(1982)
The Tube Synopsis
The Tube was an innovative United Kingdom pop/rock music television programme, which ran for five seasons, from 5 November 1982 until 1987. It was produced in Newcastle upon Tyne for Channel 4 by Tyne Tees Television, which had previously produced the similar music show Alright Now and the music-oriented youth show Check it Out for ITV; production of the latter ended in favour of The Tube. The Tube was presented live by hosts including Jools Holland, Paula Yates, Leslie Ash, Muriel Gray, Gary James, Michel Cremona, Nick Laird-Clowes and Mike Everitt. The brand name was relaunched by Channel 4 as an online radio station in November 2006. The show was directed by Gavin Taylor; Geoff Wonfor directed some of the insert videos along with other staff programme director of Tyne Tees Television Martin Cairns. Many other specials were made, including one for the eve of the millennium.
The Tube (1982) is a TV series that premiered on November 5, 1982, spanning 5 seasons and 118 episodes. It stars Paula Yates and Jools Holland.
- First aired:
- 1982-11-05
- Last aired:
- 1987-04-24
The Tube Cast & Crew
Main cast
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The Tube – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Tube?
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The Tube (1982) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of The Tube are there?
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The Tube has 5 seasons and 118 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 5, 1982.
Is The Tube still running?
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No. The Tube is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 24, 1987.
Who is in the cast of The Tube?
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The Tube (1982) stars Paula Yates and Jools Holland. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.