Friday People (1985)
Synopsis
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
Show 1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This week's Friday People include Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, who launch their new film Brazil.
Show 9
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
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
This week's Friday People include: Jocky Wilson - one of the heavyweights of the darts world who visits top health farm
Show 12
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
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
This week's Friday People include: Spandau Ballet, currently on a very successful tour of Australia.
Show 15
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
This week's Friday People include Julio Iglesias Glen Campbell and Bananarama in Hawaii for a beauty contest.
Show 17
This week's Friday People include: Liberace at New York's Radio City Music Hall
Show 18
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.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Friday People
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
18
Production
BBC