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.
Friday People (Season 1)
Show 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 1985-01-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 2)
Air date: 1985-01-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 3)
Air date: 1985-01-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 4)
Air date: 1985-01-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 5)
Air date: 1985-02-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 6)
Air date: 1985-02-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 7)
Air date: 1985-02-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 8)
Air date: 1985-02-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: This week's Friday People include Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, who launch their new film Brazil.
Show 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 1985-03-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 10)
Air date: 1985-03-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 11)
Air date: 1985-03-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: This week's Friday People include: Jocky Wilson - one of the heavyweights of the darts world who visits top health farm
Show 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 1985-03-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 13)
Air date: 1985-04-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 14)
Air date: 1985-04-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: This week's Friday People include: Spandau Ballet, currently on a very successful tour of Australia.
Show 15 (Episode 15)
Air date: 1985-04-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 16)
Air date: 1985-05-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: This week's Friday People include Julio Iglesias Glen Campbell and Bananarama in Hawaii for a beauty contest.
Show 17 (Episode 17)
Air date: 1985-05-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: This week's Friday People include: Liberace at New York's Radio City Music Hall
Show 18 (Episode 18)
Air date: 1985-05-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.