ILR Sharing

Thompson Twins in conversation (1985)

An interview with the Thompson Twins.

Interview with Dennis Waterman and Rula Lenska (1985)

Interview with the actress Rula Lenska and actor Dennis Waterman.

Feargal Sharkey (1985)

The ex Undertone and Assembly man, now enjoying a successful solo career, talks about his music career to Robin Ross in an interview recorded on the day his single ‘A Good Heart’ went to no.1

A profile of REO Speedwagon (1985)

Dave Bray chats to Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon about their brand of melodic rock and the major world tour which they’ve just completed. They also talk about the band’s involvement with Live Aid and...

Susie Mathis talk to Paul Nicholas (1985)

An interview with the vocalist and actor Paul Nicholas telling about his life and his career

Robin’s best: a collection with the best of Robin Ross show (1985)

Hear how...Toyah’s auntie died a proud lady...why Bob Geldof won’t give up...what Feargal Sharkey thinks about contracts...why Elton John is passionate about football...how Midge Ure and Mark King worked...

People and places (1985)

aka: Edi Stark talks to David Wilkie

Olympic gold medallist swimmer David Wilkie talks about his life and career. David describes his early life in Sri-Lanka, where he was born, the time he spent in the USA, his winning achievements at the 1976...

Tears for fears (1985)

aka: Robin Ross talking to Curt Smith about their success

This programme focusses on the success of ‘Tears for Fears’, one of the top bands of 1985. Every single released has gone into the top ten and the group’s album, ‘Songs from the Big Chair’ has received...

Keeping up with the Jones (1985)

This programme traces Jones’ recent UK tour including back-stage interviews with Jones himself and the people responsible for getting the show on the road.

Something’s cookin’ in the kitchen [Part 1] (1985)

Dave Simms talks to Sue Laver, a home economist and microwave expert. The programmes cover different aspects of learning to cook with a microwave and were recorded in the kitchen with the recipes being done...