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Wogan 1982

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What is Wogan?

Wogan was a British television chat show hosted by Terry Wogan that aired on BBC1 from 1982 until 1992. The program featured live studio interviews with a variety of famous and notable personalities from public life, as well as celebrities from home and abroad.

Type
TV series
Year
1982
Status
Ended
Episodes
1,118
Runtime
35 minutes
First aired
May 4, 1982
Last aired
Jul 1, 1992
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One
Genres
Talk
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Wogan was a British television chat show hosted by Terry Wogan that aired on BBC1 from 1982 until 1992. The program featured live studio interviews with a variety of famous and notable personalities from public life, as well as celebrities from home and abroad. In addition to these conversations, the show included regular musical guests performing their latest songs, film reports, and segments featuring people currently in the headlines. Directed by Tom Corcoran, the series was typically broadcast live from the BBC Television Theatre located in Shepherd's Bush, London, until 1991. The show was known for its long-running format and featured appearances by contributors such as Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, and Selina Scott. As a late-night production, the program aimed to provide a platform for high-profile guests and musical performances. The series concluded its run in 1992 after a decade of broadcasts. It remains documented as a significant example of the talk show format in British television history, reflecting the popular culture and public figures of its time.

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Should you watch it?

“Terry Wogan hosts a long-running British chat show featuring interviews with notable personalities and public figures.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a variety of famous guests
  • offers a look at public figures from the era
Keep in mind
  • format may feel dated to modern viewers

Watch it if you enjoy classic British talk shows and interviews with notable personalities from the 1980s.

The program is a standard chat show suitable for general audiences.

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Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Season 5 · 134 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who hosted the show?

The show was hosted by Terry Wogan.

When was the show broadcast?

The series was broadcast on BBC1 from 1982 to 1992.

Where was the show filmed?

The show was usually broadcast live from the BBC Television Theatre in Shepherd's Bush.

What kind of content did the show feature?

The show featured live studio interviews with celebrities and public figures, as well as film reports and music.

Who directed the series?

The series was directed by Tom Corcoran.