Friday People — Season 1

Aired 4 January 1985 • 30 min

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.

Aired 11 January 1985 • 30 min

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.

Aired 18 January 1985 • 30 min

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.

Aired 25 January 1985 • 30 min

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.

Aired 1 February 1985 • 30 min

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.

Aired 8 February 1985 • 30 min

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.

Aired 15 February 1985 • 30 min

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

Aired 22 February 1985 • 30 min

This week's Friday People include Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, who launch their new film Brazil.

Aired 1 March 1985 • 30 min

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.

Aired 15 March 1985 • 30 min

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?

Aired 22 March 1985 • 30 min

This week's Friday People include: Jocky Wilson - one of the heavyweights of the darts world who visits top health farm

Aired 29 March 1985 • 30 min

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.

Aired 12 April 1985 • 30 min

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.

Aired 19 April 1985 • 30 min

This week's Friday People include: Spandau Ballet, currently on a very successful tour of Australia.

Aired 26 April 1985 • 30 min

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.

Aired 3 May 1985 • 30 min

This week's Friday People include Julio Iglesias Glen Campbell and Bananarama in Hawaii for a beauty contest.

Aired 10 May 1985 • 30 min

This week's Friday People include: Liberace at New York's Radio City Music Hall

Aired 17 May 1985 • 30 min

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.