The Tube was a United Kingdom music television programme, which ran for five series, from 5 November 1982 to 26 April 1987. It was produced by Tyne Tees Television for Channel 4, which had previously produced the similar music show ‘Alright Now’ and the music-oriented youth show Check it out for ITV. Production of the latter ended in favour of The Tube.
The Tube was presented live by hosts including Jools Holland, Paula Yates, Leslie Ash, Muriel Gray, Gary James, Michel Cremona, Felix Howard, Tony Fletcher, Nick Laird-Clowes and Mike Everitt. The show was directed by Gavin Taylor; Geoff Wonfor directed some of the insert videos along with other staff programme director of Tyne Tees Television Martin Cairns.
Kate performed Under The Ivy live at Abbey Road Studios in London, broadcast on 19 March 1986 in the 100th episode of The Tube.
References
- Kate Bush – “Under the Ivy” on The Tube. YouTube, retrieved 20 October 2017.
