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About Video Killed The Radio Star

Video Killed The Radio Star is a TV series that premiered on September 6, 2009. It has 8 seasons and 66 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 8 Episode 7 "Kate Bush", aired on April 29, 2022.

Musicians and those closest to them reflect on their previous work.

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Episodes

66 episodes · 8 seasons

Season 1

2009 · 1 episode · Last episode: 17 years ago

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  1. E1

    1. Russell Mulcahy

    Finale

    Examining the career of renowned director Russell Mulcahy, whose most famous works include the videos for Rio by Duran Duran, Queen's A Kind of Magic and The Buggles' Video Killed the Radio Star. Featuring contributions by musicians including Simon Le Bon, Kim Carnes, Bonnie Tyler, Roger Taylor, Gary Kemp and Mick Fleetwood.

Season 2

2010 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago

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    7. U2

    Finale Air date TBA

    Bono and The Edge discuss some of U2's most memorable music videos, including the star-studded The Sweetest Thing and Numb.

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    6. Sting

    Air date TBA

    Sting discusses the creative process behind the sensational music videos he was proud to be part of, including Fields of Gold and Every Breath You Take.

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    5. AC/DC

    Air date TBA

    Angus Young and Brian Johnson recall the inspiration behind AC/DC's most hard-hitting music videos, including Thunderstruck and You Shook Me All Night Long.

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    1. Duran Duran: Part 1

    Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes discuss the creation of the videos for some of their biggest hits, including Rio and Girls on Film.

Season 3

2011 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago

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    17. Whitney Houston

    Finale Air date TBA

    The making of the late Whitney Houston's most iconic music videos, including So Emotional, How Will I Know, and I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

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    16. Van Halen

    Air date TBA

    Wildly inventive American hard rock band Van Halen reflect on the genius, madness and excesses of some of their most memorable music videos.

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    15. Fatboy Slim

    Air date TBA

    Norman Cook, known by stage name Fatboy Slim, and director Tim Pope recount the birth of some of the singer's most famous videos.

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    12. Queen

    Air date TBA

    Members of Queen reflect on their iconic music videos, revealing their inspiration and creative processes, and the impact of the new medium on the music industry.

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    8. Olivia Newton-John

    Air date TBA

    Olivia Newton-John, choreographer Arlene Phillips and director Brian Grant discuss how they made the music videos for Physical, Desperate Times and other hits.

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    6. Bryan Adams

    Air date TBA

    Canadian rock star Bryan Adams gives a fascinating insight into his work with director Steve Barron on his music videos Cuts Like a Knife, Heaven and Summer of 69.

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    5. Bon Jovi

    Air date TBA

    Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora joins director Wayne Isham to discuss the making of some of the rock band's most famous videos, including You Give Love a Bad Name and Always.

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    4. A-Ha

    Air date TBA

    A-Ha's Magne Furuholmen and director Steven Baron discuss the making of the band's iconic music videos, including Take On Me and The Sun Always Shines on TV.

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    3. Fleetwood Mac

    Air date TBA

    Mick Fleetwood discusses Fleetwood Mac's most famous music videos, including Big Love and Gypsy, and reveals how they affected his band's public profile and artistic direction

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    2. Metallica

    Air date TBA

    Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich and music video director Wayne Isham look back at the band's iconic videos, including Enter Sandman and The Unforgiven.

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    1. Guns N' Roses

    Video director Andy Morahan and drummer Matt Sorum look back on the band's iconic trilogy of videos for November Rain, Don't Cry, and Estranged.

Season 4

2012 · 1 episode · Last episode: 14 years ago

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  1. E1

    1. Moody Blues

    Finale

Season 5

2013 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

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    13. The Synth Years

    Finale

    Gary Kemp, Simon Le Bon and director Russell Mulcahy are among those reflecting on the electronic music scene and music video boom of the 1980s.

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    12. Blur

    A look at the Britpop band's most famous videos, including Parklife, featuring Phil Daniels, Country House, directed by Damien Hirst, and Coffee & TV.

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    11. The Human League

    Human League singer Phil Oakey and director Steve Barron reflect on the iconic videos of the new wave band, including that of hit single Don't You Want Me.

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    10. Frankie Goes To Hollywood

    Director Kevin Godley reflects on the success and controversies of the videos for Relax, Two Tribes and Christmas hit The Power of Love.

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    9. Billy Joel

    Directors behind the music videos to Uptown Girl, The Downeaster "Alexa" and Allentown discuss their famous collaborations with Billy Joel.

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    8. Aretha Franklin

    Directors discuss working with Aretha Franklin, including the difficulties experienced making the video for her duet with George Michael.

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    7. Michael Jackson

    Directors behind some of Michael Jackson's iconic music videos, including Thriller and Smooth Criminal, discuss their collaborations with the King of Pop.

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    6. Joe Strummer

    The Pogues' Shane MacGowan is among those examining Joe Strummer's exit from The Clash, his part in The Pogues and his spaghetti western Straight to Hell.

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    5. Oasis

    Director Nigel Dick discusses the iconic music videos he has made with Oasis and reflects on his fractious relationship with the Gallagher brothers.

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    4. Elton John

    A look at Elton John's most iconic videos, including the on-set shenanigans and setbacks that surrounded filming for his cheery 80s hit I'm Still Standing.

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    3. Simple Minds

    Simple Minds singer songwriter Jim Kerr discusses the band's iconic hits and videos, including Belfast Boy, Chelsea Girl and Don't You Forget About Me.

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    2. The Cure

    The Cure's Robert Smith and video director Tim Pope reflect on the band's most iconic videos, including Boys Don't Cry, Why Can't I Be You? and Close to Me.

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    1. David Bowie

    Directors David Mallett and Tim Pope are among those discussing the challenges, expense, and visions behind David Bowie's music videos.

Season 6

2015 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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    10. Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music

    Finale

    Broadcasters Mark Ellen and Robert Elms discuss the impact of the first four Roxy Music albums, in terms of original music, the look of the band, design of the covers, the consequence of the Eno and Ferry split and the Ferry solo career.

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    9. Robbie Williams

    From Millennium to Rock DJ and beyond, we look back at Robbie Williams' most memorable music videos. Broadcaster Robert Elms and Director Vaughan Arnelldiscuss Robbie’s exciting videos including “SomethingStupid” (with Nicole Kidman), “Millennium”, “She's the One” and “Supreme"

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    8. ZZ Top

    Directors and musicians reveal the ideas and inspirations that helped create ZZ Top's most memorable music videos. This program contains interviews with ZZ Top and music video guru Len Epand. Under discussion are the Tim Newman directed trilogy of the racy videos from the early 80s: "Legs", "Gimme All Your Lovin'" and "Sharp Dressed Man". There are further interviews with Steve Barron who collaborated with the band on the "Rough Boy" video from the early days of MTV.

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    7. Depeche Mode

    An eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at the making of Depeche Mode's most notable music videos. Legendary DJ Rusty Egan and Broadcaster Robert Elms discuss the music videos of Depeche Mode and the special relationship between the band and Director Anton Corbijn.

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    6. Crowded House

    A unique insight into the ideas and vision behind the music videos of BRIT Award-winning rock band Crowded House. This program contains an intimate interview with NeilFinn on his musical journey from Split Enz through to Crowded House. Neil explains the ideas behind boththe music videos and lyrics to such classic hits as "Fallat Your Feet", “Don't Dream It's Over” and “Weather With You".

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    5. Bjork

    A fascinating look at the creative processes behind some of Bjork's most iconic music videos. Robert Elms discusses the amazing body of musicvideo work from Bjork. This episode includes interviews with directors Chris Cunningham, Michel Gondry and Spike Jonze and videos “All is Full of Love,“It's Oh So Quiet” and “Bacherlorette”.

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    4. Tom Petty

    A fascinating look at how some of the late Tom Petty's most memorable music videos were made. Robert Elms and Director Julien Temple discuss themusic videos of Tom Petty. Including the story behind how a chance meeting in the Arizona desert with Johnny Depp and Faye Dunaway led to the production of one of music videos’ most expensive productions: "Into The Great Wide Open".

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    3. Billy Idol

    A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how Billy Idol's best-loved music videos were brought to life. Robert Elms and Director David Mallet discuss Billy Idol. Topics include his music video contribution and influence during the early years of MTV. This episodef eatures Idol’s music videos for "White Wedding" and “Eyes Without a Face”

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    2. Lou Reed

    Directors and musicians discuss the secrets behind creating some of Lou Reed's best-loved music videos. Offering unique and unseen archive footage of LouReed and The Velvet Underground, Broadcaster Robert Elms looks back at the career of one of Rock'sgreat auteurs - Lou Reed. From his work with Warhol inspired Velvet Underground to his solo work such asthe “Transformer” album.

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    1. Tina Turner

    A fascinating look at the secrets and ideas behind Tina Turner's most iconic music videos. Directors David Mallet, Brian Grant, Andy Morahan and choreographer Arlene Phillips discuss working with the legend. From her early "Shindig" days to “Private Dancer” to Tina's groundbreaking live concerts of the early 90's.

Season 7

13 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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    13. R.E.M.

    Air date TBA

    An intimate look at some of R.E.M.'s most memorable music videos.

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    12. Blondie

    Air date TBA

    A look at some of the most memorable music videos of American new wave and punk scene pioneers Blondie.

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    11. Spice Girls

    Air date TBA

    A look at the music videos of the Spice Girls, who burst on to the pop scene in 1996 with the inventive one-take video for their debut single Wannabe.

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    10. Prince

    Air date TBA

    A special look at some of the iconic music videos of Prince, who achieved worldwide fame in the 80s with hits 1999 and Purple Rain.

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    9. Robbie Williams

    Air date TBA

    From Millennium to Rock DJ and beyond, we look back at Robbie Williams' most memorable music videos.

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    8. Neil Young

    Air date TBA

    A look at some of the most iconic music videos of Neil Young, known for recording hits such as Old Man, Harvest Moon and Heart of Gold.

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    7. Madonna

    Air date TBA

    Over the last four decades Madonna's music videos have entertained, amused and pushed boundaries and this special programme celebrates her very best.

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    6. Toyah Willcox

    An insight into the making of videos by Toyah Willcox, whose hits included It’s A Mystery, Thunder in the Mountains and I Want To Be Free.

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    5. Paul Weller

    Air date TBA

    A look at the making of the iconic music videos of Paul Weller, the 'Modfather' whose solo hits include The Changingman and You Do Something to Me.

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    4. Dave Stewart And Eurythmics

    Air date TBA

    A fascinating look at the creative processes that helped create Dave Stewart and Eurythmics' most iconic music videos.

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    3. Elvis Costello

    Air date TBA

    The story of Elvis Costello's most iconic music videos, as told by those who made them happen.

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    2. George Michael

    Air date TBA

    The creative minds behind some of George Michael's most memorable music videos reveal how they brought his hits to life on screen.

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    1. Peter Gabriel

    Air date TBA

    A look at some of Peter Gabriel's most iconic music videos, including his 1986 hit Sledgehammer, which won a record nine MTV Video Music Awards.

Season 8

13 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

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    13. Adele

    Air date TBA

    A look at some of Adele's most influential music videos. Season finale.

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    12. Coldplay

    Air date TBA

    A look at some of Coldplay's most influential music videos.

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    11. Beyonce

    Air date TBA

    A look at some of Beyonce's most influential music videos.

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    10. Britney Spears

    Air date TBA

    A look at some of the Princess of Pop's most influential music videos.

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    9. Elbow

    Air date TBA

    A look at some of Elbow's most influential music videos.

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    8. Snow Patrol

    Air date TBA

    A look at some of Snow Patrol's most influential music videos.

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    7. Kate Bush

    A look at a selection of Kate Bush's most memorable music videos.

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    6. Talking Heads

    A look at some of the most memorable music videos from the acclaimed American rock band.

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    5. Phil Collins

    A look at some of the most memorable music videos from the mutli-award-winning musician.

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    4. Pink Floyd

    Air date TBA

    A look at how some of the most memorable videos from the legendary rock band were made.

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    3. Kylie

    Air date TBA

    A look at how some of the Grammy Award-winning chart-topper's most iconic music videos were made.

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    2. Thin Lizzy

    A look at some of the most memorable music videos from the Irish rock band.

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    1. Pink

    Air date TBA

    A look at some of the most memorable music videos from the Grammy Award-winning pop rock star.

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The most recent episode of Video Killed The Radio Star, Season 8 Episode 7 "Kate Bush", aired on April 29, 2022.

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Video Killed The Radio Star has 8 seasons with 66 episodes in total.

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Video Killed The Radio Star first aired on September 6, 2009.

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