“I’ve got TFI Friday on my mind”
Tonight sees a one-off return of Chris Evans’ TFI Friday at 9pm on Channel 4 in the UK.
Despite the original studio where the popular show was filmed having since been demolished, the programme makers have done their best to recreate the look and feel of the studio as it was back in its heyday.
However, one obvious addition is a large picture of David Bowie (see inset in our montage) in the bar area, from his last appearance on the show in June 2000 when he performed Wild Is The Wind, Starman, Absolute Beginners and Cracked Actor. (Only Wild Is The Wind and Starman were broadcast at the time)
Our man also appeared on the show in October 1999 when he took part in the regular ‘In The Chair’ interview slot and performed Survive, Rebel Rebel and China Girl. (If memory serves, Rebel Rebel was shown at a later date and China Girl has yet to be shown)
That ‘In The Chair’ interview with Chris Evans was a great bit of TV with Bowie at his hilarious best. Check it out on YouTube now.
TFI Friday is on Chanel 4 at 9pm this evening in the UK.