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S3.E1 ∙ Episode #3.1
May 6, 1988Jonathan is joined by 'The High Priestess of Hip' Tama Janowitz, Hollywood actor Jon Cryer, and kebab shop owner Adamos Athanassiou, who was the real-life basis for Harry Enfield's 'Stavros' character. The musical guest is Rick Astley, who performs the Temptations classic "Ain't Too Proud To Beg".
S3.E2 ∙ Episode #3.2
May 13, 1988This week Jonathan is joined by writer John Byrne, contortionist Snake Woman, Hazel Jones who produces baby clothes for grown men, stand-up comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, and Frankie Howerd appears as Julius Caesar in some educational 'archive' footage. Plus there is music from Mica Paris, who performs her take on "God Bless the Child."
S3.E3 ∙ Episode #3.3
May 20, 1988Channel 4 have scheduled a weekly repeat for The Last Resort; the problem is it's at nine o'clock on a Saturday morning which means the show has had to become 'toddler friendly'. So Jonathan is now joined by Floella Benjamin as co-host; the special guest is Rolf Harris, who demonstrates his didgeridoo, wobble board, and painting skills; and the stars of Rainbow (1972) have joined the team. Despite this, there is still room for music from Nanci Griffith and a chat with cult filmmaker John Waters.
S3.E4 ∙ Episode #3.4
May 27, 1988Jonathan's guests are Beatrice Lydecker, who talks about communicating with animals through extra-sensory perception; Steve Murray, who performs comedy magic with teddy bears; Irish star of stage and screen Gabriel Byrne; and pop music icon Elton John, who not only performs but chats about football and fashion.
S3.E5 ∙ Episode #3.5
June 3, 1988Jonathan's guests include horror author Shaun Hutson, bouncy Italian pop sensation Sabrina, and one of the UK's most successful imports, comedy star Tracey Ullman. There's also music from Danny Wilson.
S3.E6 ∙ Episode #3.6
June 10, 1988Jonathan is joined by actor/director Robert Townsend, who is in to chat about his film Hollywood Shuffle (1987) and his participation in tomorrow's Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988); singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett who performs; novelist Marin Amis, whom Jonathan introduces with a passage from his new book; and actor Harry Dean Stanton, who closes the show with a performance of 'Wooly Bully' with Townsend and Lovett singing backup. Jonathan also welcomes each of his guests to join in this week's special darts challenge.
S3.E7 ∙ Episode #3.7
June 17, 1988Guests this week are author Molly Parkin, actor/director/playwright Steven Berkoff and actor/martial artist Dolph Lundgren. There's music from Meli'sa Morgan and more helpful advice from Dr. Martin Scrote.
S3.E8 ∙ Episode #3.8
June 24, 1988Jonathan welcomes comedian Julian Clary and filmmaker Michael Winner to the show. There is also live music from k.d. lang.
S3.E9 ∙ Episode #3.9
July 1, 1988Jonathan's guests tonight are Ken Russell and Imogen Millais-Scott, the director and star of the new film Salome's Last Dance (1988); Memory Man Tom Morton; Adamos Athanassiou, who gives a movie review; and Ricki Lake, one of the stars of the new film Hairspray (1988). There is also live music from UK band, Roachford.
S3.E10 ∙ Episode #3.10
July 8, 1988This week's guests include Curry Club founder Pat Chapman, singer-songwriter Bobby McFerrin, filmmaker Spike Lee and Hollywood star Rob Lowe. There is music from Will Downing.
S3.E11 ∙ Episode #3.11
July 15, 1988Jonathan's guests include Kim Wilde, who comes straight from supporting Michael Jackson at Wembley Stadium as part of his "Bad" tour. Meanwhile, Dr. Martin Scrote reports on the tour itself.
S3.E12 ∙ Episode #3.12
July 22, 1988Jonathan's guests include adult performer Linzi Drew, Radio 1 DJ Simon Bates, and comedy writer-performer Jimmy Mulville. Plus there is music from Aswad and a culinary demonstration by Mrs. Tina Bishop.
S3.E13 ∙ Episode #3.13
July 29, 1988David Frost is on hand to help open The Last Resort Village Fete to which Jonathan welcomes Hollywood actors Helen Slater and Judge Reinhold; gardening expert Silas Proudharvest, who is caught nailing his plums down for the winter; and back to offer more invaluable medical advice, Dr. Martin Scrote. Plus Fairground Attraction perform "Walking After Midnight".
S4.E1 ∙ Episode #4.1
September 16, 1988In the first episode of a new series, Jonathan is joined by beauty expert Riquette, actress-director Penny Marshall, and writer and raconteur Quentin Crisp. There is also music and chat from Phil Collins, who talks about his leading role in the new big-screen crime caper Buster (1988).
S4.E2 ∙ Episode #4.2
September 23, 1988In a special episode, Jonathan hosts the show from the home of the lucky Elliot family near Blackpool where he welcomes guests La Toya Jackson, actor Chris Quentin, Norman Johnson whose speciality is he can slice a cucumber in 13 seconds, and musician Nick Heyward (who is convinced to shave off his moustache live on air). Plus Dr. Marin Scrote looks at fire safety in the kitchen.
S4.E3 ∙ Episode #4.3
September 30, 1988Jonathan's guests include the multi-talented Terry Jones and adult artiste Ilona Staller (who appears under her pseudonym "Cicciolina"). There's also music from Brenda Russell and a set from the variety act Delores and the Snake.
S4.E4 ∙ Episode #4.4
October 7, 1988Jonathan's guests include performance artist Leigh Bowery, journalist Ian Hislop, grower of large vegetables Bernard Laverty, broadcaster Melvyn Bragg, and music from Julian Cope. Plus Rick Astley appears in a special training video.
S4.E5 ∙ Episode #4.5
October 14, 1988Jonathan welcomes actor Timothy Spall, singer-songwriter Robert Palmer (to whom he presents a special gift), surrealist Eileen Agar and model turned actress Jerry Hall to the show. Plus more words of wisdom from Mrs. Tina Bishop.
S4.E6 ∙ Episode #4.6
October 21, 1988Jonathan welcomes Tom Jones back on the show for a chat. He also talks to athlete turned body-builder Donna Hartley and writer Frank Clarke. Plus music from Clive Griffin.
S4.E7 ∙ Episode #4.7
October 28, 1988Jonathan welcomes wrestler Johnny Legend, architect Ian Pollard and actress/comedian Sandra Bernhard to the show. There's also music from Graham Parker plus Dr Martin Scrote is on hand to give guests and regulars a check-up.
S4.E8 ∙ Episode #4.8
November 4, 1988Jonathan is joined tonight by comedian Norman Lovett, anthropologist and self-described voyeur Ted Polhemus, Chris Eraclides, owner of Zorba, the world's heaviest dog (who is also present), and actress/singer Pia Zadora. Mica Paris and Will Downing also appear to perform their cover of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway's "Where is the Love?".
S4.E9 ∙ Episode #4.9
November 11, 1988Guests include actress Amanda Donohoe, who drops in to promote her current film The Lair of the White Worm (1988); paper mask artist Christos Kondeatis; director Terry Gilliam, who talks about his forthcoming film The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988); and Jane Wiedlin, who provides the music. Plus Dr. Martin Scrote helps Tina Bishop promote her book "Exercises for Pregnant Women".
S4.E10 ∙ Episode #4.10
November 18, 1988Jonathan welcomes former The Skids member, turned TV presenter Richard Jobson and comedian turned filmmaker Mel Smith to the show. Nicholas Parsons also drops by, plus there's music from Tiffany.
S4.E11 ∙ Episode #4.11
November 25, 1988Jonathan's guests include musician Jools Holland, Japanese musical duo Frank Chickens, and jazz singer and raconteur George Melly. The two oldest acrobats in the UK, Renaldi and Karina, perform a set and there is music from The Gipsy Kings.
S4.E12 ∙ Episode #4.12
December 2, 1988This special episode comes live from the London Palladium and features special guests Lily Savage, Huey Lewis, Harry Dean Stanton, Robbie Coltrane and Dave Stewart. Plus Dr. Martin Scrote dresses up as a pantomime Dame while Tina Bishop is disappointed that Joan Collins won't be appearing on the show.
S4.E13 ∙ Episode #4.13
December 9, 1988Jonathan welcomes William G. Stewart and Keith Allen to the show, he also interviews a tarot reader and gets a special delivery from Postman Pat. Plus music from Jill Jones.
S4.E14 ∙ Episode #4.14
December 16, 1988This week Jonathan's guests include actress Lysette Anthony, who discusses her decision to pose nude for Playboy magazine, new wave impresario Malcolm McLaren makes a return visit to the show, and there is music from Roland Gift. Plus Keith Allen gets to finish his interview from last week, we meet world famous celebrity-sketching artist Leslie Cooper, and Mrs. Tina Bishop gets to switch on the Wandsworth Christmas lights, though modestly admits she was not the first person chosen for the task.
S4.E15 ∙ Episode #4.15
December 23, 1988In the final episode, Jonathan welcomes the American singing trio the Del Rubio Triplets to the show to chat and perform a seasonal number, Paul Merton and Peter Cook make return visits, while Dr. Martin Scrote dresses as Santa and Nick Lowe performs "Half A Boy Half A Man".