Terry takes another break, leaving the show in the hands of guest host Ronnie Corbett. Among Ronnie's first guests are Jane Asher, Tom O'Connor and Michael Parkinson.
Ronnie Corbett ends his week as guest host having fallen foul of the critics, but not of the public, as 12.85 million tune in to watch his final show. Guests include Mollie Sugden, Bruce Forsyth and ABC.
Felicity Kendal steps in as guest host for a week, as Terry continues his holiday. Her first guests include former "Good Life" colleague Paul Eddington, as he talks about "Yes, Prime Minister" and his dream of being an artist.
Joining Felicity Kendal for her final episode as guest host are Peter Schaufuss and Robert Morley, while Five Star perform their new single, "System Addict".
Terry returns from his break to interview guests including Arnold Schwarzenegger, discussing his new film "Commando", and Sir Robin Day, a guest who Terry would later refer to as "curmudgeonly".
Terry presents a special Scots-themed episode of Wogan to welcome in Burns Night. Guests include John Gordon Sinclair, Ross Davidson, deaf musician Evelyn Glennie, and Elvis Costello performing "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood".
Terry meets the stars of the BBC's popular new fly-on-the-wall documentary, "The Marriage", which is due to screen its third episode that evening. Also appearing are Coral Browne and Arthur Marshall.
A genuine Manic Monday for the Wogan show as The Bangles perform their new single, while Terry juggles interviews with Frances de la Tour, Egon Ronay and Joel Grey.
Joanna Lumley comes into the studio to announce the final total of the "Children In Need" appeal, but must be quick, as she's starring in the West End that evening. Also on the show are Sue Cook, Clement Freud and Eli Wallach.
Romance is in the air for this Valentine's Day episode, with passion writers Barbara Cartland, Garrison Keillor and Pat Booth in the studio. Also appearing are Jason Connery and group Matt Bianco.
Terry meets Captain John Testrake, the pilot involved in the Beirut hi-jacking. Also on the show are Eva Gabor and professional ape impersonator Peter Elliott.
Wogan celebrates a year as a prime-time series, as Terry brings back some of the guests from the first show, Elton John and Wendy Richard. Also helping Terry celebrate in a smoke-filled studio are James Galway and Anita Dobson.
Julie Andrews relives her life as a child star and Oscar winner, plus her stage debut. Other guests include Charles Dance and Jane Russell, while Depeche Mode perform their new single "Stripped".
Ahead of a screening of a feature-length "Dallas" special, Terry calls up on his satellite connection to chat to star Linda Gray. In the studio are former TUC secretary Len Murray, and writer Professor Laurie Taylor.
Twelve-and-a-half million tune in to see Terry chat with Stefanie Powers, get a cooking lesson from Ken Hom, and hear the latest single from Howard Jones. However, a planned appearance from Dave Clark is pulled from the line-up.
Terry gets two Sherlock Holmeses, with Peter Cushing revealing his childhood being dressed as a girl, and Nick Rowe discussing his starring role in the new Spielberg movie, "Young Sherlock Holmes".
A comedy night, with guests Michael Palin, The National Theatre of Brent and Eugene Lambert with Finnegan. Providing the music is Bronski Beat, along with Terry performing a duet with Sir Geraint Evans.
Samantha Fox showcases her debut single, "Touch Me", and tells Terry she's going to shoot the video on Friday, inviting him to take part. Also on the show are Paula Wilcox, Alan Bleasdale and Nigel Short.
With Eurovision looming, Terry once again presents the shortlisted songs for the UK's entry, beginning with Palace and Vanity Fare. Also on the show are Cheryl Baker, George Martin and Anthony Newley.
Terry and Delia Smith launch their charity "Food Aid" cookbook, and feature some of the celebrities whose recipes got chosen. Also on the show are two more Song For Europe entries, along with Bob Geldof and Claire Bloom.
"This has been - one of the most unusual interviews I've ever done" says Terry, after Eartha Kitt taunts, teases and flirts with the host. Also on the show are Princess Stéphanie, Lord Soper and the final two Song For Europe entries.
Terry has a crammed show with Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera, Andrew Ridgeley, Googie Withers, the Style Council and racing expert the Earl of Dumfries. But there's also chance to catch up with his fellow Radio 2 DJ Jimmy Young.
Terry meets identical twins Christopher and John Gillibrand, two political campaigners - but for different parties. Also included among the guests are the winners of Saturday Superstore's "Search for a Superstar" competition.
Terry's guests include his two stand-ins for the next fortnight, and jellied eel seller Tubby Isaacs. Kenneth Williams is particularly taken with the aphrodisiac nature of cockles: "If you don't swallow 'em quickly, your neck goes stiff."
Sue Lawley stands in for Terry for a week, and would later admit that she internally froze with terror while presenting the live chat show for the first time. Among her first guests are Chris Gittins, Russell Harty and Jane Lapotaire.
In a playfully combative interview, Toyah responds to Sue Lawley's assertion that her behaviour is "middle-aged" by saying that her ambition is to be "forty". Also verbally sparring with Sue are Cecil Parkinson and Peter Ustinov.
Kenneth Williams is the host for a week, with his first guests including Janet Brown and Norman Parkinson. Unfortunately for Kenny, Derek Nimmo doesn't feel he's cut out for the job, telling the audience "He's rotten at asking questions".
Kenneth Williams meets old friend Barbara Windsor and her new husband Stephen Hollings, and also chats with Stephen Fry and Michael Palin. Music comes from The Shadows, playing their new single, "Moonlight Shadow".
Kenneth Williams hosts his final episode as stand-in, chatting to Nicholas Parsons, Bertice Reading, Fay Masterson and Denise Coffey. Music is provided not only by ELO, but by Kenneth himself, singing "The Sad Lament of the Wogan Takeover"
Terry's guests include Tom Hulce and Jean Muir, along with Michael Douglas, who talks about being the son of a famous actor, and gives Terry tips on how to perform the ideal strangulation.
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