The Clothes Show
Encyclopedia
The Clothes Show is a British
television show about fashion that can currently be seen weeknights on Really
. It was formerly broadcast on BBC One
from 1986 to 2000.
and top designer Jeff Banks
as its first hosts. The show combined reports from the catwalks, with items on how to achieve the catwalk look, without breaking the bank. Selina and Jeff were later joined by Caryn Franklin
(a former Fashion Editor and co-Editor of International style bible i-D magazine), and once Selina left, she took over as Jeff's main co-host.
Such was the success of the show, that in 1989 the annual Clothes Show Live
event was launched at Birmingham's NEC
, and later a magazine to accompany the programme. The programme continued on the BBC right up until the late 1990s, with other presenters over the years including Margherita Taylor
, Tim Vincent
, Richard Jobson
and Brenda Emmanus. Series producers included Collette Foster and Jane Lomas, who had been a presenter on the earliest shows. James Strong
, Mike Prince, Mark Westcott
and Ann Wilson were amongst the directors. The Clothes Show Live
event continues to be held annually at the beginning of each December.
remix of the Pet Shop Boys
' song "In The Night" which can be found on the Pet Shop Boys' 1986 Disco
album. The original song was taken from the 1985
single "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)
".
In 1995, Pet Shop Boys were asked by the BBC to remix the theme tune for a revamped version of the show. This new version appeared as a b-side to the 1996
single "Before". This version can now be found on the 2001
re-issue of their 1996 album, Bilingual
.
Saint Etienne
were also asked to produce a theme tune for the show, but it was turned down. Their theme was eventually released on the fanclub-only album Built on Sand
.
newspaper reported that The Clothes Show was to be resurrected after six years and would be shown on UKTV Style, hosted by Louise Redknapp
, Caryn Franklin
and Brendan Courtney
. The programme moved from UKTV Style to a new channel called Really
(formerly UKTV Gardens up to 19 May 2009), after UKTV Style was rebranded Home on 30 April 2009.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
television show about fashion that can currently be seen weeknights on Really
Really (TV channel)
Really is a digital television channel broadcasting in the United Kingdom as part of the UKTV family of channels. The channel launched on 19 May 2009 as the UKTV's channel for female lifestyle programming and is available on satellite through Sky, cable services primarily through Virgin Media and...
. It was formerly broadcast on BBC One
BBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
from 1986 to 2000.
BBC series (1986-2000)
The Clothes Show was first broadcast on 13 October 1986, with Breakfast Time's Selina ScottSelina Scott
Selina Scott is a British newsreader, journalist, television producer and presenter.- Background and early life :Scott was born in Scarborough, North Riding of Yorkshire in 1951, the eldest of five children...
and top designer Jeff Banks
Jeff Banks
Jeff Banks CBE is a Welsh designer of men's and women's clothing, jewellery, and home furnishings. Born in Ebbw Vale, Wales, Banks co-founded the fashion chain Warehouse in the late 1970s...
as its first hosts. The show combined reports from the catwalks, with items on how to achieve the catwalk look, without breaking the bank. Selina and Jeff were later joined by Caryn Franklin
Caryn Franklin
Caryn Franklin is a British fashion expert. She was former Fashion Editor and Co-Editor of i-D Magazine in the '80s and has been a fashion commentator for 29 years....
(a former Fashion Editor and co-Editor of International style bible i-D magazine), and once Selina left, she took over as Jeff's main co-host.
Such was the success of the show, that in 1989 the annual Clothes Show Live
Clothes Show Live
The Clothes Show Live is a consumer exhibition brand consisting of two shows held annually each May in ExCeL, London and December in Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre. The events showcase latest fashion, beauty and music trends on large and often interactive features and stands...
event was launched at Birmingham's NEC
National Exhibition Centre
The National Exhibition Centre is an exhibition centre in Birmingham, England. It is near junction 6 of the M42 motorway, and is adjacent to Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International railway station. It has 20 interconnected halls, set in grounds of 628 acres making it the...
, and later a magazine to accompany the programme. The programme continued on the BBC right up until the late 1990s, with other presenters over the years including Margherita Taylor
Margherita Taylor
Margherita Taylor is a British broadcaster, TV and radio presenter.Taylor studied media and communications at the University of Central England, majoring in video production for her degree. She found fame in 1993 when Birmingham based radio station BRMB offered her a slot as a DJ as part of a...
, Tim Vincent
Tim Vincent
Tim Vincent is a Welsh actor and television presenter who was a presenter on the popular children's programme Blue Peter between 1993 and 1997...
, Richard Jobson
Richard Jobson
Richard Jobson is the name of:*Richard Jobson , 17th-century English explorer*Richard Jobson , English former footballer...
and Brenda Emmanus. Series producers included Collette Foster and Jane Lomas, who had been a presenter on the earliest shows. James Strong
James Strong
James Strong is the name of:* James Strong , Australian businessman, formerly of Qantas, mine & port at Nhulunbuy, chairman of Woolworths Limited and Insurance Australia Group...
, Mike Prince, Mark Westcott
Mark Westcott
Mark Westcott is a British television producer and director based in London. Westcott’s television career began in 1992 when he devised and produced a series of programmes for British television that looked at the influence of American popular culture on the British way of life...
and Ann Wilson were amongst the directors. The Clothes Show Live
Clothes Show Live
The Clothes Show Live is a consumer exhibition brand consisting of two shows held annually each May in ExCeL, London and December in Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre. The events showcase latest fashion, beauty and music trends on large and often interactive features and stands...
event continues to be held annually at the beginning of each December.
Theme tune
The theme tune to the show was an excerpt from the Arthur BakerArthur Baker (musician)
Arthur Baker is an American record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Planet Patrol, and the British group New Order.-Early career:...
remix of the Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
' song "In The Night" which can be found on the Pet Shop Boys' 1986 Disco
Disco (album)
Disco is the second album by the UK electronic music group Pet Shop Boys. It was released by Parlophone on .Disco was not an original studio album, but rather a collection of remixes of tracks from their first album, Please, and its respective B-sides...
album. The original song was taken from the 1985
1985 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1985.-January–March:*January 1 - The newest music video channel, VH-1, debuts on American cable. It is aimed at an older demographic than its sister station, MTV...
single "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)
Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)
"Opportunities " is a song by UK synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys, released as a single in 1985 and then in 1986, gaining greater popularity in both the UK and U.S...
".
In 1995, Pet Shop Boys were asked by the BBC to remix the theme tune for a revamped version of the show. This new version appeared as a b-side to the 1996
1996 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996.-January:* January – At the trial of two American teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, for the murder of Bassett's parents and young brother, defense lawyers attempt to lay the blame for the murders on the fact...
single "Before". This version can now be found on the 2001
2001 in music
See also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
re-issue of their 1996 album, Bilingual
Bilingual (album)
Bilingual is the tenth album by the English dance music group Pet Shop Boys. It has sold about 1,000,000 albums world-wide.-Overview:...
.
Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne (band)
Saint Etienne are an English Pop group comprising Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs. They are named after the French football team AS Saint-Étienne.-History:Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs were childhood friends and former music journalists...
were also asked to produce a theme tune for the show, but it was turned down. Their theme was eventually released on the fanclub-only album Built on Sand
Built on Sand
Built On Sand is a compilation of outtakes, demos and rarities by British band Saint Etienne. It was sent out free to members of the band's fan club as a Christmas gift...
.
UKTV Style/Really Series (2006-Present)
On 7 August 2006, The SunThe Sun (newspaper)
The Sun is a daily national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and owned by News Corporation. Sister editions are published in Glasgow and Dublin...
newspaper reported that The Clothes Show was to be resurrected after six years and would be shown on UKTV Style, hosted by Louise Redknapp
Louise Redknapp
Louise Elizabeth Redknapp is an English singer and media personality. She was a member of the girl group Eternal from 1992 to 1995, before becoming a solo singer . She has presented several television shows and served as a judge on the UK version of So You Think You Can Dance...
, Caryn Franklin
Caryn Franklin
Caryn Franklin is a British fashion expert. She was former Fashion Editor and Co-Editor of i-D Magazine in the '80s and has been a fashion commentator for 29 years....
and Brendan Courtney
Brendan Courtney
Brendan Courtney is an Irish comedian and television presenter, the first openly gay presenter in Ireland. He has hosted Wanderlust on RTÉ Two, The Brendan Courtney Show on TV3, Playdate on ITV2 and Off the Rails on RTÉ One.-Career:Brendan began his career on RTÉ Two's Wanderlust and ITV1's Love...
. The programme moved from UKTV Style to a new channel called Really
Really (TV channel)
Really is a digital television channel broadcasting in the United Kingdom as part of the UKTV family of channels. The channel launched on 19 May 2009 as the UKTV's channel for female lifestyle programming and is available on satellite through Sky, cable services primarily through Virgin Media and...
(formerly UKTV Gardens up to 19 May 2009), after UKTV Style was rebranded Home on 30 April 2009.