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David Morton & Jess Molyneux

The Tube at 40: Fun facts about edgy 80s TV show that came to Manchester

It's now been 40 years since one popular staple on 80s British TV first hit our screens.

This week marks four decades since Channel 4 first launched - and with that comes the anniversary of some of the biggest and memorable TV shows from years gone by. On this day in 1982, many will remember The Tube first airing and making household names of presenters Jools Holland and the late Paula Yates, as well as Manchester's own Terry Christian. Chronicle Live previously reported.

For five series, The Tube gave TV and music lovers something they'd never seen before. It also helped launch the careers of huge bands before their international success and a number of rising comedians.

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