#OnThisDay 1984: Boy George was eloquent and entertaining when he spoke to Terry Wogan about identity and eccentricity. “I don’t believe anybody is really that different.” | BBC Archive

#OnThisDay 1985: George Best was on Wogan, candidly discussing his time in prison and his battle with alcoholism. | BBC Archive

#OnThisDay 1989: Gene Wilder appeared on 'Wogan' and spoke about his need to make people laugh and having “mischievous eyes". | BBC Archive

Grace Jones in British television talk show “Wogan”, 1990 #gracejones #gender #genderstudies #androgynous | Good Old Movies

We’ve decided to uncover the most surreal talk-show appearances. Starting with Nicolas Cage doing somersaults, throwing money, karate kicks and removing his clothes for Terry Wogan in 1992. | 4:3

'Wogan' premiered on 4th May 1982. 40 years ago today. Originally a late-night weekly chat show, it became a thrice weekly early evening programme in February 1985. | TVARK

#OnThisDay 1988: Wogan was celebrating its 500th episode in typical 1980s fashion - with a montage. | BBC Archive

#OnThisDay 1992: After 7 years and 67,536 sandwiches, Wogan bowed out with a montage-laden finale. | BBC Archive