| The Word | ||
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| Background information | ||
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| Directed by | Julia Knowles | |
| Presenter | Terry Christian | |
| Original broadcast date | 24 March 1994 | |
| Original channel | Channel 4 (UK) | |
| Length | 60 minutes | |
| Series Producer(s) | Paul Ross Tamsin Summers Asif Zubairy | |
| "Hungry Like The Wolf" | ||
| featuring Duran Duran | ||
The Word (series 5, episode 17) featured Duran Duran and was the final episode of the British long-running comedy, music and chat show, aired on 24 March 1994 in the UK.
About the episode[]
The episode was presented by Terry Christian and was part of a series that pushed forward the boundries of youth TV, with sometimes controversial moments (former presenters include Amanda de Cadenet). During the 60 minute programme Duran Duran performed a setlist that included a cover of "White Lines" with the song's co-writer Melle Mel, and a punk version of "Hungry Like The Wolf" (see video below).
Cast[]
- Terry Christian (host)
- Duran Duran
- Melle Mel
- Mary J. Blige
- Jimmy Hill
- J. Pac & Strike
Series crew:
- Directed by Julia Knowles
- Segment Director - Luke Campbell
- Produced by Paul Ross, Tamsin Summers, Asif Zubairy
- Andy Armstrong - Props
- Duncan Borrowman - Sound assistant
- Andrew Newman - Researcher
Duran Duran are:
- Simon Le Bon - Vocals
- John Taylor - Bass
- Warren Cuccurullo - Guitar
- Nick Rhodes - Keyboards
With:
- Steve Alexander - Drums