The TV That Made Me

Broadcasting legend Eamonn Holmes joins Brian Conley to take a nostalgic look back at the classic TV that helped make him the breakfast television star he is now. From classic wartime drama Colditz to the daddy of all sci-fi series, Star Trek, via the children's TV classic Animal Magic, watching the programmes triggers Eamonn's early memories of life at home in Belfast, giving Brian a rare insight into the young Eamonn Holmes.

Legendary entertainer Brian Conley takes radio and TV presenter Sandi Toksvig on a trip down memory lane to enjoy a nostalgic look at the classic television moments that made her into the one-woman comedy powerhouse she is today. Along the way, we learn about the lengths she went to in order to watch Top of the Pops, why the television coverage of the moon landings has such a special place in her heart and why on earth she was so disturbed by the nation's favourite stuffed fox, Basil Brush.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy joins comedy legend Brian Conley to take us through the television moments that helped shape her into one of our best-loved soap actors. Natalie reveals the importance of telly watching to her and her family as she grew up in London in the 80s. From the genius of the Trotter brothers in Only Fools and Horses to the anarchy of Mr Blobby in Crinkly Bottom, the Cassidy household has always loved a laugh. But it wasn't all fun and games - Natalie's favourite show in the world was and still is none other than University Challenge.

Comedy legend Brian Conley takes Strictly Come Dancing star Jo Wood on a trip down memory lane, revisiting the classic archive TV from her early years that helped make her into the much-loved celebrity she is today. Miss World and Twiggy played a big part in her formative years, but how did her love of a spy thriller with a twist, a female comic with attitude and an early TV chef in a ball gown and pearls help set her on the path to a life of rock and roll, music and fashion?

Superstar sprinter Linford Christie joins comedy star Brian Conley for a nostalgic look at the archive TV that helped set him on the path to Olympic success. From the crazy kicks and amazing flicks of 1970s wrestling to the antics of those loveable Geordies in The Likely Lads, via a pocket-sized crime-fighting ant, these were the shows that had one of the fastest men on the planet glued to his sofa as a small boy.

Comedian and script-writer Rory McGrath joins entertainer Brian Conley to look back at the classic archive TV that helped shape him into one of Britain's funniest men. Comedy has always played an important part in his life - with early inspiration coming from The Telegoons and the legendary Frankie Howerd - but how did he end up writing for his comedy hero in his very first job? And how did the unique talents of Bob Blackman, the forgotten tale of Cyrus the Seahorse and the wanderings of the Doctor all help him on his own journey onto the small screen?

Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood joins Brian Conley on a journey back in time to revisit the TV memories that helped make her the person we love to wake up to. From the epitome of cool 1970s cop series Starsky and Hutch to the classic comedy of The Liver Birds, and from Play School to the Generation Game, how did the TV she loved help Carol go from being a shy girl in a remote Scottish village to a perennial fixture on every TV screen in the land? And why was The Old Grey Whistle Test judged to be unsuitable viewing in her house?

Brian Conley takes Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph back to revisit the TV moments from the past that helped make her one of our best loved comic actors. What was it about shows as diverse as the early puppetry of Muffin the Mule, the costumes and classy drama of David Copperfield and the perfect comedy timing of June Whitfield that gave Lesley the inspiration to pursue a life on the stage and on our screens?

Former Blue Peter presenter and intrepid adventurer Helen Skelton joins Brian Conley for a trip down memory lane, enjoying the classic archive TV that made her the go-getter she is today. How did long-running children's news programme Newsround, the early antics of Geordie duo Ant and Dec and the extreme challenges of The Krypton Factor all come together to set Helen on the path to TV presenter and endurance record breaker combined? And what part did the wordless, flightless, animated bird Pingu have to play in her success?

Style icon Gok Wan joins Brian Conley to look back at the classic TV memories from his past that helped make him the star we all love today. From the magic and mystery of Japan's classic children's drama Monkey to the pan-European quiz show Going for Gold, via groundbreaking anarchic pop series The Tube, Brian takes Gok down memory lane to uncover how his early TV influences set him on the path to fame.

Writer Pam Ayres shot to fame on TV talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1975. She joins comedy legend Brian Conley to look back at the classic archive TV moments from her past that helped shape her into one of the nation's best-loved poets and entertainers. Pam's younger years contained a wealth of great telly, but what does the combination of her love of a dancing, juggling dog, not one but two of our favourite boys in blue and one of the scariest series every broadcast on British TV tell us about her? And how did a fast-paced comic singer influence her future career?

Comedian extraordinaire Stephen K Amos joins legendary entertainer Brian Conley to look back at the classic TV that shaped him into one of Britain's funniest men. From the slightly surreal singing pig pop stars Pinky and Perky to the terrifying, spine-tingling Tales of the Unexpected, by way of the stunningly gorgeous entertainer Danny La Rue, Stephen's early television influences are wide and varied... but why does he believe he owes his entire career to TV adverts for vacuum cleaners?

Writer and comedy actor Adil Ray joins legendary entertainer Brian Conley to enjoy the classic TV moments from his past that helped put him on the path to TV stardom. How did the anarchic Young Ones, the groundbreaking Why Don't You?, and the long-running kids' drama Grange Hill shape him as he grew up, and what part did a show like Bread, featuring the Boswell family from Liverpool, play in inspiring him to become the creator and star of Britain's first ever Asian sitcom, Citizen Khan?

Brian is joined on the show by former politician Ann Widdecombe. Featured shows include Howards' Way, Six Five Special and Paul of Tarsus.

Brian is joined on the show by Homes Under The Hammer presenter Martin Roberts. Featured shows include The Goodies, Call My Bluff and Trumpton.

Brian is joined on the show by writer and presenter Gyles Brandreth. Among the programmes featured are the coronation of Queen Elizabeth.

Brian is joined on the show by newsreader Penny Smith. Among the programmes featured are The Singing Ringing Tree and Horizon.

Brian is joined on the show by presenter Vanessa Feltz. Among the programmes featured are Crossroads and Bouquet of Barbed Wire.

Brian is joined on the show by Dragon's Den's Duncan Bannatyne. Among the programmes featured are Take Your Pick and Z Cars.

Brian is joined on the show by swimming champion Rebecca Adlington. Among the programmes featured are Fawlty Towers and Blind Date.