Howard Donald

Howard Donald

Howard Paul Donald (born 28 April 1968) is an English singer, songwriter, drummer, pianist, dancer, DJ and record producer. He is a member of the pop group Take That. He was also judge on the German reality talent show Got to Dance from 2013 to 2014, during a Take That-hiatus. Donald was educated at Littlemoss High School in Droylsden, gaining no GCSEs, and trained for three years as a vehicle painter, on the Youth Training Scheme (YTS). A budding DJ, his musical interests were largely informed by his brother Colin's vinyl collection, and included electronic acts such as Kraftwerk, John Foxx, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) and Gary Numan. As a teenager Donald became interested in dancing and frequented the burgeoning breakdancing circuit in the Greater Manchester area, where he would first come into contact with future bandmate Jason Orange. He auditioned for Nigel Martin-Smith's new boy band project at his office in Manchester and was selected. The group was eventually named Take That. Nigel Martin-Smith recruited Donald, along with Gary Barlow, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams to form a British boyband, Take That. The band enjoyed five years of success until Williams left in 1995, leaving them to carry on as a quartet. Along with Orange, Donald featured less on lead vocals than Barlow, Owen and Williams during the band's first era, however did sing lead vocal on the single "Never Forget", which reached No. 1 in the UK in 1995. In early 1996, Donald's bandmates Barlow, Owen and Orange came to the difficult decision that Take That was to split. They told Donald, who was not happy, but went along with their decision. Following the split, Donald attempted a solo career, recording an unreleased single, "Speak Without Words", and returned to DJing. In the 2005 documentary Take That: For the Record, Donald confessed to being unstable enough to have the intention of committing suicide by drowning himself in the River Thames, not long after the split. In 2005, Take That reformed and announced a reunion tour, The Ultimate Tour in the summer of 2006, following the release of their Greatest Hits album, Never Forget: The Ultimate Collection. The tour was followed in late 2006 by their first studio album since 1995, Beautiful World, and from it they achieved two number ones in "Patience" and "Shine". Beautiful World featured Donald on lead vocals on two tracks; "Beautiful World" and "Mancunian Way". The song "Mancunian Way" is a tribute to the band's hometown of Manchester. On the 2008 Take That album The Circus, Donald sang lead on two tracks, "What Is Love" and "Here". He also shared lead vocals with the rest of the band on the album's opening track, "The Garden". On the 2010 Take That album Progress, Donald sang lead vocals on the track "Affirmation". He also played drums on several songs on the Progress album and mixed a B-side track for the second single "Kidz" called "Revenge of the Kidz". On the 2017 Take That album Wonderland, Donald sang lead vocals on "Every Revolution". In 2021, Donald appeared on The Masked Dancer, masked as Zip. He reached the final and was unmasked in third place. Donald was one of the judges on a dancing show Got to Dance in Germany from 2013 to 2014. ... Source: Article "Howard Donald" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Title: Howard Donald
  • Popularity: 2.666
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1968-04-28
  • Place of Birth: Droylsden, Lancashire, England, UK
  • Homepage: http://www.howarddonald.de/
  • Also Known As: How, DJ HD, Take That
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Howard Donald Movies

  • 2008
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    Take That: The Journey

    Take That: The Journey

    1 2008 HD

    A documentary following Take That on their autumn 2007 Beautiful World tour.

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  • 2014
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    Die Helene Fischer Show 2014

    Die Helene Fischer Show 2014

    9 2014 HD

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  • 2010
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    Take That: The Circus Live

    Take That: The Circus Live

    7.1 2010 HD

    A concert tour video by reunited British boyband, Take That promoting their fifth studio album, The Circus. The tour began on 5 June 2009 in...

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  • 2006
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    Take That: For the Record

    Take That: For the Record

    10 2006 HD

    The documentary reveals the untold stories and myths behind Take That, Britain's most successful boy band since The Beatles.

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  • 2023
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    The Coronation Concert

    The Coronation Concert

    6 2023 HD

    Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings and many more perform live from Windsor Castle in celebration of...

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  • 2023
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    Greatest Days

    Greatest Days

    6.2 2023 HD

    Based on the Take That musical, five best friends have the night of their lives seeing their favourite boy band in concert. Twenty-five years later,...

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  • 2006
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    Take That: The Ultimate Tour

    Take That: The Ultimate Tour

    7.1 2006 HD

    The Ultimate Tour is a reunion tour by British pop group, Take That. The tour, featuring four of the original members of the group Gary Barlow, Jason...

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  • 2010
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    Take That: Look Back, Don't Stare

    Take That: Look Back, Don't Stare

    7.4 2010 HD

    A documentary telling the story of the newly reformed Take That. Global mega star 'Robbie Williams' rejoins his former band mates for the first time...

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  • 2011
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    Take That: Progress Live

    Take That: Progress Live

    7.2 2011 HD

    This year Take That embarked on the biggest tour the UK and Ireland had ever seen breaking all previous records. The Progress Live Tour went through...

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  • 2008
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    Take That: Come To Town

    Take That: Come To Town

    7.8 2008 HD

    British superstar band Take That presented their own TV show Take That Come to Town, a variety show in which they performed some of their biggest...

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  • 2009
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    Take That: Where Did It All Go Right ?

    Take That: Where Did It All Go Right ?

    8 2009 HD

    Documentary charting the rise, fall and meteoric rise again of superstar British boy band Take That. Originally aired on 4th February 2009 on...

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  • 2023
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    Radio 2 In Concert Take That

    Radio 2 In Concert Take That

    8 2023 HD

    A special, intimate performance from Take That in the BBC Radio Theatre, the band’s first since 2014. With over 45 million albums sold, Gary,...

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  • 2015
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    Take That Live 2015

    Take That Live 2015

    9.7 2015 HD

    An in-concert film of Take That performing live at The 02 in London on June 19, 2015.

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  • 2016
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    Robbie Williams: BRITs Icon

    Robbie Williams: BRITs Icon

    1 2016 HD

    Having already won 17 BRIT Awards as a solo artist and as part of Take That, Robbie Williams can now add the BRITs Icon to his trophy case....

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  • 2023
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    Take That - Live at the Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2023

    Take That - Live at the Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2023

    1 2023 HD

    Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball is the UK's biggest Christmas party! It's a concert held annually in December since 2008 by the radio station Capital...

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  • 2009
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    Take That: In Session At Abbey Road

    Take That: In Session At Abbey Road

    1 2009 HD

    Take That perform a selection of tracks from their 2008 album 'The Circus', as well as other hits including 'Patience', 'Shine' and 'Rule The World'....

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  • 1970
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    In Session At Abbey Road

    In Session At Abbey Road

    1 1970 HD

    Take That perform songs from their 2008 album 'The Circus' as well as 'Patience', 'Shine' and 'Rule the World' in session at Abbey Road Studios.

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  • 2015
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    Take That Live at Apple Music Festival

    Take That Live at Apple Music Festival

    1 2015 HD

    An in-concert film of Take That performing live at the Apple Music Festival at The Roundhouse, London on 20 September 2015.

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  • 2017
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    Take That: Wonderland Live from the O2

    Take That: Wonderland Live from the O2

    10 2017 HD

    Celebrating the release of their eighth studio album Wonderland, Take That invite you to experience their highly anticipated 2017 concert LIVE at...

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  • 1994
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    Take That - Live in Berlin

    Take That - Live in Berlin

    9 1994 HD

    Take That's second concert tour. Recorded live in Berlin in 1994.

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  • 1993
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    Take That: The Party - Live at Wembley

    Take That: The Party - Live at Wembley

    8 1993 HD

    British boyband Take That's first concert tour in 1992/1993. Recorded live at Wembley Stadium.

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  • 1995
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    Take That - Hometown: Live at Manchester G-Mex

    Take That - Hometown: Live at Manchester G-Mex

    10 1995 HD

    Take That's third concert tour. Recorded live in Manchester.

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  • 1995
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    Take That: Nobody Else - The Movie

    Take That: Nobody Else - The Movie

    1 1995 HD

    Also known as Live At Earl's Court '95. British boyband Take That recorded live on their first tour after the departure of Robbie Williams. Features...

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  • 2008
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    Take That - Beautiful World Live

    Take That - Beautiful World Live

    6.5 2008 HD

    Reformed boy band icons Take That return with songs from the album BEAUTIFUL WORLD and a plethora of their classic tracks. Includes the songs 'Back...

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  • 1992
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    Take That & Party

    Take That & Party

    8 1992 HD

    Take That's video accompaniment to their first album TAKE THAT & PARTY. Includes exclusive interviews and music videos.

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  • 1994
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    Take That: Everything Changes

    Take That: Everything Changes

    8 1994 HD

    Take That's video accompaniment to their second album EVERYTHING CHANGES. Includes exclusive interviews and music videos.

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  • 1994
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    Tape That

    Tape That

    8 1994 HD

    Unofficial documentary about British boyband Take That.

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  • 2006
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    An Audience with Take That

    An Audience with Take That

    10 2006 HD

    Exciting music and entertainment special that sees a celebrity-packed audience and millions of fans at home screaming their tribute to international...

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  • 2018
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    Take That: We've Come a Long Way

    Take That: We've Come a Long Way

    1 2018 HD

    As Take That, one of Britain's most successful and best-loved bands, mark their 30th anniversary, they are celebrated in this special one-off...

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  • 2017
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    An Evening with Take That

    An Evening with Take That

    1 2017 HD

    A one-off performance by the band featuring a selection of new material and special versions of some of their most popular hits.

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  • 2012
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    London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

    London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

    6.5 2012 HD

    The closing ceremony of the games of the XXXth Olympiad.

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  • 1993
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    Take That Away!

    Take That Away!

    1 1993 HD

    British boyband Take That's first ever documentary. Take a look into the lives of Take That whilst they discuss their success and the harsh realities...

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  • 2015
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    Take That: These Days On Tour

    Take That: These Days On Tour

    4 2015 HD

    Up close and personal with Take That - Gary, Howard and Mark open up about life on tour. The band talk openly about the previous twelve months, their...

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  • 2019
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    Take That : Greatest Hits Live

    Take That : Greatest Hits Live

    9 2019 HD

    Celebrating 30 incredible years, Take That are bringing their huge 2019 Greatest Hits tour to cinemas for one night only! Broadcast LIVE on Saturday...

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  • 2007
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    Take That: Live At Primavera, Madrid

    Take That: Live At Primavera, Madrid

    6.5 2007 HD

    British superstar band Take That performed at the annual Madrid's Primavera Pop Music festival on 30th March 2007.

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  • 2005
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    Take That - Never Forget - The Ultimate Collection

    Take That - Never Forget - The Ultimate Collection

    8.5 2005 HD

    Features 16 music videos, including all the number one hits, as well as live performances and behind-the-scenes film footage and photos. Tracklist...

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  • 2004
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    The Truth About Take That

    The Truth About Take That

    1 2004 HD

    Documentary about British boy band Take That

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  • 2009
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    Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall

    Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall

    1 2009 HD

    Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall is a charity music concert held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England on 12 November 2009. The...

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  • 2015
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    The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World

    The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World

    8.7 2015 HD

    Documentary that outlines the 1990s and the decade the changed the world.

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  • 2019
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    Take That: Odyssey (Greatest Hits Live)

    Take That: Odyssey (Greatest Hits Live)

    1 2019 HD

    Celebrating 30 incredible years in music, Take That's Greatest Hits Live Tour of 2019 represents a fitting climax to the second chapter of their...

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  • 2017
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    One Love Manchester

    One Love Manchester

    8.464 2017 HD

    Live coverage of the concert set up by Ariana Grande at Old Trafford cricket ground to benefit those affected by the May 2017 Manchester bomb attack....

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  • 2007
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    Concert for Diana

    Concert for Diana

    7.6 2007 HD

    Live broadcast of the concert at Wembley Stadium in London on July 1st 2007 to commemorate the life of Princess Diana on what would have been her...

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  • 2006
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    Take That: The Ultimate Story

    Take That: The Ultimate Story

    1 2006 HD

    The story behind their spectacular comeback and tour!

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  • 2019
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    Shopping with Keith Lemon

    Shopping with Keith Lemon

    5 2019 HD

    Keith Lemon takes the chat show out of the studio and onto the high street. Keith and his celebrity guests hit the shops as we delve into the...

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  • 1978
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    An Audience with...

    An Audience with...

    5.3 1978 HD

    An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian,...

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  • 2007
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    The Graham Norton Show

    The Graham Norton Show

    7.155 2007 HD

    Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun...

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  • 2008
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    Celebrity Juice

    Celebrity Juice

    6.6 2008 HD

    The outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top celebrities going head to head in a series of...

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  • 1989
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    Blauer Panther

    Blauer Panther

    1 1989 HD

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  • 2018
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    Derry Girls

    Derry Girls

    8.036 2018 HD

    Amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five secondary school students square off with the universal challenges of being a...

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  • 2002
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    Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

    Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

    5.9 2002 HD

    A gameshow hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances.

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  • 2020
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    Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

    Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

    5.8 2020 HD

    Michael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants, guided by celebrity experts,...

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  • 1987
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    Le monde est à vous

    Le monde est à vous

    1 1987 HD

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  • 2007
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    The Graham Norton Show

    The Graham Norton Show

    7.155 2007 HD

    Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun...

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  • 1970
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    Take That

    Take That

    1 1970 HD

    The story of one of the greatest boy bands in UK history. For more than 30 years, they have brought us hit after hit, 12 of which became UK number...

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  • 2007
    imgS32 E9

    The Graham Norton Show

    The Graham Norton Show

    7.155 2007 HD

    Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun...

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  • 1988
    imgS37 E67

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    5.2 1988 HD

    A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus...

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  • 2009
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    Skavlan

    Skavlan

    5 2009 HD

    Skavlan is a Norwegian-Swedish television talk show hosted by Norwegian journalist Fredrik Skavlan. It premiered in Sweden on Sveriges Television in...

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  • 1964
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    Top of the Pops

    Top of the Pops

    6.487 1964 HD

    The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

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