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Star Test
3
Seasons
1989
UK
7.9
Celebrities select a range of interview questions from a computer, attempting to answer them as candidly as possible. Their efforts for honesty are judged by the computer, and, later, the viewers.
Episode List
S1 • E1
Roland Gift
S1 • E2
Wendy James
Wendy James reveals a personal side of herself, including her wish when she was younger to look like Yasmin Le Bon, the insecurities of love, and her desire for a child.
S1 • E3
Craig Charles
S1 • E4
Tony James
S1 • E5
Kim Wilde
S1 • E6
Natalie Cole
S1 • E7
Linford Christie
S1 • E8
Kenny Everett
Kenny Everett answers a series of questions from the computer, including why he prefers radio to television, the hurt caused by tabloid criticism, and his desire to feel happiness.
S1 • E9
Sam Brown
S1 • E10
Robert Palmer
"I prefer talking to people than machines" confesses Robert Palmer, as his interview includes one-word and tongue-in-cheek answers, skipped questions and avoidance of detail. "It's an odd sensation," he admits, "it's like playing a game."
S1 • E11
Julian Cope
Julian Cope makes perhaps Star Test's most fidgety guest, as he squats, paces the room, and moves the famous interview chair. "Sometimes," he observes, "the world just completely bewilders you and does your head in."
S1 • E12
Malcolm McLaren
S1 • E13
Peter Gabriel
S1 • E14
Danielle Dax
Danielle Dax discusses her love of animals and the world of dreams, but skips multiple questions from "Love and Passion". There's also her confession that, despite the title of her latest single, she's never been on a white knuckle ride.
S1 • E15
Courtney Pine
S1 • E16
John Gordon Sinclair
S1 • E17
Siobhan Fahey
Siobhan Fahey braves some of the computer's more personal questions, including leaving Bananarama, marrying Dave Stewart, her relationship with Annie Lennox, and the identity of the last man she fantasised about.
S1 • E18
Luke Goss
The first of two episodes featuring a member of Bros, with Luke Goss answering questions on whether he feels like an adult, how comfortable he feels talking about money, and the feelings surrounding Craig leaving the band.
S1 • E19
Matt Goss
Matt Goss faces the computer's questions, including discussion of privacy, how good he is at telling jokes, hidden passions, expressing emotion, and, of course, Craig leaving the band.
S1 • E20
Richard E. Grant
S1 • E21
Martin Fry
S1 • E22
Robert Elms
S1 • E23
Ken Russell
Film director Ken Russell talks about his love of music, the operatic elements of his films, the nature of God, and whether he's difficult to work with.