Star Test

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.