This opening episode was fifth on the BBC-only chart, with 9.7 million viewers.
An episode of Terry's old series, Episode #7.3 (1984) was just behind it, with 9.55 million.
An episode of Terry's old series, Episode #7.3 (1984) was just behind it, with 9.55 million.
This episode received a scathing review in the Newcastle Journal the following week (29th September 1984).
Columnist Maureen Fairley wrote: "Groan with disbelief as he pimps from interesting sidelines back to scripted questions, and wonder how the quick wit of morning radio seems to desert him In the TV studio. Rock Hudson ran rings around him - refused to answer the interesting questions and was an absolute gentleman about troublesome leading ladies. Still, chat shows have a curious voyeurish Interest of their own, which even Terry's technique may not destroy."
Columnist Maureen Fairley wrote: "Groan with disbelief as he pimps from interesting sidelines back to scripted questions, and wonder how the quick wit of morning radio seems to desert him In the TV studio. Rock Hudson ran rings around him - refused to answer the interesting questions and was an absolute gentleman about troublesome leading ladies. Still, chat shows have a curious voyeurish Interest of their own, which even Terry's technique may not destroy."