Phil Collins UK Television appearances
This is a list of known Television appearances by Phil Collins in the UK.
| TV Channel | Broadcast Date | Duration | Programme name | Additional Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTV | 24.11.1969 | 25 minutes | Just Watch It | As a member of Flaming Youth |
| TV Channel | Broadcast Date | Duration | Programme name | Additional Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC 2 | 09.10.1979 | 30 minutes | Old Grey Whistle Test | Drumming with Brand X (And So To F) |
| BBC 2 | 10.10.1979 | 30 minutes | Old Grey Whistle Test | Drumming with Brand X (And So To F) – an earlier repeat of the late night show from the previous night |
| TV Channel | Broadcast Date | Duration | Programme name | Additional Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC 2 | 10.01.1981 | 30 minutes | Old Grey Whistle Test | Drumming for John Martyn (Sweet Little Mystery) |
| BBC 1 | 18.06.1981 | 33 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil mimes to "If Leaving Me Is Easy" |
| BBC 1 | 22.08.1981 | 30 minutes | Pop Quiz | hosted by Mike Read – Phil Collins is one of the panellists |
| BBC 1 | 23.12.1981 | 60 minutes | Pebble Mill at One | Pebble Mill is having a Christmas Party – Phil Collins is one of the guests |
| BBC 1 | 01.05.1982 | 30 minutes | Pop Quiz | hosted by Mike Read – Phil Collins is one of the panellists |
| Channel 4 | 08.01.1983 | 30 minutes | The Other Side Of The Tracks | hosted by Paul Gambaccini – featuring Phil Collins talking about the music business |
| BBC 1 | 15.01.1983 | 30 minutes | Wogan | hosted by Terry Wogan – Phil Collins is a guest (Performs "You Can't Hurry Love") |
| BBC 1 | 20.01.1983 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil Collins has a song in the charts |
| BBC 2 | 31.01.1983 | 50 minutes | LEO | hosted by Leo Sayer – Phil Collins is a guest |
| ITV / Central | 25.05.1983 | 60 minutes | Something Going On | A documentary about Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad's solo album produced by Phil Collins |
| BBC 1 | 26.04.1984 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil Collins – Against All Odds |
| Channel 4 | 08.06.1984 | 60 minutes | High Band | Phil Collins in concert at Perkins Palace (filmed in 1982) |
| BBC 1 | 09.10.1984 | 30 minutes | Pop Quiz | hosted by Mike Read – Phil Collins is one of the panellists |
| BBC 1 | 07.02.1985 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil Collins mimes to "Sussudio" with his 1985 touring band |
| BBC 1 | 14.03.1985 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil Collins and Phil Bailey – Easy Lover |
| ITV | 29.03.1985 | 25 minutes | Freeze Frame | Phil Collins talks about his music at Townhouse Studios |
| BBC 1 | 06.05.1985 | 30 minutes | Wogan | hosted by Terry Wogan – Phil Collins is a guest |
| BBC 2 | 13.07.1985 | 180 minutes | Live Aid for Africa | Phil Collins and Sting will perform with loads of other musicians – this concert and the one in JFK Stadium in America will become legendary. |
| BBC 1 | 25.12.1985 | 60 minutes | The Two Ronnies | Phil Collins is a guest on The Two Ronnies Christmas Special |
| TV Channel | Broadcast Date | Duration | Programme name | Additional Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC 2 | 16.02.1986 | 60 minutes | The British Record Industry Awards | hosted by Noel Edmunds – Phil Collins is a nominee |
| ITV | 08.03.1986 | 45 minutes | Aspel and Company | hosted by Michael Aspel – Phil Collins is one of a few guests |
| BBC 2 | 24.03.1986 | 50 minutes | Can We Talk? | hosted by Joan Rivers – Phil Collins is one of a few guests |
| BBC 1 | 08.04.1986 | 30 minutes | Miami Vice – Episode: Phil The Shill | Phil Collins plays the character "Phil Mayhew" |
| BBC 2 | 28.06.1986 | 60 minutes | The Prince's Trust Birthday Party | highlights from the 10th anniversary concert at Wembley Arena – Phil is one of many performers – concert took place on the 20th June 1986 |
| Channel 4 | 21.11.1986 | 90 minutes | The Tube | Paula Yates talks to Phil Collins about his part in Eric Clapton's July 1986 tour |
| Channel 4 | 24.12.1986 | 60 minutes | Eric Clapton and Friends | A concert film from the 1986 tour – Phil Collins is the drummer for this show at The NEC in Birmingham on which took place on the 15th July 1986. |
| Central / ITV | 20.06.1987 | 90 minutes | The Princes Trust Rock Gala | This concert film was filmed over two nights – 5th and 6th June 1987 – Phil Collins performance is from the 6th June 1987 |
| BBC 2 | 17.05.1988 | 30 minutes | Atlantic at 40 | Phil performs a medley of solo material with Genesis and many other bands too “Highlights” |
| BBC 2 | 11.06.1988 | 360 minutes | The Nelson Mandela Birthday Concert | A huge concert at Wembley Stadium – Phil Collins is one of many performers – Live broadcast |
| Channel 4 | 23.06.1988 | 90 minutes | The Princes Trust Rock Gala 1988 | Musicians performed at The Royal Albert Hall on the 5th and 6th June 1988 – Phil Collins was a performer |
| ITV | 16.07.1988 | 45 minutes | Parkinson One to One | hosted by Michael Parkinson – Phil Collins is Michael's guest |
| Central / ITV | 10.09.1988 | 45 minutes | Aspel and Company | hosted by Michael Aspel – Phil Collins is Michael's guest |
| BBC 1 | 12.09.1988 | 30 minutes | Film 88 | Barry Norman – reviews Buster staring Phil Collins and Julie Walters |
| BBC 1 | 15.09.1988 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil Collins mimes to "A Groovy Kind Of Love" |
| Channel 4 | 16.09.1988 | 45 minutes | The Last Resort with Jonathan Ross | Phil Collins is Jonathan's guest |
| ITV / London | 02.11.1988 | 30 minutes | This Is Your Life | presented by Michael Aspel tonight's Big Red Book is awarded to Phil Collins |
| BBC 2 | 21.12.1988 | 360 minutes | The Nelson Mandela Birthday Concert | A huge concert at Wembley Stadium – Phil Collins is one of many performers |
| BBC 1 | 01.12.1988 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil Collins is promoting "Two Hearts" |
| Central / ITV | 04.01.1989 | 70 minutes | A.I.M.S. Concert | This concert took place at The Royal Albert Hall on the 20th February 1988 – Phil Collins is on of many performers |
| BBC 1 | 13.02.1989 | 120 minutes | The BRITS 89 | The British Music Awards – Held at The Royal Albert Hall – Phil Collins is one of many nominee's – show is broadcast live |
| Channel 4 | 05.08.1989 | 60 minutes | A Blues Session: BB King and Friends | Phil Collins is amongst others such as Eric Clapton and Paul Butterfield |
| Central / ITV | 16.09.1989 | 55 minutes | Take A Look At Me Now: Phil Collins | A look at Phil Collins's career to date |
| Sky Movies | 05.10.1989 | 75 minutes | Buster: An Inside story | documentary about the film Buster |
| Sky One | 01.11.1989 | 120 minutes | Tommy: The Rock Opera | Los Angles performance of the rock opera filmed on the 24th August 1989 – Phil played Uncle Ernie. |
| BBC 1 | 02.11.1989 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil mimes to "Another Day In Paradise" |
| Channel 4 | 03.11.1989 | 60 minutes | One Hour With Jonathan Ross | Phil Collins is one of Jonathan's guests |
| BBC 1 | 11.11.1989 | 60 minutes | Going Live! | Phil is a guest on the Saturday morning children's TV show |
| Channel 4 | 14.11.1989 | 60 minutes | Big World | presented by Andy Kershaw and Mariella Frostrup featuring Phil Collins in the studio |
| BBC 1 | 16.11.1989 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil is promoting his latest single "Another Day In Paradise" |
| Channel 4 | 12.12.1989 | 30 minutes | The Survivors Guide | Phil Collins along with other guests talks about their hopes for the next decade. |
| TV Channel | Broadcast Date | Duration | Programme name | Additional Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC 1 | 24.01.1990 | 30 minutes | Wogan | hosted by Terry Wogan – Phil Collins is a guest |
| BBC 1 | 26.01.1990 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil mimes to "I Wish It Would Rain Down" with his 1990 touring band |
| BBC 1 | 19.02.1990 | 120 minutes | The Brits 90 | Music awards show – Phil Collins performs as many others also perform |
| MTV | 02.04.1990 | 60 minutes | The Phil Collins show | featuring Phil Collins and his music videos |
| ITV | 23 to 27.04.1990 | 25 minutes | Good Morning Britain | Breakfast TV show – Phil Collins is documented and interviewed from 16th April "Brussels" to 22nd April "Royal Albert Hall – London" shown over five mornings |
| BBC 1 | 26.04.1990 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil Collins is promoting his latest single |
| MTV | 27.05.1990 | 30 minutes | Spotlight: Phil Collins | |
| BSB / Power Station | 15.07.1990 | 150 minutes | Phil Collins Live – Live from Berlin 1990 | |
| ITV / Central | 06.08.1990 | 60 minutes | Knebworth '90 | Phil Collins and so many others live performance from 30th June 1990 at Knebworth Park. |
| ITV / Central | 06.08.1990 | 2 hrs | Knebworth '90 | Phil Collins and so many others live performance from 30th June 1990 at Knebworth Park (after a break for news / weather) |
| ITV / Central | 15.09.1990 | 55 minutes | A Tribute to Terry Thomas (actor) | A star packed Gala introduced by Phil Collins |
| BBC 1 | 16.10.1990 | 25 minutes | What's That Noise | today's show is about Percussion featuring Phil Collins |
| ITV / LWT | 20.12.1990 | 115 minutes | The 1990 Billboard Music Awards Show | Phil Collins is one of many nominee's |
| BBC 1 | 11.02.1991 | 90 minutes | The Brits 91 | Music awards show – Phil Collins is a nominee – amongst many others |
| Sky Movies | 12.06.1991 | 90 minutes | International Rock Awards | Phil Collins is amongst many stars – from this live broadcast |
| ITV | 08.09.1991 | 90 minutes | A Royal Gala: The Prince of Wales Symphony For The Spire | A fund raising concert for Salisbury Cathedral – Phil Collins is one of many performers |
| Channel 4 | 18.10.1991 | 40 minutes | Clive Anderson Talks Back: Phil is a guest of Clive's | |
| ITV | 06.12.1991 | 60 minutes | Two Rooms: The Story of Elton John and Bernie Taupin | interviews include contributions from Phil Collins and others |
| BBC 2 | 04.01.1992 | 50 minutes | A Tribute to: Freddie Mercury | Phil Collins and many others appear in this tribute to Freddie Mercury |
| BBC 1 | 07.04.1992 | 35 minutes | Pebble Mill | Phil Collins is joined by Robin Williams and Bob Hoskins to discuss the film – Hook |
| BBC 1 | 12.02.1992 | 60 minutes | The Brits 92 | Music awards show – Phil Collins performs as many others also perform |
| Central / ITV | 26.10.1992 | 60 minutes | Daring To Care: 50 Years Of Oxfam | Phil Collins and others appear in this programme about Oxfam |
| Central / ITV | 17.02.1993 | 90 minutes | The Brit Awards | Phil Collins as part of Genesis is one of tonight's nominee's |
| Central / ITV | 01.04.1993 | 90 minutes | GMTV | Phil Collins is one of the guests on the breakfast tv show |
| BBC 1 | 02.04.1993 | 30 minutes | Entertainment Express | Phil Collins talks about why he's joining The Princes Trust |
| BBC 1 | 26.05.1993 | 60 minutes | Pebble Mill | Phil is interviewed about the film "Frauds |
| Channel 4 | 27.05.1993 | 30 minutes | The Big Breakfast | Phil Collins is amongst a few guests on today's show |
| Central / ITV | 28.05.1993 | 45 minutes | Aspel and Company | hosted by Michael Aspel – Phil Collins is Michael's guest |
| BBC 1 | 16.10.1993 | 60 minutes | Live and Kicking | Phil is a guest on the Saturday morning children's TV show – Both Sides Of The Story |
| BBC 1 | 14.10.1993 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil promotes "Both Sides Of The Story" |
| BBC 1 | 28.10.1993 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil sings live to "Both Sides Of The Story" with Adrian Lee on the keyboards – Tim Renwick on guitar and Gary Wallis on the drums" |
| Central / ITV | 05.01.1994 | 60 minutes | The Des O'connor Show | Phil Collins is one of Des's guests |
| MTV | 10.01.1994 | 30 minutes | Phil Collins Fantastic Journey | Phil ends up on a fantastic journey to get into the MTV studios |
| BBC 1 | 20.01.1994 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil sings Everyday live |
| BBC 1 | 10.03.1994 | 30 minutes | Jonathan Ross Presents | Phil Collins is Jonathan's guest |
| MTV | 09.04.1994 | 90 minutes | Phil Collins Weekend | |
| MTV | 09.04.1994 | 60 minutes | Most Wanted Phil Collins Special | |
| MTV | 09.04.1994 | 30 minutes | Phil Collins Rockumentary | |
| ITV / Central | 30.05.1994 | 90 minutes | In The Air Tonight: 21th Anniversary of Virgin Records | Phil Collins performs live amongst many others. |
| ITV / Meriden | 08.10.1994 | 65 minutes | Phil Collins A Closer Look | 1994 Both Sides tour documentary |
| ITV / Yorkshire | 19.10.1994 | 55 minutes | Marquee Anniversary | A celebration of the 25th Anniversary of The Marquee Club – Archival film of Phil Collins and others performing |
| MTV | 14.11.1994 | 60 minutes | MTV Unplugged | Phil Collins's MTV Unplugged filmed in late August of 1994 |
| ITV / West Country | 26.11.1994 | 65 minutes | Phil Collins A Closer Look | 1994 Both Sides tour documentary |
| BBC 1 | 03.12.1994 | 60 minutes | And the Band Played On | Emmy award-winning docu-drama about AIDS – Phil Collins is in an all star cast |
| SKY MOVIES | 04.12.1994 | 120 minutes | Frauds | Phil Collins plays a dark insurance investigator |
| BBC 1 | 26.12.1994 | 90 minutes | The Princes Trust Gala Concert | Phil Collins is one of many performers |
| VH1 | 03.02.1995 | 30 minutes | Jonathan Ross interviews Phil Collins | |
| BBC 1 | 17.03.1995 | 180 minutes | The Night of Comic Relief | Phil Collins reworks the children's nursery rhyme "Old MacDonald Had A Farm" complete with a cast of animals. |
| VH1 | 06.06.1995 | 15 minutes | 1-2-3: Phil Collins | |
| VH1 | 04.11.1995 | 30 minutes | VH1 to 1 | The Making of Phil Collins Unplugged – Documentary |
| BBC 2 | 24.12.1995 | 60 minutes | Unplugged | MTV Unplugged performance from London – August 1994 |
| TV Channel | Broadcast Date | Duration | Programme name | Additional Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC 1 | 13.07.1996 | 60 minutes | Two Nations Celebrate | The Nelson Mandela Concert from The Royal Albert Hall – Phil Collins and his Jazz big band perform with many others – Concert took place on the 11th July 1996 |
| BBC 1 | 21.09.1996 | 10 minutes | The National Lottery Show | Phil promotes his latest single |
| VH1 | 04.10.1996 | 30 minutes | VH1 2 3 | Phil Collins is featured |
| BBC 1 | 07.12.1996 | 60 minutes | Live and Kicking | Phil is a guest on the Saturday morning children's TV show – talking about Dance Into The Light |
| ITV | 11.12.1996 | 60 minutes | Des O'Connor Tonight | Phil Collins is one of Des's guests tonight |
| BBC 1 | 13.12.1996 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil Collins has "Its in your eyes" to promote |
| BBC 1 | 24.12.1996 | 60 minutes | The Phil Collins Big Band | A documentary about The Phil Collins Big Band (Jazz) |
| BBC 1 | 24.12.1996 | 60 minutes | Unplugged | MTV Unplugged performance from London – August 1994 |
| VH1 | 25.12.1996 | 60 minutes | Ten Of The Best: Phil Collins | |
| VH1 | 02.04.1997 | 75 minutes | Coffee Break: Phil Collins | |
| ITV / Meriden | 26.05.1997 | 145 minutes | A Royal Gala: Prince's Trust Concert featuring Phil Collins and many others | |
| SKY 1 | 31.10.1997 | 60 minutes | The Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah Winfrey interviews Phil Collins | |
| VH1 | 09.11.1997 | 60 minutes | Phil Collins | |
| BBC 1 | 06.02.1998 | 60 minutes | Parkinson | Phil Collins is a guest and he performs a Big Band song from his drum kit. |
| VH1 | 21.02.1998 | 60 minutes | Story Tellers | Phil Collins |
| ITV | 01.10.1998 | 60 minutes | GMTV | Phil Collins is one of many guests on the breakfast show |
| ITV | 01.10.1998 | 60 minutes | Live By Request: Phil Collins | this is the UK live by request |
| BBC 1 | 24.10.1998 | 15 minutes | The National Lottery Show | Phil Collins is promoting the "True Colours" single |
| ITV / Carlton | 16.12.1998 | 65 minutes | Live and Loose in Paris | Phil Collins in concert from Paris in 1997 |
| Channel 5 | 25.12.1998 | 30 minutes | Performance: Phil Collins | Phil Collins with his Big Band – Montreux 1998 |
| Channel 5 | 14.07.1999 | 30 minutes | Performance: Phil Collins | Phil Collins talks about his love of Jazz |
| BBC 1 | 06.10.1999 | 15 minutes | The National Lottery Show | Phil Collins is promoting the "You'll Be In My Heart" single |
| BBC 1 | 09.10.1999 | 60 minutes | Live and Kicking | Phil is a guest on the Saturday morning children's TV show – talking about Tarzan |
| ITV | 14.10.1999 | 60 minutes | GMTV | Phil Collins is one of many guests on the breakfast show |
| ITV | 27.10.1999 | 60 minutes | GMTV | Phil Collins is one of many guests on the breakfast show |
| Granada / ITV | 27.10.1999 | 60 minutes | Classic Albums: Face Value | A documentary about the "Classic Album" Face Value |
| VH1 | 30.10.1999 | 60 minutes | Phil Collins: Special | |
| BBC 1 | 05.11.1999 | 30 minutes | Top Of The Pops | Phil Collins is one of many guests on the show |
| VH1 | 03.12.1999 | 60 minutes | Phil Collins in Geneva |
| TV Channel | Broadcast Date | Duration | Programme name | Additional Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC 1 | 03.06.2002 | 180 minutes | Party at the Palace | A concert to mark Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee – Phil Collins is amongst many performers |
| BBC 1 | 04.11.2002 | 60 minutes | A Life Less Ordinary | Documentary about Phil Collins |
| ITV | 07.11.2002 | 60 minutes | Today with Des and Mel | Phil Collins is interviewed about his new album "Testify" |
| BBC 1 | 23.01.2003 | 30 minutes | This Is Your Life: Mike Rutherford | Phil Collins is a guest on tonight's show |
| BBC 1 | 29.05.2004 | 60 minutes | John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad | Documentary about John Martyn |
| BBC 2 | 29.12.2004 | 30 minutes | The Kumar's at Number 42: Christmas Special | Phil Collins is a guest of the Kumar's |
| BBC 2 | 19.07.2006 | 60 minutes | Room 101 | Phil Collins appears |
| BBC 4 | 02.01.2009 | 90 minutes | Prog Rock Britannia – An Observation In Three Movements | Genesis feature – Phil Collins is interviewed with many other Prog rock band members |
| BBC 1 | 04.01.2009 | 60 minutes | Mark Lawson talks to Phil Collins | Interview with Mark Lawson |
| TV Channel | Broadcast Date | Duration | Programme name | Additional Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC 1 | 13.09.2010 | 30 minutes | The One Show | Phil talks about Going Back |
| ITV | 14.09.2010 | 60 minutes | AM Daybreak | Phil Collins is a guest |
| ITV | 18.09.2010 | 60 minutes | Phil Collins: One Night Only – Phil Collins – Going Back – ITV studios London – Phil is also interviewed by Ben Shephard | |
| Sky Arts | 26.12.2010 | 90 minutes | Going Back: Phil Collins performs his Going Back album from The Roseland Ballroom – New York | |
| Sky Arts 1 | 15.04.2014 | 30 minutes | Discovering: Phil Collins | |
| Channel 4 | 31.01.2016 | 180 minutes | Sunday Brunch | Phil Collins is one of a few guests on today's show |
| BBC 1 | 17.10.2016 | 30 minutes | The One Show | Phil talks about his autobiography |
| ITV | 22.10.2016 | 60 minutes | The Jonathan Ross Show | Phil is one of a few guests on tonight's show |
| ITV | 08.11.2016 | 55 minutes | The Lorraine Kelly Show | Phil is one of a few guests on Lorraine's show |
| TV Channel | Broadcast Date | Duration | Programme name | Additional Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC 1 | 12.06.2021 | 60 minutes | Phil Collins at The BBC | A compilation of performances |
If your wondering why there are gaps, there is a separate guide for the Television appearances of Genesis, plus this is only the UK guide. Phil Collins appeared in other countries on their television shows.
Notes: The references for this information are too numerous, but for the most part its trawling through Newspapers.com and performing a large number of searches within their newspaper archive. That said this will be a dynamic list, that will always need updating. Any helpful suggestions and or new information is welcome.
■ 1969 / Solo Television appearances / Last Updated August 18, 2024 by The-Archiver /
