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Series

Radio with Pictures

Television, 1976–1988

For a generation of music fans before the internet, Radio with Pictures was a vital link to the music that mattered — and essential viewing before TV2's Sunday night horror flick. It followed on from Grunt Machine, which briefly played on Friday nights. Over the years RWP's presenters included Karyn Hay, Dr Rock (Barry Jenkin), musician/TV producer Dick Driver, and Phil O'Brien. RWP's extended run coincided with the rise of MTV and music videos, and a burgeoning 1980s Kiwi music scene. Videos were a staple, but artist interviews also featured. The show also staged a number of Live at Mainstreet concerts, featuring leading local artists.

Live at Mainstreet - Blam Blam Blam

Television, 1984 (Full Length)

Live At Mainstreet - Dance Exponents

Television, 1983 (Full Length)

Live at Mainstreet montage

Television, 1983 (Excerpts)

Live at Mainstreet - The Idles and The Mockers

Television, 1984 (Full Length Episode)

Live at Mainstreet - The Legionnaires

Television, 1983 (Full Length Episode)

Live at Mainstreet - The Narcs and Coconut Rough

Television, 1983 (Full Length Episode)

Radio with Pictures - 17 June 1984

Television, 1984 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - 1985 reggae special

Television, 1985 (Full Length Episode)

Radio with Pictures - A Pointless Exercise

Television, 1981 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Auckland 1982

Television, 1982 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Billy Bragg

Television, 1987 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Billy Idol

Television, 1984 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Christchurch 1982

Television, 1982 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - David Bowie

Television, 1982 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - David Bowie on tour

Television, 1983 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Dunedin 1982

Television, 1982 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Fane Flaws opening titles

Television, 1987 (Full Length)

Radio with Pictures - Iggy Pop

Television, 1979 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - John Cale and Tall Dwarfs

Television, 1983 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Joni Mitchell

Television, 1988 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Lou Reed

Television, 1985 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Mick Jagger

Television, 1988 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - My Kind of Town

Television, 1981 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Neon Picnic

Television, 1988 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - North Island Music

Television, 1984 (Full Length Episode)

Radio with Pictures - Opening Titles

Television, 1984 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Red Mole (Life is a Zoo)

Television, 1980 (Full Length)

Radio with Pictures - South Island Music

Television, 1984 (Full Length Episode)

Radio with Pictures - Split Enz interview

Television, 1983 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Student Radio

Television, 1987 (Full Length Episode)

Radio with Pictures - Sweetwaters

Television, 1980 (Full Length Episode)

Radio with Pictures - The Clash

Television, 1982 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - The Cramps

Television, 1986 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - The Pogues

Television, 1988 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - The Topp Twins in Sydney

Television, 1986 (Full Length)

Radio with Pictures - The Violent Femmes

Television, 1986 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - 'Valentine's Day is Over' by Billy Bragg

Television, 1987 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Wellington 1982

Television, 1982 (Excerpts)

Radio with Pictures - Women Songwriters

Television, 1988 (Full Length Episode)