Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde (born Kim Smith, 18 November 1960) is an English pop singer, DJ and television presenter. She first saw success in 1981 with her debut single "Kids in America", which peaked at No. 2 in the UK. In 1983, she received the Brit Award for Best British Female solo artist. In 1986, she had a UK No. 2 hit with a reworked version of the Supremes' song "You Keep Me Hangin' On", which also topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. Between 1981 and 1996, she had 25 singles that charted within the Top 50 of the UK Singles Chart. Her other hits include "Chequered Love" (1981), "You Came" (1988), and "Never Trust a Stranger" (1988). In 2003, she collaborated with Nena on the song "Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime", which topped the Dutch and Austrian charts. She holds the record for being the most-charted British female solo act of the 1980s, with seventeen UK Top 40 hit singles. Starting in 1998, while still active in music, she has branched into an alternative career as a landscape gardener, which has included presenting gardening shows on the BBC and Channel 4. In 2005, she won a Gold award for her courtyard garden at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show. The eldest child of 1950s rock and roller Marty Wilde (birth name Reginald Smith) and Joyce Baker, who had been a member of the singing and dancing group the Vernons Girls, Kim Smith was born in the West London suburb of Chiswick and attended Oakfield Preparatory School, in the Southeast London area of ...

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)

The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Idle  •  Gary Weis
CAST:  Eric Idle  •  John Halsey  •  Ricky Fataar  •  Neil Innes

The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Idle  •  Gary Weis
CAST:  Eric Idle  •  John Halsey  •  Ricky Fataar  •  Neil Innes

Everything: The Real Thing Story (2020)

Dubbed 'the black Beatles' by the British tabloids, the 'other' four lads from Liverpool recount their incredible story from the tough streets of Toxteth to the bright lights of New York - a journey of international stardom as Britain's pioneering million-selling ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Simon Sheridan
CAST:  Jacob Anderson  •  Eddie Amoo  •  Chris Amoo  •  Dave Smith

Dubbed 'the black Beatles' by the British tabloids, the 'other' four lads from Liverpool recount their incredible story from the tough streets of Toxteth to the bright lights of New York - a journey of international stardom as Britain's pioneering million-selling ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Simon Sheridan
CAST:  Jacob Anderson  •  Eddie Amoo  •  Chris Amoo  •  Dave Smith

Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991)

In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David G. Hillier
CAST:  Jonathan Ross  •  Alexei Sayle  •  Paula Yates  •  Cathy McGowan

In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David G. Hillier
CAST:  Jonathan Ross  •  Alexei Sayle  •  Paula Yates  •  Cathy McGowan

Molly: The Real Thing (2016)

Over 50 high profile friends including; Kylie and Dannii Minogue, Hugh Jackman, Gene Simmons, Suzi Quatro, Tina Arena, Michael Gudinski, Kate Ceberano, Russell Morris, Colin Hay, Mark Seymour and Jimmy Barnes to name just a few, share their personal stories of the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paige McGinley
CAST:  Tina Arena  •  Jimmy Barnes  •  Belinda Carlisle  •  Kate Ceberano

Over 50 high profile friends including; Kylie and Dannii Minogue, Hugh Jackman, Gene Simmons, Suzi Quatro, Tina Arena, Michael Gudinski, Kate Ceberano, Russell Morris, Colin Hay, Mark Seymour and Jimmy Barnes to name just a few, share their personal stories of the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paige McGinley
CAST:  Tina Arena  •  Jimmy Barnes  •  Belinda Carlisle  •  Kate Ceberano

The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon (1997)

A program about Tony Ferrino and his brilliant career.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Geoff Posner
CAST:  Steve Coogan  •  Kim Wilde  •  Mick Hucknall  •  Gary Wilmot

A program about Tony Ferrino and his brilliant career.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Geoff Posner
CAST:  Steve Coogan  •  Kim Wilde  •  Mick Hucknall  •  Gary Wilmot

Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80's (2002)

01 Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U 02 Mike Oldfield - Moonlight Shadow Vocals - Maggie Reilly 03 Marillion - Kayleigh 4 Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart 05 Ultravox - Vienna 06 Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistable 07 Gary Moore - Still Got The Blues - For You ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sinéad O'Connor  •  Mike Oldfield  •  Robert Palmer  •  Gary Moore

01 Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U 02 Mike Oldfield - Moonlight Shadow Vocals - Maggie Reilly 03 Marillion - Kayleigh 4 Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart 05 Ultravox - Vienna 06 Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistable 07 Gary Moore - Still Got The Blues - For You ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sinéad O'Connor  •  Mike Oldfield  •  Robert Palmer  •  Gary Moore

Nena feat. Nena - Live (2003)

A double DVD called Nena feat. Nena Live was released in 2003. It contained Nena's twentieth anniversary show recorded on 11 October 2002 at Frankfurt am Main. The show ran for nearly three hours, during which Nena invited many friends and fellow musicians to sing ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Nena  •  Dirk Bach  •  Howard Jones  •  Markus Mörl

A double DVD called Nena feat. Nena Live was released in 2003. It contained Nena's twentieth anniversary show recorded on 11 October 2002 at Frankfurt am Main. The show ran for nearly three hours, during which Nena invited many friends and fellow musicians to sing ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Nena  •  Dirk Bach  •  Howard Jones  •  Markus Mörl

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 4 (2010)

Best of Night of the Proms 4  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Jim Kerr  •  Chrissie Hynde  •  Kim Wilde  •  Alan Parsons

Best of Night of the Proms 4  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Jim Kerr  •  Chrissie Hynde  •  Kim Wilde  •  Alan Parsons

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 5 (2011)

Best of Night of the Proms 5  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Seal  •  Cliff Richard  •  Joe Cocker  •  Boy George

Best of Night of the Proms 5  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Seal  •  Cliff Richard  •  Joe Cocker  •  Boy George

Kim Wilde: Pop Don't Stop - Greatest Hits (2021)

Two DVDs offer almost 50 videos, including a bonus 2021 interview and a ‘look-back-at-the-videos’ feature with Kim.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Kim Wilde  •  Boy George

Two DVDs offer almost 50 videos, including a bonus 2021 interview and a ‘look-back-at-the-videos’ feature with Kim.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Kim Wilde  •  Boy George

Marty Wilde - Born To Rock 'n' Roll (2007)

A celebration of Marty's career performed live on stage at the London Palladium 27th May 2007. There are guest appearances from Brian Bennett, Jet Harris, Justin Hayward, Brian Lic Locking, Hank Marvin, Big Jim Sullivan, Bruce welch, Roxanne Wilde, Kim Wilde, Wildcats.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Marty Wilde  •  Justin Hayward  •  Kim Wilde  •  Hank Marvin

A celebration of Marty's career performed live on stage at the London Palladium 27th May 2007. There are guest appearances from Brian Bennett, Jet Harris, Justin Hayward, Brian Lic Locking, Hank Marvin, Big Jim Sullivan, Bruce welch, Roxanne Wilde, Kim Wilde, Wildcats.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Marty Wilde  •  Justin Hayward  •  Kim Wilde  •  Hank Marvin

Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 (2007)

Featuring the Original Live Countdown performances by the World biggest artists from the 70s and 80s  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Andy Gibb  •  Leo Sayer  •  Jo Jo Zep  •  Elton John

Featuring the Original Live Countdown performances by the World biggest artists from the 70s and 80s  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Andy Gibb  •  Leo Sayer  •  Jo Jo Zep  •  Elton John