ECT (Extra Celestial Transmission) is a British television music programme dedicated to hard rock and metal music genres.
Ten episodes were broadcast on Channel 4 from 12 April 1985 – 14 June 1985. It aired on Friday evenings (17:30–18:10) as part of Channel 4's "Friday Zone" that also included Paintbox (18:10–18:20) and Soul Train (18:20–19:00).
It preceded two other UK TV programmes aimed at fans of hard rock and heavy metal: Power Hour (1988–1990) and Raw Power (1990–1993).
Recording The shows were recorded at Wembley Studios and produced by Keith McMillan's Keefco production company. The series producer was Annie Russell.
Format Each artist played two or three songs live. In addition to the live bands, the show had its own dance troupe, Beauxartz, choreographed by Kevan Allen.
Episodes The episodes were:
Episode No. Original Air Date Artist Songs112 April 1985MotörheadThe Lords of the New ChurchMagnumMadam X219 April 1985TorméRogue MaleGirlschoolWaysted326 April 1985 ShyTobrukWarriorHawkwind43 May 1985Tygers Of Pan TangMama's BoysRobin GeorgeMcCoy510 May 1985 Marino The Band (featuring Lisa Dominique)WildfireSpiderGary Moore & Phil Lynott617 May 1985Pet HateTarazaraChariotSnowy White724 May 1985CannesLionheartThe GripPersian Risk831 May 1985The GunslingersThe TorpedoesVenomLee Aaron97 June 1985Dumpy's Rusty NutsDoctor and the MedicsRock GoddessHeavy Pettin'1014 June 1985SheTrashMagnumWarlock
References
External links
10 episode articles by Andy Le Rock