This Is Your Life: Toyah Willcox (1996)

Michael Aspel tells the life story of English musician, singer, songwriter, actress, producer, author and storyteller, Toyah Willcox. Guests include Robert Fripp, Leslie Ash, Ron Moody, Toyah's family. More Toyah & Robert: • Toyah Willcox & Robert...
This is series 37, episode three of This Is Your Life. It aired on 4th October 1996 on ITV.
Official Website: www.toyahwillcox.com
Fan Website: www.toyah.net
Fan Instagram: / toyahnet

[@kingcurry6594]

Robert Fripp is one of the most influential musicians in history. He also seems a very reserved, slightly eccentric but very nice man who clearly adores his lovely wife.

[@MelliaBoomBot]

when her husband approached her, he said to her "you look beautiful!", oh my heart melted..

[@shauncorless8965]

She kept all her friends and fans entertain during lock down she still rocks ,,what a trooper

[@MexieMex]

Toyah and Robert are such a lovely couple. Great people too.

[@MexieMex]

@Darren Ryan Nope, nobody cares about your spam

[@davecostello560]

Fripp and Toyah are a very lovely couple. They clearly adore each other.

[@applemariah3262]

So true x

[@bryemycaz]

Look up their Lockdown vids Brilliant fun.

[@davidfelix2594]

She looks gorgeous here, that hairstyle really suits her.

[@martianshoes]

Robert Fripp is a giant in music, since 1969..probably one of the few people with sufficient command of himself to handle a sparkplug like Toyah. Their 27 years is proof of my assertion...

[@applemariah3262]

Both unique x

[@GrimmmReaperz]

34 years and still going

[@RCSAfrica]

respect to both of them..

[@susangrimes6451]

37 now....lol

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

@@susangrimes6451 Smart Arse........................

[@neildesperandum6114]

Toyah Willcox is lovely. I was peripherally involved in a production she was starring in a few years ago and she was absolutely delightful. No ‘side’ at all. What you see is what you get.

[@markharrisllb]

Greets his wife and says "You look beautiful", I think that’s the right way to do it. I met a lot of famous people in 25 years as a chef, Oliver Reed and Toyah stand out head and shoulders above others for being nice human beings.

[@applemariah3262]

A true gentleman x

[@Za7a7aZ]

There you drop a name as a nice human being...Oliver Reed ...

[@MsZoedog66]

Wow - would love to have met Oliver Reed!

[@Za7a7aZ]

Two weeks ago I watched a David Bowie clip...then came onto Robert fripp...and met his wife by accident. Now I am receiving each Sunday a happy Sunday lunch from these rockers

[@gurgisjones1120]

Fripp and Toyah - Two great musicians and very special people. So glad they're together. It sure makes sense to me.

[@applemariah3262]

A fab couple x

[@mister3566]

They do fun things on here, check em out

[@jellybeen88]

I was a 80s Teenager I grew up with Toyah and I Loved her. She's seems such a warm contented Humble person. And The Love Between Toyah and Robert is just so Lovely ♥️

[@JohnWilliamsFromBluff]

Around 22:30 you see a deeply repressed, shy and reserved Englishman overcome with emotion, speechless, in fact, as he recalls the moment he fell in love with his wife. Robert Fripp! What a guy.

[@brianm2881]

He may not be as repressed as we think. In order to keep up with someone like Toyah, there has to be some wellspring of passion down there somewhere. The popular image of Robert Fripp could be something he doesn't mind playing up, as it lets him live a quiet life.

[@Chris-mf4no]

Indeed.

[@alansturgess1324]

A glorious couple - talented beyond belief and balmy as bats.

[@TheUniversalEyes]

She was and still is beautiful.

[@bobrew461]

i once saw an interview where she said her hubby tried it on, "...and I told him there won't be any of that!!" :-/ poor guy just wanted some lovin'.

[@carolinegray5297]

What a thing to say silly billy what a name that is

[@carolinegray5297]

A stupid one at that silly billy

[@applemariah3262]

A true beauty x

[@paulbusuttil]

Absolutely!!

[@michelformika]

Her husband adores her. That was touching when they played their song.

[@michelformika]

+Dog Tanian Then I can't imagine how you landed on this video. Let's hope all your childhood dreams come true.

[@michelformika]

+Dog Tanian - That accuracy rate is 100% consistent throughout your entire list. It makes me question the preconceived ideas I had about a bloke, named "Dog", who has time to troll videos for witch they have no interest other than an opportunity to insult random people. I'll give you an example: I envisioned a 38 year old man with a fake back-injury claim against their construction job and a Hydrocodone dependency. I had ideas about your Harley, the pit-bull tied to a 3-foot chain in the yard of your rental, how often you might wear your one outdated dress jacket (weddings or funerals probably), your live-in girlfriend you call your old-lady who's name might be Karen, Sherry, Linda or something like that and the fact that she doesn't mind those children, you had with your Ex, even though they have a low IQ and and ADHD. You may have many mates from your AA group who understand your abusive lack of control and ETC. But, given how inaccurate you are, I'd say I must be wrong (scoff!).

[@michelformika]

+Dog Tanian - I'm a vegetarian realtor who is educated in green real estate (Green designation). I am looking to replace my Acura with an electric car (I've narrowed my selections to the BMW I-3 or the Chevrolet Volt). I've never owned a Jag. My house is FAR from being paid off. I never want to do any yard-work of any kind. I'm intrigued by the "Off-The-Grid" lifestyle and would love to shed 95% of my possessions. I'm an avid recycler and I want to decrease my footprint on this planet as far as possible. Although I've flown in to London many times, I've never visited any of the grocery stores (sun peaks through clouds and angles sing).

[@michelformika]

+Dog Tanian - A cabin would be amazing. I don't know if I could make it work for me. But, it gives me something to occupy my mind. It's funny. But, I didn't get offended by your first message. I thought your second one with the assessments was rather cleaver. So, I thought I'd play along. Cheers, mate!

[@grahamd5418]

Toyah Wilcox. The perfect tonic during lockdown.

[@benpotaka5893]

I can't believe even to this day she looks amazing ❤️

[@pblackburn13]

Toyah is a national treasure

[@davekyle6096]

One can't but help smile in appreciation of anyone like Toyah who can engender so much respect and admiration from all she's connected with in her life. These kinds of people are found few and far between...

[@theresaheywood9479]

Welll said.

[@soccerjazz2022]

Omg I'm getting emotional now, seeing this after tons of 'Sunday Lunches, Toyah at Home, Robert at Home, etc.. last weeks. Love you 2 ❤ Toyah & Robert (oh, Robert, so sweet… 🥲 at 22:35)

[@silversteel6312]

Without question, Toyah’s life at that point deserved to be celebrated. Wonderful. Beautiful. Talented.👏👏👏

[@NeonElectricVideo]

Wow. She just gets more beautiful with age. Amazing.

[@applemariah3262]

She does x

[@dlamb2840]

Robert loves Toyah!! And vice versa. I just love this couple.

[@class37100]

Toyah looks fantastic in this

[@applemariah3262]

Beautiful x

[@6lr6ak6]

King Crimson I've been listening since 80s, Toyah is such a great energy, Fripp real loves her.

[@joethelion6016]

Toyah looks fabulous as always

[@robsussex392trains]

Ron Moody, my favourite voice actor of Badger in the Animals of Farthing Wood R.I.P. Ron miss him, he was a brilliant actor to

[@grahammcnamara4803]

So glad I found this. Toyah is lovely. I love her smile. Robert, you have a diamond.

[@applemariah3262]

Lovely couple x

[@moogdome2562]

Absolutely stunningly beautiful. and so talented. Saw her live at Sheffield city hall in the 80's. Always a big fan.. Wishing Toyah and Robert and family the very best.

[@nps2512]

Indeed a beautiful woman just gets better with age mr Robert fripp your a lucky man

[@therookpiece]

An utterly gorgeous woman.

[@thomaswheeler6069]

Robert Fripp is the most fortunate man in the universe. The couple are obviously deeply in love.

[@applemariah3262]

Fab twosome x

[@paulbusuttil]

I totally agree there but it's great to see how much he loves her!

[@paulnery832]

Totally agree!!

[@stevemoss5438]

Hi my t. Tr tv tv T

[@ericbruyn]

What an Extraordinary woman, unbelievable Joy to Watch her, i barely knew her, ITS an lovely couple, she and Robert, a match made in heaven. With love🥰

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

24 years into the future and they still love each other :) G

[@GrandadTinkerer]

22:42 to 22:48. Definite tear in the eye moment. Absolute love demonstrated there.

[@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx]

I was surprised when I learned long ago that Mr Fripp and Ms Wilcox were to wed, as they seemed so opposite from one another. But here we are in 2023 and they're as happy as Larry. Isn't that great?

[@jimbradshaw4]

The single best This Is Your Life I've seen just for the pure joy that Toyah displays. I've been a little bit in love with her for many years and I'm delighted to note that she's as beautiful a person inside as her exterior persona. A YT video that makes you smile from start to finish.

[@nebelungcatfiles6941]

Omg, Toyah is a legend! With all they have done it's good to see how real and down to the Universe her and " Bobby" are..

[@nigelwarrington3696]

Always loved Toyah.. have much respect for Robert also. Awesome.

[@Mr223P]

Fantastically real beautiful bundle of energy. Such a lovely couple, plain and simple

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

a couple of legends

[@mrjimbo2920]

Always thought she was a really genuine soul, thanks for uploading this.

[@antfactor]

I love/appreciate you both - a fantastic combo of curious artists/performers. So charming. Much love to both of you! -ant

[@pablosantander5739]

I love the Toyah's Caterine Deneuve looks in this video, Toyah is cuchis

[@hatednyc]

She is so gorgeous - then and now

[@alankilroytwa]

Great to see this.

[@richardperry5880]

My brother worked with Torah years ago . Very down to earth person 👍🇬🇧

[@MusicLoverMusicLover-es6mi]

Brummie babes are the best, so down to earth, Toyah’s no exception!

[@kennyjohnson1428]

I've still got her records and picture discs met her in the 8os then 2012 she still looked as good

[@applemariah3262]

Me too x

[@tonesames9367]

just a smal part of the amazing life of an amazing woman thanks for finding

[@Orp7251]

Im one of the Edgebaston children who dressed up and danced like Toyah. Im far left of the line up (9:30 - 11 mins)

[@call6060842]

brilliant!

[@fretboardmaster70]

How cool was that ? Toyah and King Fripp… what a beautiful pair ❤

[@ileanaospino126]

I really love this couple!! ❤️❤️😍😍😭😭

[@jessecole153]

Frick'n outstanding performance wonderful people Really Really Beautiful and a great lad Mr. Robert..peace be yours.

[@smooth111012]

She is so lovely and normal ❤️❤️❤️

[@eduardomatteliano7846]

Amazing cultural experience. Comes a filmy image; Toyah is so modest, by the way she sits. Hands in her lap feet on ground in front of all, then slightly lifting heel of on foot. So graceful, lovely family and Mr. Fripp.

[@timjkiely]

brilliant thanks for upload

[@dominicbaylis2538]

Smashing this takes me back I loved this show

[@brianmarshall4753]

Thank you for loading that 👍🏾

[@IanWelland]

As one of the many thousands who saved up their pocket money and paper round money to buy 'Anthem', thank you. (Also bought 'The Changeling' which contains what I believe is your finest song 'Run Wild, Run Free' - an outstanding recording)... thank you again.

[@applemariah3262]

So many fab albums x

[@martianshoes]

True all Frippophile know this...but his impact on the music world was forever cemented when King Crimson's first album was released in 1969. Interviews with people like Townsend, Gabriel, Gilmour and even Ian Anderson and Frank Zappa reveal how Fripp helmed a band that broke a huge amount of new ground...and paved the way for decent fusion, a wider approach to jazz rock, industrial and several other genres'..

[@Fredkitchens]

crap band

[@TheHairybaz]

shes simply stunning!

[@Cloughjordan23]

Waited a long time to see this lol having missed it at the time and not being able to find anyone who had taped it back then. Cheers

[@applemariah3262]

So worth the wait x

[@fuengirolalife6693]

some women get better with age and Toyah is a perfect example

[@KeldorDAntrell]

You're not wrong although she has had some cosmetic surgery. The personality needed no improvements though!

[@newforestpixie5297]

Even Noddy looks prettier than 20 years before 😁

[@MsZoedog66]

She's a bit paranoid, though. I find she's out to call everyone a racist without even knowing them!

[@lanierhvac123]

Well spoken She smokin' hot now! Robert Fripp is lucky man

[@gaskellr44]

@@MsZoedog66 any examples pls?

[@Granto-ni9qw]

❤ron was amazing what a actor ,,,, dogger we moving house 🏠 😊

[@SoundsofDecay]

she is lovely and so pretty

[@fashforever2687]

Have to agree.

[@donaldduck2139]

Mum! this is the man that shaved the back of my head when I came home and you were in tears 😅😅😅 Rebel 😂

[@tietjenuk]

Beautiful - as ever!

[@Fotonicpulse]

Have so enjoyed seeing how it all began on her road to stardom and all the differant types of careers she had done, yes i was a big fan of her music and finally got to see her perform at the music hall in Aberdeen, i also took my Toyah annual with me and waited at the stage door hoping to get it signed which she did, also got my photo taken with her so it was a great finish to my evening which i still have fond memories of, Michael.

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Toyah is my life long hero. Brilliant she is.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

She's adorable. Beautiful and funny. Great couple too.

[@applemariah3262]

Have to agree x

[@chrisredditch]

I love it that Toyah and Robert are so much in love.

[@simonedgbaston]

🎸 She's great 🦋

[@toyahnet]

Indeed. A true icon!

[@namafarm]

timeless beauty, high powered woman! :-)

[@deanhawthorn5783]

a legend from my life

[@upendasana7857]

wow so great to see Ron Moody too

[@denisesaunders3067]

They look gorgeous toyah and robert.

[@michaelaris58]

Oh the lovely to ya Wilcox

[@marksharmanmusic1]

Beautiful

[@1967briano]

Looks like a lovely woman. Very happy and content. Great person

[@JohnJohnson-tw8qk]

Was only 9 when I first saw toyah on top of the pops and still have a crush on her still beautiful gorgeous as ever 😍❤️🌹💐😘

[@scousesonata]

I Love Toya!

[@applemariah3262]

Me too x

[@carmelrea352]

Great tunes

[@Orp7251]

Im one of the children in this! Amazing

[@applemariah3262]

Aw, so cool x

[@fr8dogpilot]

She is still just as beautiful todsy as she was then.

[@TheJaicee]

My favorite "Pixie ". Thank You for the Wonderful Memories Toyah. 🧚‍♀️💖

[@neilfranklin5644]

Love her acting, she done much more than I've seen but always believed the characters she played, so this is a great tribute.

[@fashforever2687]

Good actress.

[@brianhaskard1042]

Gorgeous Toyah

[@fashforever2687]

So gorgeous.

[@keenan1972]

she looked stunning on that show

[@philipjones9458]

Still at it in 2022

[@ericbruyn]

All one can do by watching them is Feel Love for Them both

[@Andy-pj8sj]

She is a great woman.

[@neiltaylor5175]

toyah played rebellion 2017 and was amazing

[@fashforever2687]

She was.

[@mikeparrysatwat]

She will always be my 'Bird In flight'

[@toyahnet]

Classic!

[@lazyslip2962]

Not really a fan but happened to buy her debut album (lovely punk look) back in the day. Entertaining show!

[@merseymain]

Great. I knew it wouldn't take me long to get on this, after landing on Toyah's Parkinson slot last night. I particularly enjoyed seeing Toyah's fellow Quadrophenia star, Leslie Ash.

[@joethelion6016]

How wonderful, I don't remember this.

[@SuperGamewarrior101]

I'll always remember her so well being the narrator of Brum.

[@JackpotButtonLewis]

Don’t forget the Start and End of every episode of the original ‘Teletubbies’ too may I add! 💜💚💛❤️

[@anniewhitmore7627]

Fab watching this!

[@seanwood8883]

It always made me laugh this programme, though I loved watching it as a kid, the half hour it was on, I think Tuesday night from 7pm till half past, they'd trick the person, then aspel would walk in with the big red book, and whisk them away to the studio where there'd be all the family and friends seated, and then different people would walk on, their voices doing a reminder beforehand, and talk about their times together. The peopel they'd got on though had hardly lived their lives, and some like stephen hendry must've only been about 26 when he was on the show.