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.toyahwillc...
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

[@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.

[@MexieMex]

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

[@MexieMex]

@Darren Ryan Nope, nobody cares about your spam

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@silversteel6312]

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

[@alansturgess1324]

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

[@grahammcnamara4803]

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

[@applemariah3262]

Lovely couple x

[@NeonElectricVideo]

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

[@applemariah3262]

She does x

[@6lr6ak6]

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

[@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)

[@benpotaka5893]

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

[@class37100]

Toyah looks fantastic in this

[@applemariah3262]

Beautiful x

[@davidfelix2594]

She looks gorgeous here, that hairstyle really suits her.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@mrjimbo2920]

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

[@dlamb2840]

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

[@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.

[@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..

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

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

[@Mr223P]

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

[@pblackburn13]

Toyah is a national treasure

[@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

[@Orp7251]

Im one of the children in this! Amazing

[@applemariah3262]

Aw, so cool x

[@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

[@donaldduck2139]

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

[@therookpiece]

An utterly gorgeous woman.

[@joethelion6016]

Toyah looks fabulous as always

[@nigelwarrington3696]

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

[@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?

[@tonesames9367]

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

[@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.

[@smooth111012]

She is so lovely and normal ❤️❤️❤️

[@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

[@simonedgbaston]

🎸 She's great 🦋

[@toyahnet]

Indeed. A true icon!

[@antfactor]

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

[@richardperry5880]

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

[@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.

[@pablosantander5739]

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

[@denisesaunders3067]

They look gorgeous toyah and robert.

[@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?

[@kendom33]

Simply a wonderful person . Cannot say more

[@SoundsofDecay]

she is lovely and so pretty

[@fashforever2687]

Have to agree.

[@hatednyc]

She is so gorgeous - then and now

[@MusicLoverMusicLover-es6mi]

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

[@GrandadTinkerer]

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

[@marccas10]

The sexiest lisp there has ever been!

[@skooshy621]

No, that belonged to Michael Hutchence.

[@nps2512]

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

[@fretboardmaster70]

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

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

a couple of legends

[@ileanaospino126]

I really love this couple!! ❤️❤️😍😍😭😭

[@alankilroy04]

Great to see this.

[@TheHairybaz]

shes simply stunning!

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

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

[@applemariah3262]

Have to agree x

[@1967briano]

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

[@namafarm]

timeless beauty, high powered woman! :-)

[@chrisredditch]

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

[@jessecole153]

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

[@scousesonata]

I Love Toya!

[@applemariah3262]

Me too x

[@Fredkitchens]

when fripp looked youngish. now hes 82

[@joethelion6016]

He's actually 77. Stop talking p|$H

[@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! 💜💚💛❤️

[@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.

[@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.

[@pr9062]

25 years later...Enter the Sandman in her kitchen on youtube... we got to know her even better.

[@KapitanKremmen]

It must have been chilly in that kitchen.........

[@pr9062]

@@KapitanKremmen What a wonderful upload

[@KapitanKremmen]

@@pr9062 👀❤

[@fr8dogpilot]

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

[@mikensca1]

great post, classy woman

[@upendasana7857]

wow so great to see Ron Moody too

[@keenan1972]

she looked stunning on that show

[@brianhaskard1042]

Gorgeous Toyah

[@fashforever2687]

So gorgeous.

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Toyah is my life long hero. Brilliant she is.

[@vincentdeguard4726]

must make one feel old to think you was on "This Is Your Life" nigh-on a quarter century ago

[@Wolle2]

Toyah rulez !

[@applemariah3262]

She does, she does x

[@neiltaylor5175]

toyah played rebellion 2017 and was amazing

[@fashforever2687]

She was.

[@brianmarshall4753]

Toyah willcox received a walk of star pavement on Broad street Birmingham

[@toyahnet]

She did: toyah.net/birmingham-mail-toyah-willcox-awarded-a-star-on-broad-street/

[@Andy-pj8sj]

She is a great woman.

[@TheJaicee]

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

[@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.

[@mikeparrysatwat]

She will always be my 'Bird In flight'

[@toyahnet]

Classic!

[@susanralph274]

no one should change from their youth and everybody sells out their own image by changing

[@Granto-ni9qw]

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

[@deanhawthorn5783]

a legend from my life

[@tietjenuk]

Beautiful - as ever!

[@dianewisseman4671]

Well, I must say, I have misjudged you Toyah! I am so very sorry! Through this glimpse, I have seen where you came from and where you have gone, and what you have accomplished in your life. I was in my 30s in the 1980’s and I couldn’t really get into that kind of scene. I will forever be in love, with Classic Rock, Rock, some Metal, 60s and 70s music, along with 3 rappers with a dab of alternative music. But I love all genres. If I would have seen you and your husband back then, you may have changed my mind. It boggles my mind that I haven’t heard of you before! I’ve watched a lot of British shows in my day. I love the BBC! Anyway, I love your group and what you do! Thank you for doing what you do! You pick me up. Oh! I’m from the States. Delaware on the East Coast. Bye!

[@gearoidmacruari2292]

Great comment!😊

[@antster1983]

When Toyah appeared on _Never Mind the Buzzcocks_ in 2004 and Bill Bailey brought up _This Is Your Life,_ Toyah revealed that Ron Moody was so drunk that he forgot who she was!

[@philipjones9458]

Still at it in 2022

[@spudtrainspotting9149]

Great upload, she's full of the beans. Mad as a box of frogs. you notice how well the British people spoke from back then, what has happened to the country?

[@johnmclean4911]

Just two people who are meant to be together. I have always believed your life is planed out from the day you are born. So it was just a matter of time before they met each other.

[@lazyslip2962]

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

[@tommurphy4094]

Toyah looks stunning here. I never knew how middle class she is 😀. All those people from Birmingham and the only Brummie accent is the hairdresser. 😁😁

[@KeldorDAntrell]

Middle class? She grew up poor and remains a Labour voter!

[@Etheldreda-]

Keldor D'Antrell She wasn’t poor, she went to an expensive private school and every champagne socialist votes Labour

[@mariontaylor3903]

@@KeldorDAntrell lol

[@0therun1t21]

What an incredible couple, like Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed only different, I love them all.