Where to Watch The Tube in the US

The Tube has the kind of reputation that outlasts any streaming deal doesn't fade. Availability varies by region and changes regularly, so check the TV Butler options below to find the fastest way to watch in your country.

Originally commissioned by Channel 4, The Tube quickly became exactly the kind of show that viewers rearrange their evenings for. The Tube was an innovative United Kingdom pop/rock music television programme, which ran for five seasons, from 5 November 1982 until 1987. It was produced in Newcastle upon Tyne for Channel 4 by Tyne Tees Television, which had previously produced the similar music show Alright Now and the music-oriented youth show Check it Out for ITV; production of the latter ended in favour of The Tube. The Tube was presented live by hosts including Jools Holland, Paula Yates, Leslie Ash, Muriel Gray, Gary James, Michel Cremona, Nick Laird-Clowes and Mike Everitt. The series ran for 5 seasons (1982–1987), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling and well-observed characters will be completely at home — if you loved The Midnight Special, this has a similar depth. The kind of television that makes everything else feel thin by comparison.