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The most famous music show from the station, though, derived its name from the studios themselves.

Produced for Channel 4, and first broadcast three days after the new station's launch in November 1982, The Tube acquired its name from the architecture of the public entrance to Studio 5, from where the show was broadcast, at the City Road complex.

Under the direction of Gavin Taylor, The Tube filmed rock band Queen's 1986 Wembley concert for later broadcast and video and DVD release.

Cameras bearing the Tyne Tees logo can be seen throughout the concert.

The Tube was dropped in 1987 as a result of falling audience figures and an incident involving Jools Holland, who cursed during a live trailer.

A couple of months later, Tyne Tees launched another music show, this time for the ITV network.

Whereas The Tube featured rock and punk bands and emerging musicians, Tyne Tees ' The Roxy, concentrated on the mainstream UK singles chart.

The show suffered, however, from not having a regular slot on the ITV network.

Also, unlike The Tube, which had gained a loyal fanbase and respect from artists, mainstream acts were reluctant to travel to Newcastle for a three-minute performance when they could appear on the BBC's more established Top of the Pops in the more accessible London.