The British Record Industry Awards 1987

First broadcast: Mon 9th Feb 1987, 19:30 on BBC One London

Hosted by Jonathan King Live from the Grosvenor House, London, the top names of the British record industry are gathered together for the glittering annual British Phonographic Industry Awards. Top recording stars will be in the audience both to present and receive these prestigious awards, which are presented by the industry to honour the most popular artists and bands of 1986. There will be special guest Performances by Whitney Houston, Spandau Ballet, Five Star Level 42, Simply Red Chris de Burgh, Curiosity Killed the Cat.

Commentary by Mike Smith

The award for ‘International Solo’: Paul Simon – Presented by Debbie Harry