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Pete, Martin & Chrissie – Tiswas – 16th February 1980
Pete, Chrissie and Martin appear on anarchic programme Tiswas with the Phantom Flan Flinger and Chris Tarrant
Pete & Martin – August 1981
Pete & Martin discuss the songwriting, favourite bands and Pretenders II. Filmed in South Florida at the time of the release of Pretenders II
Pete & Martin – MTV – October 1981
Pete & Martin discuss the cancellation of dates due in the US to Martin injuring his hand.
Sounds Interview with Donnie Sutherland – 1982
In a 1982 broadcast of Sounds in Australia, The Pretenders reflected on how they first came together. The conversation captured a moment of genuine camaraderie, with the band laughing easily and sharing stories that revealed how naturally they clicked as musicians and friends. It was clear from the exchange that their chemistry wasn’t just on stage—it carried through in their off‑air interactions, showing a group enjoying each other’s company and the creative spark that bound them.
Chrissie and Martin discuss getting a new band together also includes a rehearsal and clips of the 2000 Miles promo.
Taken from the album Learning To Crawl
Chrissie & Martin – MTV – January 1984
Chrissie discusses the future and happiness. Martin says to keep life simple and is happy with his beer.
Chrissie & Martin – 25th February 1984
Chrissie & Martin are interviewed by Paul Gambaccini on where the Pretenders are going, and songs such as Private Life and Tattooed Love Boys.
Music Box – Private Eyes – October 1986
Interview with Sunie Fletcher
NRK TV – 10th August 1990
Chrissie is interviewed on Norwegian TV around the time of Packed.
Chrissie is interviewed by Gloria Hunniford around the time of Packed.
No Turn Left Unstoned – 10th October 1995
Documentary about the Pretenders which includes commentary from the likes of Bono, Jeff Buckley, Lemmy, Adam Seymour, Martin Chambers and of course Chrissie.
London By Night – November 2001
Chrissie talks about her humanitarian award, living in London and acting.
Breakfast With The Arts – 27th February 2003
Interview with Chrissie. Chrissie and Adam also performed You Know Who Your Friends Are | Complex Person | Biker
Richard & Judy – 8th May 2003
Chrissie talks to Richard and Judy about the release of Loose Screw, CDs and a strange fruit.
Inky Fingers – 4th July 2005
Chrissie talks about the NME and working on it. Plus a little bit from Nick Kent.
Q Awards – 21st October 2013
Chrissie wins Classic Songwriter Award here is her interview.
Skavlan – 31st October 2014
Chrissie discusses her new album Stockholm, being a woman in a rock band and being vegetarian.
Conan – 21st September 2015
Chrissie discusses her new book Reckless, getting on buses and the advantages of a chrome scratchplate.
Chrissie is interviewed on The One Show by Alex Jones & John Barrowman. Miranda Hart was also a guest.
Watch the Pretenders perform Holy Commotion on the show.
Chrissie talks about the album Alone, being a female in a band, mobile phones. Then joined by Martin later.
Watch the Pretenders perform the ACL Show.