Interviews

Pete, Martin & Chrissie – Tiswas – 16th February 1980

Pete, Chrissie and Martin appear on anarchic programme Tiswas with the Phantom Flan Flinger and Chris Tarrant

Tiswas 1980 Phantom Flan Flinger-low

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.

Breakfast Time – December 1983

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.

Gloria Hunniford – October 1990

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.

Studio Q – 8th September 2015   Chrissie discusses her new book Reckless. Buy the book from Amazon.co.uk on the link below Reckless

Conan – 21st September 2015

Chrissie discusses her new book Reckless, getting on buses and the advantages of a chrome scratchplate.

Chrissie Hynde – The One Show – 21st October 2016

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 & Martin – ACL Interview – 13th March 2017


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.