Shazam! - 26 November 1985 (featuring Russell Crowe)

On this mid-80s youth music show, a fresh faced Russell Crowe is the star turn in his early persona as Russ le Roq (the name change to avoid comparisons with his famous cricketing cousins Martin and Jeff). With a hint of an Elvis sneer, Crowe performs 'What's The Difference' with his band Roman Antix, and is interviewed by presenter Phillipa Dann. Lounge jazz act Wentworth Brewster & Co and Hamilton funk rockers Echoes also feature; and in the third clip, Margaret and Pat Urlich from Peking Man talk about their latest single 'Room That Echoes' and its distinctive video.

I tend to be a little bit hyperactive. I try and juggle five or six projects at one time. Invariably nothing ever gets completed or taken to its full extent. But being part of a band, as opposed to working by yourself, the decisions and pressure are taken collectively.

– Russ le Roq (aka Russell Crowe)

Key Cast & Crew

Phillipa Dann

Presenter

Peter Grattan

Producer

Russell Crowe

Subject

Graeme Simpson

Director of Roman Antix video

Margaret Urlich

Subject