Description
Written by Philip Chevron and originally released in April 1977 on Chiswick Records (S10) by The Radiators from Space, well Dublin Ireland actually, the recording delivered a stunning debut in under two minutes that certainly grabbed the attention of the UK's weekly music publications.
Sounds gave a five star approval and single of the week, while NME's Tony Parsons loved the energy but hated the moniker, Record Mirror on the other hand dismissed it as "more forgettable Punk"
In Ireland it was released through CBS Records and entered the Irish National Top 20 in May of that year, becoming the first Punk single to enter a national top twenty chart
Produced by Roger Armstrong, the recording focused on the treble fizz and edginess that was associated with the genre, the recording was recognized by Billboard magazine who listed it as one of their favourite tracks to come out of the UK Punk scene for that very reason.
An alternate version of the song was recorded for The Radiators debut album T.V. Tube Heart that was less frenzied and certainly more radio orientated. The original version remained the highlight of their live set through to 2013 when the untimely passing of Philip Chevron brought the band's journey to a close.
In March 2026 Radiators from space founder member Pete Holidai began recording the follow-up to his 2025 album release Electric Jukebox Volume One (Pilgrim Sound) which focused on the connection and Influence of Glam Rock on the soon to be Punk Rock artists of the mid 1970s. It seemed to be a natural choice to record a version of Television Screen that re-energized the song for the 21st century while staying true to the original structure and brevity.
