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Dave Lee Travis and Tony Blackburn take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Will Powers, and Ub40.

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    Thu 27th Oct 1983

    19:30

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Performances Featured

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Picture of King Kurt Destination Zululand by King Kurt
King Kurt
Mimed

40

Picture of Lionel Richie All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie
Music Video

2

Picture of Musical Youth 007 by Musical Youth
Musical Youth
Mimed

41

Picture of Duran Duran Union Of The Snake by Duran Duran
Duran Duran
Music Video

4

Picture of The Cure The Love Cats by The Cure
The Cure
Mimed

24

Picture of Will Powers Kissing With Confidence by Will Powers
Will Powers
Music Video

27

Picture of Adam Ant Puss 'n Boots by Adam Ant
Adam Ant
Mimed

21

Picture of UB40 Please Don't Make Me Cry by UB40
UB40
Mimed

12

Picture of Culture Club Karma Chameleon by Culture Club
Culture Club
Music Video

1

Picture of Shalamar Over & Over by Shalamar
Shalamar
Audience Dancing

26

Trivia

Olivia Newton-John is briefly interviewed by Dave Lee Travis.
After 144 episodes, Tony Blackburn presents TOTP regularly for the last time.
This episode has not been repeated on BBC Four since late 2012, as it is presented by Dave Lee Travis.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter presented by Dave Lee Travis
Presenter presented by Tony Blackburn
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Producer Brian Whitehouse
Sound Alan Stokes
Lighting Dennis Channon
Design George Kyriakides

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Audience Dancing 0%

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