03/11/1983
Top of the Pops ArchivePeter Powell and Mike Read take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Donna Summer, The Police, Quiet Riot, and The Fixx.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 3rd Nov 1983
19:30
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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That Was Then But This Is Now by ABC
ABC Mimed |
25 |
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Unconditional Love by Donna Summer
Donna Summer Music Video |
22 |
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Kiss The Bride by Elton John
Elton John Mimed |
20 |
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Synchronicity Ii by The Police
The Police Music Video |
26 |
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If Anyone Falls by Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks Music Video |
NEW |
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Cum On Feel The Noize by Quiet Riot
Quiet Riot Music Video |
NEW |
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Say Say Say by Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson Music Video |
NEW |
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One Thing Leads To Another by The Fixx
The Fixx Music Video |
NEW |
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Islands In The Stream by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton Music Video |
NEW |
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A Mess Of Blues by Status Quo
Status Quo Mimed |
24 |
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The Sun & The Rain by Madness
Madness Music Video |
21 |
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Cry Just A Little Bit by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens Mimed |
19 |
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Uptown Girl by Billy Joel
Billy Joel Music Video |
1 |
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The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats
Men Without Hats Audience Dancing |
6 |
Trivia
The original broadcast of this episode included a look at the US charts with Jonathan King, appearing via satellite in the US. BBC Four repeats since 2012 have edited out references to Jonathan King and the US charts section.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Peter Powell |
| Presenter | presented by Mike Read |
| Presenter | presented by Jonathan King |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Producer | Brian Whitehouse |
| Sound | Alan Stokes |
| Lighting | Dennis Channon |
| Design | George Kyriakides |
Performance Breakdown
| Music Video | 0% |
| Mimed | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
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