09/02/1984
Top of the Pops ArchiveGary Davies and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Nik Kershaw, Elbow Bones & The Racketeers, Madness, and Madonna.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 9th Feb 1984
19:35
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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What Difference Does It Make? by The Smiths
The Smiths Mimed |
13 |
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Wouldn't It Be Good by Nik Kershaw
Nik Kershaw Mimed |
32 |
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Punch & Judy by Marillion
Marillion Mimed |
29 |
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A Night In New York by Elbow Bones & The Racketeers
Elbow Bones & The Racketeers Music Video |
33 |
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Soul Train by Swans Way
Swans Way Mimed |
34 |
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Michael Caine by Madness
Madness Music Video |
26 |
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One Small Day by Ultravox
Ultravox Mimed |
37 |
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Holiday by Madonna
Madonna Audience Dancing |
7 |
Trivia
The Number 1 record is not played on this episode as the BBC banned playing “Relax” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
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 Gary Davies |
| Presenter | presented by Dave Lee Travis |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Robert Foley |
| Lighting | Bert Postlethwaite |
| Design | Paul Trerise |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
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