15/03/1984
Top of the Pops ArchiveSimon Bates and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Lionel Richie, Alexei Sayle, Wang Chung, and Nena.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 15th Mar 1984
19:30
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) by Julia & Company
Julia & Company Mimed |
15 |
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Hello by Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie Music Video |
5 |
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The Lion's Mouth by Kajagoogoo
Kajagoogoo Mimed |
37 |
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Ullo John Gotta New Motor? by Alexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle Music Video |
18 |
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Help by Tina Turner
Tina Turner Mimed |
40 |
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Dance Hall Days by Wang Chung
Wang Chung Mimed |
26 |
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Bolero by Richard Hartley
Richard Hartley Music Video |
10 |
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99 Luftballoons by Nena
Nena Music Video |
1 |
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Street Dance by Break Machine
Break Machine Music Video |
3 |
Trivia
Mike Smith, who passed away in 2014, chose not to sign the licence extension that would allow the BBC to repeat TOTP episodes he presented. The BBC continues to honour his wishes, so this episode hasn’t been repeated on TV since 2011.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Simon Bates |
| Presenter | presented by Mike Smith |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Robert Foley |
| Lighting | Derek Slee |
| Design | Paul Trerise |
Performance Breakdown
| Music Video | 0% |
| Mimed | 0% |
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