16/08/1984
Top of the Pops ArchiveAndy Peebles and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Howard Jones, Iron Maiden, Bruce Springsteen, and Ray Parker Jr.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 16th Aug 1984
19:30
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Mothers Talk by Tears For Fears
Tears For Fears Mimed |
38 |
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Like To Get To Know You Well by Howard Jones
Howard Jones Music Video |
10 |
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Agadoo by Black Lace
Black Lace Mimed |
2 |
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2 Minutes To Midnight by Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden Music Video |
27 |
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Human Nature by The Jacksons
The Jacksons Music Video |
NEW |
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Dancing In The Dark by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen Music Video |
NEW |
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I Can Dream About You by Dan Hartman
Dan Hartman Music Video |
NEW |
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Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr
Ray Parker Jr Music Video |
NEW |
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The More You Live The More You Love by A Flock Of Seagulls
A Flock Of Seagulls Mimed |
29 |
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Stuck On You by Trevor Walters
Trevor Walters Mimed |
15 |
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Careless Whisper by George Michael
George Michael Music Video |
1 |
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I Need You by The Pointer Sisters
The Pointer Sisters Audience Dancing |
34 |
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 Andy Peebles |
| Presenter | presented by Steve Wright |
| Presenter | presented by Jonathan King |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Graham Wilkinson |
| Lighting | Warwick Fielding |
| Design | Rod Mclean |
Performance Breakdown
| Music Video | 0% |
| Mimed | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
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