Jimmy Savile, Mike Smith, Richard Skinner and Simon Bates take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including the naming of the new British Rail InterCity express, and an attempt to break the existing record from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads. Including performances from Bucks Fizz, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, and Ray Parker Jr.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 30th Aug 1984
18:55
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Mothers Talk by Tears For Fears
Tears For Fears Mimed |
17 |
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Talking In Your Sleep by Bucks Fizz
Bucks Fizz Mimed |
34 |
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I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder Music Video |
2 |
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Master & Servant by Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode Mimed |
24 |
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Like To Get To Know You Well by Howard Jones
Howard Jones Satellite |
4 |
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William, It Was Really Nothing by The Smiths
The Smiths Mimed |
23 |
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Careless Whisper by George Michael
George Michael Music Video |
1 |
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Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr
Ray Parker Jr Audience Dancing |
18 |
Trivia
Live Episode. This episode was originally shown in two parts.
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.
This episode has not been repeated on BBC Four since late 2012, as it is presented by Jimmy Savile.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Jimmy Savile |
| Presenter | presented by Mike Smith |
| Presenter | presented by Richard Skinner |
| Presenter | presented by Simon Bates |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Graham Wilkinson |
| Lighting | Dickie Higham |
| Design | Rod Mclean |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Satellite | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
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