27/09/1984
Top of the Pops ArchiveMike Smith and Peter Powell take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, U2, Stephanie Mills, and Prince.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 27th Sep 1984
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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If It Happens Again by UB40
UB40 Mimed |
17 |
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A Letter To You by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens Music Video |
10 |
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Smooth Operator by Sade
Sade Mimed |
29 |
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Pride (In The Name Of Love) by U2
U2 Music Video |
3 |
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Mr Solitaire by Animal Nightlife
Animal Nightlife Mimed |
32 |
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The Medicine Song by Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills Music Video |
33 |
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East Of Eden by Big Country
Big Country Mimed |
27 |
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Purple Rain by Prince
Prince Music Video |
16 |
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I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder Music Video |
1 |
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Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr
Ray Parker Jr Audience Dancing |
2 |
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 Mike Smith |
| Presenter | presented by Peter Powell |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Producer | Stanley Appel |
| Sound | Graham Wilkinson |
| Lighting | Ken MacGregor |
| Design | Rod Mclean |
Performance Breakdown
| Music Video | 0% |
| Mimed | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
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