10/01/1985
Top of the Pops ArchiveMike Read and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Zz Top, Thompson Twins, Bronski Beat, and Council Collective.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 10th Jan 1985
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Since Yesterday by Strawberry Switchblade
Strawberry Switchblade Mimed |
32 |
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Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top
ZZ Top Music Video |
33 |
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Invisible by Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet Mimed |
21 |
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Lay Your Hands On Me by Thompson Twins
Thompson Twins Mimed repeat performance |
13 |
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I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson
Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson Mimed |
34 |
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It Ain't Necessarily So by Bronski Beat
Bronski Beat Mimed |
19 |
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Do They Know It's Christmas by Band Aid
Band Aid Music Video |
1 |
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Soul Deep by Council Collective
Council Collective Audience Dancing |
26 |
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 Read |
| Presenter | presented by Mike Smith |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Robert Foley |
| Lighting | Ron Bristow |
| Design | Richard Dupre |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
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