14/03/1985
Top of the Pops ArchiveGary Davies and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Philip Bailey & Phil Collins, New Edition, Nik Kershaw, and Dead Or Alive.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 14th Mar 1985
19:30
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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We Close Our Eyes by Go West
Go West Mimed |
16 |
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Easy Lover by Philip Bailey & Phil Collins
Philip Bailey & Phil Collins Music Video |
2 |
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That Ole Devil Called Love by Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet Mimed |
11 |
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Mr Telephone Man by New Edition
New Edition Top 40 Breaker Clip |
26 |
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The Belle Of St Mark by Sheila E
Sheila E Music Video |
24 |
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Wide Boy by Nik Kershaw
Nik Kershaw Top 40 Breaker Clip |
15 |
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Everytime You Go Away by Paul Young
Paul Young Mimed |
9 |
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You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) by Dead Or Alive
Dead Or Alive Mimed |
1 |
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Kiss Me by Stephen Tin Tin Duffy
Stephen Tin Tin Duffy Audience Dancing |
4 |
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 Gary Davies |
| Presenter | presented by Mike Smith |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Keith Gunn |
| Lighting | Warwick Fielding |
| Design | Gary Williamson |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Top 40 Breaker Clip | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
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