02/05/1985
Top of the Pops ArchiveRichard Skinner and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Paul Hardcastle, Vikki, New Model Army, and Godley & Crème.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 2nd May 1985
19:55
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Would I Lie To You? by Eurythmics
Eurythmics Mimed |
25 |
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19 by Paul Hardcastle
Paul Hardcastle Music Video |
4 |
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Stainsby Girls by Chris Rea
Chris Rea Mimed |
27 |
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Love Is by Vikki
Vikki Music Video |
74 |
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The Unforgettable Fire by U2
U2 Music Video |
8 |
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No Rest by New Model Army
New Model Army Mimed |
30 |
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Don't Fall In Love (I Said) by Toyah
Toyah Top 40 Breaker Clip |
32 |
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Cry by Godley & Créme
Godley & Créme Top 40 Breaker Clip |
29 |
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I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit) by Curtis Hairston
Curtis Hairston Top 40 Breaker Clip |
22 |
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Move Closer by Phyllis Nelson
Phyllis Nelson Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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Rhythm Of The Night by Debarge
Debarge Audience Dancing |
17 |
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 Richard Skinner |
| Presenter | presented by Mike Smith |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Neil Sadwick |
| Lighting | Ron Bristow |
| Design | Gary Williamson |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Top 40 Breaker Clip | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
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