13/03/1986
Top of the Pops ArchiveMike Smith and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Bangles, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and Culture Club.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 13th Mar 1986
19:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Digging Your Scene by The Blow Monkeys
The Blow Monkeys Mimed |
20 |
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Manic Monday by Bangles
Bangles Played Over Charts |
2 |
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The Honeythief by Hipsway
Hipsway Mimed |
22 |
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Absolute Beginners by David Bowie
David Bowie Music Video |
8 |
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Rock Me Tonight (For Old Time's Sake) by Freddie Jackson
Freddie Jackson Mimed |
26 |
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Harlem Shuffle by The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones Top 40 Breaker Clip |
27 |
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No One Is To Blame by Howard Jones
Howard Jones Top 40 Breaker Clip |
23 |
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Move Away by Culture Club
Culture Club Mimed |
17 |
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Chain Reaction by Diana Ross
Diana Ross Music Video |
1 |
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Kiss by Prince
Prince Audience Dancing |
13 |
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 Steve Wright |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Neil Sadwick |
| Lighting | Clive Thomas |
| Design | Marjorie Pratt |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Top 40 Breaker Clip | 0% |
| Played Over Charts | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
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