13/11/1986
Top of the Pops ArchiveMike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Spandau Ballet, Europe, and Berlin.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 13th Nov 1986
19:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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(Waiting For) The Ghost-train by Madness
Madness Mimed |
20 |
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Because I Love You by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens Music Video |
18 |
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You Keep Me Hanging On by Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde Mimed |
2 |
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Through The Barricades by Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet Mimed |
8 |
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Ghostdancing by Simple Minds
Simple Minds Top 40 Breaker Clip |
22 |
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The Final Countdown by Europe
Europe Top 40 Breaker Clip |
14 |
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This Is The World Calling by Bob Geldof
Bob Geldof Mimed |
25 |
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Take My Breath Away by Berlin
Berlin Music Video |
1 |
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Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend) by Mel & Kim
Mel & Kim Music Video |
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 Mike Smith |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Producer | Stanley Appel |
| Sound | Graham Wilkinson |
| Lighting | Ron Bristow |
| Design | Bruce Macadie |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Top 40 Breaker Clip | 0% |
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