26/03/1987
Top of the Pops ArchiveMike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from U2, Janet Jackson, Nick Kamen, and Club Nouveau.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 26th Mar 1987
19:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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If You Let Me Stay by Terence Trent D'arby
Terence Trent D'arby Mimed |
22 |
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With Or Without You by U2
U2 Music Video |
4 |
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Weak In The Presence Of Beauty by Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet Mimed |
6 |
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Let's Wait Awhile by Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson Mimed |
9 |
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Big Time by Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel Music Video |
15 |
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Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever by Nick Kamen
Nick Kamen Mimed |
16 |
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Respectable by Mel & Kim
Mel & Kim Music Video |
1 |
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Lean On Me by Club Nouveau
Club Nouveau Music Video |
24 |
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 | Warwick Fielding |
| Design | Bob Cove |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
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