09/04/1987
Top of the Pops ArchiveMike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Club Nouveau, Judy Boucher, Bon Jovi, and Ferry Aid.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 9th Apr 1987
19:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Let My People Go-go by The Rainmakers
The Rainmakers Mimed |
28 |
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Lean On Me by Club Nouveau
Club Nouveau Music Video |
6 |
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Out With Her by The Blow Monkeys
The Blow Monkeys Mimed |
30 |
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Can't Be With You Tonight by Judy Boucher
Judy Boucher Mimed |
14 |
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Living In A Box by Living In A Box
Living In A Box Top 40 Breaker Clip |
23 |
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Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi Top 40 Breaker Clip |
17 |
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If You Let Me Stay by Terence Trent D'arby
Terence Trent D'arby Mimed |
7 |
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Let It Be by Ferry Aid
Ferry Aid Music Video |
1 |
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Still Of The Night by Whitesnake
Whitesnake Music Video |
22 |
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 | Mike McCarthy |
| Lighting | Warwick Fielding |
| Design | Bob Cove |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Top 40 Breaker Clip | 0% |
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