01/10/1987
Top of the Pops ArchiveMike Smith and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Michael Jackson, Gary Numan, Shakin' Stevens, and The Bee Gees.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 1st Oct 1987
19:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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This Corrosion by The Sisters Of Mercy
The Sisters Of Mercy Mimed |
13 |
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Bad by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson Music Video |
3 |
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You Win Again by The Bee Gees
The Bee Gees Mimed |
22 |
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Cars (E Reg Model) by Gary Numan
Gary Numan Mimed |
16 |
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Valerie by Steve Winwood
Steve Winwood Mimed |
36 |
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Come See About Me by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens Mimed |
27 |
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Pump Up The Volume by M/A/R/R/S
M/A/R/R/S Music Video |
1 |
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 Gary Davies |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Producer | Stanley Appel |
| Sound | Mark Holland |
| Lighting | Geoff Beech |
| Design | Grenville Horner |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
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