Mike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Michael Jackson, Johnny Hates Jazz, Mel & Kim, and T'pau.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 10th Dec 1987
19:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys Mimed |
4 |
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The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson Music Video |
3 |
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When I Fall In Love by Rick Astley
Rick Astley Mimed |
2 |
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Turn Back The Clock by Johnny Hates Jazz
Johnny Hates Jazz Mimed |
27 |
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The Look Of Love by Madonna
Madonna Top 40 Breaker Clip |
15 |
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Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree by Mel Smith & Kim Wilde
Mel Smith & Kim Wilde Top 40 Breaker Clip |
13 |
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Love Letters by Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet Mimed |
9 |
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China In Your Hand by T'Pau
T'Pau Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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Who Found Who by Jellybean Featuring Elisa Fiorillo
Jellybean Featuring Elisa Fiorillo Music Video |
11 |
Trivia
Live Episode
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 | Brian Whitehouse |
| Sound | Martin Deane |
| Lighting | Eric Wallis |
| Design | Grenville Horner |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Top 40 Breaker Clip | 0% |
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