28/01/1988
Top of the Pops ArchiveGary Davies and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Billy Idol, Jermaine Stewart, Jack 'n' Chill, and T'pau.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 28th Jan 1988
19:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Shake Your Love by Debbie Gibson
Debbie Gibson Mimed |
17 |
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Hot In The City by Billy Idol
Billy Idol Music Video |
18 |
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Tired Of Getting Pushed Around by 2 Men, A Drum Machine & A Trumpet
2 Men, A Drum Machine & A Trumpet Mimed |
21 |
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Say It Again by Jermaine Stewart
Jermaine Stewart Mimed |
25 |
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Tell It To My Heart by Taylor Dayne
Taylor Dayne Top 40 Breaker Clip |
24 |
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The Jack That House Built by Jack 'n' Chill
Jack 'n' Chill Top 40 Breaker Clip |
19 |
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Candle In The Wind by Elton John
Elton John Top 40 Breaker Clip |
16 |
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Valentine by T'Pau
T'Pau Mimed |
33 |
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I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany
Tiffany Mimed |
1 |
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Rok Da House by The Beatmasters Featuring The Cookie Crew
The Beatmasters Featuring The Cookie Crew Music Video |
8 |
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 Gary Davies |
| Presenter | presented by Mike Smith |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Producer | Paul Ciani |
| Sound | Martin Deane |
| Lighting | Eric Wallis |
| Design | Richard McManan-Smith |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Top 40 Breaker Clip | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
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