04/10/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Xtc, Matumbi, Sad CafÉ, and Kate Bush. Introduced by David Jensen.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 4th Oct 1979
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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The Prince by Madness
Madness Played Over Charts |
16 |
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Making Plans For Nigel by Xtc
Xtc Mimed |
42 |
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Dreaming by Blondie
Blondie Music Video |
2 |
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Point Of View by Matumbi
Matumbi Mimed |
54 |
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Video Killed The Radio Star by Buggles
Buggles Music Video |
6 |
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Every Day Hurts by Sad Café
Sad Café Mimed |
21 |
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Slap And Tickle by Squeeze
Squeeze Mimed |
24 |
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Them Heavy People by Kate Bush
Kate Bush Legs & Co. Routine |
11 |
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Since You've Been Gone by Rainbow
Rainbow Music Video |
8 |
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Back Of My Hand by The Jags
The Jags Mimed |
27 |
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One Day At A Time by Lena Martell
Lena Martell Mimed |
28 |
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Message In A Bottle by The Police
The Police Music Video |
1 |
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Cruel To Be Kind by Nick Lowe
Nick Lowe Audience Dancing |
12 |
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by David Jensen |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Director | David G. Hillier |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Keith Gunn |
| Lighting | John Farr |
| Design | Graham Lough |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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