A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, The Pretenders, Boney M, and Fiddler's Dram. Introduced by Peter Powell.
Thu 3rd Jan 1980
19:10
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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London Calling by The Clash
The Clash Played Over Charts |
29 |
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My Girl by Madness
Madness Mimed |
54 |
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Wonderful Christmastime by Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney Music Video |
6 |
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Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders
The Pretenders Mimed |
5 |
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John I'm Only Dancing (Again) by David Bowie
David Bowie Music Video |
12 |
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I'm Born Again by Boney M
Boney M Mimed |
36 |
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Tears Of A Clown by The Beat
The Beat Mimed |
17 |
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Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time) by Fiddler's Dram
Fiddler's Dram Mimed |
3 |
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Christmas Rappin' by Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow Mimed |
30 |
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With You I'm Born Again by Billy Preston & Syreeta
Billy Preston & Syreeta Mimed repeat performance |
24 |
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My Feet Keep Dancin' by Chic
Chic Legs & Co. Routine |
21 |
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Better Love Next Time by Dr. Hook
Dr. Hook Mimed |
58 |
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Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) by Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd Music Video |
1 |
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Is It Love You're After by Rose Royce
Rose Royce Audience Dancing |
15 |
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | presented by Peter Powell |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Producer | Phil Bishop |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Design | Humphrey Jaeger |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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