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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.

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  • BBC One BBC One

    Thu 3rd Jan 1980

    19:10

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Thu 3rd Jan 1980

19:10

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Performances Featured

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Picture of The Clash London Calling by The Clash
The Clash
Played Over Charts

29

Picture of Madness My Girl by Madness
Madness
Mimed

54

Picture of Paul McCartney Wonderful Christmastime by Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Music Video

6

Picture of The Pretenders Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders
The Pretenders
Mimed

5

Picture of David Bowie John I'm Only Dancing (Again) by David Bowie
David Bowie
Music Video

12

Picture of Boney M I'm Born Again by Boney M
Boney M
Mimed

36

Picture of The Beat Tears Of A Clown by The Beat
The Beat
Mimed

17

Picture of Fiddler's Dram Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time) by Fiddler's Dram
Fiddler's Dram
Mimed

3

Picture of Kurtis Blow Christmas Rappin' by Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow
Mimed

30

Picture of Billy Preston & Syreeta With You I'm Born Again by Billy Preston & Syreeta
Billy Preston & Syreeta
Mimed repeat performance

24

Picture of Chic My Feet Keep Dancin' by Chic
Chic
Legs & Co. Routine

21

Picture of Dr. Hook Better Love Next Time by Dr. Hook
Dr. Hook
Mimed

58

Picture of Pink Floyd Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) by Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Music Video

1

Picture of Rose Royce Is It Love You're After by Rose Royce
Rose Royce
Audience Dancing

15

Credits

Role Contributor
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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Legs & Co. Routine 0%
Audience Dancing 0%

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