20/03/1980
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Bodysnatchers, Rush, The Lambrettas, and Shakin' Stevens. Introduced by Mike Read.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 20th Mar 1980
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Working My Way Back To You ~ Forgive Me Girl (Medley) by The Detroit Spinners
The Detroit Spinners Played Over Charts |
8 |
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Let's Do Rock Steady by The Bodysnatchers
The Bodysnatchers Mimed |
31 |
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Another Nail In My Heart by Squeeze
Squeeze Mimed repeat performance |
26 |
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Spirit Of Radio by Rush
Rush Legs & Co. Routine |
16 |
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My Oh My by Sad Café
Sad Café Mimed |
43 |
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Poison Ivy by The Lambrettas
The Lambrettas Mimed |
27 |
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January February by Barbara Dickson
Barbara Dickson Mimed |
29 |
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Hot Dog by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens Mimed repeat performance |
24 |
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Food For Thought by UB40
UB40 Mimed |
40 |
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Echo Beach by Martha & The Muffins
Martha & The Muffins Music Video |
15 |
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Kool In The Kaftan by B.A. Robertson
B.A. Robertson Mimed |
45 |
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Going Underground by The Jam
The Jam Music Video |
1 |
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Turning Japanese by The Vapors
The Vapors Audience Dancing |
4 |
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Mike Read |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Producer | Rick Gardner |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Lance Andrews |
| Lighting | Alan Horne |
| Design | Janet Budden |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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