05/02/1981
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Blondie, Fred Wedlock, Dire Straits, and Cliff Richard. Introduced by Simon Bates.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 5th Feb 1981
19:25
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Rock This Town by The Stray Cats
The Stray Cats Mimed |
35 |
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Rapture by Blondie
Blondie Music Video |
5 |
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The Freeze by Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet Mimed repeat performance |
17 |
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The Oldest Swinger In Town by Fred Wedlock
Fred Wedlock Mimed |
19 |
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I Surrender by Rainbow
Rainbow Music Video |
12 |
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Romeo & Juliet by Dire Straits
Dire Straits Mimed repeat performance |
11 |
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Sgt Rock (Is Going To Help Me) by Xtc
Xtc Mimed repeat performance |
28 |
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A Little In Love by Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard Music Video |
15 |
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I'm In Love With A German Film Star by The Passions
The Passions Mimed |
34 |
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Shaddap You Face by Joe Dolce Music Theatre
Joe Dolce Music Theatre Mimed |
30 |
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Woman by John Lennon
John Lennon Music Video |
1 |
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Simon Bates |
| Director | Geoff Posner |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Anthony Philpot |
| Lighting | John Farr |
| Design | Andy Dimond |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
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