19/02/1981
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Rainbow, Headgirl (Motörhead & Girlschool), Stray Cats, and Visage. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 19th Feb 1981
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Reward by The Teardrop Explodes
The Teardrop Explodes Mimed |
41 |
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I Surrender by Rainbow
Rainbow Music Video |
4 |
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The Oldest Swinger In Town by Fred Wedlock
Fred Wedlock Legs & Co. Routine |
6 |
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Please Don't Touch by Headgirl (Motorhead & Girlschool)
Headgirl (Motorhead & Girlschool) Mimed |
15 |
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It's A Mystery by Toyah
Toyah Mimed |
42 |
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Rock This Town by The Stray Cats
The Stray Cats Mimed |
9 |
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Once In A Lifetime by Talking Heads
Talking Heads Legs & Co. Routine |
35 |
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Fade To Grey by Visage
Visage Music Video |
12 |
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Kings Of The Wild Frontier by Adam & The Ants
Adam & The Ants Mimed |
39 |
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Shaddap You Face by Joe Dolce Music Theatre
Joe Dolce Music Theatre Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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The Return Of The Los Palmas 7 by Madness
Madness Audience Dancing |
7 |
Trivia
This episode has not been repeated on BBC Four since late 2012, as it is presented by Dave Lee Travis.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Dave Lee Travis |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Anthony Philpot |
| Lighting | Henry Barber |
| Design | Paul Trerise |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
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