27/08/1981
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Cliff Richard, The Nolans, Elo, and Genesis. Introduced by Richard Skinner.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 27th Aug 1981
19:25
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Startrax Club Disco by Startrax
Startrax Mimed |
18 |
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Wired For Sound by Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard Music Video |
27 |
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Tainted Love by Soft Cell
Soft Cell Mimed |
2 |
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Chemistry by The Nolans
The Nolans Mimed |
26 |
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Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones Music Video |
28 |
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Hold On Tight by Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra Legs & Co. Routine |
5 |
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The Thin Wall by Ultravox
Ultravox Mimed |
19 |
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Abacab by Genesis
Genesis Mimed |
12 |
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Japanese Boy by Aneka
Aneka Mimed |
1 |
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Everybody Salsa by Modern Romance
Modern Romance Audience Dancing |
29 |
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Richard Skinner |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Peter Barville |
| Lighting | Eric Wallis |
| Design | Geoff Powell |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
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