08/10/1981
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin, Shakin' Stevens, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, and Tight Fit. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 8th Oct 1981
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Shut Up by Madness
Madness Mimed |
7 |
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It's My Party by Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin Mimed repeat performance |
8 |
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Let's Hang On by Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow Music Video |
30 |
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It's Raining by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens Mimed |
40 |
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Lock Up Your Daughters by Slade
Slade Mimed repeat performance |
29 |
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A Good Year For The Roses by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Music Video |
23 |
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Quiet Life by Japan
Japan Mimed repeat performance |
19 |
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Back To The Sixties Part 2 by Tight Fit
Tight Fit Mimed |
33 |
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Open Your Heart by The Human League
The Human League Mimed |
21 |
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Just Can't Get Enough by Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode Mimed repeat performance |
11 |
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Prince Charming by Adam & The Ants
Adam & The Ants Music Video |
1 |
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 |
| Director | John Bishop |
| Sound | Lance Andrews |
| Lighting | Dickie Higham |
| Design | John Coles |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
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