24/12/1981
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Adam & The Ants, Bucks Fizz, Kool & The Gang, and Altered Images. Introduced by David Jensen.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 24th Dec 1981
18:35
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday by Wizzard
Wizzard Mimed |
41 |
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Ant Rap by Adam & The Ants
Adam & The Ants Music Video |
4 |
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Sweet Dreams by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Mimed |
45 |
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The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz
Bucks Fizz Mimed |
5 |
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Spirits In The Material World by The Police
The Police Short Clip |
12 |
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Get Down On It by Kool & The Gang
Kool & The Gang Zoo Routine |
26 |
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One Of Us by ABBA
ABBA Music Video |
3 |
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I Could Be Happy by Altered Images
Altered Images Mimed |
20 |
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Mirror Mirror (Mon Amour) by Dollar
Dollar Mimed |
9 |
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Don't You Want Me by The Human League
The Human League Mimed |
1 |
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Yellow Pearl by Philip Lynott
Philip Lynott Audience Dancing |
47 |
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by David Jensen |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Director | Gordon Elsbury |
| Sound | Dave Thompson |
| Lighting | Ron Bristow |
| Design | Phil Lindley |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
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