Mike Read takes a look back at the some of the No.1 records of 1981, in this special edition. Including performances from Adam & The Ants, Roxy Music, The Police, and Joe Dolce Music Theatre.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 31st Dec 1981
18:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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This Ole House by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens Music Video |
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Stand & Deliver by Adam & The Ants
Adam & The Ants Music Video |
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Imagine by John Lennon
John Lennon Music Video |
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Jealous Guy by Roxy Music
Roxy Music Music Video |
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Japanese Boy by Aneka
Aneka Mimed repeat performance |
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Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police
The Police Music Video |
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Ghost Town by The Specials
The Specials Mimed repeat performance |
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Shaddap You Face by Joe Dolce Music Theatre
Joe Dolce Music Theatre Music Video |
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Begin The Beguine by Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias Music Video |
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Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz
Bucks Fizz Mimed repeat performance |
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It's My Party by Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin Music Video |
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One Day In Your Life by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson Played Over Stills |
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Being With You by Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson Music Video |
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Green Door by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens Mimed repeat performance |
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Tainted Love by Soft Cell
Soft Cell Mimed repeat performance |
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Woman by John Lennon
John Lennon Music Video |
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Prince Charming by Adam & The Ants
Adam & The Ants Music Video |
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Don't You Want Me by The Human League
The Human League Music Video |
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Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie
Queen & David Bowie Played Over Stills |
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Trivia
First appearance of the iconic neon Top of the Pops logo in the TOTP studio. It would reappear in the studio permanently from the 21st January 1982.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Mike Read |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Director | Gordon Elsbury |
| Sound | Dave Thompson |
| Lighting | Ron Bristow |
| Design | Phil Lindley |
Performance Breakdown
| Music Video | 0% |
| Mimed | 0% |
| Played Over Stills | 0% |
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