21/01/1982
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Jon & Vangelis, The Mobiles, Meat Loaf, and Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark. Introduced by David Jensen.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 21st Jan 1982
19:25
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Restless by Gillan
Gillan Mimed |
36 |
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I'll Find My Way Home by Jon & Vangelis
Jon & Vangelis Mimed repeat performance |
6 |
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Yellow Pearl by Phil Lynott
Phil Lynott Music Video |
14 |
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Drowning In Berlin by The Mobiles
The Mobiles Mimed |
13 |
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Ticket To The Moon by Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra Zoo Routine |
26 |
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Dead Ringer For Love by Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf Music Video |
7 |
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Senses Working Overtime by Xtc
Xtc Mimed |
41 |
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Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Of Joan Of Arc) by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Mimed |
31 |
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Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross Music Video |
18 |
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Waiting For A Girl Like You by Foreigner
Foreigner Music Video |
8 |
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The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz
Bucks Fizz Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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Easier Said Than Done by Shakatak
Shakatak Audience Dancing |
22 |
Trivia
The iconic neon Top of the Pops logo was permanently added to the TOTP studio since this episode. It appeared in almost every TOTP episode until the classic logo was retired on 4th April 1986.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by David Jensen |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Director | Gordon Elsbury |
| Sound | Dave Thompson |
| Lighting | Ron Bristow |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
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