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A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Jam, Ub40, Abc, and Adam Ant. Introduced by Simon Bates.

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  • BBC One BBC One

    Thu 16th Sep 1982

    19:25

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Thu 16th Sep 1982

19:25

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Performances Featured

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Picture of Mari Wilson Just What I Always Wanted by Mari Wilson
Mari Wilson
Mimed

36

Picture of The Jam The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow) by The Jam
The Jam
Music Video

5

Picture of Simple Minds Glittering Prize by Simple Minds
Simple Minds
Mimed

28

Picture of UB40 So Here I Am by UB40
UB40
Mimed repeat performance

27

Picture of Shakatak Invitations by Shakatak
Shakatak
Mimed

24

Picture of ABC All Of My Heart by ABC
ABC
Music Video

6

Picture of Talk Talk Today by Talk Talk
Talk Talk
Mimed

14

Picture of Adam Ant Friend Or Foe by Adam Ant
Adam Ant
Music Video

22

Picture of Carly Simon Why by Carly Simon
Carly Simon
Zoo Routine

17

Picture of Survivor Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor
Survivor
Music Video

1

Picture of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Audience Dancing

8

Trivia

Anni-Frid Lynstad (Frida), from ABBA, is interviewed by Simon Bates about her new album “Something's Going On” during the middle of the show.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter presented by Simon Bates
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Director Gordon Elsbury
Sound Scott Talbott
Lighting Eric Wallis
Design Jo Day
Choreographer Flick Colby

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Audience Dancing 0%

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