10/03/1983
Top of the Pops ArchiveMike Smith and Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Eurythmics, Spandau Ballet, David Joseph, and Thompson Twins.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 10th Mar 1983
19:30
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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High Life by Modern Romance
Modern Romance Mimed |
18 |
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) by Eurythmics
Eurythmics Music Video |
3 |
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Rip It Up by Orange Juice
Orange Juice Mimed |
22 |
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Communication by Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet Mimed repeat performance |
12 |
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Waves by Blancmange
Blancmange Mimed |
21 |
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You Can't Hide (Your Love From Me) by David Joseph
David Joseph Mimed |
24 |
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Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler Music Video |
1 |
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Love On Your Side by Thompson Twins
Thompson Twins Audience Dancing |
9 |
Trivia
Mike Smith, who passed away in 2014, chose not to sign the licence extension that would allow the BBC to repeat TOTP episodes he presented. The BBC continues to honour his wishes, so this episode hasn’t been repeated on TV since 2011.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Mike Smith |
| Presenter | presented by Tommy Vance |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Scott Talbott |
| Lighting | Bert Postlethwaite |
| Design | John Anderson |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
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