23/03/1983
Top of the Pops ArchiveJohn Peel and David Jensen take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from David Bowie, Leo Sayer, Frida, and Styx.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Wed 23rd Mar 1983
19:30
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Boxerbeat by Joboxers
Joboxers Mimed |
21 |
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Let's Dance by David Bowie
David Bowie Music Video |
5 |
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Rip It Up by Orange Juice
Orange Juice Mimed |
9 |
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Orchard Road by Leo Sayer
Leo Sayer Music Video |
27 |
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Der Kommissar by After The Fire
After The Fire Music Video |
NEW |
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I Know There's Something Going On by Frida
Frida Music Video |
NEW |
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Twilight Zone by Golden Earring
Golden Earring Music Video |
NEW |
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Mr Roboto by Styx
Styx Music Video |
NEW |
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Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson Music Video |
NEW |
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Fields Of Fire (400 Miles) by Big Country
Big Country Mimed |
31 |
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Whistle Down The Wind by Nick Heyward
Nick Heyward Mimed |
26 |
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Don't Talk To Me About Love by Altered Images
Altered Images Mimed |
12 |
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Is There Something I Should Know? by Duran Duran
Duran Duran Mimed |
1 |
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You Can't Hide (Your Love From Me) by David Joseph
David Joseph Mimed |
13 |
Trivia
The original broadcast of this episode included a look at the US charts with Jonathan King, appearing via satellite in the US. BBC Four repeats since 2012 have edited out references to Jonathan King and the US charts section.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by John Peel |
| Presenter | presented by David Jensen |
| Presenter | presented by Jonathan King |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Alan Stokes |
| Lighting | Clive Thomas |
| Design | John Anderson |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
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