30/08/1984
Top of the Pops ArchiveJimmy Savile, Mike Smith, Richard Skinner and Simon Bates take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including the naming of the new British Rail InterCity express, and an attempt to break the existing record from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads. Including performances from Bucks Fizz, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, and Ray Parker Jr.
| Performance | Chart # | |||
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Mothers Talk Tears For Fears Mimed Studio Performance |
17 |
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Talking In Your Sleep Bucks Fizz Mimed Studio Performance |
34 |
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I Just Called To Say I Love You Stevie Wonder Music Video |
2 |
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Master & Servant Depeche Mode Mimed Studio Performance |
24 |
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Like To Get To Know You Well Howard Jones Satellite Performance |
4 |
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William, It Was Really Nothing The Smiths Mimed Studio Performance |
23 |
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Careless Whisper George Michael Music Video |
1 |
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Ghostbusters Ray Parker Jr Audience Dancing |
18 |
Trivia
Live Episode. This episode was originally shown in two parts.
Credits
| Presenter | Jimmy Savile |
| Presenter | Mike Smith |
| Presenter | Richard Skinner |
| Presenter | Simon Bates |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Graham Wilkinson |
| Lighting | Dickie Higham |
| Design | Rod Mclean |
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