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10/10/1985

Top of the Pops Archive

Mike Smith and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from John Parr, Madonna, Simple Minds, and Jennifer Rush.

Last Broadcast

Thu 10th Oct 1985
19:00

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Thu 10th Oct 1985
19:00

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Lean On Me (ah-li-ayo)
Red Box
Mimed Performance

3

St Elmo's Fire
John Parr
Music Video

10

The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
The Smiths
Mimed Performance

23

Gambler
Madonna
Top 40 Breaker Clip

20

Take On Me
A-ha
Top 40 Breaker Clip

14

Alive & Kicking
Simple Minds
Top 40 Breaker Clip

12

Rain
The Cult
Mimed Performance

26

The Power Of Love
Jennifer Rush
Mimed Performance

1

Rebel Yell
Billy Idol
Audience Dancing

6

Credits

Presenter Mike Smith
Presenter Steve Wright
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Producer Brian Whitehouse
Sound Neil Sadwick
Lighting Eric Wallis
Design Kathy Atty

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