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17/10/1985

Top of the Pops Archive

Peter Powell and Mike Read take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from A-ha, Level 42, Jan Hammer, and Jennifer Rush.

Last Broadcast

Thu 17th Oct 1985
19:00

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Thu 17th Oct 1985
19:00

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Lipstick, Powder & Paint
Shakin' Stevens
Mimed Performance

18

Take On Me
A-ha
Music Video

5

Nikita
Elton John
Mimed Performance

19

Something About You
Level 42
Top 40 Breaker Clip

21

Slave To The Rhythm
Grace Jones
Top 40 Breaker Clip

14

Miami Vice Theme
Jan Hammer
Top 40 Breaker Clip

10

Trapped
Colonel Abrams
Mimed Performance

3

The Power Of Love
Jennifer Rush
Mimed Performance

1

Gambler
Madonna
Audience Dancing

7

Credits

Presenter Peter Powell
Presenter Mike Read
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Producer Brian Whitehouse
Sound Neil Sadwick
Lighting Clive Thomas
Design Kathy Atty

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