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02/01/1986

Top of the Pops Archive

Janice Long and John Peel take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Paul Mccartney, Bronski Beat, Sting, and Shakin' Stevens.

Last Broadcast

Thu 2nd Jan 1986
19:00

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Presentation

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Thu 2nd Jan 1986
19:00

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
The Sun Always Shines On Tv
A-ha
Mimed Performance

27

Spies Like Us
Paul McCartney
Music Video

13

Leaving Me Now
Level 42
Mimed Performance

23

Hit That Perfect Beat
Bronski Beat
Mimed Performance

11

Ring Of Ice
Jennifer Rush
Top 40 Breaker Clip

29

Russians
Sting
Top 40 Breaker Clip

25

Girlie Girlie
Sophia George
Mimed Performance

14

Merry Christmas Everyone
Shakin' Stevens
Music Video

1

Wrap Her Up
Elton John
Audience Dancing

19

Trivia

Live Episode

Credits

Presenter Janice Long
Presenter John Peel
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Sound Neil Sadwick
Lighting Derek Slee
Design Paul Joel

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