18/12/1986
Top of the Pops ArchiveMike Smith and take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Jackie Wilson, A-ha, Eurythmics, and The Housemartins.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 18th Dec 1986
19:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Big Fun by The Gap Band
The Gap Band Mimed |
15 |
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Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson
Jackie Wilson Music Video |
2 |
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Because Of You by Dexy's Midnight Runners
Dexy's Midnight Runners Mimed |
20 |
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Cry Wolf by A-ha
A-ha Mimed |
10 |
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Only Love Remains by Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney Top 40 Breaker Clip |
34 |
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The Miracle Of Love by Eurythmics
Eurythmics Top 40 Breaker Clip |
28 |
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Dreamin' by Status Quo
Status Quo Music Video |
25 |
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Caravan Of Love by The Housemartins
The Housemartins Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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So Cold The Night by The Communards
The Communards Music Video |
8 |
Trivia
Mike Smith, who passed away in 2014, chose not to sign the licence extension that would allow the BBC to repeat TOTP episodes he presented. The BBC continues to honour his wishes, so this episode hasn’t been repeated on TV since 2011.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Mike Smith |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Producer | Stanley Appel |
| Sound | Mike McCarthy |
| Lighting | Ron Bristow |
| Design | John Bristow |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Top 40 Breaker Clip | 0% |
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