29/01/1987
Top of the Pops ArchiveMike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Aretha Franklin & George Michael, Robbie Nevil, The Blow Monkeys, and Taffy.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 29th Jan 1987
19:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Heartache by Pepsi & Shirlie
Pepsi & Shirlie Mimed |
7 |
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I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin & George Michael
Aretha Franklin & George Michael Music Video |
2 |
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Jack The Groove by Raze
Raze Mimed |
20 |
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C'est La Vie by Robbie Nevil
Robbie Nevil Mimed |
3 |
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Once Bitten Twice Shy by Vesta Williams
Vesta Williams Mimed |
25 |
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It Doesn't Have To Be This Way by The Blow Monkeys
The Blow Monkeys Top 40 Breaker Clip |
27 |
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Music Of The Night by Michael Crawford & Sarah Brightman
Michael Crawford & Sarah Brightman Top 40 Breaker Clip |
24 |
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I Love My Radio by Taffy
Taffy Mimed |
15 |
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Jack Your Body by Steve 'silk' Hurley
Steve 'silk' Hurley Music Video |
1 |
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 | Neil Sadwick |
| Lighting | Terry Brett |
| Design | John Anderson |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Top 40 Breaker Clip | 0% |
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