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08/01/1981

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Adam & The Ants, Barry Manilow, Sad Café, and Chas & Dave. Introduced by Richard Skinner.

Last Broadcast

Thu 8th Jan 1981
19:25

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Thu 8th Jan 1981
19:25

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Runaround Sue
Racey
Mimed Performance

29

Antmusic
Adam & The Ants
Mimed Performance

4

I Am The Beat
The Look
Mimed Performance

30

Lonely Together
Barry Manilow
Danced to by Legs & Co.

21

Too Nice To Talk To
The Beat
Mimed Performance

20

I'm In Love Again
Sad Café
Mimed Performance

59

Over The Rainbow/you Belong To Me
Matchbox
Mimed Performance

18

Rabbit
Chas & Dave
Mimed Performance

11

Do Nothing
The Specials
Mimed Performance

15

Who's Gonna Rock You?
The Nolans
Mimed Performance

24

Lorraine
Bad Manners
Mimed Performance

33

Imagine
John Lennon
Music Video

1

Flash
Queen
Audience Dancing

10

Credits

Presenter Richard Skinner
Director Gordon Elsbury
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Sound Alan Machin
Lighting John Farr
Design Andy Dimond
Choreographer Flick Colby

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