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05/02/1981

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Blondie, Fred Wedlock, Dire Straits, and Cliff Richard. Introduced by Simon Bates.

Last Broadcast

Thu 5th Feb 1981
19:25

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Presentation

All Broadcasts

Thu 5th Feb 1981
19:25

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Rock This Town
Stray Cats
Mimed Performance

35

Rapture
Blondie
Music Video

5

The Freeze
Spandau Ballet
Mimed Performance

17

The Oldest Swinger In Town
Fred Wedlock
Mimed Performance

19

I Surrender
Rainbow
Music Video

12

Romeo & Juliet
Dire Straits
Mimed Performance

11

Sgt Rock (is Going To Help Me)
Xtc
Mimed Performance

28

A Little In Love
Cliff Richard
Music Video

15

I'm In Love With A German Film Star
The Passions
Mimed Performance

34

Shaddap You Face
Joe Dolce Music Theatre
Mimed Performance

30

Woman
John Lennon
Music Video

1

Credits

Presenter Simon Bates
Director Geoff Posner
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Sound Anthony Philpot
Lighting John Farr
Design Andy Dimond
Choreographer Flick Colby

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