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19/02/1981

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Rainbow, Headgirl (motorhead & Girlschool), Stray Cats, and Visage. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Last Broadcast

Thu 19th Feb 1981
19:20

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Presentation

All Broadcasts

Thu 19th Feb 1981
19:20

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Reward
The Teardrop Explodes
Mimed Performance

41

I Surrender
Rainbow
Music Video

4

The Oldest Swinger In Town
Fred Wedlock
Danced to by Legs & Co.

6

Please Don't Touch
Headgirl (Motorhead & Girlschool)
Mimed Performance

15

It's A Mystery
Toyah
Mimed Performance

42

Rock This Town
Stray Cats
Mimed Performance

9

Once In A Lifetime
Talking Heads
Danced to by Legs & Co.

35

Fade To Grey
Visage
Music Video

12

Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Adam & The Ants
Mimed Performance

39

Shaddap You Face
Joe Dolce Music Theatre
Mimed Performance

1

The Return Of The Los Palmas 7
Madness
Audience Dancing

7

Credits

Presenter Dave Lee Travis
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Sound Anthony Philpot
Lighting Henry Barber
Design Paul Trerise
Choreographer Flick Colby

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