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30/04/1981

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, Sheena Easton, Ennio Morricone, and Quincy Jones. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Last Broadcast

Thu 30th Apr 1981
19:20

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Thu 30th Apr 1981
19:20

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Are You Ready?
Thin Lizzy
Mimed Performance

46

Grey Day
Madness
Music Video

5

All Out To Get You
The Beat
Mimed Performance

22

When He Shines
Sheena Easton
Mimed Performance

42

Is Vic There?
Department S
Mimed Performance

28

Chi Mai
Ennio Morricone
Music Video

2

Musclebound
Spandau Ballet
Mimed Performance

13

Ai No Corrida
Quincy Jones
Danced to by Legs & Co.

27

Treason (it's Just A Story)
The Teardrop Explodes
Mimed Performance

56

Swords Of A Thousand Men
Tenpole Tudor
Mimed Performance

37

The Sound Of The Crowd
The Human League
Mimed Performance

53

Making Your Mind Up
Bucks Fizz
Music Video

1

Credits

Presenter Jimmy Savile
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Director John Bishop
Sound Peter Barville
Lighting Henry Barber
Design Paul Trerise
Choreographer Flick Colby

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