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16/07/1981

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Third World, The Jacksons, Kate Bush, and Spandau Ballet. Introduced by Peter Powell.

Last Broadcast

Thu 16th Jul 1981
19:25

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Presentation

All Broadcasts

Thu 16th Jul 1981
19:25

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Never Surrender
Saxon
Mimed Performance

26

Dancing On The Floor (hooked On Love)
Third World
Music Video

12

New Life
Depeche Mode
Mimed Performance

19

Walk Right Now
The Jacksons
Danced to by Legs & Co.

30

Show Me
Dexy's Midnight Runners
Mimed Performance

33

Sat In Your Lap
Kate Bush
Music Video

15

Can Can
Bad Manners
Mimed Performance

3

Chant No.1 (i Don't Need This Pressure On)
Spandau Ballet
Mimed Performance

18

Ghost Town
The Specials
Music Video

1

Credits

Presenter Peter Powell
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Producer Stanley Appel
Sound Peter Barville
Design Tony Burrough
Choreographer Flick Colby

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