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13/08/1981

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Kim Wilde, Startrax, and Elo. Introduced by Simon Bates.

Last Broadcast

Thu 13th Aug 1981
19:25

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Thu 13th Aug 1981
19:25

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Girls On Film
Duran Duran
Mimed Performance

6

Hooked On Classics
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Music Video

2

Tainted Love
Soft Cell
Mimed Performance

26

Water On Glass
Kim Wilde
Mimed Performance

13

(si Si) Je Suis Un Rock Star
Bill Wyman
Mimed Performance

22

Startrax Club Disco
Startrax
Danced to by Legs & Co.

27

Japanese Boy
Aneka
Mimed Performance

19

Hold On Tight
Electric Light Orchestra
Music Video

9

Green Door
Shakin' Stevens
Mimed Performance

1

One In Ten
UB40
Audience Dancing

23

Credits

Presenter Simon Bates
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Producer Stanley Appel
Sound Peter Barville
Lighting Eric Wallis
Design John Coles
Choreographer Flick Colby

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