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27/08/1981

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Cliff Richard, The Nolans, Elo, and Genesis. Introduced by Richard Skinner.

Last Broadcast

Thu 27th Aug 1981
19:25

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Thu 27th Aug 1981
19:25

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Startrax Club Disco
Startrax
Mimed Performance

18

Wired For Sound
Cliff Richard
Music Video

27

Tainted Love
Soft Cell
Mimed Performance

2

Chemistry
The Nolans
Mimed Performance

26

Start Me Up
The Rolling Stones
Music Video

28

Hold On Tight
Electric Light Orchestra
Danced to by Legs & Co.

5

The Thin Wall
Ultravox
Mimed Performance

19

Abacab
Genesis
Mimed Performance

12

Japanese Boy
Aneka
Mimed Performance

1

Everybody Salsa
Modern Romance
Audience Dancing

29

Credits

Presenter Richard Skinner
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Sound Peter Barville
Lighting Eric Wallis
Design Geoff Powell
Choreographer Flick Colby

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