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08/10/1981

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin, Shakin' Stevens, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, and Tight Fit. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Last Broadcast

Thu 8th Oct 1981
19:20

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Presentation

All Broadcasts

Thu 8th Oct 1981
19:20

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Shut Up
Madness
Mimed Performance

7

It's My Party
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Mimed Performance

8

Let's Hang On
Barry Manilow
Music Video

30

It's Raining
Shakin' Stevens
Mimed Performance

40

Lock Up Your Daughters
Slade
Mimed Performance

29

A Good Year For The Roses
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Music Video

23

Quiet Life
Japan
Mimed Performance

19

Back To The Sixties Part 2
Tight Fit
Mimed Performance

33

Open Your Heart
The Human League
Mimed Performance

21

Just Can't Get Enough
Depeche Mode
Mimed Performance

11

Prince Charming
Adam & The Ants
Music Video

1

Credits

Presenter Dave Lee Travis
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Director John Bishop
Sound Lance Andrews
Lighting Dickie Higham
Design John Coles
Choreographer Flick Colby

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