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22/10/1981

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Human League, The Four Tops, Gillan, and The Jam. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Last Broadcast

Thu 22nd Oct 1981
19:20

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Presentation

All Broadcasts

Thu 22nd Oct 1981
19:20

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Platinum Pop
This Year's Blonde
Mimed Performance

47

Open Your Heart
The Human League
Music Video

6

Let's Hang On
Barry Manilow
Music Video

16

When She Was My Girl
The Four Tops
Music Video

29

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

9

Nightmare
Gillan
Music Video

37

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
The Police
Music Video

27

Absolute Beginners
The Jam
Mimed Performance

7

It's Raining
Shakin' Stevens
Mimed Performance

10

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

1

Tonight I'm Yours (don't Hurt Me)
Rod Stewart
Audience Dancing

28

Credits

Presenter Jimmy Savile
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Producer Stanley Appel
Sound Lance Andrews
Lighting Dickie Higham
Design John Coles

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