22/10/1981
Top of the Pops ArchiveA 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.
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Platinum Pop by This Year's Blonde
This Year's Blonde Mimed |
47 |
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Open Your Heart by The Human League
The Human League Music Video |
6 |
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Let's Hang On by Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow Music Video |
16 |
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When She Was My Girl by The Four Tops
The Four Tops Music Video |
29 |
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A Good Year For The Roses by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Music Video |
9 |
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Nightmare by Gillan
Gillan Music Video |
37 |
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Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police
The Police Music Video |
27 |
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Absolute Beginners by The Jam
The Jam Mimed |
7 |
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It's Raining by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens Mimed repeat performance |
10 |
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It's My Party by Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me) by Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart Audience Dancing |
28 |
Trivia
This episode has not been repeated on BBC Four since late 2012, as it is presented by Jimmy Savile.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Jimmy Savile |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Producer | Stanley Appel |
| Sound | Lance Andrews |
| Lighting | Dickie Higham |
| Design | John Coles |
Performance Breakdown
| Music Video | 0% |
| Mimed | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
Music Genre Breakdown
| New Wave | 0% |
| Rock | 0% |
| Classical | 0% |
| Synth-pop | 0% |
| Pop | 0% |
| Soul | 0% |
| Classic Rock | 0% |
| Mod Revival | 0% |
| Progressive Rock | 0% |
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