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03/12/1981

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Soft Cell, Duran Duran, Rod Stewart, and Diana Ross. Introduced by David Jensen.

Last Broadcast

Thu 3rd Dec 1981
19:20

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Presentation

All Broadcasts

Thu 3rd Dec 1981
19:20

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Buona Sera
Bad Manners
Mimed Performance

34

Bedsitter
Soft Cell
Mimed Performance

4

Rock 'n' Roll
Status Quo
Mimed Performance

27

My Own Way
Duran Duran
Mimed Performance

26

Don't Stop Believing
Journey
Live Performance

NEW

Young Turks
Rod Stewart
Music Video

NEW

Physical
Olivia Newton-john
Music Video

NEW

Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
Diana Ross
Danced to by Zoo

5

Wedding Bells
Godley & Créme
Music Video

21

The Lunatics (have Taken Over The Asylum)
Fun Boy Three
Mimed Performance

20

Don't You Want Me
The Human League
Music Video

9

Begin The Beguine
Julio Iglesias
Music Video

1

Credits

Presenter David Jensen
Executive Producer Michael Hurll
Sound Lance Andrews
Lighting Ron Bristow
Design Phil Lindley
Choreographer Flick Colby

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