03/12/1981
Top of the Pops ArchiveA 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.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 3rd Dec 1981
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Buona Sera by Bad Manners
Bad Manners Mimed |
34 |
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Bedsitter by Soft Cell
Soft Cell Mimed |
4 |
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Rock 'n' Roll by Status Quo
Status Quo Mimed |
27 |
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My Own Way by Duran Duran
Duran Duran Mimed |
26 |
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Don't Stop Believing by Journey
Journey Live |
NEW |
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Young Turks by Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart Music Video |
NEW |
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Physical by Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John Music Video |
NEW |
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love? by Diana Ross
Diana Ross Zoo Routine |
5 |
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Wedding Bells by Godley & Créme
Godley & Créme Music Video |
21 |
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The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum) by Fun Boy Three
Fun Boy Three Mimed |
20 |
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Don't You Want Me by The Human League
The Human League Music Video |
9 |
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Begin The Beguine by Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias Music Video |
1 |
Trivia
The original broadcast of this episode included a look at the US charts with Jonathan King, appearing via satellite in the US. BBC Four repeats since 2012 have edited out references to Jonathan King and the US charts section.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by David Jensen |
| Presenter | presented by Jonathan King |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Lance Andrews |
| Lighting | Ron Bristow |
| Design | Phil Lindley |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
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