80s Special
Mark Radcliffe presents a look back at some of the most memorable Top of the Pops performances from the 80s including Adam Ant, Kylie and Jason, Culture Club, Bucks Fizz, Yazz, Duran Duran and Wham!
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Music Played
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Adam and the Ants
Antmusic
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Bucks Fizz
Making Your Mind Up
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Soft Cell
Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go (Extended Dance Version)
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Dexys Midnight Runners
Come On Eileen
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Madness
Our House
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Culture Club
Karma Chameleon
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Dead or Alive
You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
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Tears for Fears
Everybody Wants To Rule The World
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Eurythmics
There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
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Billy Ocean
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
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Europe
The Final Countdown
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T’Pau
China In Your Hand
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Bros
When Will I Be Famous
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Yazz & The Plastic Population
The Only Way Is Up
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Yazz & The Plastic Population
The Only Way Is Up
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Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan
Especially For You
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Mark Radcliffe |
| Producer | Sally Wood |
Broadcasts
New Year's Day 201101:15- Sat 30 Jul 201123:50
- Fri 3 Oct 201421:50
- Sat 4 Oct 201402:40
- Thu 15 Jan 201523:00
- Fri 6 Mar 201522:00
- Sat 7 Mar 201501:50
- Sat 7 Mar 201523:45
- Sat 1 Aug 201501:30
- Sat 2 Apr 201623:00
- Sat 6 Jan 201800:00
- Mon 27 May 201922:30BBC Two except Scotland
- Fri 27 Dec 201921:00
- Fri 19 Feb 202121:00
- Sun 21 Feb 202100:50
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