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24/01/1980
Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 January 1980 and featuring Buggles, The Nolans, Barbara Dickson, Matchbox, The Regents, The Pretenders, The Specials, Sheila B Devotion and The Boomtown Rats, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.
Last on
Sat 25 Jan 202502:30
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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The Buggles
The Plastic Age
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The Nolans
I'm in the Mood for Dancing
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The Boomtown Rats
Someone's Looking at You
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Bee Gees
Spirits (Having Flown)
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Joe Jackson
It's Different for Girls
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Suzi Quatro
Mama's Boy
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Dollar
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
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The Specials
Too Much Too Young
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Barbara Dickson
Caravan Song
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Matchbox
Buzz Buzz A Diddle It
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Sheila & B. Devotion
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The Regents
7 Teen
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Pretenders
Brass in Pocket
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Kool & the Gang
Too Hot
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Mike Read |
| Producer | John Hughes |
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