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05/02/1981
Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 February 1981 and featuring Stray Cats, Blondie, Spandau Ballet, Fred Wedlock, Rainbow, Dire Straits, XTC, Cliff Richard, The Passions, Joe Dolce and John Lennon.
Last on
Sat 8 Feb 202501:40
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Stray Cats
Rock This Town
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Blondie
Rapture
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Spandau Ballet
The Freeze
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Fred Wedlock
The Oldest Swinger In Town
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Rainbow
I Surrender
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Dire Straits
Romeo & Juliet
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XTC
Sgt Rock (Is Going To Help Me)
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Cliff Richard
A Little In Love
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The Passions
I'm In Love With A German Film Star
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Joe Dolce Music Theatre
Shaddap You Face
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John Lennon
Woman
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Bates |
| Producer | Michael Hurll |
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