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03/01/1985
John Peel and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 January 1985. Featuring Smiley Culture, Sal Solo, Paul Young, Tears for Fears, Toy Dolls, Madonna and Band Aid.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Smiley Culture
Police Officer
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Sal Solo
Sam Damiano (Heart and Soul)
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Paul Young
Everything Must Change
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Tears for Fears
Shout
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The Toy Dolls
Nellie The Elephant
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Madonna
Like A Virgin
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Wham!
Everything She Wants
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Band Aid
Do They Know It's Christmas?
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Grandmaster Melle Mel & Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Peel |
| Presenter | Richard Skinner |
| Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Performer | Smiley Culture |
| Performer | Sal Solo |
| Performer | Paul Young |
| Performer | Tears for Fears |
| Performer | The Toy Dolls |
| Performer | Madonna |
| Performer | Band Aid |
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