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16/01/1986

Mike Read and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 January 1986 and featuring Fine Young Cannibals, Dire Straits, a-ha, Mr Mister, Pet Shop Boys, and Cherrelle with Alexander O'Neal.

30 minutes

On TV

Friday22:00
BBC Four

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Fine Young Cannibals

    Suspicious Minds

  • Dire Straits

    Walk of Life

  • Cherelle & Alexander O’Neal

    Saturday Love

  • a-ha

    The Sun Always Shines On TV

  • Mr. Mister

    Broken Wings

  • Pet Shop Boys

    West End Girls

  • Bronski Beat

    Hit That Perfect Beat

Credits

PresenterMike Read
PresenterDixie Peach
PerformerFine Young Cannibals
PerformerDire Straits
Performera-ha
PerformerMr. Mister
PerformerPet Shop Boys
PerformerCherrelle
PerformerAlexander O'Neal

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