Who's that Top of the Pops?

So its July 7th 1983 already and, judging by the lack of some of the costumes on display, there's a summer heatwave in the studio tonight, and 7.35 million viewers are making it BBC1's fourth biggest show of the week.

When it's just too hot to wear your t-shirt

07/07/83 (hosted by David 'Jake' Jensen & John 'Elwood' Peel)

Roman Holliday – “Don’t Try To Stop It” (32)
The show has a holiday feel tonight so who better to get us underway with what became their only top 30 hit, peaking at number 14.

The Mary Jane Girls – “All Night Long” (24)
Also their only top 30 hit, making it to number 13. But edited out of tonight's 7.30 showing.

Iron Maiden – “The Trooper” (12) (video)
Loud, scary and at its peak.

Freeez – “IOU” (5)
At last a routine on BBC4 for Zoo! And with some human pyramid help from the Hassani Troupe, to help lift IOU up to number 2.

ELO – “Rock ‘N’ Roll Is King” (14) (video)
Went up one more place. But edited out of the 7.30 show.

The Cure – “The Walk” (34)
Became their biggest hit to date when it peaked at number 12. But a better song was soon to follow. Miaow.

Jimmy The Hoover – “Tantalise (Wo Wo Ee Yeh Yeh)” (26)
Just the one hit, and this was it. Peaked at number 18.

Eurythmics – “Who’s That Girl?” (29)
The first single from their number one album, Touch, it peaked at number 3. This performance was pre-recorded in the studio on June 29th.

Funk Masters – “It’s Over” (15)
Their only hit, it peaked at number 8. I don't recall this one at all.

Rod Stewart – “Baby Jane” (1) (video)
Second of three weeks at number one.

Mike Oldfield – “Moonlight Shadow” (4) (audience dancing/credits)
At its peak.

Tonight's telly.

What should @BBCFour cut to fit the timeslot? #totp83 #totp

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Next up is July 14th 1983.

War Top of the Pops

It's June 30th 1983 and all 7.75 million of us are surrounded on all sides by the incessant sound of hit after hit. But I can confirm that I counted two hosts at the start of the show, and, despite some confusion, I counted two hosts at the end.

They don't like it up 'em!

30/06/83 (Richard Skinner & Tommy Vance)

Shalamar – “Dead Giveaway” (8)
Getting the action underway are Shalamar, but their final top ten hit was now at its peak position. The group also recorded a performance of their next hit, Disappearing Act, and by the time it was shown they had split up!

Heaven 17 – “Come Live With Me” (16) (video)
Second of three top ten hits peaking at number 5. But edited out of the 7.30 showing.

Nick Heyward – “Take That Situation” (14)
This lively song went up three more places.

Irene Cara – “Flashdance (What A Feeling)” (3) (video)
The song went up one more place, then who should turn up in the studio but forces sweetheart Jennifer Beals, star of the movie Flashdance, and Richard Skinner delivers a reasonable interview.

Paul Young – “Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home)” (12)
Last seen, missing in action, in 1978 with Toast, Paul returns here with his first solo hit which became his first and only number one, and his first of seven top ten hits.

Tom Robinson – “War Baby” (17)
Also awol since 1978, the magnificently moody War Baby became Tom's second and final top ten hit, reaching number 6. Looks like he's smartened himself up a bit in the meantime too.

Bucks Fizz – “When We Were Young” (10)
Well, Mike is ready for action in his combat gear, not so sure about the others though! Their penultimate top ten hit, now at its peak.

Rod Stewart – “Baby Jane” (1) (video)
First of three weeks at number one for Rod.

The Truth – “Confusion (Hits Us Every Time)” (22) (audience dancing/credits)
Their only top 30 hit, now at its peak.


It's July 7th 1983 next.

I Guess That's Why They Call It Top Of The Pops

On June 23rd 1983 this live edition of Top of the Pops was watched by 7.75 million viewers, quite a bit less than normal, but it was still the fourth biggest show on BBC1 that week.

Let's hear it for my blue, er pink, er green, er, piano ...

23/06/83 (Simon Bates & Peter Powell)

Freeez – “IOU” (23)
Getting the show underway with what was obviously a re-recorded version of IOU, but it didn't stop it being a big hit and reaching number 2, though it was their final top ten hit. And I know the girls from Zoo were babes, but wearing nappies was taking it a bit too far!

Rod Stewart – “Baby Jane” (2) (video)
Appearing on video on Top of the Pops 'for the first time' Baby Jane became Rod's sixth and final number one hit.

Elton John – “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues” (6)
A studio performance from Elton and the song went up one more place.

John Peel – European charts: Did the BBC think JK was doing this bit? Because it was all edited out of the 7.30 pm showing.
Dolly Dots – “Money Lover” (video clip + interview)
The Shorts – “Comment Ca Va” (video clip)
Geier Sturzflug - (video clip)
Robin Gibb – “Juliet” (video clip)
Daniel – “Julie” (video clip)
David Bowie – “Let’s Dance” (film of Amsterdam)

Shakatak – “Dark Is The Night” (15)
Another performance for this tune now at its peak. Simon then has a little chat to Aussie cricketer Dennis Lillee!

Mike Oldfield – “Moonlight Shadow” (19)
A rare studio performance from Mr Oldfield, as Maggie Reilly sings the excellent Moonlight Shadow which became Mike's first top ten hit for seven years, peaking at number 4.

H20 – “Dream To Sleep” (17)
At its peak.

The Police – “Every Breath You Take” (1) (video)
Final week at number one.

ELO – “Rock ‘N’ Roll Is King” (25) (audience dancing/credits)
From their top 4 album Secret Messages, this was ELO's final top 20 hit, peaking at number 13.

Tonight's BBC1 line up

Next up is June 30th 1983.

Top of the Pops Giveaway

A huge thanks goes to Neil B for making the June 16th edition of Top of the Pops, which won't be shown on BBC4 due to one of the hosts being DLT, available here at WeTransfer.

Somebody told me it was a short show this week...

16/06/83 (Mike Read & Dave Lee Travis)

Imagination – “Looking At Midnight” (32)
Went up three more places.

Kajagoogoo – “Hang On Now” (13) (video)
At its peak now.

Nick Heyward – “Take That Situation” (40)
His biggest solo hit, peaking at number 11.

Shalamar – “Dead Giveaway” (20)
Their fourth and final top ten hit, peaking at number 8.

Bucks Fizz – “When We Were Young” (23) (video)
The band's penultimate top ten hit, peaking at number 10, though it would be another three years until their final one.

The Truth – “Confusion (Hits Us Every Time)” (41)
Peaked at 22, their only top 30 hit.

Marillion – “Garden Party” (24)
Making their debut on the show with a breakthrough single that reached number 16.

Michael Jackson – “Wanna Be Startin’ Something” (14)
The fourth top ten hit from Thriller, reaching number 8. And poor old Zoo only seem to get routines on yewtreed shows at the moment.

The Police – “Every Breath You Take” (1) (video)
Third week at number one.

Flash & The Pan – “Waiting For A Train” (10) (audience dancing/credits)
Went up three more places.



Back to BBC4 next for June 23rd 1983.

Top of the Pops & Soap

On tonight's episode of Top of the Pops: John has been knocked off his bike, but nothing can stop him hosting the show with David; Maggie Thatcher wants to get to number 10, but will Dee Snider of Twisted Sister make the top 30?; Elvis is pretending to be someone else while Wednesday is pretending to be Thursday! Confused? You won't be after tonight's episode of Top of the Pops!

When John heard he was hosting with David, he didn't expect this one.....

08/06/83 (David Jensen & John Peel)

Twisted Sister – “The Kids Are Back” (32)
And Twisted Sister are back in the studio to get this live show underway but the song got no higher in the charts, and it was their final top 40 hit.

David Bowie – “China Girl” (8) (video)
The follow up to Let's Dance, and it got to number 2.

Ultravox – “We Came To Dance” (24)
Peaked at number 18 but edited out of tonight's 7.30 slot.

Irene Cara – “Flashdance (What A Feeling)” (9) (video)
Her final hit, reaching number 2, but edited out of the 7.30 showing.

H20 – “Dream To Sleep” (27)
The band's only top 30 hit, peaking at 17, but also edited out of the early broadcast.

George Benson – “Lady Love Me (One More Time)” (11) (video)
At its peak position.

The Imposter – “Pills & Soap” (29)
'Is it Shaky?' ~ no it's Elvis Costello, and Pills & Soap must have escaped being 'deleted tomorrow' because it slipped up to number 16 in the charts.

Shakatak – “Dark Is The Night” (30)
John felt this one 'went on a bit' but it did manage to go on a bit higher to number 15.

Big Country – “In A Big Country” (17)
Now at its peak.

The Police – “Every Breath You Take” (1) (rpt from 26/05/83)
Second of four weeks at number one.

Rod Stewart - "Baby Jane" (19) (audience dancing/credits)
The tune that would eventually replace the Police.


The next edition is the 16th June 1983 but this was co-hosted by DLT so BBC4 are skipping it in favour of June 23rd.

Wednesday 8th June 1983

Top of the Pops is filmed in front of a live studio audience.

Just Got Top of the Pops

This edition from June 2nd 1983 will not of course be shown on BBC4, due to one of the hosts being Jimmy Savile. But the show is now available here at WeTransfer
I'm not quite sure who uploaded it for us, Neil B? D42? Meer? but a huge thanks to whoever it was for sure!
Obviously do not click if you wish to avoid seeing Jimmy Savile.

There's only one Booker Newberry the third!

02/06/83 (Tony Blackburn & Jimmy Savile)

Wham! – “Bad Boys” (2)
A slight sharp intake of breath at Tony's introduction as Wham! get the show underway with Bad Boys now at its chart peak.

Elton John – “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues” (27) (video)
Became the second of seven top ten hits in the 80's for Elton when it peaked at number 5.

JoBoxers – “Just Got Lucky” (7)
At its peak.

Jonathan King – US chart rundown: Reporting this week from Las Vegas ~
The Tubes – “She’s A Beauty” (video clip)
Bryan Adams – “Straight From The Heart” (live clip)
Irene Cara – “Flashdance (What A Feeling)” (video clip)

Booker Newbury III – “Love Town” (8)
His only top ten hit, indeed his only top 40 hit, went up two more places.

Yazoo – “Nobody’s Diary” (4)
Not quite split up yet it seems, and went up one more place.

Flash & The Pan – “Waiting For A Train” (21)
Became their only top ten hit, indeed their only top 50 hit, peaking at number 7. And Zoo get to whoop and robot dance and generally do their own thing to it.

The Style Council – “Money-Go-Round” (11)
Making it into the studio, and a busy night then for Dee C Lee, but this Jam throw back song was now at its peak.

The Police – “Every Breath You Take” (1) (video)
First of four weeks at number one.

Bob Marley & The Wailers – “Buffalo Soldier” (6) (audience dancing/credits)
Went up two more places.


Back to BBC4 next with June 8th 1983.

Glory Glory Top of the Pops

Well, the scenes here are really quite incredible! It's 6.55pm on 26th May 1983 and Top of the Pops has just broken out on the television. Peter Powell and Pat Sharp are setting their stalls out and doing their level best to officiate the proceedings, and I'm hearing some news just in that it will be a shortened edition this week to make way for the FA Cup final replay. It really is quite incredible!

And things are really starting to kick off in the studio tonight...

26/05/83 (Peter Powell & Pat Sharp)

Big Country – “In A Big Country” (34)
The whistle blows and Big Country get us underway with their theme song which peaked at number 17.

Manchester United Football Club - "Glory Glory Man United" (13) (video clip)
Over the years they've actually managed four top ten hits including a number one ~ but this one peaked at number 13.

The Style Council – “Money-Go-Round” (12) (video clip)
Not getting too much extra time here with this clip, but the song went up one more place.

Bob Marley & The Wailers – “Buffalo Soldier” (11) (video clip)
The first of four posthumous top ten hits for Bob, he had his full team out in the field here and this one peaked at number 4.

Hot Chocolate – “What Kinda Boy You’re Lookin’ For (Girl)” (10)
They'd enjoyed a good run in the top division and now this was the peak for the band's final top ten hit.

The Police – “Every Breath You Take” (7)
Playing in their new kits in the studio and headering straight towards next week's number one.

New Edition – “Candy Girl” (1) (video)
The first and only week for this high pitch number one.

Forrest – “Feel The Need In Me” (20) (audience dancing/credits)
Went up three more places before the final whistle blew.

Today's BBC1 line up

Next in line is June 2nd but unluckily for Tony Blackburn his co-host was Jimmy Savile, so BBC4 will skip on to June 8th 1983.

Top of the Pops Diary

May 19th 1983 ~ Dear Diary, tonight, after Nationwide at six followed by Tomorrow's World at seven, I watched a totally live edition of Top of the Pops. It was really exciting and they even told us there was going to be a football cup final on telly all day on Saturday. Later, I found out it was the ninth most popular show on BBC1 this week, with 9.55 million viewers. Afterwards, I watched Fame and my mum made me a cup of horlicks.

It dawns on Andy, he should've checked the diary.......

19/05/83 (Simon Bates & Gary Davies)

D Train – “Music Part 1” (27)
Jetting in from America to get tonight's live event underway are duo D Train, with their first top 30 hit, which peaked at number 23.

New Edition – “Candy Girl” (3) (video)
It got to next week's number one but was edited out of tonight's 7.30 slot.

David Grant – “Stop & Go” (34)
His first solo single after leaving Linx reached number 19, but edited out of tonight's early showing.

Blancmange – “Blind Vision” (10) (video)
The lead singer looking weirdly a bit like Neil Tennant here, indeed the whole video has a slightly Pet Shop Boys-ish feel to it, or is it just me? Anyway, it was now at its peak.

The Beat – “Can’t Get Used To Losing You” (5)
Singer Dave Wakeling was looking very dapper in his dinner suit, but this was the Beat's final Top of the Pops performance before splitting up. The song went up two more places.

Wham! – “Bad Boys” (12) (video)
George Michael was indeed 19 at the time, and Bad Boys became their biggest hit to date when it peaked at number 2.

JoBoxers – “Just Got Lucky” (38)
An energetic performance of what became their second and final top ten hit, peaking at number 7.

Yazoo – “Nobody’s Diary” (20)
Written by Alison Moyet this was the only single taken from their number one album You and Me Both, and re-issues aside, it sadly also marked the premature end for Yazoo, who split up a few days after this performance, while this fabulous song went on to peak at number 3.

The Fun Boy Three – “Our Lips Are Sealed” (7)
And here's another band ending on a high, though maybe Our Lips are Sealed deserved to go further than its peak of number 7.

Spandau Ballet – “True” (1) (video/credits)
It didn't stay at number one for the rest of 1983, in fact this was its fourth and final week.



Next up is May 26th 1983, and this time the Police turn up on the right day.

Don't Stop That Crazy Top of the Pops

On May 12th 1983 the 1001th edition of Top of the Pops was celebrated by 9.3 million viewers, making it the 6th most popular show on BBC1 this week.

The sound of the marimba can have a very strange effect on people.....

12/05/83 (Mike Read & Tommy Vance)

Modern Romance – “Don’t Stop That Crazy Rhythm” (26)
This was the band's penultimate hit, and with the help of Will Gaines' crazy jazz tap dancing routine, it made it to number 14.

Daryl Hall & John Oates – “Family Man” (24) (video)
Having a spot of trouble with the kids here, this was the duo's final top 20 hit, peaking at number 15.

The Belle Stars – “Sweet Memory” (29)
The follow up to Sign of the Times became their final top 30 hit, peaking at number 22. But edited out of tonight's 7.30 showing.

Pink Floyd – “Not Now John” (30) (video)
Taken from their number one album ,The Final Cut, this single got no higher than number 30. And it was also edited out of tonight's 7.30 broadcast.

Hot Chocolate – “What Kinda Boy You’re Lookin’ For (Girl)” (35)
Barring various re-releases of You Sexy Thing, this was the band's final top ten hit, peaking at number 10.

Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon – “Dancing Tight” (5)
With the help of Phil doing his impressive acrobatics again, Dancing Tight went up one more place.

The Creatures – “Miss The Girl” (21)
A second studio performance, and oh my, that parade of audience faces was quite extraordinary wasn't it! But Miss the Girl got no higher.

Men At Work – “Overkill” (22)
Flying in from Japan for this performance, and Overkill went up one more place. Whilst they had them in the studio, Top of the Pops also got them to perform It's a Mistake, which was to be their next single, but this performance was never shown.

Agnetha Faltskog – pops into the studio for the first time since 1976 for a brief interview and a cuddle with Tommy! The Heat is indeed On ;-)

Spandau Ballet – “True” (1) (video)
Third of four weeks at number one.

Kissing The Pink – “The Last Film” (19) (audience dancing/credits)
Now at its peak.


Next up is May 19th 1983.

Top of the Pops 1000

The 1000th edition of Top of the Pops, originally broadcast on May 5th 1983, will not be shown on BBC4 due to (among other things) one of the hosts being Jimmy Savile, so a huge thanks here to Andy Pearman for making it available for us here on Youtube

Yes it's still number 1000, it's Top of the Pops!

05/05/83 (1000th edition) (Radio 1 DJs)

Richard Skinner interviews David Jacobs
Thompson Twins – “We Are Detective” (7)
At its peak position.

Steve Strange, Roger Taylor, John Deacon – brief interview

The Human League – “(Keep Feeling) Fascination” (3)
Went up one more place, and the last we will see of them for a year.

The Beat – “Can’t Get Used To Losing You” (29)
The band's final top ten hit, made it to number 3.

The Dave Clark Five – “Bits & Pieces” (clip from 19/02/64)
Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas – “Little Children” (clip from 26/02/64)
The Supremes – “Baby Love” (clip from 07/10/64)
Sonny & Cher – “I Got You Babe” (clip from 12/08/65)
The Rolling Stones – “Get Off Of My Cloud” (clip from 04/11/65)
The Bee Gees – “Massachusetts” (clip from 26/12/67)
The Rolling Stones – “Let’s Spend The Night Together” (clip from 26/12/67)
The Beatles – “All You Need Is Love” (‘Our World’ clip)
Cliff Richard – “All My Love” (clip from 26/12/67)
Manfred Mann – “Mighty Quinn” (clip from 15/2/68)
Joe Cocker – “With A Little Help From My Friends” (unknown clip)
Status Quo – “Pictures Of Matchstick Men” (clip from 15/02/68)
The Move – “Fire Brigade” (clip from 15/02/68)
Cilla Black – “Surround Yourself With Sorrow” (clip from 27/02/69)
The Beatles – “All You Need Is Love” (‘Our World’ clip)
Cilla Black – brief interview
Noel Edmonds - clip from 01/02/73

Heaven 17 – “Temptation” (8)
Heading towards a peak of number 2.

Chas & Dave – brief interview
Gary Glitter – brief interview

The Rolling Stones – “Brown Sugar” (clip from 15/04/71)
Rod Stewart – “Maggie May” (clip from 27/12/71)
Elton John – “Your Song” (clip from 14/01/71)
T. Rex – “Get It On” (clip from 27/12/71)
David Bowie – “Starman” (clip)
Gary Glitter – “I’m The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)” (clip from 25/12/73)
Abba – “Waterloo” (clip from 02/05/74)
Queen – “Killer Queen” (clip)
10cc – “I’m Not In Love” (clip )
The Boomtown Rats – “Looking After Number One” (clip)
Blondie – “Picture This” (clip)
The Police – “Spirits In The Material World” (clip)
Adam Ant – “Goody Two Shoes” (clip)
Duran Duran – “Is There Something I Should Know?” (clip from 23/03/83)

Bill Wyman – brief interview
Gary Numan – brief interview

New Edition – “Candy Girl” (30) (Zoo)
Bobby Brown and the gang's only top ten hit, but it did get to number one.

Jeffrey Daniel – brief interview
Clare Grogan – brief interview
Jonathan King in New York
Messages from Sting, Charlene, Lionel Richie, Meat Loaf and Rod Stewart

Blancmange – “Blind Vision” (28)
Became their second of three top ten hits, peaking at number 10.

Sandie Shaw and Kim Wilde – brief interviews

The Fun Boy Three – “Our Lips Are Sealed” (16)
This was incredibly their final single, possibly it was their best, and it made it to number 7.

Bucks Fizz – brief interview

Spandau Ballet – “True” (1)
Second of four weeks at number one, having their cake and eating it!

Men At Work – “Overkill” (24) (audience dancing/credits)
The band's final top 30 hit, peaking at number 21.



Next up is May 12th 1983.

Top of the Pops Tight

Ok, I'm having to blog this one before I've actually seen it, due to my son's 18th birthday, and his insistence on celebrating it in the pub!

Siouxsie takes her hubby, and his xylophone, for a night out ..

28/04/83 (David Jensen & John Peel)

Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon – “Dancing Tight” (20)
First of four top ten hits for Phil Fearon & Galaxy, this one peaking at number four.

Sweet Dreams – “I’m Never Giving Up” (23)
They didn't win Eurovision but they did go up two more places in the chart.

David Jensen – Far East charts:
Paula Tsui – “Fantasia” (video clip)
China Doll – “Chasing The Dragon” (video clip)
Lam – “Mirages” (video clip)

The Creatures – “Miss The Girl” (37)
The only single taken from their top 20 album Feast, Miss the Girl peaked at 21.

John Peel – European charts:
Cook Da Books – “Your Eyes – La Boum” (video clip)
Hoffman & Hoffman – “Rucksicht” (video clip)
Mireille Mathieu & Patrick Duffy – “Together We’re Strong” (video clip)
Nena – “99 Luftballoons” (video clip)
David Bowie – “Let’s Dance” (video clip)

Tears For Fears – “Pale Shelter” (22)
The band's third of seven top ten hit, Pale Shelter peaking at number 5.

Kissing The Pink – “The Last Film” (24)
Went up five more places.

Spandau Ballet – “True” (1) (video)
The first of four weeks at number one.

The Kids From Fame – “Friday Night” (17) (audience dancing/credits)
This was the final hit from the Fame Kids, reaching number 13.



Next up should be the 1000th edition of the show from May 5th 1983, but guess what ........
So instead BBC4 will skip to May 12th.

Top of the Pops Detective

 April 21st 1983 began like any other spring evening, with the disturbingly wacky Nationwide at six followed by Tomorrow's World, (I wonder if any of that futuristic stuff they always harp on about will ever come true?) and then at last my investigations led me to something different, something special, and so along with 9.75 million others, I found myself face to face with an awesome Top of the Pops.....

For the final time, I do not have a son called Rob Beckett - and I've never heard of Draco Malfoy!

21/04/83 (Janice Long & Richard Skinner)

Culture Club – “Church Of The Poison Mind” (2)
Getting us underway in the studio, with what sounds like live vocals, are Culture Club, hoping to be next week's number one, but there's some stiff competition this week....

The Human League – “(Keep Feeling) Fascination” (16) (video)
And the first contender can be found inside a big red house where The Human League are performing this fantastic single, but number 2 would be its peak.

F.R. David – “Words” (4)
A second studio performance of another tune that almost made it to the top, but number 2 was its peak.

Twisted Sister – “I Am (I’m Me)” (18)
At its peak but edited out of tonight's 7.30 slot.

Toto – “Rosanna” (19) (video)
Also edited out of tonight's 7.30 showing.

Heaven 17 – “Temptation” (31)
This was the band's breakthrough single, and like the Human League (from which they were born) a real contender for number one, but ultimately, another song that stalled at number 2.

Thompson Twins – “We Are Detective” (21) (video)
A real fun tune and video here, and a peak of number 7 in the charts, making it their biggest hit to this point.

Spandau Ballet – “True” (10)
Straight in at number 10, and looking all sophisticated in their dinner suits, with the reason why all those other great contenders didn't make the top spot, because Spandau Ballet were going to be next week's number one, its true.

David Bowie – “Let’s Dance” (1) (video)
Third and final week at the top.

Michael Jackson – “Beat It” (3) (audience dancing/credits)
At its peak now.

Today's BBC1 line up.

Next then is a live show from April 28th 1983.

Young, Free and Top of the Pops

It's 7.25pm on Thursday, April 14th 1983, and time for the second most popular show on BBC1 this week, with an audience of 10.5 million viewers.....

Right, own up, who's put itching powder in my shirt??

14/04/83 (Gary Davies & Andy Peebles)

Sweet Dreams – “I’m Never Giving Up” (41)
We begin tonight with 1983's Eurovision entry, featuring of course Zoo cheerleader Carrie Grant. It came sixth and the single peaked at 21.

Eurythmics – “Love Is A Stranger” (23) (video)
And talking of Sweet Dreams ..... here's the multi-wigged Eurythmics with Love is a Stranger - originally released without success in November 1982, it now re-entered the charts and peaked at number 6.

Bauhaus – “She’s In Parties” (35)
Became the band's final top 30 hit, making it to number 26.

Jonathan King – US chart rundown: Edited out as per usual
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Change Of Heart” (live clip)
Thomas Dolby – “She Blinded Me With Science” (video clip)
Daryl Hall & John Oates – interview + “One On One” (video clip)
Dexys Midnight Runners – “Come On Eileen” (video clip)

Kissing The Pink – “The Last Film” (32)
Making a most eccentric debut on the show here are Kissing the Pink, with their one and only hit, which reached number 19.

Sunfire – “Young, Free & Single” (28)
Another one it wonder debut here, Young Free and Single - introduced by Gary Davies as 'a song about me' peaked at number 20.

Kajagoogoo – “Ooh To Be Ah” (7) (video)
That Kenny Everett was turning up everywhere! And there's the chap from All Creatures Great and Small as well, taking a break from the cows in the Yorkshire Dales ~ but, unlike Christopher Timothy's arm, Ooh to be Ah went up no further.

David Bowie – “Let’s Dance” (1) (video)
Second of three weeks at number one.

New Order – “Blue Monday” (14) (audience dancing/credits)
A non-mover this week, it would peak at 12, gradually slip out of the top 80, then re-enter the top 30 after the summer and peak at number 9 in September!


Next up is April 21st 1983.