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04/10/1979

David Jensen presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 October 1979 and featuring XTC, Blondie, Matumbi, Buggles, Sad Cafe, Squeeze, The Jags, The Police and dance sequences by Legs & Co.

33 minutes

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Next Friday 20:00
BBC Four

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Music Played

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

  • Madness

    The Prince

  • XTC

    Making Plans for Nigel

  • Blondie

    Dreaming

  • Matumbi

    Point of View

  • The Buggles

    Video Killed The Radio Star

  • Sad Café

    Everyday Hurts

  • Squeeze

    Slap And Tickle

  • Kate Bush

    Them Heavy People (On Stage)

  • The Jags

    Back Of My Hand

  • The Police

    Message In a Bottle

  • Nick Lowe

    Cruel To Be Kind

Credit

Presenter David Jensen

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