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16/10/1980

Tommy Vance presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 October 1980 and featuring Showaddywaddy, Adam and the Ants, Matchbox, The Police, Madness and George Benson. Plus, a chart rundown and a performance from Legs & Co. Guest appearances from Suzi Quatro, Dollar and Michael Palin.

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32 minutes

Last on

Friday 20:15
BBC Four

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Music Played

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

  • Madness

    Baggy Trousers

  • Showaddywaddy

    Why Do Lovers Break Each Other's Hearts?

  • Barbra Streisand

    Woman In Love

  • Adam and the Ants

    Dog Eat Dog

  • George Benson

    Love X Love

  • Matchbox

    When You Ask About Love

  • Bad Manners

    Special Brew

  • The Police

    Don't Stand So Close To Me

  • Ottawan

    D.I.S.C.O.

Credits

Presenter Tommy Vance
Producer Stanley Appel

Broadcasts

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