Episode

Top of the Pops: Episode 4

Name: Top of the Pops: Episode 4
Released: 1981-01-22
Duration: 40 min
Cast: Tony Blackburn, Peter Powell, Mike Read, Gary Davies, Mark Goodier

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Overview

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Spandau Ballet, XTC, Adam and the Ants, Bad Manners and Blondie.

Details

Series: Top of the Pops
Season: Season 18
Episode: Episode 4
Air date: 1981-01-22
Runtime: 40 min

Episode context

Episode 4 is Episode 4 in 1981 of Top of the Pops. It aired on 1981-01-22. The runtime is 40 min.

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