Episode
Top of the Pops: January 2, 1986
Overview
John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 January 1986. Featuring A-Ha, Paul McCartney, Level 42, Bronski Beat, Sophia George, Shakin' Stevens, Elton John, Jennifer Rush and Sting.
Details
- Series
- Top of the Pops
- Season
- Season 23
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1986-01-02
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
January 2, 1986 is Episode 1 in 1986 of Top of the Pops. It aired on 1986-01-02. The runtime is 30 min.
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