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22/01/1981

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

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Music Played

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

  • The Look

    I Am The Beat

  • Blondie

    Rapture

  • Spandau Ballet

    The Freeze

  • Racey

    Runaround Sue

  • XTC

    Sgt Rock (Is Going To Help Me)

  • Visage

    Fade To Grey

  • Yarbrough & Peoples

    Don't Stop The Music

  • Adam and the Ants

    Antmusic

  • Honey Bane

    Turn Me On, Turn Me Off

  • Bad Manners

    Lorraine

  • John Lennon

    Imagine

  • The Gap Band

    Burn Rubber On Me

Credits

Presenter Peter Powell
Producer Robin Nash

Broadcasts

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