Friday 29 May, 7:55pm - 8:35pmon BBC Four HD

Top of the Pops

Name: 8:35pm - Top of the Pops
Start: 2026-05-29T19:35:00Z
End: 2026-05-29T20:05:00Z
Location: BBC Four

28/05/1981

Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 May 1981 and featuring The Polecats, UB40, Hazel O'Connor, Coast to Coast, Adam & the Ants and Kim Carnes, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Cast and crew

Bruce MilliardDirector
Phil BishopDirector
Fearne CottonHost
Clara AmfoHost

Upcoming broadcasts

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