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OceanBlue · 03-24-2017, 01:07 AM

Tonight's Top of the Pops: 1983 repeat on BBC Four was first shown on the BBC on Wednesday 8th June, 1983 (instead of being in it's usual Thursday evening timeslot). The longer version is on at 1 am. On this edition the song which was at No.1 was there for a second week, having knocked New Edition off the top spot the week before (who had been at No.1 for one week, having knocked Spandau Ballet off the top spot after being at No.1 for four weeks with True (a classic, in my opinion).

Tomorrow night's repeat on BBC Four is from Thursday 23rd June, 1983, and next week the editions being shown are from 30th June and 7th July, 1983.

Not sure when it'll be, but later on in the Top of the Pops: 1983 repeat run, is the Smiths' debut on the programme.

Steedeel · 03-24-2017, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OceanBlue

Tonight's Top of the Pops: 1983 repeat on BBC Four was first shown on the BBC on Wednesday 8th June, 1983 (instead of being in it's usual Thursday evening timeslot). The longer version is on at 1 am. On this edition there was a new song at No.1, knocking New Edition off the top spot (who were at No.1 for one week, having knocked Spandau Ballet off the top spot after being at No.1 for four weeks with True (a classic, in my opinion).

Tomorrow night's repeat on BBC Four is from Thursday 23rd June, 1983, and next week the editions being shown are from 30th June and 7th July, 1983.

Not sure when it'll be, but later on in the Top of the Pops: 1983 repeat run, is the Smiths' debut on the programme.

Yes! Finally, we get to the real quality. Love me some Morrisey!

OceanBlue · 03-24-2017, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Yes! Finally, we get to the real quality. Love me some Morrisey!

Edited the starter post because I realised late last night that the song which knocked New Edition off the top spot, was the new No.1 song on the 2nd June, 1983 edition of Top of the Pops, which BBC Four couldn't show.

Steedeel · 03-26-2017, 10:03 AM

I can actually remember the 1983 TOTP as I was 8 at the time. I mostly remember the chart countdown music, do you know what it is called? It's a synth tune that they use when they are counting down the chart numbers.

OceanBlue · 03-27-2017, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

I can actually remember the 1983 TOTP as I was 8 at the time. I mostly remember the chart countdown music, do you know what it is called? It's a synth tune that they use when they are counting down the chart numbers.

In July, 1981 the show's theme tune was changed to Yellow Pearl by Phil Lynott (new titles debuted as well). A variation of the new theme tune was used over the chart rundown/countdown.

On the 1,000th edition of Top of the Pops, a shortened version of the titles debuted (there was a variation on the chart rundown/countdown as well). As BBC Four couldn't show that edition (it originally aired on 5th May, 1983), the first edition they could show with the updated titles and chart rundown/countdown was the 12th May, 1983 edition.

In April, 1986 the show's theme tune was changed to The Wizard by Paul Hardcastle and there were new titles.

OceanBlue · 03-29-2017, 09:04 PM

Two editions on BBC Four next week, from 14th July and 28th July, 1983.

Once I've got my radio/CD player sorted out (the sound crackles on the speakers), I'll be able to play some CDs again. After seeing them on the show, I've thought about getting an album by The Passions and a greatest hits album by The Mobiles and Shakatak.

robgmun · 04-12-2017, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

I can actually remember the 1983 TOTP as I was 8 at the time. I mostly remember the chart countdown music, do you know what it is called? It's a synth tune that they use when they are counting down the chart numbers.

All i knew that it was made by Paul Hardcastle who had a hit with "19"

Steedeel · 04-12-2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by robgmun

All i knew that it was made by Paul Hardcastle who had a hit with "19"

Great, will get it now.

OceanBlue · 05-11-2017, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Yes! Finally, we get to the real quality. Love me some Morrisey!

Last week the 20th October and 3rd November, 1983 editions were shown on BBC Four. This week, the 10th and 24th November editions are being shown. Next week the 8th and 15th December editions will be shown, so hopefully in early June BBC Four will be showing a documentary (and Big Hits compilation programme) about the show in 1984.

Oh, and The Smiths are on the 24th November, 1983 edition.

Steedeel · 05-16-2017, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OceanBlue

Last week the 20th October and 3rd November, 1983 editions were shown on BBC Four. This week, the 10th and 24th November editions are being shown. Next week the 8th and 15th December editions will be shown, so hopefully in early June BBC Four will be showing a documentary (and Big Hits compilation programme) about the show in 1984.

Oh, and The Smiths are on the 24th November, 1983 edition.

Cheers Ocean, will record that.

Steedeel · 06-05-2017, 09:19 AM

Finally watched a Morrisey Ocean. I'm not miserable now.

OceanBlue · 06-05-2017, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Finally watched a Morrisey Ocean. I'm not miserable now.

You've got a couple more double bills to go before you reach the documentary and Big Hits compilation programme. This Thursday night the special 20th anniversary edition from 5th January, 1984 will be shown, then on Friday the 12th January edition is being shown. No editions are being shown next week.

Martoto · 02-01-2019, 07:43 AM

81-87/88 Were my golden years of watching TOTP. Sadly coming to the end of that period in BBC4's reruns.

CV19 · 02-01-2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Martoto

81-87/88 Were my golden years of watching TOTP. Sadly coming to the end of that period in BBC4's reruns.

Yep, the same time period as myself. These BBC4 reruns have been really enjoyable with great music from that decade.

OceanBlue · 02-20-2019, 11:29 PM

The editions from 1987 being shown on BBC Four this week and next are from April and May. There will be a whole month's worth of editions in a row which will be skipped by the channel later this year (two editions were presented and two editions were co-presented by the late Mike Smith). Hopefully by this summer the repeats will move into 1988 (with the usual The Story of... documentary and Big Hits compilation programme).

Geoff D · 02-21-2019, 12:21 PM

Loving these TOTP repeats. Well, apart from when Nick Berry kept getting to no 1

Patient-X · 02-21-2019, 12:31 PM

I watch the repeats hoping that somehow Ultravox will get to No.1 with 'Vienna' and Joe Dolce's 'Shaddap You Face' was in fact just a bad dream...

Martoto · 02-25-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Loving these TOTP repeats. Well, apart from when Nick Berry kept getting to no 1

But every loser wins, Geoff.

Pity.

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Originally Posted by OceanBlue

The editions from 1987 being shown on BBC Four this week and next are from April and May. There will be a whole month's worth of editions in a row which will be skipped by the channel later this year (two editions were presented and two editions were co-presented by the late Mike Smith). Hopefully by this summer the repeats will move into 1988 (preceded by the usual The Story of... documentary and Big Hits compilation programme).

Is it the BBC's choice to honour Mike Smith's wish to not repeat his episodes? Or are they bound to something? What's up with that?

CouncilSpectre · 02-25-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Martoto

Is it the BBC's choice to honour Mike Smith's wish to not repeat his episodes? Or are they bound to something? What's up with that?

Only BBC response I've ever seen:

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Thanks for getting in touch about Top of the Pops.

While he was alive, Mike Smith decided not to sign the licence extension that would allow the BBC to repeat the Top of the Pops episodes that he presented. Since his passing, the BBC is continuing to respect his wishes.

I hope this clarifies the situation for you.

Best wishes,

Richard Carey

BBC Enquiries Team

OceanBlue · 03-04-2019, 10:34 PM

This week and next, all the editions from June 1987 are being shown on BBC Four (the edition on this Thursday evening, the 5th June, 1987 edition, based on the day it was originally shown on the BBC, was originally shown on a Friday instead of a Thursday).

03-24-2017, 01:07 AM	#1
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	Top of the Pops (music programme) Tonight's Top of the Pops: 1983 repeat on BBC Four was first shown on the BBC on Wednesday 8th June, 1983 (instead of being in it's usual Thursday evening timeslot). The longer version is on at 1 am. On this edition the song which was at No.1 was there for a second week, having knocked New Edition off the top spot the week before (who had been at No.1 for one week, having knocked Spandau Ballet off the top spot after being at No.1 for four weeks with True (a classic, in my opinion). Tomorrow night's repeat on BBC Four is from Thursday 23rd June, 1983, and next week the editions being shown are from 30th June and 7th July, 1983. Not sure when it'll be, but later on in the Top of the Pops: 1983 repeat run, is the Smiths' debut on the programme. Last edited by OceanBlue; 03-24-2017 at 09:30 PM.

02-20-2019, 11:29 PM	#15
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	The editions from 1987 being shown on BBC Four this week and next are from April and May. There will be a whole month's worth of editions in a row which will be skipped by the channel later this year (two editions were presented and two editions were co-presented by the late Mike Smith). Hopefully by this summer the repeats will move into 1988 (with the usual The Story of... documentary and Big Hits compilation programme). Last edited by OceanBlue; 03-04-2019 at 10:31 PM.

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03-26-2017, 10:03 AM	#4
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	I can actually remember the 1983 TOTP as I was 8 at the time. I mostly remember the chart countdown music, do you know what it is called? It's a synth tune that they use when they are counting down the chart numbers.

03-29-2017, 09:04 PM	#6
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	Two editions on BBC Four next week, from 14th July and 28th July, 1983. Once I've got my radio/CD player sorted out (the sound crackles on the speakers), I'll be able to play some CDs again. After seeing them on the show, I've thought about getting an album by The Passions and a greatest hits album by The Mobiles and Shakatak.

06-05-2017, 09:19 AM	#11
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	Finally watched a Morrisey Ocean. I'm not miserable now.

02-01-2019, 07:43 AM	#13
Martoto Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2014 Location:Glasgow Blu-ray reviews: 7	81-87/88 Were my golden years of watching TOTP. Sadly coming to the end of that period in BBC4's reruns.

02-21-2019, 12:21 PM	#16
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Loving these TOTP repeats. Well, apart from when Nick Berry kept getting to no 1

02-21-2019, 12:31 PM	#17
Patient-X Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:In the dark, near the Tannhäuser Gate 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:3340 Trading Score:9	I watch the repeats hoping that somehow Ultravox will get to No.1 with 'Vienna' and Joe Dolce's 'Shaddap You Face' was in fact just a bad dream...

03-04-2019, 10:34 PM	#20
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	This week and next, all the editions from June 1987 are being shown on BBC Four (the edition on this Thursday evening, the 5th June, 1987 edition, based on the day it was originally shown on the BBC, was originally shown on a Friday instead of a Thursday).

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