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31/12/1981

Mike Read presents the hits of 1981, in a show first broadcast on 31 December 1981. Includes appearances from Adam & the Ants, John Lennon, Roxy Music, Aneka, The Police, The Specials, Joe Dolce, Julio Iglesias, Bucks Fizz, Soft Cell and The Human League.

40 minutes

Music Played

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

  • Shakin’ Stevens

    This Ole House

  • Adam and the Ants

    Stand & Deliver

  • John Lennon

    Imagine

  • Roxy Music

    Jealous Guy

  • Aneka

    Japanese Boy

  • The Police

    Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

  • The Specials

    Ghost Town

  • Joe Dolce Music Theatre

    Shaddap You Face

  • Julio Iglesias

    Begin The Beguine

  • Bucks Fizz

    Making Your Mind Up

  • Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin

    It's My Party

  • Michael Jackson

    One Day In Your Life

  • Smokey Robinson

    Being With You

  • Shakin’ Stevens

    Green Door

  • Soft Cell

    Tainted Love

  • John Lennon

    Woman

  • Adam and the Ants

    Prince Charming

  • The Human League

    Don't You Want Me

  • Queen & David Bowie

    Under Pressure 

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mike Read
Producer Michael Hurll
Director Gordon Elsbury

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