24 November 1983

Thursday 24 November

1983-11-24

Radio

 * BBC Radio 1
 * 5.45 pm Peter Powell Down Under with Duran Duran. The second of two special programmes recorded 12,000 miles away in Sydney, Australia. Peter talks to Simon. Nick, John, Andy and Roger about their new album Seven and the Ragged Tiger, and also asks the Top Ten questions compiled from your cards.

Smash Hits
scans Like Punk Never Happened

Full issue

Top of the Pops
Hosts: Simon Bates & Richard Skinner
 * 1) Paul Young – Love Of The Common People (5)
 * 2) Tina Turner – Let’s Stay Together (16) (video)
 * 3) The Smiths – This Charming Man (30) DEBUT The Smiths - This Charming Man -Top Of The Pops, 24 November 1983-
 * 4) Thompson Twins – Hold Me Now (14)
 * 5) Marilyn – Calling Your Name (9)
 * 6) Simple Minds – Waterfront (25)
 * 7) The Style Council – A Solid Bond In Your Heart (11) (video)
 * 8) Billy Joel – Uptown Girl (1) (video)
 * 9) Eurythmics – Right By Your Side (15) (audience dancing/credits)