21 May 1981

Thursday 21 May

1981-05-21

Radio

 * BBC Radio 1
 * 12.45 Paul Burnett Fun at One is a regular spot featuring comedy classics. Although Paul has a lot of favourite comedy acts he prefers those that focus on situations that everybody can identify with. He explains, 'It's great when you can recognise that moment and remember the embarrassment when it actually happened to you. I like to look on the funny side of life, and if I was given the choice I would love to be a comedian. A good one of course'. Regular listeners will know that he is indeed humorous, and often produces various voices and impersonations triggered-off by record titles, but claims he doesn't have a repertoire. How did he first start? 'Going to 12 different schools I was always the new boy, and I soon learned that if I managed to do a good impersonation of the worst teacher I'd make friends - and save myself from being hit'
 * 8.00 pm Richard Skinner visits a college or university. This week at Wolverhampton Polytechnic with special live band Weapon of Peace.
 * 10.00 pm John Peel (see JP Wiki)

Top of the Pops
host: DLT
 * The Undertones – It’s Going To Happen (21)Original 1981Top Of The Pops!
 * Shakin’ Stevens – You Drive Me Crazy (2)
 * Smokey Robinson – Being With You (23) (video)
 * Toyah – I Want To Be Free (13)
 * Tottenham Hotspur FA Cup Final Squad/Chas & Dave – Ossie’s Dream (Spurs Are On Their Way To Wembley) (5) (rpt from 07/05/81)
 * The Teardrop Explodes – Treason (It’s Just A Story) (18) (rpt from 30/04/81)
 * Stray Cats – Stray Cat Strut (11) (Legs & Co) Legs & Co - Stray Cat Strut - Stray Cats (21st May 1981)
 * The Human League – The Sound Of The Crowd (15) second performanceThe Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd
 * Kim Wilde – Chequered Love (4) (video)
 * The Beat – All Out To Get You (25) (rpt from 30/04/81)
 * Duran Duran – Careless Memories (37) Duran Duran- Careless Memories (TOTP)
 * Adam & The Ants – Stand & Deliver (1) (video)
 * Quincy Jones - "Ai No Corrida" (audience dancing/credits)