26 November 1981

Thursday

1981-11-26

Events

 * The Old Grey Whistle Test starts new series in new late night time slot (see below)
 * Future singer, songwriter and recording artist Natasha Bedingfield born in West Sussex.

TV

 * BBC 2
 * 5.40 pm The Five Faces of Doctor Who - The Three Doctors (4) starring Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton and William Hartnell in The Three Doctors. The final episode of a four-part story.1981-11-26 RT (2) OGWT new series.jpg
 * 11.10 pm The Old Grey Whistle Test from Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, takes its own look at the rock scene with news, views, clues and reviews. In the studio: Altered Images, The Sound Vintage OGWT: The New York Dolls (1973) Plus films and interviews. Introduced by Anne Nightingale and David Hepworth.

Top of the Pops
Host: Mike Read
 * 1) The Jets – Yes Tonight Josephine (25)
 * 2) Earth, Wind & Fire – Let’s Groove (3) (video)
 * 3) Toyah – Good Morning Universe (23)  Toyah Good Morning Universe TOTP 26 11 1981
 * 4) Cliff Richard – Daddy’s Home (15) (video)
 * 5) Imagination – Flashback (28)Imagination Flashback TOTP 26 11 1981
 * 6) Ultravox – The Voice (18) (video)
 * 7) Kim Wilde – Cambodia (24)Kim Wilde - Cambodia - Top Of The Pops 26-11-1981
 * 8) Kool & The Gang – Steppin’ Out (14) (rpt from 12/11/81)
 * 9) Queen & David Bowie – Under Pressure (1) (audience dancing/credits)