12 March 1981

Thursday 12 March

1981-03-12

TV

 * BBC One
 * 8.30 pm Sorry! A comedy series in six parts starring Ronnie Corbett with Barbara Lott and William Moore
 * 9.25 pm Brave New World A two-part American television adaptation of the novel by Aldous Huxley

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 * BBC Two
 * 8.10 pm Sky at Westminster Abbey Last month, the first-ever contemporary rock concert to be held in Westminster Abbey took place to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the founding in Britain of Amnesty International. This was a unique occasion also for television, as this was the first time any concert has been televised from the magnificent Abbey. Featuring John Williams, Herbie Flowers, Tristan Fry Kevin Peek, Steve Gray.

Top of the Pops
Host: Tommy Vance (no audience and promo video or repeat performances only)

Full programme here (when available). Repeated 05 Feb 2016 & 16 January 2018
 * 1) The Teardrop Explodes – Reward (13) (rpt from 19/02/81)
 * 2) Kim Wilde – Kids In America (6) (video)
 * 3) Linx – Intuition (41) (video)
 * 4) Kelly Marie – Hot Love (22) (rpt from 26/02/81)
 * 5) Freeez – Southern Freeez (8) (rpt from 12/02/81)
 * 6) Status Quo – Something ‘Bout You Baby I Like (9) (video)
 * 7) Beggar & Co – (Somebody) Help Me Out (15) (rpt from 12/02/81)
 * 8) Landscape – Einstein A Go-Go (38) (video)
 * 9) Talking Heads – Once In A Lifetime (Legs & Co) (14) (rpt from 19/02/81)
 * 10) Sharon Redd – Can You Handle It? (37) (background)
 * 11) Kiki Dee – Star (17) (rpt from 26/02/81)
 * 12) Coast To Coast – (Do) The Hucklebuck (5) (rpt from 12/02/81)
 * 13) Roxy Music – Jealous Guy (1) (video/credits)