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Thursday 06 September

1979-09-06

Radio[]

  • BBC Radio 1
    • 7.00 pm Talkabout Andy Peebles is the new referee for Radio 1's pop current affairs programme. Young people, from schools and clubs all over the country, pit their skills in a subject of their own choice against the knowledge and experience of an expert or two. They also choose the music and suggest guests to support their arguments. This week: Bowes Lyon House YC on Fashion - Are They taking us for a Ride? If you, or your school or club, have strong views on any subject that needs a good airing, contact: Talkabout,

TV[]

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Top of the Pops[]

  1. (26) Frantique – Strut Your Funky Stuff (over charts)
  2. (45) The Ruts – Something That I Said
  3. (9) Randy Vanwarmer – Just When I Needed You Most (Legs & Co) rpt
  4. (52) Madness – The Prince - DEBUT APPEARANCE
    Madness_-_The_Prince_-_TOTP

    Madness - The Prince - TOTP

  5. (4) Roxy Music – Angel Eyes (video)
  6. (7) The Crusaders – Street Life
  7. (11) Electric Light OrchestraDon’t Bring Me Down (video)
  8. (19) The Bellamy Brothers – If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me (Danced To By Legs & Co)
  9. (28) Racey – Boy Oh Boy rpt.
  10. (27) Bill Lovelady – Reggae For It Now
  11. (13) Boney M – Gotta Go Home (video)
  12. (1) Cliff Richard – We Don’t Talk Anymore
  13. (5) The Flying Lizards – Money (over credits)

Smash Hits[]

Issue: 06 - 19 September 1979, Specials cover [1]

Features: B-52s, The Jam, Specials, Eddie Cochran,

Bitz: Cliff Richard, Jeff Lynne, Madness, Undertones,

Lyrics: Duchess (Stranglers), Slap 'n' Tickle, Boredom, Get It Right Next Time,

Singles: Cars, Slap & Tickle, Time For Action, Prince Buster,

Albums: Shooting Stars, YMO, Tubeway Army, Unknown Pleasures, Fear of Music,

Live dates: Gary Numan, XTC, The Police, Siouxsie & the Banshees,

Centrespread: Squeeze

Back cover: Gibson Brothers

Ads: Making Plans for Nigel.

Smash Hits, September 6 - 19, 1979 - p
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