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17/10/1985

Top of the Pops

Peter Powell and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 October 1985. Featuring Shakin' Stevens, a-ha, Elton John, Colonel Abrams and Jennifer Rush.

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Role	Contributor
Presenter	Peter Powell
Presenter	Mike Read

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