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23/06/1983

Simon Bates and Peter Powell introduce the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 June 1983. Featuring Freeez, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Shakatak, Mike Oldfield, H20 and The Police.

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36 minutes

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Sat 27 Jun 2026 01:15
BBC Four

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Freeez

    IOU

  • Rod Stewart

    Baby Jane

  • Elton John

    I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

  • Shakatak

    Dark Is The Night

  • Mike Oldfield

    Moonlight Shadow

  • H20

    Dream To Sleep

  • The Police

    Every Breath You Take

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Rock 'n' Roll Is King

Credits

Presenter Simon Bates
Presenter Peter Powell

Broadcasts

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