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Top of the Pops

The Story of 1981

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

The year the teens take over and 80s new pop is born with Depeche Mode, Human League, Kim Wilde and Duran Duran debuting, while Ultravox and Visage master the art of pop videos. Show more

Top of the Pops

The Story of 1981

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

The year the teens take over and 80s new pop is born with Depeche Mode, Human League, Kim Wilde and Duran Duran debuting, while Ultravox and Visage master the art of pop videos. Show more

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