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Christmas 1979

1979 Christmas special with Lena Martell, Janet Kay, BA Robertson, Cliff Richard, Boney M, Tubeway Army, Squeeze, Buggles, Ian Dury, Blondie, Racey, Elvis Costello and Roxy Music.

David Jensen and Peter Powell present the Christmas special focusing on 1979's best chart hits. Includes performances from Lena Martell, Janet Kay, BA Robertson, Cliff Richard, Boney M, Gary Numan and Tubeway Army, Squeeze, Buggles, Ian Dury, Blondie, Racey, Elvis Costello, Roxy Music and Dr Hook. With a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

1 hour

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Christmas Day 2015 22:55
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Music Played

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

  • Boney M.

    Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord

  • Ian Dury & the Blockheads

    Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

  • Janet Kay

    Silly Games

  • Gary Numan

    Cars

  • Roxy Music

    Dance Away

  • Anita Ward

    Ring My Bell

  • Buggles

    Video Killed The Radio Star

  • B.A. Robertson

    Bang Bang

  • Blondie

    Sunday Girl

  • M

    Pop Muzik

  • Bee Gees

    Tragedy

  • Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    Oliver's Army

  • Lena Martell

    One Day at a Time

  • Squeeze

    Cool for Cats

  • Dr. Hook

    When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman

  • Blondie

    Dreaming

  • Gary Numan

    Are Friends Electric?

    Performer: Tubeway Army.

  • Racey

    Some Girls

  • Cliff Richard

    We Don't Talk Anymore

Credits

Presenter Peter Powell
Presenter David Jensen
Director Robin Nash

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