*[[File:1983-06-08 RadioTimes listing.jpg|thumb|270x270px]]This was the sixth program hosted by [[David Jensen]] and [[John Peel]] during [[1983]]. This was [http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19830605/7501/ the week's singles chart].
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*[[File:JP photo for TOTP listing 1983-06-08 RT .jpg|thumb|392x392px]]This was the sixth program hosted by [[David Jensen]] and [[John Peel]] during [[1983]]. This was [http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19830605/7501/ the week's singles chart].
*This was a live edition broadcast exceptionally on a Wednesday because the 1983 General Election was to be held the next day.
*This was a live edition broadcast exceptionally on a Wednesday because the 1983 General Election was to be held the next day.
*Once more the show features bands and artists championed or first featured by Peel: [[David Bowie]], [[Ultravox]], [[Elvis Costello]] (as The Imposter), [[Big Country]], [[Police|The Police]], [[Rod Stewart]], all featured on the show plus [[Yazoo]], [[Beat|The Beat]], [[Heaven 17]], [[Altered Images]] and [[Blancmange]] in the Top 40.
*Once more the show features bands and artists championed or first featured by Peel: [[David Bowie]], [[Ultravox]], [[Elvis Costello]] (as The Imposter), [[Big Country]], [[Police|The Police]], [[Rod Stewart]], all featured on the show plus [[Yazoo]], [[Beat|The Beat]], [[Heaven 17]], [[Altered Images]] and [[Blancmange]] in the Top 40.
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Introduction: DJ: "Well you might not believe this but my Rhythm Pal was actually in hospital last night". JP: "That's true. I was knocked off my bicycle by a hit and run driver, but better luck next time eh Simon? Actually, this is one of Batesy's favourite bands: Twisted Sister."
JP: "At 25 'Glory Glory', something called Manchester United Football Club"
JP: "That's Big Country, the band that put the 'tree' back into 'country'."
JP: " If you're wondering why this edition of Top of the Pops is on a Wednesday, well, it is of course because of the election tomorrow. Don't forget to put your X... at the end of Ultravox!"
DJ: "At no. 1 The Police 'Every Breath You Take', here comes a gag!" JP: "Have a mint!"
