Despite popular demand we’re back with another edition of Off The Chart looking at the UK singles chart of Wednesday 21 April 1982! Along the way we’ll uncover some forgotten hits, relive some of the day’s events, play tracks from three of the week’s new hit albums, take a long-distance look at the Portuguese chart and conclude with the top five singles in all their glory.
- Which song has been a hit five times for the same singer?
- Which number 1 hit was banned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation?
- And who followed up their biggest hit with a six minute track about cannibalism?
Tune in and find out!
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There’s a podcast too!
For those of you who enjoy the nonsense we talk but don’t have time to listen to the music, we’ve put the talky bits together with some exclusive extras to make a podcast! Join Steve and Julian for a look at the UK singles chart from this day in 1982, as well as a broader look at the day’s news, TV, radio, gigs, murder, cannibalism and Shakin’ Stevens going at it like a randy cat. It’ll all make sense if you listen.
