On The Tube
Johnny Black, Smash Hits, 6 January 1983
"I ACTUALLY ENJOY Top Of The Pops very much but it lacks the excitement of a live programme. You can't cheat the kids. You've got to take a few risks. The Tube's more hassle and work for the team, but it pays dividends in the end."
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