An original camera script for episode 1,009 of Top of The Pops filmed on the 6th July 1983. The episode featured appearances by Roman Holiday, Mary Jane Girls, The Cure, Jimmy The Hoover and The Funk Masters. Iron Maiden, ELO, Eurythmics and Rod Stewart amongst others were featured with pre-recorded videos. The 51-page script features a photocopy of handwritten running titles with DJ, act, area, source and duration; a typed list with the studio schedule and call times, a typed list of the BBC Top Thirty, two pages with the stage layouts and the remaining pages feature a full script including song lyrics, camera angles and other information.

The pages measure 21cm x 29.7cm (8.2 inches x 11.7 inches). There are handwritten notes on a handful of the pages. The condition is very good.

Provenance: from the collection of DJ John Peel who was an occasional presenter for Top of The Pops. John started appearing on the show in the 1960s however in 1968, after publicly announcing live on air his dissatisfaction that the show was not showcasing Tyrannosaurus Rex or Captain Beefheart enough, he was given a hiatus for the next 14 years. It was the early 1980s before John Peel was allowed back on the show and given more regular slots. Being known for his dry sense of humour and discerning musical taste, John still added the occasional quip regarding acts he was introducing or advocating music he felt those watching should be purchasing.