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Review

TV and radio presenter Noel Edmonds took over as host and oversaw the presentation of the one and only BPI Award for Best Comedy Record to Nigel Planer, in his guise of Neil from the Young Ones, who beat off competition from Alexei Sayle and Mel Brooks.

Bob Geldof and Midge Ure’s efforts with Band Aid earned them a Special Award, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and their producer Trevor Horn were both winners at a show which also featured Prince – complete with a giant security guard – collecting his first BPI/BRIT Award.

Live performances



Show Information

- Date: 11/02/1985
- Location: Grosvenor House Hotel, London
- Host: Noel Edmonds

Photos

Videos

  • 1985 - Best British Female - Alison Moyet
    1985 - Best British Female - Alison Moyet
  • 1985 - Noel Edmonds Introduces Awards Ceremony & The BPI
    1985 - Noel Edmonds Introduces Awards Ceremony & The BPI
  • 1985 - Noel Edmonds introduces Alison Moyet Performance
    1985 - Noel Edmonds introduces Alison Moyet Performance
  • 1985 - Best British Album - Sade
    1985 - Best British Album - Sade
  • 1985 - Best British Classical Recording - Christopher Hogwood
    1985 - Best British Classical Recording - Christopher Hogwood
  • 1985 - Best British Group - Wham!
    1985 - Best British Group - Wham!
  • 1985 - Best British Producer - Trevor Horn
    1985 - Best British Producer - Trevor Horn
  • 1985 - Outstanding Contribution to Music Award - The Police
    1985 - Outstanding Contribution to Music Award - The Police
  • 1985 - Best British Single - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
    1985 - Best British Single - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
  • 1985 - Best British Male - Paul Young
    1985 - Best British Male - Paul Young
  • 1985 - Best Film Sound Track - Prince, Purple Rain
    1985 - Best Film Soundtrack - Prince, Purple Rain
  • 1985 - Best International Artist - Prince
    1985 - Best International Artist - Prince
  • 1985 - Best British Newcomer - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
    1985 - Best British Newcomer - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
  • 1985 - Best Comedy Record - Nigel Planer (Neil, Young Ones)
    1985 - Best Comedy Record - Nigel Planer (Neil, Young Ones)

Winners and Nominees

Best British Album

Best British Comedy Recording

Best British Female

Best British Group

Best British Male

Best British Newcomer

Best British Producer

Best British Single

Best British Video

Best Classical Recording

Best International Artist

Best International Solo Artist

Best Soundtrack/Cast Recording

Outstanding Contribution

Special Award

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