Chris goes to Liverpool University to study architecture. During 1981 ‑1982 he spends a year gaining practical experience in a London architectural practice, designing a staircase in an industrial development in Milton Keynes. “It’s not a remarkable staircase”, he comments when visiting it in 1988, “It’s just a functional staircase”.
Neil records vocals for ‘Happiness Is an Option,’ using a guide vocal by Chris as a model.
The Boys attend Kylie Minogue’s Showgirl concert at Earl’s Court in London. Neil gets to hear a recording of his own vocals duetting with Kylie on the song ‘In Denial.’
A busy day for the Pet Shop Boys in Berlin: a book signing at Dussmann (the city’s largest bookstore), followed by an evening concert at the Tempodrom.