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”.
Boy George’s PSB-produced ‘The Crying Game’ peaks at #15 on the U.S. charts.
The first public performance (not the official ‘opening night’) of Closer to Heaven takes place in London.
Alcazar’s Alcazarized, featuring the PSB-written ‘Love Life,’ is released in the Swedish band’s native country.
The Pet Shop Boys perform in Zurich, Switzerland.
While Neil collaborates with Xenomania’s Miranda Cooper on ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ (part of which is eventually appropriated for ‘More Than a Dream’), Chris writes melodies for ‘The Way It Used to Be.’
Neil works on the credits list for Elysium.
In Buenos Aires, the Pet Shop Boys appear at a ‘private gig’ hosted by Mercedes Benz to celebrate the launch of their new A‑Class auto. They perform a truncated version of their current Electric Tour setlist.
Frances Barber records her vocals for ‘Ich bin Musik’ and ‘For Every Moment.’
The Pet Shop Boys bring their Dreamworld Tour to the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland.