Top of the Pops (Season 17)

Episode 1 (Episode 1)

Air date: 1980-01-03

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week. Guests include Billy Preston & Syreeta, Kurtis Blow, Madness, the Pretenders, Dr Hook, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd and David Bowie. Also featuring a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 2 (Episode 2)

Air date: 1980-01-10

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances by the Nolan Sisters, UFO, the Skids, Joe Jackson, Dollar, ABBA, Sheila B and Pink Floyd, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 3 (Episode 3)

Air date: 1980-01-17

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances by Billy Preston & Syreeta, New Musik, Sad Cafe, Sister Sledge, Positive Force, Dexy's Midnight Runners and the Pretenders, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 4 (Episode 4)

Air date: 1980-01-24

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Mike Read presents chart hits of the week, with performances by Buggles, the Nolans, Barbara Dickson, Matchbox, the Regents, the Pretenders, the Specials, Sheila B Devotion and the Boomtown Rats, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 5 (Episode 5)

Air date: 1980-01-31

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Revillos, Kenny Rogers, Azymuth, John Foxx, Madness, Rupert Holmes, the Ramones, Jon & Vangelis, Billy Ocean and the Specials, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 6 (Episode 6)

Air date: 1980-02-07

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Tourists, Cliff Richard, the Chords, the Regents, Queen, the Selecter, AC/DC, the Buggles and the Specials, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 7 (Episode 7)

Air date: 1980-02-15

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Matchbox, Keith Michell, the Flying Lizards, Elvis Costello, Michael Jackson, Dave Edmunds, Jon & Vangelis, Marti Webb and Kenny Rogers, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 8 (Episode 8)

Air date: 1980-02-22

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Peter Powell presents hits of the week. Guests include Shakin' Stevens, Blondie, the Beat, the Buggles, the Tourists, Fern Kinney, Cliff Richard, the Ramones, Iron Maiden and Kenny Rogers. Also includes a dance Sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 9 (Episode 9)

Air date: 1980-02-28

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: David 'Kid' Jensen presents pop hits of the week, with performances from Elvis Costello, Marti Webb, the Vapors, Liquid Gold, the Gibson Brothers, Stiff Little Fingers, Dave Edmunds, the Police, the Shadows and Blondie, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 10 (Episode 10)

Air date: 1980-03-06

Runtime: 30 min

Episode 11 (Episode 11)

Air date: 1980-03-13

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Steve Wright presents pop hits of the week, with performances from the Dooleys, the Police, the Detroit Spinners, Secret Affair, the Vapors, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Gibson Brothers, Peter Gabriel, Genesis and Fern Kinney, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 12 (Episode 12)

Air date: 1980-03-20

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Mike Read presents pop hits of the week, with performances from the Bodysnatchers, Squeeze, Sad Cafe, the Lambrettas, Barbara Dickson, Shakin' Stevens, Martha and the Muffins, UB40, and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 13 (Episode 13)

Air date: 1980-03-27

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Liquid Gold, Genesis, Brothers Johnson, Dr Hook, Judas Priest, Siouxsie & the Banshees, John Foxx, the Detroit Spinners and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 14 (Episode 14)

Air date: 1980-04-03

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Madness, Barbara Dickson, Dexy's Midnight Runners, the Pretenders, BA Robertson, the Lambrettas, Prima Donna and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 15 (Episode 15)

Air date: 1980-04-10

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Undertones, Sky, David Essex, Dr Hook, Saxon, Judas Priest, the Bodysnatchers, the Buggles and the Detroit Spinners, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 16 (Episode 16)

Air date: 1980-04-17

Runtime: 30 min

Episode 17 (Episode 17)

Air date: 1980-04-24

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Smokie, Paul McCartney, the Cure, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Sky, Sad Cafe, Cockney Rejects, Bad Manners, David Essex, the Undertones, Johnny Logan, Blondie, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 18 (Episode 18)

Air date: 1980-05-01

Runtime: 43 min

Overview: Tommy Vance presents chart hits of the week, with performances from New Musik, Narada Michael Walden, the Chords, Whitesnake, Jimmy Ruffin, Saxon, the Beat, Kate Bush, Dexys Midnight Runners and Johnny Logan.

Episode 19 (Episode 19)

Air date: 1980-05-08

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Human League, Prelude, Michael Jackson, Matchbox, Jona Lewie, the Ruts, OMD and Dexys Midnight Runners, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 20 (Episode 20)

Air date: 1980-05-15

Runtime: 30 min

Episode 21 (Episode 21)

Air date: 1980-05-22

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Mike Read presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Lambrettas, UK Subs, Michael Jackson, Jona Lewie, Karel Fialka, the Specials, Matchbox and Johnny Logan, and a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 22 (Episode 22)

Air date: 1980-05-29

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week. Guests include Liquid Gold, Hot Chocolate, Elton John, Don McLean, Thin Lizzy, Roxy Music, OMD, Jermaine Jackson, Stiff Little Fingers, Mystic Merlin and Lena Zavaroni. Includes a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 23 (Episode 23)

Air date: 1980-07-09

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including tracks from Odyssey, Thin Lizzy, Kate Bush, and Splodgenessabounds. Introduced by Peter Powell & B.A. Robertson.

Episode 24 (Episode 24)

Air date: 1980-08-07

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Peter Powell and guest presenter Elton John present chart hits of the week, with performances from the Piranhas, Diana Ross, Hot Chocolate, Kelly Marie, the Gap Band, the Gibson Brothers, Bad Manners, Abba, Odyssey, Olivia Newton John and Don McLean, and a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 25 (Episode 25)

Air date: 1980-08-14

Runtime: 31 min

Overview: Tommy Vance presents the hits of the week from August 1980. Guests include Ultravox, David Bowie, ELO, Mike Berry, Grace Jones, Village People, Sue Wilkinson and ABBA, plus a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 26 (Episode 26)

Air date: 1980-08-21

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week from August 1980. Guests include ELO, Sheena Easton, Hazel O'Connor, Kelly Marie, Cliff Richard, the Jam, Billy Joel, David Bowie, plus a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 27 (Episode 27)

Air date: 1980-08-28

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week. Guests include the Barracudas, Gary Numan, the Selecter, Mike Berry, the Skids, Elton John, Sue Wilkinson, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Village People, Judas Priest and David Bowie, plus a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 28 (Episode 28)

Air date: 1980-09-04

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Kelly Marie, Hazel O'connor, Cliff Richard, and The Beat. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis & Kevin Keegan.

Episode 29 (Episode 29)

Air date: 1980-09-11

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Black Sabbath, Elvis Presley, Judas Priest, and Split Enz. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Richard Skinner.

Episode 30 (Episode 30)

Air date: 1980-09-18

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show with guests, including Olivia Newton-John. Featuring performances by Randy Crawford, XTC, Stevie Wonder, Nick Straker Band, Billy Joel, Kelly Marie and Madness.

Episode 31 (Episode 31)

Air date: 1980-09-25

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Mike Read presents hits of the week. Guests include Split Enz, Diana Ross, Ottawan, Shalamar, Linx and the Police. Also features special guests Russ Abbot and Leo Sayer, as well as a dance sequence by Legs and Co and the weekly chart rundown.

Episode 32 (Episode 32)

Air date: 1980-10-02

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Stevie Wonder, Thin Lizzy, Odyssey, and Black Slate. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 33 (Episode 33)

Air date: 1980-10-09

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Peter Powell introduces the pop chart programme, including performances from Status Quo, Diana Ross, OMD, Black Slate, the Nolans, Linx, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and the Police. Includes chart rundown and a performance by Legs & Co. Also features a guest apperance from Dennis Waterman & Paul Jones.

Episode 34 (Episode 34)

Air date: 1980-10-16

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Tommy Vance introduces the pop chart programme, including performances from Showaddywaddy, Adam & the Ants, Matchbox, the Police, Madness and George Benson. Plus, a chart rundown and a performance from Legs & Co. Guest appearances from Suzi Quatro, Dollar and Michael Palin.

Episode 35 (Episode 35)

Air date: 1980-10-23

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Nolans, Kelly Marie, Kate Bush, and Ottawan. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 36 (Episode 36)

Air date: 1980-10-30

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Peter Powell introduces the pop chart programme, including performances from Adam and the Ants, Odyssey, Bad Manners, Sheena Easton, Showaddywaddy and Barbra Streisand.

Episode 37 (Episode 37)

Air date: 1980-11-06

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Status Quo, Stephanie Mills, Roxy Music, and MotÖrhead. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Richard Skinner.

Episode 38 (Episode 38)

Air date: 1980-11-13

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Simon Bates presents the iconic pop show. Includes appearances from Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Liquid Gold, Spandau Ballet, ABBA and Blondie. Plus a performance from Legs & Co, and special guests Dr Hook and Stu Francis.

Episode 39 (Episode 39)

Air date: 1980-11-20

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Boomtown Rats, Eddy Grant, Kool & The Gang, and Status Quo. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 40 (Episode 40)

Air date: 1980-11-27

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Tommy Vance presents the pop show. Includes performances from Showaddywaddy, Robert Palmer, Stray Cats, UB40, ABBA, Madness and Spandau Ballet, plus a dance routine from Legs and Co.

Episode 41 (Episode 41)

Air date: 1980-12-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 December 1993 and featuring St Winifred's School Choir, Eddy Grant, Neil Diamond, Jona Lewie, AC/DC, The Boomtown Rats, Abba and a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 42 (Episode 42)

Air date: 1980-12-11

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: Richard Skinner presents the pop show, with performances from Adam and the Ants, Madness, the Stray Cats, Status Quo, Queen, ABBA and the Police. Guests include Gary Numan, and there's a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 43 (Episode 43)

Air date: 1980-12-18

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: Simon Bates presents the weekly pop show. Includes performances from the Beat, St Winifred's School Choir, the Specials, Gary Numan, Robert Palmer, the Nolans and Jona Lewie, and a dance routine by Legs & Co.