Top of the Pops (Season 19)

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

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    Episode 1 0.0

    Air date: 1982-01-07

    Runtime: 32 min

    Overview: Peter Powell presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 7th January 1982. Includes appearances from Alton Edwards, Mobiles, Shakatak, the Human League, Jon & Vangelis, Meat Loaf and Zoo.

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    Air date: 1982-01-14

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Elkie Brooks, Altered Images, Kool & The Gang, and Brown Sauce. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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    Episode 3 0.0

    Air date: 1982-01-21

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: David Jensen presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 21st January 1982. Includes appearances from Gillan, the Mobiles, XTC, Jon & Vangelis, Phil Lynott, Meat Loaf, OMD, Christopher Cross, Foreigner, Bucks Fizz and Zoo.

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    Episode 4 0.0

    Air date: 1982-01-28

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first shown on 28 January 1982 and featuring Tight Fit, Stiff Little Fingers, Elkie Brooks, Alton Edwards, Haircut 100, Olivia Newton-John, The Stranglers and Shakin' Stevens.

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    Episode 5 0.0

    Air date: 1982-02-04

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: John Peel presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 4 February 1982. Includes appearances from OMD, Jets, Soft Cell, XTC, Christopher Cross, Kraftwerk, Theatre of Hate and Zoo.

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    Episode 6 0.0

    Air date: 1982-02-11

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Tommy Vance presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 11 February 1982. Includes appearances from Fun Boy Three & Bananarama, the Stranglers, Bow Wow Wow, Adrian Gurvitz, Hall & Oates, Depeche Mode, the J Geils Band, Modern Romance, Haircut 100 and the Jam.

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    Episode 7 0.0

    Air date: 1982-02-18

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Mike Read presents the pop chart show. Includes appearances from Toni Basil, Madness, UB40, Tight Fit, the Jam, Robert Palmer, George Benson and Jets.

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    Episode 8 0.0

    Air date: 1982-02-25

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from J. Geils Band, Bow Wow Wow, The Associates, and Adrian Gurvitz. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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    Episode 9 0.0

    Air date: 1982-03-04

    Runtime: 37 min

    Overview: David Jensen presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 4 March 1982. Includes appearances by Toni Basil, Tight Fit, Gary Numan, ABC, Jets, Madness and Zoo.

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    Episode 10 0.0

    Air date: 1982-03-11

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Simon Bates presents the chart show programme, first broadcast on 11 March 1982. Includes performances from Bow Wow Wow, Fun Boy Three & Bananarama, Depeche Mode, Julio Iglesias, Haircut 100, the Associates, Adrian Gurvitz and Tight Fit.

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    Episode 11 0.0

    Air date: 1982-03-18

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Steve Wright presents the chart show, first broadcast on 18 March 1982 and featuring Tight Fit, Gary Numan, Japan, Classix Nouveaux, ABC, Imagination and Visage.

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    Episode 12 0.0

    Air date: 1982-03-25

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 25 March 1982. Includes appearances from Bucks Fizz, Goombay Dance Band, Pluto Shervington, Killing Joke, Altered Images, Julio Iglesias, and Chas and Dave.

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    Episode 13 0.0

    Air date: 1982-04-01

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: John Peel presents the weekly pop chart show. Includes appearances from Motorhead, Imagination, Roxy Music, Status Quo, Japan, Goombay Dance Band and Shakatak.

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    Episode 14 0.0

    Air date: 1982-04-08

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 8 April 1982. Includes appearances from Haircut 100, Chas & Dave, Boomtown Rats, Elton John, Stevie Wonder & Paul McCartney, Foster & Allen, Goombay Dance Band and Pigbag.

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    Episode 15 0.0

    Air date: 1982-04-15

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 15 April 1982. Includes appearances from Spandau Ballet, Simple Minds, Bucks Fizz, Dollar, Shakatak, Bardo and Roxy Music. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 16 0.0

    Air date: 1982-04-22

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 April 1982. Includes appearances by Pigbag, Bananarama & the Fun Boy Three, Elton John, Kim Wilde, Haircut 100 and Shakin' Stevens. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 17 0.0

    Air date: 1982-04-29

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Richard Skinner presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 29 April 1982. Includes appearances from Nicole, Hot Chocolate, Yazoo, Monsoon, Rocky Sharpe & the Replays, Simple Minds, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Spandau Ballet, and Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder.

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    Episode 18 0.0

    Air date: 1982-05-06

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: With the Scottish and English World Cup Squads, BA Robertson, Chas & Dave, Junior, Patrice Rushen, Tight Fit, Bananarama & Fun Boy Three, and Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder.

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    Episode 19 0.0

    Air date: 1982-05-13

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Yazoo, Fun Boy Three, Hot Chocolate, and Spandau Ballet. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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    Episode 20 0.0

    Air date: 1982-05-20

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 20th May 1982. Includes appearances from Adam Ant, Rocky Sharpe & The Replays, Madness, ABC, Iron Maiden, Ph.D, Tight Fit, Nicole and Patrice Rushen. Also features a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 21 0.0

    Air date: 1982-05-27

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: John Peel presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 27 May 1982. Includes appearances from Debbie Harry, Genesis, Japan, Soft Cell, Duran Duran and Madness. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 22 0.0

    Air date: 1982-06-03

    Runtime: 29 min

    Overview: David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 3 June 1982. Includes appearances from Junior, Charlene, ABC, Fun Boy Three, Echo & the Bunnymen, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Adam Ant and Madness. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 23 0.0

    Air date: 1982-06-10

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Soft Cell, Asia, Rick Springfield, and Diana Ross. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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    Episode 24 0.0

    Air date: 1982-06-17

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Simon Bates presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 17 June 1982. Includes appearances by Natasha, Roxy Music, Echo & the Bunnymen, Duran Duran, ABC, Bow Wow Wow, Queen, Toyah and Adam Ant.

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    Episode 25 0.0

    Air date: 1982-06-24

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Steve Miller Band, Odyssey, Captain Sensible, and Bucks Fizz. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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    Episode 26 0.0

    Air date: 1982-07-01

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: John Peel presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 1 July 1982. Includes appearances from Natasha, Captain Sensible, Visage, Queen, Midge Ure, The Jam and Dollar. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 27 0.0

    Air date: 1982-07-08

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 8 July 1982. Includes appearances from Captain Sensible, Bananarama, Imagination, Irene Cara, Odyssey, Bucks Fizz and The Steve Miller Band.

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    Episode 28 0.0

    Air date: 1982-07-15

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 15 July 1982. Includes appearances from Hot Chocolate, Dexys Midnight Runners, Cliff Richard, David Essex, Japan, Visage and Irene Cara.

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    Episode 29 0.0

    Air date: 1982-07-22

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 22 July 1982. Includes appearances from The Belle Stars, Madness, Bananarama, The Brat, Trio, Junior, The Stranglers, Dollar and Irene Cara. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 30 0.0

    Air date: 1982-07-29

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Mike Read presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 29 July 1982. Includes appearances from Dexys Midnight Runners, Hot Chocolate, The Firm, David Essex, Yazoo, Paul McCartney, Irene Cara and Cliff Richard. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 31 0.0

    Air date: 1982-08-05

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 5 August 1982. Includes appearances by Madness, Junior, Brat, Belle Stars, Kid Creole & the Coconuts, Bad Manners, The Stranglers, Dexys Midnight Runners and Donna Summer, and a dance performance by Zoo.

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    Episode 32 0.0

    Air date: 1982-08-12

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: John Peel presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 12 August 1982. Includes Toto Coelo, Yazoo, The Associates, Haysi Fantayzee, Wavelength, Fun Boy Three, Sheena Easton, Boys Town Gang and The Firm, and a dance performance by Zoo.

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    Episode 33 0.0

    Air date: 1982-08-19

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: David Jensen presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 19 August 1982. Includes appearances from Modern Romance, Haircut 100, Captain Sensible, Kids from Fame, Soft Cell, Dexys Midnight Runners, Survivor, Talk Talk and Duran Duran.

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    Episode 34 0.0

    Air date: 1982-08-26

    Runtime: 45 min

    Overview: A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Boystown Gang, Rocker's Revenge, and Toto Coelo. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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    Episode 35 0.0

    Air date: 1982-09-02

    Runtime: 45 min

    Overview: A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Captain Sensible, and Showaddywaddy. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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    Episode 36 0.0

    Air date: 1982-09-09

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 9 September 1982. Includes Evelyn King, Gillan, Dire Straits, Survivor, David Christie and Shakin' Stevens. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 37 0.0

    Air date: 1982-09-16

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 16 September 1982. Includes appearances from Mari Wilson, Simple Minds, Shakatak, The Jam, Adam Ant and Survivor. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 38 0.0

    Air date: 1982-09-23

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: John Peel presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 23 September 1982. Includes appearances from David Christie, Culture Club, Fat Larry's Band, Depeche Mode, Musical Youth, Survivor and Evelyn King. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 39 0.0

    Air date: 1982-09-30

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A special edition of the show, celebrating 15 years of Radio 1. Including performances from Ultravox, Adam Ant, Roxy Music, and Musical Youth. Introduced by the Radio 1 DJs.

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    Episode 40 0.0

    Air date: 1982-10-07

    Runtime: 45 min

    Overview: A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Chicago, Bauhaus, Spandau Ballet, and The Animals. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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    Episode 41 0.0

    Air date: 1982-10-14

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: John Peel presents the chart show, first broadcast on 14 October 1982. Includes appearances from Mari Wilson, Tears for Fears, Pinkees, Barry Manilow, Melba Moore, Ultravox, The Beatles and Musical Youth. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

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    Episode 42 0.0

    Air date: 1982-10-21

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 21 December 1982. Includes appearances from The Piranhas, Toyah, The Kids from Fame, Imagination, Kool and the Gang, Bauhaus, Spandau Ballet, Culture Club, Sharon Redd and Shakin' Stevens.

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    Episode 43 0.0

    Air date: 1982-10-28

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 28 October 1982. Includes appearances from Raw Silk, Blue Zoo, Culture Club, Dionne Warwick, Melba Moore, The Beatles, Tears for Fears and Eddy Grant.

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    Episode 44 0.0

    Air date: 1982-11-04

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Diana Ross, John Cougar, Daryl Hall & John Oates, and Kool & The Gang. Introduced by Mike Smith.

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    Episode 45 0.0

    Air date: 1982-11-11

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 11 November 1982. Includes appearances from Blue Zoo, A Flock of Seagulls, Clannad, Dionne Warwick, Donna Summer, Marvin Gaye, Eddy Grant and Zoo.

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    Episode 46 0.0

    Air date: 1982-11-18

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: John Peel presents the weekly chart show first broadcast on 18 November 1982. Includes appearances from Modern Romance, Duran Duran, Blancmange, Renee & Renato, Wham, Eddy Grant, Tears for Fears and Hall & Oates.

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    Episode 47 0.0

    Air date: 1982-11-25

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Musical Youth, Ultravox, Supertramp, and A Flock Of Seagulls. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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    Episode 48 0.0

    Air date: 1982-12-02

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 2 December 1982. Includes appearances from Dexys Midnight Runners, The Human League, Whitesnake, Bucks Fizz, Modern Romance, Duran Duran and The Jam.

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    Episode 49 0.0

    Air date: 1982-12-09

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 9 December 1982. Includes appearances from Shalamar, Soft Cell, Shakin' Stevens, Yazoo, Junior, Lionel Richie, The Jam, Renee & Renato, and David Bowie & Bing Crosby.

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    Episode 50 0.0

    Air date: 1982-12-16

    Runtime: 45 min

    Overview: A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Phil Collins, Pat Benatar, Joe Jackson, and David Essex. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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    Episode 51 0.0

    Air date: 1982-12-23

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: David Jensen presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 23 December 1982. Includes appearances from The Maisonettes, David Bowie & Bing Crosby, Incantation, Shakin' Stevens, Imagination, ABBA, Keith Harris & Orville, Renee & Renato and Modern Romance.

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    Christmas 1982 - Part 1 0.0

    Air date: 1982-12-25

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: John Peel leads a gaggle of Radio 1 DJs presenting some of the greatest hits of 1982, including Duran Duran, Dexys Midnight Runners, Culture Club, Haircut 100, Spandau Ballet, Captain Sensible and Bucks Fizz.

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    Christmas 1982 - Part 2 0.0

    Air date: 1982-12-30

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: A live end-of-the-year edition hosted by Jimmy Savile, with more hits of 1982. Jonathan King also takes a look back at the American No 1s of 1982. Including performances from Bardo, John Cougar, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, and The Belle Stars.

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