Top of the Pops (Season 20)

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: 1983-01-06

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Mike Smith & Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Phil Collins, Bucks Fizz, Wah!, and The Stranglers.

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    Air date: 1983-01-13

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: John Peel and David Jensen present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 13 January 1983. Featuring Incantation, Men at Work, Sharon Redd, Keith Harris and Orville, The Belle Stars, John Williams, Eddy Grant, The Maisonettes, Phil Collins and Donna Summer.

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    Air date: 1983-01-20

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Janice Long and Gary Davies present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 20 January 1983. Featuring appearances from Kajagoogoo, Joe Jackson, Echo and the Bunnymen, Melba Moore, U2, Laura Branigan, The Stranglers, Phil Collins and Billy Griffin.

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    Air date: 1983-01-27

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 27 January 1983. Features Level 42, The Belle Stars, Central Line, The Beatles, China Crisis, Wham!, Bauhaus, Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes, Dire Straits and Men at Work.

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    Air date: 1983-02-03

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: John Peel and David Jensen introduce the latest hits from the pop charts, first broadcast on 3 February 1983. Featuring Haysi Fantayzee, Indeep, Tears For Fears, U2 and Men at Work.

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    Air date: 1983-02-10

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Janice Long and Pat Sharp present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 10 February 1983. Featuring The Belle Stars, Toto, Level 42, Michael Jackson, Central Line, China Crisis and Men at Work.

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    Air date: 1983-02-17

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Peter Powell and Gary Davies present the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 17 February 1983. Featuring Wham, Tears for Fears, Icehouse, Musical Youth, Madness, Haysi Fantayzee, Fun Boy Three and Kajagoogoo.

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    Air date: 1983-02-24

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Andy Peebles and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Michael Jackson, Toto, Eurythmics, and Kajagoogoo.

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    Episode 9 0.0

    Air date: 1983-03-03

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 March 1983 and featuring OMD, Bananarama, Patti Austin with James Ingram, and Michael Jackson.

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    Episode 10 0.0

    Air date: 1983-03-10

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Mike Smith and Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Eurythmics, Spandau Ballet, David Joseph, and Thompson Twins.

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    Air date: 1983-03-17

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Tony Blackburn and Gary Davies present the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 17 March 1983. Featuring Bananarama, The Style Council, Ultravox, Joan Armatrading, Bonnie Tyler and Bucks Fizz.

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    Air date: 1983-03-23

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: With JoBoxers, David Bowie, Orange Juice, Altered John Peel and David Jensen present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 23 March 1983. Featuring JoBoxers, David Bowie, Orange Juice, Altered Images, Duran Duran and David Joseph.

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    Air date: 1983-03-31

    Runtime: 32 min

    Overview: Steve Wright and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 March 1983. Featuring New Order, The Style Council, Mari Wilson, U2, Kajagoogoo, Tracey Ullman and Duran Duran.

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    Air date: 1983-04-07

    Runtime: 29 min

    Overview: Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 April 1983 and featuring Dexys Midnight Runners, Culture Club, Joboxers, Twisted Sister, Michael Jackson, F. R. David, Nick Heyward, Big Country and David Bowie.

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    Air date: 1983-04-14

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Gary Davies and Andy Peebles present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 April 1983. Featuring Sweet Dreams, Eurythmics, Bauhaus, Kissing the Pink, Sunfire, Kajagoogoo and David Bowie.

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    Air date: 1983-04-21

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Richard Skinner and Janice Long present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 April 1983. Featuring Culture Club, The Human League, FR David, Heaven 17, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet and David Bowie.

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    Air date: 1983-04-28

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: John Peel and David Jensen present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 April 1983. Featuring Galaxy, The Creatures, Tears for Fears, Kissing the Pink and Spandau Ballet.

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    Air date: 1983-05-05

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: Britain's longest running pop music show celebrates its 1,000th edition. Since its first transmission on 1st January 1964, Top of the Pops has provided a weekly programme reflecting the bands and artists in the current hit parade. Included in this special edition are video clips and personalities from the past 19 years, plus a look at the top pop records from in the charts. Including performances from The Human League, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet, and Heaven 17.

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    Air date: 1983-05-12

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Mike Read and Tommy Vance present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 May 1983. Featuring Modern Romance, Hall & Oates, Hot Chocolate, Galaxy, The Creatures, Men at Work and Spandau Ballet.

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    Air date: 1983-05-19

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Simon Bates and Gary Davies present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 May 1983. Featuring D Train, New Edition, David Grant, Blancmange, The Beat and Wham.

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    Air date: 1983-05-26

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Peter Powell and Pat Sharp present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 May 1983. Featuring Big Country, Hot Chocolate, The Police, New Edition and Forrest.

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    Air date: 1983-06-02

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Jimmy Savile and Tony Blackburn take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Elton John, The Tubes, Irene Cara, and Yazoo.

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    Episode 23 0.0

    Air date: 1983-06-08

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart show, first broadcast on 8 June 1983. Studio guests include Twisted Sister, The Imposter, Shakatak, Big Country and The Police.

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    Air date: 1983-06-16

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Mike Read and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Kajagoogoo, Shalamar, The Truth, and Michael Jackson.

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    Air date: 1983-06-23

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Simon Bates and Peter Powell introduce the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 June 1983. Featuring Freeez, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Shakatak, Mike Oldfield, H20 and The Police.

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    Air date: 1983-06-30

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Richard Skinner and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 June 1983. Featuring Shalamar, Nick Heyward, Irene Cara, Paul Young, Tom Robinson, Bucks Fizz and Rod Stewart.

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    Air date: 1983-07-07

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 July 1983. Featuring Roman Holliday, Freeez, The Cure, Funk Masters and Jimmy the Hoover.

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    Episode 28 0.0

    Air date: 1983-07-14

    Runtime: 32 min

    Overview: Peter Powell and Andy Peebles present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 July 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Heaven 17, Echo & the Bunnymen and Bananarama.

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    Episode 29 0.0

    Air date: 1983-07-21

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Jimmy Savile and Pat Sharp take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Eurythmics, Roman Holliday, Freeez, and The Cure.

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    Air date: 1983-07-28

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Mike Read and Janice Long present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 July 1983. Featuring KC and the Sunshine Band, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, The Lotus Eaters and Bananarama.

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    Air date: 1983-08-04

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: John Peel and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from The Police, Galaxy Featuring Phil Fearon, Tracie, and Shakin' Stevens.

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    Episode 32 0.0

    Air date: 1983-08-11

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 August 1983. Presented by Richard Skinner and Tommy Vance, featuring tracks by David Grant, Level 42 and Depeche Mode.

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    Episode 33 0.0

    Air date: 1983-08-18

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Dave Lee Travis and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Wham!, Elton John, Galaxy Featuring Phil Fearon, and Madness.

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    Episode 34 0.0

    Air date: 1983-08-25

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Mike Smith and Simon Bates take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Rod Stewart, The Police, Michael Sembello, and Ub40.

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    Air date: 1983-09-01

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 September 1983. Featuring Modern Romance, Madness, Genesis, Big Country, Stray Cats and UB40.

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    Air date: 1983-09-08

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Peter Powell and Andy Peebles present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 September 1983. Featuring Heaven 17, JoBoxers, Ryan Paris, Paul Young, Status Quo, Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack, UB40 and Level 42.

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    Episode 37 0.0

    Air date: 1983-09-15

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Jimmy Savile and Janice Long take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Culture Club, David Essex, The Truth, and Modern Romance.

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    Episode 38 0.0

    Air date: 1983-09-22

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: Simon Bates and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 September 1983. With Toyah Willcox, David Bowie, Nick Heyward, The Alarm, Howard Jones and Hot Chocolate.

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    Episode 39 0.0

    Air date: 1983-09-29

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Dave Lee Travis and Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from David Essex, George Benson, Kajagoogoo, and Air Supply.

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    Air date: 1983-10-06

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: David Jensen and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 October 1983. Featuring Freeez, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, David Grant, The Alarm, New Order and Culture Club.

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    Episode 41 0.0

    Air date: 1983-10-13

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Peter Powell and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 October 1983. Featuring Roman Holliday, Tracey Ullman, Siouxsie & The Banshees, George Benson, Lydia Murdock, Lionel Richie and Culture Club.

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    Episode 42 0.0

    Air date: 1983-10-20

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Andy Peebles and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 October 1983. Featuring David Grant, Rocksteady Crew, Howard Jones, Freeez, Elton John, Depeche Mode, Men Without Hats and Culture Club.

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    Air date: 1983-10-27

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: With ABC, Donna Summer, Elton John, Status Quo, Madness, Shakin' Stevens and Billy Joel.

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    Episode 44 0.0

    Air date: 1983-11-03

    Runtime: 40 min

    Overview: Peter Powell and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 November 1983 and featuring ABC, Donna Summer, Elton John, Status Quo, Madness, Shakin' Stevens and Billy Joel.

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    Episode 45 0.0

    Air date: 1983-11-10

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: David Jensen and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 November 1983. Features Musical Youth, Adam Ant, Eurythmics, Limahl, The Cure and Billy Joel.

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    Episode 46 0.0

    Air date: 1983-11-17

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Jimmy Savile and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Paul Mccartney & Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, and Michael Jackson.

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    Episode 47 0.0

    Air date: 1983-11-24

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 November 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Tina Turner, The Smiths, Marilyn, Simple Minds, The Style Council and Billy Joel.

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    Episode 48 0.0

    Air date: 1983-12-01

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Dave Lee Travis and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, Genesis, Cliff Richard, and Aztec Camera.

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    Episode 49 0.0

    Air date: 1983-12-08

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: Mike Read and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 December 1983. Featuring Thompson Twins, Billy Joel, Tears for Fears, Howard Jones, Culture Club and The Flying Pickets.

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    Episode 50 0.0

    Air date: 1983-12-15

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Simon Bates and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 December 1983. Featuring Status Quo, UB40, Slade, The Pretenders, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, and The Flying Pickets.

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    Episode 51 0.0

    Air date: 1983-12-22

    Runtime: 35 min

    Overview: John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 December 1983. Artists include Slade, Culture Club, Paul McCartney, Dennis Waterman & George Cole, Billy Joel, Howard Jones and The Flying Pickets.

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    Air date: 1983-12-25

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: The Radio 1 DJs present some of the best-selling tracks of 1983, in this special Christmas Day edition. Including performances from Michael Jackson, Men At Work, Eurythmics, and Adam Ant.

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    Air date: 1983-12-29

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: The Radio 1 DJs present some of the best-selling tracks of 1983, in this special edition. Including performances from Mike Oldfield, Tracey Ullman, Michael Sembello, and Phil Collins.

Top of the Pops

Seasons

1964
1964
Episodes 53
1965
1965
Episodes 52
1966
1966
Episodes 52
1967
1967
Episodes 54
1968
1968
Episodes 53
1969
1969
Episodes 53
1970
1970
Episodes 53
1971
1971
Episodes 53
1972
1972
Episodes 53
1973
1973
Episodes 51
1974
1974
Episodes 45
1975
1975
Episodes 53
1976
1976
Episodes 54
1977
1977
Episodes 53
1978
1978
Episodes 50
1979
1979
Episodes 52
1980
1980
Episodes 44
1981
1981
Episodes 53
1982
1982
Episodes 53
1983
1983
Episodes 53
1984
1984
Episodes 53
1985
1985
Episodes 51
1986
1986
Episodes 52
1987
1987
Episodes 53
1988
1988
Episodes 52
1989
1989
Episodes 52
1990
1990
Episodes 52
1991
1991
Episodes 52
1992
1992
Episodes 51
1993
1993
Episodes 52
1994
1994
Episodes 52
1995
1995
Episodes 51
1996
1996
Episodes 52
1997
1997
Episodes 51
1998
1998
Episodes 51
1999
1999
Episodes 51
2000
2000
Episodes 55
2001
2001
Episodes 51
2002
2002
Episodes 51
2003
2003
Episodes 51
2004
2004
Episodes 50
2005
2005
Episodes 52
2006
2006
Episodes 30
Specials
Specials
Episodes 81

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