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Top of the Pops (Season 20)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
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.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
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.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
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.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
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.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
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.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
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.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
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.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
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.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
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.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
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.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
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.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
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.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
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.
Episode 14 (Episode 14)
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.
Episode 15 (Episode 15)
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.
Episode 16 (Episode 16)
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.
Episode 17 (Episode 17)
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.
Episode 18 (Episode 18)
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.
Episode 19 (Episode 19)
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.
Episode 20 (Episode 20)
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.
Episode 21 (Episode 21)
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.
Episode 22 (Episode 22)
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.
Episode 23 (Episode 23)
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.
Episode 24 (Episode 24)
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.
Episode 25 (Episode 25)
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.
Episode 26 (Episode 26)
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.
Episode 27 (Episode 27)
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.
Episode 28 (Episode 28)
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.
Episode 29 (Episode 29)
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.
Episode 30 (Episode 30)
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.
Episode 31 (Episode 31)
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.
Episode 32 (Episode 32)
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.
Episode 33 (Episode 33)
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.
Episode 34 (Episode 34)
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.
Episode 35 (Episode 35)
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.
Episode 36 (Episode 36)
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.
Episode 37 (Episode 37)
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.
Episode 38 (Episode 38)
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.
Episode 39 (Episode 39)
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.
Episode 40 (Episode 40)
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.
Episode 41 (Episode 41)
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.
Episode 42 (Episode 42)
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.
Episode 43 (Episode 43)
Air date: 1983-10-27
Runtime: 35 min
Overview: With ABC, Donna Summer, Elton John, Status Quo, Madness, Shakin' Stevens and Billy Joel.
Episode 44 (Episode 44)
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.
Episode 45 (Episode 45)
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.
Episode 46 (Episode 46)
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.
Episode 47 (Episode 47)
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.
Episode 48 (Episode 48)
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.
Episode 49 (Episode 49)
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.
Episode 50 (Episode 50)
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.
Episode 51 (Episode 51)
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.
Christmas 1983 - Part 1 (Episode 52)
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.
Christmas 1983 - Part 2 (Episode 53)
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.
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