Top of the Pops

Episode 1

Episode #16.1

29 mins

Mike Read presents, featuring Generation X, Elton John, Ian Dury and The Blockheads, Olivia Newton-John, Racey, Barry White, Brotherhood of Man, Village People and a dance sequence by Legs and Co.

Episode 2

Episode #16.2

40 mins

Episode 3

Episode #16.3

38 mins

Peter Powell introduces Chic performing "Le Freak"

Episode 4

Episode #16.4

34 mins

Episode 5

Episode #16.5

35 mins

Mike Read presents, featuring Nazareth, The Three Degrees, UFO, The Members ("Sound of The Suburbs"), Sally Oldfield, Two Man Sound, Generation X and The Pointer Sisters, with a dance sequence by Legs and Co.

Episode 6

Episode #16.6

34 mins

Mick Jackson finally meets the group who covered his song "Blame It on the Boogie", The Jacksons, when he performs "Weekend" and they perform "Destiny".

Episode 7

Episode #16.7

35 mins

Peter Powell presents, featuring The Dooleys, Generation X, Alan Price, The Pretenders, Lene Lovich, The Skids, The Three Degrees and Blondie. With dance sequences by Legs and Co.

Episode 8

Episode #16.8

29 mins

The Members perform "Sound of The Suburbs" again.

Episode 9

Episode #16.9

36 mins

Mike Read presents, featuring The Skids, Thin Lizzy, Chic and David Essex. With dance sequences by Legs and Co.

Episode 10

Episode #16.10

39 mins

Kid Jensen presents, featuring Inner Circle, Elvis Costello, Buzzcocks, Dennis Brown, Late Show, The Real Thing, Cliff Richard, The Dooleys, Motörhead and Leyton Buzzards. With dance sequences by Legs and Co.

Episode 11

Episode #16.11

37 mins

Episode 12

Episode #16.12

35 mins

Episode 13

Episode #16.13

33 mins

Episode 14

Episode #16.14

37 mins

Episode 15

Episode #16.15

34 mins

Episode 16

Episode #16.16

34 mins

Episode 17

Episode #16.17

33 mins

The Monks perform "Nice Legs Shame About Her Face"

Episode 18

Episode #16.18

24 mins

Episode 19

Episode #16.19

35 mins

Episode 20

Episode #16.20

39 mins

Episode 21

Episode #16.21

39 mins

David 'Kid' Jensen presents, including performances from the Skids, Roxy Music, ELO, Tubeway Army, Liner, David Bowie, Blondie and Elvis Costello and The Attractions. With dance sequences by Legs and Co.

Episode 22

Episode #16.22

40 mins

Paul Burnett presents, featuring Quantum Jump, Chas and Dave, Sparks, Fischer-Z, Peaches and Herb, Voyager, Blondie and Hot Chocolate. With a dance sequence from Legs and Co.

Episode 23

Episode #16.23

40 mins

Sister Sledge/We Are Family

Episode 24

Episode #16.24

39 mins

Mike Read presents performances from Match, McFadden and Whitehead, Edwin Starr, Tubeway Army, Janet Kay, Chas and Dave, Squeeze ("Up The Junction") and Anita Ward. With a dance sequence from Legs and Co.

Episode 25

Episode #16.25

39 mins

Episode 26

Episode #16.26

35 mins

Peter Powell presents, featuring Thom Pace, Janet Kay, Thin Lizzy, Squeeze ("Up The Junction"), Tubeway Army, Quantum Jump, UK Subs, Lene Lovich and Gerry Rafferty, and a dance sequence from Legs and Co.

Episode 27

Episode #16.27

35 mins

The Ruts perform "Babylon's Burning"

Episode 28

Episode #16.28

40 mins

Episode 29

Episode #16.29

40 mins

Presented by David Jensen, with performances from The Real Thing, Dave Edmunds, Darts, UK Subs, the Pretenders, The Knack, Sparks, The Boomtown Rats, The Dooleys, ABBA, The Korgis and Tubeway Army. Plus a dance sequence by Legs and Co.

Episode 30

Episode #16.30

39 mins

Episode 31

Episode #16.31

37 mins

Presented by Peter Powell, featuring Sham 69, Olympic Runners, ABBA, The Korgis, BA Robertson, Sparks, The Specials, The Boomtown Rats and The Gibson Brothers and a dance sequence by Legs and Co.

Episode 32

Episode #16.32

39 mins

Episode 33

Episode #16.33

Episode 34

Episode #16.34

39 mins

Episode 35

Episode #16.35

39 mins

Presented by David Jensen, featuring Secret Affair, Dollar, Nick Lowe, The Gibson Brothers, Gary Numan, Johnny Mathis, The Stranglers and Cliff Richard, and a dance sequence by Legs and Co.

Episode 36

Episode #16.36

35 mins

Peter Powell presents, featuring Randy Vanwarmer, Madness, Boney M, The Ruts, The Crusaders, ELO, Bill Lovelady, Roxy Music and Cliff Richard, with dance sequences by Legs and Co.

Episode 37

Episode #16.37

35 mins

Episode 38

Episode #16.38

33 mins

Mike Read takes a look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Starjets, Madness, The Jags, and The Police.

Episode 39

Episode #16.39

34 mins

Episode 40

Episode #16.40

34 mins

XTC perform "Making Plans For Nigel"

Episode 41

Episode #16.41

37 mins

Andy Peebles presents, with The Dooleys, The Headboys, Chic, Dr Hook ("When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman"), Viola Wills, Errol Dunkley, The Charlie Daniels Band, Cats UK, Dave Edmunds, Dana and The Police and dance by Legs and Co.

Episode 42

Episode #16.42

35 mins

Episode 43

Episode #16.43

37 mins

Peter Powell presents, featuring the Specials, Viola Wills, Queen, Dr Hook, Iris Williams, the Dooleys, Janet Brown, Lena Martell and Errol Dunkley and dance sequences by Legs and Co.

Episode 44

Episode #16.44

31 mins

Mike Read presents , featuring Sparks, The Ramblers, Darts, The Jam ("Eton Rifles"), Lene Lovich, Thin Lizzy, Suzi Quatro, BA Robertson, Lena Martell and dance sequences by Legs and Co.

Episode 45

Episode #16.45

36 mins

Episode 46

Episode #16.46

40 mins

David Jensen presents, featuring The Jam ("The Eton Rifles"), Cliff Richard, The Moody Blues, Kool and the Gang, Secret Affair, Ramblers, Showaddywaddy, The Tourists, Thin Lizzy, Dr Hook and dance by Legs and Co.

Episode 47

Episode #16.47

36 mins

Episode 48

Episode #16.48

34 mins

Features videos only, no studio performances - even Peter Powell is unseen. Features Gibson Brothers, The Police, The Tourists, Pink Floyd, Blondie, Thin Lizzy, Rose Royce, The Skids, Status Quo, Dr Hook, and dance sequences Legs and Co.

Episode 49

Episode #16.49

39 mins

Episode 50

Episode #16.50

35 mins

Episode 51

Episode #16.51

36 mins

Episode 52

Top of the Pops '79: Part 1

60 mins

The annual pre-recorded Christmas Day extended retrospective edition, looking back at the top hits of 1979, featuring specially recorded (mimed) studio performances. This year, Peter Powell and David "Kid" Jensen are on hosting duties.

Episode 53

Top of the Pops '79: Part 2

40 mins