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Top of the Pops

  • 1964-2025
  • 62 seasons
  • Documentary, Music

A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.

Season 20 Episode Guide

53 Episodes 1983

Episode 1

Episode #20.1

First episode to he hosted by Mike Smith

Episode 2

Episode #20.2

Episode 3

Episode #20.3

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Episode 4

Episode #20.4

Episode 5

Episode #20.5

John Peel and David Jensen present, featuring Haysi Fantayzee, Indeep, Tears For Fears, U2 and Men at Work.

Episode 6

Episode #20.6

Episode 7

Episode #20.7

Episode 8

Episode #20.8

Episode 9

Episode #20.9

John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, featuring OMD, Bananarama, Patti Austin with James Ingram, and Michael Jackson.

Episode 10

Episode #20.10

Episode 11

Episode #20.11

30 mins

Tony Blackburn and Gary Davies present, featuring Bananarama, The Style Council, Ultravox, Joan Armatrading, Bonnie Tyler and Bucks Fizz.

Episode 12

Episode #20.12

35 mins

Broadcast on a Wednesday instead of its usual Thursday due to 'Song for Europ' Jensen and Peel present

Episode 13

Episode #20.13

Steve Wright and Richard Skinner present, featuring New Order, The Style Council, Mari Wilson, U2, Kajagoogoo, Tracey Ullman and Duran Duran.

Episode 14

Episode #20.14

Episode 15

Episode #20.15

Episode 16

Episode #20.16

Richard Skinner and Janice Long present, featuring Culture Club, The Human League, FR David, Heaven 17, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet and David Bowie.

Episode 17

Episode #20.17

Episode 18

Episode #20.18

1,000th edition of the show featuring a look back at past classic performances as well as the current chart. Omitted from BBC4 rerun owing to being co presented by the late Mike Smith.

Episode 19

Episode #20.19

Mike Read and Tommy Vance present, featuring Modern Romance, Hall and Oates, Hot Chocolate, Galaxy, The Creatures, Men at Work and Spandau Ballet.

Episode 20

Episode #20.20

Simon Bates and Gary Davies present, featuring D Train, New Edition, David Grant, Blancmange, The Beat and Wham.

Episode 21

Episode #20.21

Episode 22

Episode #20.22

Episode 23

Episode #20.23

Another Wednesday episode. John Peel and David Jensen present, featuring Twisted Sister, The Imposter, Shakatak, Big Country and The Police.

Episode 24

Episode #20.24

Episode 25

Episode #20.25

Simon Bates and Peter Powell present, featuring Freeez, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Shakatak, Mike Oldfield, H20 and The Police.

Episode 26

Episode #20.26

Episode 27

Episode #20.27

Episode 28

Episode #20.28

Peter Powell and Andy Peebles present, featuring Paul Young, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Heaven 17, Echo and the Bunnymen, Bananarama and Rod Stewart.

Episode 29

Episode #20.29

Episode 30

Episode #20.30

Mike Read and Janice Long present, featuring KC and the Sunshine Band, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, The Lotus Eaters, Robert Plant, Paul Young, Heaven 17 and Bananarama.

Episode 31

Episode #20.31

Kim Wilde performs 'Love Blonde' and Tracie Young performs "Give It Some Emotion"

Episode 32

Episode #20.32

Episode 33

Episode #20.33

Kim Wilde performs 'Love Blonde' and Tracie Young performs "Give It Some Emotion" again.

Episode 34

Episode #20.34

Episode 35

Episode #20.35

Episode 36

Episode #20.36

Peter Powell and Andy Peebles present, featuring Heaven 17, JoBoxers, Ryan Paris, Paul Young, Status Quo, Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack, UB40, Level 42 & Annabel Lamb.

Episode 37

Episode #20.37

Episode 38

Episode #20.38

Episode 39

Episode #20.39

Episode 40

Episode #20.40

David Jensen and John Peel present, featuring Freeez, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, David Grant, The Alarm, New Order and Culture Club.

Episode 41

Episode #20.41

The video of Siouxsie & The Banshees "Dear Prudence" is shown.

Episode 42

Episode #20.42

Andy Peebles and Janice Long present, featuring David Grant, Rocksteady Crew, Howard Jones, Freeez, Elton John, Depeche Mode, Men Without Hats and Culture Club.

Episode 43

Episode #20.43

Features Will Powers Kissing With Confidence Video

Episode 44

Episode #20.44

Episode 45

Episode #20.45

Episode 46

Episode #20.46

Episode 47

Episode #20.47

Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present,featuring Paul Young, Tina Turner, The Smiths, Marilyn, Simple Minds, The Style Council and Billy Joel. This week in a small (3500sqft) Studio. (Normaly 8000 sq ft or 10250 sq ft)

Episode 48

Episode #20.48

Episode 49

Episode #20.49

Episode 50

Episode #20.50

Simon Bates and Janice Long present, featuring Status Quo, UB40, Slade, The Pretenders, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and The Flying Pickets.

Episode 51

Episode #20.51

Episode 52

Top of the Pops 1983: Part 1

Episode 53

Top of the Pops 1983: Part 2

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