20/10/1977
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Smokie, Status Quo, David Bowie, and Queen. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 20th Oct 1977
19:10
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Yes Sir I Can Boogie by Baccara
Baccara Played Over Charts |
3 |
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Needles And Pins by Smokie
Smokie Mimed |
22 |
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I Believe You by Dorothy Moore
Dorothy Moore Mimed |
38 |
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Rockin' All Over The World by Status Quo
Status Quo Music Video |
11 |
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Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft by The Carpenters
The Carpenters Legs & Co. Routine |
18 |
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Heroes by David Bowie
David Bowie Live |
26 |
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Black Is Black by La Belle Epoque
La Belle Epoque Music Video |
2 |
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We Are The Champions by Queen
Queen Music Video |
30 |
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Love Bug / Sweets For My Sweet by Tina Charles
Tina Charles Mimed |
NEW |
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Virginia Plain by Roxy Music
Roxy Music Mimed repeat performance |
29 |
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Silver Lady by David Soul
David Soul Music Video |
1 |
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No More Heroes by The Stranglers
The Stranglers Audience Dancing |
8 |
Trivia
At the end of the show, Dave Lee Travis introduces Peter Powell, but viewers only see his side profile and back. They are informed he'll present his first show in two weeks.
This episode has not been repeated on BBC Four since late 2012, as it is presented by Dave Lee Travis.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Dave Lee Travis |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Director | David G. Hillier |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Alan Machin |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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