15/06/1978
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Rokotto, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Smokie, and The Boomtown Rats. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 15th Jun 1978
19:30
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Dancing In The City by Marshall Hain
Marshall Hain Played Over Charts |
23 |
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Funk Theory by Rokotto
Rokotto Mimed |
60 |
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The Man With The Child In His Eyes by Kate Bush
Kate Bush Music Video |
30 |
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Pump It Up by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Mimed |
24 |
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Annie's Song by James Galway
James Galway Mimed |
7 |
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Oh Carol by Smokie
Smokie Mimed repeat performance |
5 |
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The Smurf Song by Father Abraham & The Smurfs
Father Abraham & The Smurfs Legs & Co. Routine |
10 |
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Like Clockwork by The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats Mimed |
54 |
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On A Little Street In Singapore by Manhattan Transfer
Manhattan Transfer Mimed repeat performance |
20 |
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Airport by The Motors
The Motors Mimed |
28 |
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You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John Music Video |
1 |
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(Don't Fear) The Reaper by Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult Audience Dancing |
29 |
Trivia
This episode has not been repeated on BBC Four since late 2012, as it is presented by Jimmy Savile.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Jimmy Savile |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Director | Marcus Plantin |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Anthony Philpot |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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