26/10/1978
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Electric Light Orchestra, Jonathan King, and Dollar. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 26th Oct 1978
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Brandy by The O'Jays
The O'Jays Played Over Charts |
22 |
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Radio Radio by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Mimed |
63 |
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Fool (If You Think It's Over) by Chris Rea
Chris Rea Mimed repeat performance |
30 |
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Sweet Talkin' Woman by Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra Legs & Co. Routine |
6 |
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Public Image by Public Image Ltd
Public Image Ltd Music Video |
13 |
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One For You, One For Me by Jonathan King
Jonathan King Mimed |
29 |
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Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats Mimed repeat performance |
7 |
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Shooting Star by Dollar
Dollar Mimed |
NEW |
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Blame It On The Boogie by The Jacksons
The Jacksons Music Video |
9 |
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What A Night by City Boy
City Boy Mimed |
73 |
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Instant Replay by Dan Hartman
Dan Hartman Legs & Co. Routine |
28 |
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Teenage Kicks by The Undertones
The Undertones Mimed |
38 |
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Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John Music Video |
1 |
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Dippety Day by Father Abraham & The Smurfs
Father Abraham & The Smurfs Audience Dancing |
18 |
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Tony Blackburn |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Producer | Brian Whitehouse |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Anthony Philpot |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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