07/12/1978
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Rachel Sweet, Gerard Kenny, Olivia Newton-john, and John Travolta. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 7th Dec 1978
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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In The Bush by Musique
Musique Played Over Charts |
17 |
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B-a-b-y by Rachel Sweet
Rachel Sweet Mimed |
73 |
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Y.m.c.a. by Village People
Village People Music Video |
12 |
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New York, New York by Gerard Kenny
Gerard Kenny Mimed |
43 |
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Too Much Heaven by The Bee Gees
The Bee Gees Legs & Co. Routine |
3 |
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A Little More Love by Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John Mimed |
NEW |
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Shooting Star by Dollar
Dollar Mimed |
26 |
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Greased Lightning by John Travolta
John Travolta Music Video |
23 |
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Mirrors by Sally Oldfield
Sally Oldfield Mimed |
51 |
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Lay Your Love On Me by Racey
Racey Mimed |
24 |
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I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper by Sarah Brightman & Hot Gossip
Sarah Brightman & Hot Gossip Mimed |
6 |
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A Man's Best Friend Is His Duck by The Goodies
The Goodies Mimed |
NEW |
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Mary's Boy Child ~ Oh My Lord by Boney M
Boney M Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond
Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond Audience Dancing |
25 |
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 |
| Producer | Phil Bishop |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Anthony Philpot |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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