07/06/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Tourists, Anita Ward, Linda Lewis, and Sister Sledge. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 7th Jun 1979
19:25
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Are 'friends' Electric? by Tubeway Army
Tubeway Army Played Over Charts |
20 |
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Blind Among The Flowers by The Tourists
The Tourists Mimed |
66 |
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Accidents Will Happen by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Mimed repeat performance |
30 |
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Ring My Bell by Anita Ward
Anita Ward Legs & Co. Routine |
3 |
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Masquerade by The Skids
The Skids Mimed |
17 |
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I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You by Linda Lewis
Linda Lewis Mimed |
50 |
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Dance Away by Roxy Music
Roxy Music Music Video |
2 |
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We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Sister Sledge Music Video |
21 |
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Easy Come Easy Go by The Sutherland Brothers
The Sutherland Brothers Mimed |
54 |
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Who Were You With In The Moonlight by Dollar
Dollar Mimed |
28 |
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Crackin' Up by Nick Lowe
Nick Lowe Mimed |
61 |
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Shine A Little Love by Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra Music Video |
6 |
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Living On The Frontline by Eddy Grant
Eddy Grant Mimed |
45 |
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Sunday Girl by Blondie
Blondie Music Video |
1 |
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Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
Donna Summer Audience Dancing |
11 |
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 | David G. Hillier |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Lance Andrews |
| Lighting | Ron Bristow |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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