27/09/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Frantique, The Skids, Michael Jackson, and Dave Edmunds. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 27th Sep 1979
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Dreaming by Blondie
Blondie Played Over Charts |
7 |
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Strut Your Funky Stuff by Frantique
Frantique Mimed |
10 |
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O.k. Fred by Errol Dunkley
Errol Dunkley Mimed |
48 |
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Charade by The Skids
The Skids Mimed |
45 |
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The Chosen Few by The Dooleys
The Dooleys Mimed |
44 |
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Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson Music Video |
16 |
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Don't Be A Dummy by John Du Cann
John Du Cann Mimed |
46 |
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Queen Of Hearts by Dave Edmunds
Dave Edmunds Mimed |
31 |
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You Can Do It by Al Hudson & The Partners
Al Hudson & The Partners Legs & Co. Routine |
29 |
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Whatever You Want by Status Quo
Status Quo Music Video |
12 |
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Spirit Body And Soul by The Nolans
The Nolans Live |
NEW |
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Message In A Bottle by The Police
The Police Music Video |
1 |
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Video Killed The Radio Star by Buggles
Buggles Audience Dancing |
24 |
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 | Brian Whitehouse |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Keith Gunn |
| Lighting | John Farr |
| Design | Graham Lough |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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