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A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Sparks, Darts, Lene Lovich, and Thin Lizzy. Introduced by Mike Read.

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  • BBC One BBC One

    Thu 1st Nov 1979

    19:25

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Thu 1st Nov 1979

19:25

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Performances Featured

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Picture of Sad Café Every Day Hurts by Sad Café
Sad Café
Played Over Charts

3

Picture of Sparks Tryouts For The Human Race by Sparks
Sparks
Mimed

45

Picture of The Ramblers The Sparrow by The Ramblers
The Ramblers
Mimed repeat performance

26

Picture of Darts Can't Get Enough Of Your Love by Darts
Darts
Mimed

50

Picture of The Jam The Eton Rifles by The Jam
The Jam
Mimed

29

Picture of Lene Lovich Bird Song by Lene Lovich
Lene Lovich
Mimed

46

Picture of Earth, Wind & Fire Star by Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Legs & Co. Routine

16

Picture of Thin Lizzy Sarah by Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy
Mimed

43

Picture of Suzi Quatro She's In Love With You by Suzi Quatro
Suzi Quatro
Mimed

20

Picture of B.A. Robertson Knocked It Off by B.A. Robertson
B.A. Robertson
Mimed

42

Picture of Lena Martell One Day At A Time by Lena Martell
Lena Martell
Live repeat performance

1

Picture of Fleetwood Mac Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
Audience Dancing

8

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter presented by Mike Read
Director Johnny Pearson
Producer Phil Bishop
Executive Producer Robin Nash
Sound Lance Andrews
Lighting John Farr
Design Graham Lough
Choreographer Flick Colby
Featuring Top of the Pops Orchestra

Performance Breakdown

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Legs & Co. Routine 0%
Live 0%
Audience Dancing 0%

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