20/12/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Greedies, The Skids, K.c. & The Sunshine Band, and David Bowie. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 20th Dec 1979
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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London Calling by The Clash
The Clash Played Over Charts |
29 |
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A Merry Jingle by The Greedies
The Greedies Mimed |
47 |
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My Simple Heart by The Three Degrees
The Three Degrees Music Video |
9 |
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Working For The Yankee Dollar by The Skids
The Skids Mimed |
24 |
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With You I'm Born Again by Billy Preston & Syreeta
Billy Preston & Syreeta Mimed |
43 |
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Please Don't Go by K.C. & The Sunshine Band
K.C. & The Sunshine Band Music Video |
28 |
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7 Teen by The Regents
The Regents Mimed |
72 |
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John I'm Only Dancing (Again) by David Bowie
David Bowie Music Video |
13 |
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Blue Peter by Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield Legs & Co. Routine |
30 |
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Is It Love You're After by Rose Royce
Rose Royce Music Video |
17 |
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I'm In The Mood For Dancing by The Nolans
The Nolans Live |
73 |
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Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) by Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd Music Video |
1 |
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Merry Christmas Baby by Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley 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 | Brian Whitehouse |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Lance Andrews |
| Lighting | Eric Wallis |
| Design | Humphrey Jaeger |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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