Banned Repeats Episode Collection

A substantial list of full and partial episodes which will not be repeated on television again as they feature appearances by presenters or artists who are no longer broadcast.



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21/01/1965

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Sounds Orchestral, and The Kinks. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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12/08/1965

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Marcello Minerbi, Sonny & Cher, and The Shadows. Introduced by Pete Murray & Jimmy Savile.

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Boxing Day 1967

Part 2. A look at Britain's best-selling discs and artists from 1967. Including performances from The Beatles, The Bee Gees, Long John Baldry, Procol Harum, Cliff Richard, and Engelbert Humperdinck. Introduced by Alan Freeman, Pete Murray, & Jimmy Savile.

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15/02/1968

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from The Foundations, Alan Price Set, and Herman's Hermits. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Dave Cash.

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06/06/1968

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from The Equals, Don Partridge, and Cilla Black. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Davy Jones.

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29/01/1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Blodwyn Pig, Rare Bird, and Mary Hopkin. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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26/02/1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from White Plains, Pickettywitch, and Shocking Blue. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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14/01/1971

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Elton John, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Collins. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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25/02/1971

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Ray Stevens, Lynn Anderson, and Chairmen Of The Board. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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17/06/1971

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Peter Green, Southern Comfort, and Julie Felix. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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01/07/1971

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Medicine Head, The Sweet, and Lobo. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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18/11/1971

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Jason & Gerome, Olivia Newton-john, and Labi Siffre. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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02/12/1971

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Middle Of The Road, Tony Christie, and Fame & Price. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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16/11/1972

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Osmonds, Chuck Berry, Hot Chocolate, and Gladys Knight & The Pips. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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25/01/1973

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Gary Glitter, Colin Blunstone, The Strawbs, and Elton John. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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22/11/1973

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Mud, Barry Blue, Alvin Stardust, and Roxy Music. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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20/12/1973

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Faces, Golden Earring, Robert Knight, and Clifford T. Ward. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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10 Years of Top of the Pops

Jimmy Savile looks back over the last ten years of Top of the Pops and introduces artists on film and in the studio.

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31/01/1974

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Ronnie Lane Accompanied By The Band Slim Chance, The Wombles, Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes, and Bubblerock. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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02/05/1974

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Bay City Rollers, Alvin Stardust, Stevie Wonder, and Jim Stafford. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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08/08/1974

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Paul Da Vinci, The Three Degrees, Bobby Goldsboro, and Jim Stafford. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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04/10/1974

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Peter Shelley, David Essex, Andy Kim, and Paul Anka. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Christmas 1974 - Part 1

Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn introduce a special Christmas Day edition of the show, featuring No. 1 records from 1974. Including performances from The Osmonds, The New Seekers Feat. Lyn Paul, Paper Lace, and Ken Boothe.

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Christmas 1974 - Part 2

Noel Edmonds and Dave Lee Travis introduce a special edition of the show featuring No. 1 records from 1974. Including performances from John Denver, George Mccrae, Sparks, and Sylvia.

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02/01/1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Tymes, John Holt, Philip & Vanessa, and Elvis Presley. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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06/02/1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dana, Supertramp, Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band, and Slade. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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04/09/1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Leo Sayer, Dan Mccafferty, Al Matthews, and Jonathan King. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Christmas 1975 - Part 1

Part 1 of 2. A look at Britain's best-selling discs and artists from the past year in music. Featuring some of the No.1 records of 1975. Including performances from Billy Connolly, Typically Tropical, Rod Stewart, and David Bowie. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Dave Lee Travis.

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01/01/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Greg Lake, Billy Howard, Abba, and Dana. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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15/04/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Stylistics, Brass Construction, The Three Degrees, and Isaac Hayes. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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13/05/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Lee Garrett, Slik, Jimmy James & The Vagabonds, and Paul Nicholas. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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27/05/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from J.j. Barrie, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Archie Bell & The Drells, and David Bowie. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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17/06/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Gallagher & Lyle, Peter Frampton, Dolly Parton, and Murray Head. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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22/07/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Dundas, Sheer Elegance, The Isley Brothers, and 5000 Volts. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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05/08/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Dundas, Sheer Elegance, K.c. & The Sunshine Band, and 5000 Volts. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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19/08/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Dundas, Abba, Bryan Ferry, and Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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09/09/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Twiggy, Lou Rawls, Bay City Rollers, and Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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30/09/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Randy Edelman, The Ritchie Family, Jesse Green, and Abba. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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07/10/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Pussycat, England Dan & John Ford Coley, The Manhattans, and Smokie. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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25/11/1976

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dr. Hook, Be Bop Deluxe, Abba, and Chicago. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Christmas 1976 - Part 1

Noel Edmonds and Dave Lee Travis introduce a special Christmas Day edition, featuring some of the No. 1 records of 1976. Including performances from Elton John & Kiki Dee, J.j. Barrie, Tina Charles, and Cliff Richard.

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Christmas 1976 - Part 2

Tony Blackburn and Jimmy Savile introduce a special edition, featuring some of the No. 1 records of 1976. Including performances from Billy Ocean, Wings, Dr. Hook, and Rod Stewart.

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24/03/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Elkie Brooks, Graham Parker & The Rumour, Dead End Kids, and Boney M. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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14/04/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Marilyn Mccoo & Billy Davis Jr, David Soul, John Williams & Cleo Laine, and Billy Ocean. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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28/04/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Rose Royce, 10cc, Joe Tex, and Billy Ocean. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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12/05/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Barbra Streisand, Trinidad Oil Company, Simon May, and Martyn Ford Orchestra. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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26/05/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Olivia Newton-john, Frankie Miller's Full House, Liverpool Express, and The Stranglers. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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23/06/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Tony Etoria, Carole Bayer Sager, The Stranglers, and Alessi. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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21/07/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Tavares, Brotherhood Of Man, Alessi, and Smokie. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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18/08/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Dooleys, Elkie Brooks, Carly Simon, and The Rah Band. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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15/09/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dr. Feelgood, The Dooleys, Donna Summer, and Elkie Brooks. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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22/09/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hank The Knife & The Jets, The Stranglers, Leo Sayer, and The Boomtown Rats. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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13/10/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Rokotto, Brotherhood Of Man, Mary Mason, and George Benson. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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20/10/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Smokie, Status Quo, David Bowie, and Queen. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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17/11/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band, The Barron Knights, Noosha Fox, and Queen. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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01/12/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Boomtown Rats, Elvis Costello, The Dooleys, and Crystal Gayle. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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22/12/1977

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Osibisa, Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keeley, Yannis Markopoulos, and Godley & CrÈme. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Christmas 1977 - Part 2

Tony Blackburn and Dave Lee Travis introduce a special Boxing Day edition, featuring some of the No.1 records of 1977. Including performances from Rod Stewart, David Soul, Brotherhood Of Man, and Julie Covington.

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19/01/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Nazareth, Smokie, The Imperials, and The Sweet. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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23/02/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Blondie, Free, The Stranglers, and Yellow Dog. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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23/03/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Showaddywaddy, Eruption, Blondie, and Donna Summer. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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27/04/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Steve Gibbons Band, Foreigner, Chic, and Boney M. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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11/05/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Thin Lizzy, Ian Dury & The Blockheads, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, and Sham 69. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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15/06/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Rokotto, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Smokie, and The Boomtown Rats. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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29/06/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from J.a.l.n. Band, The Boomtown Rats, Father Abraham & The Smurfs, and Patti Boulaye. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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27/07/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Jimmy James & The Vagabonds, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Voyage, and Father Abraham & The Smurfs. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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03/08/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from City Boy, X-ray Spex, The Who, and Sham 69. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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14/09/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dr. Feelgood, Tina Charles, Exile, and Tom Robinson Band. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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28/09/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Lindisfarne, Frankie Miller, The Ramones, and Sugar Cane. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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12/10/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Olympic Runners, The Jacksons, Jonathan King, and The Bishops. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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02/11/1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Skids, Elton John, Elkie Brooks, and The Three Degrees. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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07/12/1978

A 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.

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25/01/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dr. Feelgood, Third World, The Doll, and Judas Priest. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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22/02/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Real Thing, The Bee Gees, Gene Chandler, and Darts. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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22/03/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Sham 69, The Players Association, Village People, and Queen. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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19/04/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Gordon Giltrap, M, Wings, and Gonzalez. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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03/05/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Undertones, M, Peaches & Herb, and Mike Oldfield. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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07/06/1979

A 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.

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21/06/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Eddy Grant, Village People, The Ruts, and Dame Edna Everage. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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05/07/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Manfred Mann's Earth Band, The Korgis, Eddy Grant, and The Ruts. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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26/07/1979

800th edition of the chart show. A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Judie Tzuke, Electric Light Orchestra, Supertramp, and Patrick Hernandez. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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09/08/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Kandidate, The Flying Lizards, Me & You Feat. We The People Band, and Spyro Gyra. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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23/08/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Jam, Joe Jackson, The Flying Lizards, and Roxy Music. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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13/09/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Nick Lowe, Frantique, Secret Affair, and Dollar. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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27/09/1979

A 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.

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18/10/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Suzi Quatro, Abba, Lena Martell, and Fleetwood Mac. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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08/11/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Matchbox, Dr. Hook, The Commodores, and Abba. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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22/11/1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Commodores, The Pretenders, Madness, and Dynasty. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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20/12/1979

A 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.

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Christmas 1979 - Part 2

Dave Lee Travis and Mike Read introduce a special Christmas edition, featuring some of the best selling records of 1979. Including performances from Abba, Village People, Art Garfunkel, and The Police.

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06/03/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Lambrettas, U.k. Subs, Martha & The Muffins, and Squeeze. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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17/04/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Phil Lynott, Girl, B.a. Robertson, and The Ruts. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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15/05/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Squeeze, Jimmy Ruffin, Hot Chocolate, and Whitesnake. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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04/09/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Kelly Marie, Hazel O'connor, Cliff Richard, and The Beat. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis & Kevin Keegan.

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11/09/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Black Sabbath, Elvis Presley, Judas Priest, and Split Enz. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Richard Skinner.

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02/10/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Stevie Wonder, Thin Lizzy, Odyssey, and Black Slate. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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23/10/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Nolans, Kelly Marie, Kate Bush, and Ottawan. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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06/11/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Status Quo, Stephanie Mills, Roxy Music, and Motörhead. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Richard Skinner.

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20/11/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Boomtown Rats, Eddy Grant, Kool & The Gang, and Status Quo. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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Christmas 1980 - Part 1

Peter Powell and Jimmy Savile introduce a special Christmas Day edition, featuring some of the top records of 1980. Including performances from Dexy's Midnight Runners, Paul Mccartney, Liquid Gold, and Marti Webb.

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Christmas 1980 - Part 2

Dave Lee Travis and Tommy Vance introduce a special edition, featuring some of the top records of 1980. Including performances from Ottawan, The Jam, The Detroit Spinners, and Kelly Marie.

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15/01/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Gary Numan, Dire Straits, Phil Collins, and Mac Davis. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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19/02/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Rainbow, Headgirl (Motörhead & Girlschool), Stray Cats, and Visage. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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23/04/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Matchbox, Roger Taylor, Barry Manilow, and Keith Marshall. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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30/04/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, Sheena Easton, Ennio Morricone, and Quincy Jones. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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21/05/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Toyah, The Teardrop Explodes, and The Human League. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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11/06/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Hazel O'connor, Elaine Paige, Ultravox, and Enigma. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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02/07/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Third World, Quincy Jones, Linx, and Michael Jackson. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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09/07/1981

A special live edition of the chart show, celebrating the 900th episode. A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Supremes, The Dave Clark Five, Randy Crawford, and Tom Tom Club. Introduced by Jimmy Savile, Alan Freeman, David Jacobs, & Pete Murray.

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06/08/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Sheena Easton, Lobo, Reo Speedwagon, and Tight Fit. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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20/08/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Human League, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Randy Crawford, and Lobo. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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10/09/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Cliff Richard, Randy Crawford, Imagination, and Ottawan. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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08/10/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin, Shakin' Stevens, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, and Tight Fit. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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22/10/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Human League, The Four Tops, Gillan, and The Jam. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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12/11/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Omd, The Fureys With Davey Arthur, Air Supply, and Daryl Hall & John Oates. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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03/12/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Soft Cell, Duran Duran, Rod Stewart, and Diana Ross. Introduced by David Jensen.

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10/12/1981

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, Ken Dodd, Bucks Fizz, and Abba. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Christmas Day 1981

A special Christmas Day edition, where the Radio 1 DJs present their favourite hits of 1981. Including performances from Ultravox, The Human League, Kirsty Maccoll, and The Jacksons.

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07/01/1982

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Foreigner, Rick Springfield, Alton Edwards, and The Mobiles. Introduced by Peter Powell.

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14/01/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Elkie Brooks, Altered Images, Kool & The Gang, and Brown Sauce. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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29/01/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Olivia Newton-john, The Stranglers, The Rolling Stones, and Daryl Hall & John Oates. Introduced by Simon Bates.

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25/02/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from J. Geils Band, Bow Wow Wow, The Associates, and Adrian Gurvitz. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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04/03/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Gary Numan, Goombay Dance Band, Little River Band, and J. Geils Band. Introduced by David Jensen.

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15/04/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Roxy Music, Dollar, Bardo, and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Introduced by David Jensen.

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13/05/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Yazoo, Fun Boy Three, Hot Chocolate, and Spandau Ballet. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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10/06/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Soft Cell, Asia, Rick Springfield, and Diana Ross. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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24/06/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Steve Miller Band, Odyssey, Captain Sensible, and Bucks Fizz. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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08/07/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Irene Cara, Ac/dc, Survivor, and The Human League. Introduced by David Jensen.

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05/08/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Junior, The Motels, Survivor, and Donna Summer. Introduced by David Jensen.

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26/08/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Boystown Gang, Rocker's Revenge, and Toto Coelo. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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02/09/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Captain Sensible, and Showaddywaddy. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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09/09/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dire Straits, Natasha, John Mellencamp, and Gillan. Introduced by Peter Powell.

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30/09/1982

A special edition of the show, celebrating 15 years of Radio 1. Including performances from Ultravox, Adam Ant, Roxy Music, and Musical Youth. Introduced by the Radio 1 DJs.

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07/10/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Chicago, Bauhaus, Spandau Ballet, and The Animals. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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14/10/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Barry Manilow, Olivia Newton-john, Men At Work, and The Pinkees. Introduced by John Peel.

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11/11/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dionne Warwick, Marvin Gaye, Michael Mcdonald, and A Flock Of Seagulls. Introduced by David Jensen.

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25/11/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Musical Youth, Ultravox, Supertramp, and A Flock Of Seagulls. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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16/12/1982

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Phil Collins, Pat Benatar, Joe Jackson, and David Essex. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Christmas 1982 - Part 1

The Radio 1 DJs present their favourite hits of 1982, and a review of 1982's number one records for this special Christmas Day edition. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Kraftwerk, The Jam, and Goombay Dance Band.

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Christmas 1982 - Part 2

A live end-of-the-year edition hosted by Jimmy Savile, with more hits of 1982. Jonathan King also takes a look back at the American No 1s of 1982. Including performances from Bardo, John Cougar, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, and The Belle Stars.

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20/01/1983

Gary Davies and Janice Long take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Joe Jackson, Eddie Rabbitt & Crystal Gayle, Toto, and Melba Moore.

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17/02/1983

Peter Powell and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Tears For Fears, Musical Youth, Lionel Richie, and The Stray Cats.

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24/02/1983

Andy Peebles and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Michael Jackson, Toto, Eurythmics, and Kajagoogoo.

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17/03/1983

Tony Blackburn and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from The Style Council, Louise Tucker, F.r. David, and Peter Schilling.

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23/03/1983

John Peel and David Jensen take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from David Bowie, Leo Sayer, Frida, and Styx.

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05/05/1983

Britain's longest running pop music show celebrates its 1,000th edition. Since its first transmission on 1st January 1964, Top of the Pops has provided a weekly programme reflecting the bands and artists in the current hit parade. Included in this special edition are video clips and personalities from the past 19 years, plus a look at the top pop records from in the charts. Including performances from The Human League, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet, and Heaven 17.

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02/06/1983

Jimmy Savile and Tony Blackburn take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Elton John, The Tubes, Irene Cara, and Yazoo.

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16/06/1983

Mike Read and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Kajagoogoo, Shalamar, The Truth, and Michael Jackson.

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14/07/1983

Andy Peebles and Peter Powell take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Malcolm Mclaren, Elton John, The Kinks, and Heaven 17.

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21/07/1983

Jimmy Savile and Pat Sharp take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Eurythmics, Roman Holliday, Freeez, and The Cure.

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18/08/1983

Dave Lee Travis and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Wham!, Elton John, Galaxy Featuring Phil Fearon, and Madness.

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25/08/1983

Mike Smith and Simon Bates take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Rod Stewart, The Police, Michael Sembello, and Ub40.

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15/09/1983

Jimmy Savile and Janice Long take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Culture Club, David Essex, The Truth, and Modern Romance.

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29/09/1983

Dave Lee Travis and Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from David Essex, George Benson, Kajagoogoo, and Air Supply.

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27/10/1983

Dave Lee Travis and Tony Blackburn take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Will Powers, and Ub40.

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03/11/1983

Peter Powell and Mike Read take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Donna Summer, The Police, Quiet Riot, and The Fixx.

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17/11/1983

Jimmy Savile and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Paul Mccartney & Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, and Michael Jackson.

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01/12/1983

Dave Lee Travis and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, Genesis, Cliff Richard, and Aztec Camera.

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Christmas 1983 - Part 2

The Radio 1 DJs present some of the best-selling tracks of 1983, in this special edition. Including performances from Mike Oldfield, Tracey Ullman, Michael Sembello, and Phil Collins.

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09/02/1984

Gary Davies and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Nik Kershaw, Elbow Bones & The Racketeers, Madness, and Madonna.

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16/02/1984

Simon Bates and Peter Powell take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Thompson Twins, Rockwell, The Romantics, and Kool & The Gang.

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12/04/1984

Dave Lee Travis and Richard Skinner take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Dead Or Alive, Lionel Richie, and The Cure.

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19/04/1984

Peter Powell and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Thompson Twins, Queen, Michael Jackson, and The Pointer Sisters.

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31/05/1984

Richard Skinner and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Elton John, David Sylvian, The Smiths, and Deniece Williams.

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28/06/1984

Steve Wright and Andy Peebles take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Nik Kershaw, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Alison Moyet, and Frankie Goes To Hollywood.

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05/07/1984

Jimmy Savile and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Cyndi Lauper, Thompson Twins, Prince, and The Pointer Sisters.

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26/07/1984

Dave Lee Travis and Janice Long take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Queen, Windjammer, Jeffrey Osborne, and Frankie Goes To Hollywood.

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16/08/1984

Andy Peebles and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Howard Jones, Iron Maiden, Bruce Springsteen, and Ray Parker Jr.

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30/08/1984

Jimmy Savile, Mike Smith, Richard Skinner and Simon Bates take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including the naming of the new British Rail InterCity express, and an attempt to break the existing record from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads. Including performances from Bucks Fizz, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, and Ray Parker Jr.

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13/09/1984

Dave Lee Travis and Bruno Brookes take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Ray Parker Jr, U2, Depeche Mode, and Miami Sound Machine.

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20/09/1984

Andy Peebles and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from David Bowie, Queen, Scandal, and John Waite.

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18/10/1984

Gary Davies and Janice Long take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Paul Mccartney, Chaka Khan, Chicago, and John Waite.

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25/10/1984

Peter Powell and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Lionel Richie, Zz Top, Billy Ocean, and Status Quo.

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17/01/1985

Peter Powell and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Prince, Pat Benatar, Philip Bailey & Phil Collins, and Smiley Culture.

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14/02/1985

Simon Bates and Janice Long take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from The Commodores, Reo Speedwagon, Daryl Hall & John Oates, and Killing Joke.

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Christmas Day 1985

The Radio 1 DJs take a look at the best-selling tracks and artists from 1985, in this special Christmas Day edition. Including performances from Sister Sledge, Colonel Abrams, Midge Ure, Eurythmics, Billy Ocean, and Dead or Alive.

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25 Years of Top of the Pops

Broadcast on the eve of the 25th anniversary of what has become the world's longest-running regular chart show. Including performances from Manfred Mann, Sandie Shaw, Cliff Richard, David Essex, Lulu, Wet Wet Wet, Status Quo, Shakin' Stevens, The Pet Shop Boys, and interviews with a few surprise guests. Introduced by past and present Radio 1 DJs, including Jimmy Savile, Mike Read and Paul Gambaccini.

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Top of the Pops Goes Large

Special guests celebrate the return of Top of the Pops to Television Centre, where it was last filmed a decade ago. Highlights from past shows feature alongside new hits. Hosted by Jamie Theakston, Zoe Ball, Dermot O'Leary, and Jimmy Savile. Including performances from Super Furry Animals, Mary J. Blige, S. Club 7, Michael Jackson, and Rod Stewart.

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The Final Countdown

The Rolling Stones get the show started, as they did 42 years ago, with archive footage of The Last Time. Spice Girls, Sonny and Cher, Wham!, Madonna, Take That, Beyonce and Coldplay are among highlights as the show bows out for the last time. Hosts include Sir Jimmy Savile, Tony Blackburn, Janice Long, Mike Read, Dave Lee Travis, Tony Blackburn, Pat Sharp, Sarah Cawood, Rufus Hound and Reggie Yates.