1979 Episode Guide

As the 70s draw to a close, TOTP records its highest ever viewing figures of 19 million, reflecting a vintage year for UK music with disco at its peak and new wave, 2 Tone, reggae, rock and electro all making their mark on the charts.

1978

The 1970s

1980

Top Artists of 1979

Image of Blondie

Blondie
Image of The Police

The Police
Image of ABBA

ABBA
Image of The Dooleys

The Dooleys
Image of The Sex Pistols

The Sex Pistols
Image of Squeeze

Squeeze
Image of Cliff Richard

Cliff Richard
Image of Chic

Chic

Top Presenters of 1979

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Peter Powell
Image of Mike Read

Mike Read
Image of Dave Lee Travis

Dave Lee Travis
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David Jensen
Image of Jimmy Savile

Jimmy Savile
Image of Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn
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Simon Bates
Image of Andy Peebles

Andy Peebles

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Month by Month Episode Guide

Tap on a month below to see the episodes of TOTP that aired that month in 1979.