1980 Episode Guide

The start of the 80s, but a turbulent year for TOTP, with a lengthy break forced by a Musician's Union strike, a change of producer, and a new wave of British pop reshaping the charts — while a newly energised studio audience heralded a livelier era for the show.

1979

The 1980s

1981

Top Artists of 1980

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Madness
Image of David Bowie

David Bowie
Image of Sheena Easton

Sheena Easton
Image of ABBA

ABBA
Image of Diana Ross

Diana Ross
Image of Odyssey

Odyssey
Image of Kelly Marie

Kelly Marie
Image of The Nolans

The Nolans

Top Presenters of 1980

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Peter Powell
Image of Dave Lee Travis

Dave Lee Travis
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Simon Bates
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Tommy Vance
Image of Steve Wright

Steve Wright
Image of David Jensen

David Jensen
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Jimmy Savile
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Mike Read

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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 1980.