1981 Episode Guide

'New pop' and electro dominate the charts. 1981 is a big year for TOTP, with it finally embracing the 80s with a new signature tune & opening title sequence debuting on the show's 900th episode. Legs & Co. get their marching orders, but Zoo & some cheerleaders usher in a new party atmosphere to the programme.

1980

The 1980s

1982

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Top Artists of 1981

Image of Adam & The Ants

Adam & The Ants
Image of Shakin' Stevens

Shakin' Stevens
Image of Bucks Fizz

Bucks Fizz
Image of The Human League

The Human League
Image of Ultravox

Ultravox
Image of John Lennon

John Lennon
Image of The Teardrop Explodes

The Teardrop Explodes
Image of Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde

Top Presenters of 1981

Image of Peter Powell

Peter Powell
Image of Simon Bates

Simon Bates
Image of Dave Lee Travis

Dave Lee Travis
Image of Jimmy Savile

Jimmy Savile
Image of Richard Skinner

Richard Skinner
Image of Mike Read

Mike Read
Image of Steve Wright

Steve Wright
Image of David Jensen

David Jensen

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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 1981.