1970 Episode Guide

Rock, pop, and soul dominated the charts. Progressive rock and heavy rock bands emerged, while Motown and soul artists remained popular. 1970 signalled the end of the 1960s' musical dominance and ushered in new era. TOTP also marked the start of the 1970s with a transformation, introducing the iconic "Whole Lotta Love" theme tune and a new logo.

1969

The 1970s

1971

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Top Artists of 1970

Image of Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley
Image of Freda Payne

Freda Payne
Image of Mungo Jerry

Mungo Jerry
Image of Jimmy Ruffin

Jimmy Ruffin
Image of Edison Lighthouse

Edison Lighthouse
Image of England World Cup Squad

England World Cup Squad
Image of Matthews Southern Comfort

Matthews Southern Comfort
Image of The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5

Top Presenters of 1970

Image of Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn
Image of Jimmy Savile

Jimmy Savile

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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 1970.