Top of the Pops - Top of the Pops: The Story of 1976

The nation grew up with Top of the Pops and it was always a talking point, but 35 years ago a particular kind of Top of the Pops programme and tone held sway. This documentary explores Top of the Pops in 1976 - as a barometer of the state of pop and light entertainment TV. It celebrates the power of the programme and observes British society of the mid 70s, British TV and the British pop scene. In 1976, glam was over and nothing had replaced it - the charts belonged to Showaddywaddy, Brotherhood of Man and the Wurzels, all to be found on Top of the Pops hosted by the Radio 1 DJs. If you wanted rock you looked to the Old Grey Whistle Test, while outside the charts a new scene was rumbling. Contributors include Tony Blackburn, David 'Diddy' Hamilton, Paul Morley, Toyah Willcox, Showaddywaddy, Brotherhood of Man, the Wurzels and Dave Haslam.

All Broadcasts

• BBC Four

  Sat 6th Jan 2024

  00:30

• BBC Four

  Mon 13th Aug 2012

  01:25

• BBC Four

  Sat 11th Aug 2012

  03:10

• BBC Four

  Fri 10th Aug 2012

  23:20

• BBC Four

  Fri 1st Jun 2012

  22:00

• BBC Two

  Sat 9th Jul 2011

  22:50

• BBC Four

  Sun 19th Jun 2011

  01:40

• BBC Four

  Fri 8th Apr 2011

  01:25

• BBC Four

  Thu 7th Apr 2011

  20:10

• BBC Four

  Mon 4th Apr 2011

  01:00

• BBC Four

  Sat 2nd Apr 2011

  02:50

• BBC Four

  Fri 1st Apr 2011

  22:00