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06/01/1966

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including the first Number 1 record of 1966, and performances from David & Jonathan, Fontella Bass, and Tom Jones. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Last Broadcast

Thu 6th Jan 1966
19:30

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Presentation

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All Broadcasts

Thu 6th Jan 1966
19:30

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Day Tripper
The Beatles
Audience Dancing

1

Michelle
David & Johnathan
Mimed Performance

??

A Must To Avoid
Herman's Hermits
Mimed Performance

17

The River
Ken Dodd
Mimed Performance

3

Till The End Of The Day
The Kinks
Mimed Performance

9

Recovery
Fontella Bass
Mimed Performance

??

Michelle
The Overlanders
Mimed Performance

??

Thunderball
Tom Jones
Mimed Performance

??

Spanish Flea
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
The Go-Jos Dance Routine

19

Keep On Running
Spencer Davis Group
Mimed Performance

2

Credits

Presenter Jimmy Savile
Producer Johnnie Stewart

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