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06/01/1966

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.

30 minutes
Ep. 106
Wiped

Last Broadcast

Thu 6th Jan 1966
19:30

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Thu 6th Jan 1966
19:30

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Day Tripper
The Beatles
Audience Dancing

1
Michelle
David & Johnathan
Mimed Studio Performance

??
A Must To Avoid
Herman's Hermits
Mimed Studio Performance

17
The River
Ken Dodd
Mimed Studio Performance

3
Till The End Of The Day
The Kinks
Mimed Studio Performance

9
Recovery
Fontella Bass
Mimed Studio Performance

??
Michelle
The Overlanders
Mimed Studio Performance

??
Thunderball
Tom Jones
Mimed Studio Performance

??
Spanish Flea
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Danced to by The Go-Jos

19
Keep On Running
Spencer Davis Group
Mimed Studio Performance

2

Credits

Presenter Jimmy Savile
Producer Johnnie Stewart

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