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A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Deep Purple, Cilla Black, and Jonathan King. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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  • BBC One BBC One

    Thu 16th Dec 1971

    19:25

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Thu 16th Dec 1971

19:25

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Performances Featured

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Picture of T. Rex Jeepster by T. Rex
T. Rex
Played Over Charts

2

Picture of Deep Purple Fireball by Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Mimed

15

Picture of Elvis Presley I Just Can't Help Believing by Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Music Video

22

Picture of Cilla Black Something Tells Me (Something Is Gonna Happen Tonight) by Cilla Black
Cilla Black
Mimed repeat performance

7

Picture of Johnny Pearson Orchestra Sleepy Shores by Johnny Pearson Orchestra
Johnny Pearson Orchestra
Mimed

26

Picture of New World Kara, Kara by New World
New World
Mimed

28

Picture of Jonathan King Hooked On A Feeling by Jonathan King
Jonathan King
Mimed

23

Picture of Shirley Bassey Diamonds Are Forever by Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey
Mimed

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Picture of Middle Of The Road Soley Soley by Middle Of The Road
Middle Of The Road
Mimed repeat performance

18

Picture of Benny Hill Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill
Benny Hill
Music Video

1

Picture of The Supremes & The Four Tops You Gotta Have Love In Your Heart by The Supremes & The Four Tops
The Supremes & The Four Tops
Audience Dancing

25

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter presented by Jimmy Savile
Director Johnny Pearson
Producer Johnnie Stewart
Sound Richard Chamberlain
Choreographer Flick Colby
Featuring Top of the Pops Orchestra

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