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16/12/1971

Top of the Pops Archive

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.

Last Broadcast

Thu 16th Dec 1971
19:25

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Presentation

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Thu 16th Dec 1971
19:25

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Jeepster (crowd Dancing)
T-Rex
Played Over The Charts

2

Fireball
Deep Purple
Mimed Performance

15

I Just Can't Help Believing
Elvis Presley
Music Video

22

Something Tells Me (something Is Gonna Happen Tonight)
Cilla Black
Mimed Performance

7

Sleepy Shores
Johnny Pearson Orchestra
Mimed Performance

26

Kara, Kara
New World
Mimed Performance

28

Hooked On A Feeling
Jonathan King
Mimed Performance

23

Diamonds Are Forever
Shirley Bassey
Mimed Performance

NEW

Soley Soley
Middle Of The Road
Mimed Performance

18

Ernie (the Fastest Milkman In The West)
Benny Hill
Music Video

1

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

25

Credits

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

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