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A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from New World, Hurricane Smith, Paul Simon, and Val Doonican. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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  • BBC One BBC One

    Thu 18th May 1972

    19:25

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Thu 18th May 1972

19:25

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Performances Featured

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Picture of Leeds United F.C. Leeds United by Leeds United F.C.
Leeds United F.C.
Played Over Charts

14

Picture of New World Sister Jane by New World
New World
Mimed

27

Picture of Procol Harum A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Mimed repeat performance

22

Picture of Hurricane Smith Oh Babe, What Would You Say? by Hurricane Smith
Hurricane Smith
Mimed

15

Picture of Don Mclean Vincent by Don Mclean
Don Mclean
Music Video

29

Picture of Paul Simon Me And Julio Down By The School Yard by Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Pan's People Routine

23

Picture of Lindisfarne Lady Eleanor by Lindisfarne
Lindisfarne
Music Video

19

Picture of Val Doonican More Than Ever Before by Val Doonican
Val Doonican
Mimed

NEW

Picture of The Moody Blues Isn't Life Strange by The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues
Mimed repeat performance

24

Picture of T. Rex Metal Guru by T. Rex
T. Rex
Mimed repeat performance

1

Picture of David Cassidy Could It Be Forever by David Cassidy
David Cassidy
Audience Dancing

3

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

Performance Breakdown

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Played Over Charts 0%
Pan's People Routine 0%
Audience Dancing 0%

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