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03/08/1972

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs, Electric Light Orchestra, The Bee Gees, and Faron Young. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Last Broadcast

Thu 3rd Aug 1972
19:25

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Presentation

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Thu 3rd Aug 1972
19:25

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
The Locomotion
Little Eva
Played Over The Charts

27

Seaside Shuffle
Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs
Mimed Performance

4

Betcha By Golly Wow
The Stylistics
Music Video

16

10538 Overture
Electric Light Orchestra
Mimed Performance

20

Working On A Building Of Love
Chairmen Of The Board
Danced to by Pan's People

23

Run To Me
The Bee Gees
Mimed Performance

26

All The Young Dudes
Mott The Hoople
Mimed Performance

NEW

It's Four In The Morning
Faron Young
Music Video

24

Just A Little Too Much
Olivia Newton-john
Mimed Performance

NEW

Puppy Love
Donny Osmond
Music Video

1

Popcorn
Hot Butter
Audience Dancing

11

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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