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12/10/1972

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from 10cc, Thelma Houston, Gary Glitter, and Gilbert O'sullivan. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Last Broadcast

Thu 12th Oct 1972
19:25

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Presentation

All Broadcasts

Thu 12th Oct 1972
19:25

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
John I'm Only Dancing
David Bowie
Played Over The Charts

12

Donna
10cc
Mimed Performance

10

Elected
Alice Cooper
Music Video

17

No One's Gonna Be A Fool Forever
Thelma Houston
Mimed Performance

NEW

Elmo James
Chairmen Of The Board
Mimed Performance

26

I Didn't Know I Loved You (till I Saw You Rock 'n' Roll
Gary Glitter
Mimed Performance

4

In A Broken Dream
Python Lee Jackson
Danced to by Pan's People

9

Clair
Gilbert O'sullivan
Mimed Performance

NEW

Goodbye To Love
The Carpenters
Music Video

22

Mouldy Old Dough
Lieutenant Pigeon
Mimed Performance

1

Burning Love
Elvis Presley
Audience Dancing

8

Credits

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

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