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12/10/1978

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Olympic Runners, The Jacksons, Jonathan King, and The Bishops. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Last Broadcast

Thu 12th Oct 1978
19:20

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Thu 12th Oct 1978
19:20

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Sandy
John Travolta
Played Over Charts

8

Get It While You Can
Olympic Runners
Mimed Performance

64

Mexican Girl
Smokie
Mimed Performance

20

Blame It On The Boogie
The Jacksons
Legs & Co. Dance Routine

13

Love Don't Live Here Anymore
Rose Royce
Mimed Performance

2

One For You, One For Me
Jonathan King
Mimed Performance

36

Dippety Day
Father Abraham & The Smurfs
Music Video

27

I Want Candy
The Bishops
Mimed Performance

NEW

Talking In Your Sleep
Crystal Gayle
Legs & Co. Dance Routine

14

Sweet Talkin' Woman
Electric Light Orchestra
Music Video

7

Love Is The Sweetest Thing
Peter Skellern Feat. The Grimethorpe Collier Band
Mimed Performance

NEW

Summer Nights
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-john
Music Video

1

Macarthur Park
Donna Summer
Audience Dancing

29

Credits

Presenter Jimmy Savile
Director Johnny Pearson
Producer Brian Whitehouse
Executive Producer Robin Nash
Sound Anthony Philpot
Choreographer Flick Colby
Featuring Top of the Pops Orchestra

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