23/08/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Jam, Joe Jackson, The Flying Lizards, and Roxy Music. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 23rd Aug 1979
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Lost In Music by Sister Sledge
Sister Sledge Played Over Charts |
30 |
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When You're Young by The Jam
The Jam Mimed |
25 |
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Gotta Go Home by Boney M
Boney M Music Video |
22 |
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Is She Really Going Out With Him? by Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson Mimed repeat performance |
13 |
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Boy Oh Boy by Racey
Racey Mimed |
44 |
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Money by The Flying Lizards
The Flying Lizards Mimed |
18 |
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Reggae For It Now by Bill Lovelady
Bill Lovelady Mimed |
35 |
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Angel Eyes by Roxy Music
Roxy Music Music Video |
12 |
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Lines by The Planets
The Planets Mimed |
46 |
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Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller by Showaddywaddy
Showaddywaddy Mimed repeat performance |
15 |
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Just When I Needed You Most by Randy Vanwarmer
Randy Vanwarmer Legs & Co. Routine |
27 |
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Morning Dance by Spyro Gyra
Spyro Gyra Mimed repeat performance |
17 |
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We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard Mimed |
1 |
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Street Life by The Crusaders
The Crusaders Audience Dancing |
23 |
Trivia
This episode has not been repeated on BBC Four since late 2012, as it is presented by Jimmy Savile.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Jimmy Savile |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Producer | Stanley Appel |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Keith Gunn |
| Lighting | John Farr |
| Design | Graham Lough |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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