18/10/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Suzi Quatro, Abba, Lena Martell, and Fleetwood Mac. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 18th Oct 1979
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Star by Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire Played Over Charts |
25 |
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She's In Love With You by Suzi Quatro
Suzi Quatro Mimed |
46 |
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Every Day Hurts by Sad Café
Sad Café Mimed |
6 |
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Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man After Midnight) by ABBA
ABBA Music Video |
30 |
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Straight Lines by New Musik
New Musik Mimed |
61 |
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One Day At A Time by Lena Martell
Lena Martell Mimed repeat performance |
5 |
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You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use It?) by The Undertones
The Undertones Mimed |
64 |
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Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac Legs & Co. Routine |
18 |
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Back Of My Hand by The Jags
The Jags Mimed repeat performance |
17 |
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The Sparrow by The Ramblers
The Ramblers Mimed |
51 |
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Making Plans For Nigel by Xtc
Xtc Mimed |
28 |
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On My Radio by The Selecter
The Selecter Mimed |
47 |
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Video Killed The Radio Star by Buggles
Buggles Music Video |
1 |
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Rock Around The Clock by The Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols Audience Dancing |
21 |
Trivia
This episode has not been repeated on BBC Four since late 2012, as it is presented by Dave Lee Travis.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Dave Lee Travis |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Director | David G. Hillier |
| 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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