1981 Episode Guide

New wave and electro rule the charts as TOTP finally embraces the 80s — a fresh theme tune and title sequence arrive for the show's 900th episode, Legs & Co. take their final bow, and Zoo help bring a new party atmosphere to the studio.

1980

The 1980s

1982

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Top Artists of 1981

Image of Shakin' Stevens

Shakin' Stevens
Image of Adam & The Ants

Adam & The Ants
Image of Bucks Fizz

Bucks Fizz
Image of The Human League

The Human League
Image of Ultravox

Ultravox
Image of Bad Manners

Bad Manners
Image of Toyah

Toyah
Image of John Lennon

John Lennon

Top Presenters of 1981

Image of Peter Powell

Peter Powell
Image of Simon Bates

Simon Bates
Image of Dave Lee Travis

Dave Lee Travis
Image of Jimmy Savile

Jimmy Savile
Image of Richard Skinner

Richard Skinner
Image of Mike Read

Mike Read
Image of David Jensen

David Jensen
Image of Steve Wright

Steve Wright

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Month by Month Episode Guide

Tap on a month below to see the episodes of TOTP that aired that month in 1981.