1981 Episode Guide - Top of the Pops Archive

1980

The 1980s

1982

Featured

900th episode.

Pete Murray, David Jacobs, Alan Freeman, & Jimmy Savile present the 900th edition.

Yellow pearl.

On 9th July 1981, brand new opening titles and theme tune debuted on screen.

Top Artists of 1981

Includes repeat performances.

Shakin' Stevens

15 appearances

11 appearances

8 appearances

The Teardrop Explodes

8 appearances

7 appearances

7 appearances

Top Presenters of 1981

10 appearances

9 appearances

Dave Lee Travis

9 appearances

8 appearances

Richard Skinner

7 appearances

6 appearances

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Year Statistics

Episodes Broadcast

53

Archived Episodes

53

Artist Debuts

88

Unique #1s

19

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