1966-1969: Musical Instruments, and Pressing Records
In 1966, Top of the Pops relocated from Manchester to London. To commemorate this move to BBC Television Centre, the TOTP opening title sequence and logo underwent a revamp. The new opening title sequence showcased live-action close-up shots of musical instruments and vinyl records being manufactured and played on a turntable, interspersed with neon numerals counting down from 20 to 2 before a neon Top of the Pops logo was displayed.
This presentation package remained in use until 1969, when regular colour television broadcasts commenced on BBC1. The theme tune would continue to be used until approximately 1971, when it was repurposed as the closing theme tune during the end credits of the show.
Want to know more about the design process of these iconic opening titles? Check out this article by Ravensbourne University London.
Opening Title Sequence
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 1
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 1
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 2
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 2
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 3
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 3
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 4
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 4
Presenter Graphics
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Performance Graphics
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Chart Rundown Graphics
Chart rundown graphic - 15th February 1968.
Chart rundown graphic - 15th February 1968.
Chart rundown graphic - 15th February 1968.
Chart rundown graphic - 15th February 1968.
Chart rundown graphic - 6th June 1968.
Chart rundown graphic - 6th June 1968.
End Credit Graphics
End credits graphic - 15th February 1968.
End credits graphic - 15th February 1968.
End credits graphic - 15th February 1968.
End credits graphic - 15th February 1968.
End credits graphic - 6th June 1968.
End credits graphic - 6th June 1968.
End credits graphic - 27th February 1969
End credits graphic - 27th February 1969
Stage Designs
Stage design, circa December 1967.
Stage design, circa December 1967.
Stage design, circa December 1967.
Stage design, circa December 1967.
Stage design, circa February 1968.
Stage design, circa February 1968.
Stage design, circa February 1968.
Stage design, circa February 1968.
Stage design, circa February 1968.
Stage design, circa February 1968.
Stage design, circa February 1968.
Stage design, circa February 1968.
Stage design, circa June 1968.
Stage design, circa June 1968.
Stage design, circa June 1968.
Stage design, circa June 1968.
Stage design, circa June 1968.
Stage design, circa June 1968.
Stage design, circa February 1969.
Stage design, circa February 1969.
Stage design, circa February 1969.
Stage design, circa February 1969.
Stage design, circa February 1969.
Stage design, circa February 1969.
Stage design, circa February 1969.
Stage design, circa February 1969.