Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

Genre: Reality

Director: Johnnie Stewart

Cast:Tony BlackburnPeter PowellMike ReadGary DaviesMark GoodierSteve WrightSimon BatesSimon MayoJanice Long


1Season 12

Season 12, Episode 1

January 2, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Tymes, John Holt, Philip & Vanessa, and Elvis Presley. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

2Season 12

Season 12, Episode 2

January 9, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Essex, Rod Stewart & The Faces, Gloria Gaynor, and The Tymes. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

3Season 12

Season 12, Episode 3

January 16, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Ralph Mctell, George Mccrae, John Holt, and Ringo Starr. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

4Season 12

Season 12, Episode 4

January 23, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Arrows, Sweet Sensation, Helen Reddy, and Ken Boothe. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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Season 12, Episode 5

January 30, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Queen, Elvis Presley, Mac & Katie Kissoon, and Wigan's Chosen Few. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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Season 12, Episode 6

February 6, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dana, Supertramp, Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band, and Slade. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Season 12, Episode 7

February 13, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Love Unlimited, Frankie Valli, Queen, and Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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Season 12, Episode 8

February 20, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hello, Syreeta, Dana, and Lynsey De Paul. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

9Season 12

Season 12, Episode 9

February 27, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from John Lennon, Mud, The Shadows, and Fox. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis & Jimmy Savile.

10Season 12

Season 12, Episode 10

March 6, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Barry Manilow, The Goodies, Average White Band, and Kenny. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

11Season 12

Season 12, Episode 11

March 13, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dana, Tam White, Johnny Mathis, and Fox. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

12Season 12

Season 12, Episode 12

March 20, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Guys & Dolls, The Tymes, Average White Band, and Wigan's Ovation. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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Season 12, Episode 13

March 27, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Peter Skellern, Gloria Gaynor, Kiki Dee Band, and The Rubettes. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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Season 12, Episode 14

April 3, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Mike Reid, Guys & Dolls, The Moments & The Whatnauts, and Labelle. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Season 12, Episode 15

April 10, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Peter Shelley, The Three Degrees, Bad Company, and 10cc. Introduced by Emperor Rosko.

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Season 12, Episode 16

April 17, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Bobby Goldsboro, The Glitter Band, Mud, and Minnie Riperton. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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Season 12, Episode 17

April 24, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from 10cc, Mac & Katie Kissoon, Susan Cadogan, and Gilbert Becaud. Introduced by Ed Stewart.

18Season 12

Season 12, Episode 18

May 1, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Silver Convention, The Wombles, Tammy Jones, and Teach-in. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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Season 12, Episode 19

May 8, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hot Chocolate, Desmond Dekker, Chips, and Gary Glitter. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

20Season 12

Season 12, Episode 20

May 15, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Wombles, Windsor Davies & Don Estelle, Ian Hunter, and Showaddywaddy. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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Season 12, Episode 21

May 22, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Judy Collins, Jackie Wilson, Catherine Howe, and Tammy Wynette. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

22Season 12

Season 12, Episode 22

May 29, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Olivia Newton-john, Kenny, 10cc, and The Osmonds. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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Season 12, Episode 23

June 5, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Desmond Dekker, Gilbert O'sullivan, and Nazareth. Introduced by Ed Stewart.

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Season 12, Episode 24

June 12, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Tammy Wynette, The Goodies, Gary Glitter, and 10cc. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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Season 12, Episode 25

June 19, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Retta Young, Johnny Nash, Dana, and Hamilton Bohannon. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

26Season 12

Season 12, Episode 26

June 26, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Kenny, Sister Sledge, The Chi-lites, and Gary Glitter. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

27Season 12

Season 12, Episode 27

July 3, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Johnny Nash, Bryan Ferry, Mud, and The Goodies. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

28Season 12

Season 12, Episode 28

July 10, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Johnny Mathis, Linda Lewis, Ray Stevens, and Pete Wingfield. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

29Season 12

Season 12, Episode 29

July 17, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Tammy Wynette, Adrian Baker, Carl Douglas, and Susan Cadogan. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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Season 12, Episode 30

July 24, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Typically Tropical, The Bee Gees, Linda Lewis, and Roger Whittaker. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

31Season 12

Season 12, Episode 31

July 31, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Brian Hyland, Kenny, Cilla Black, and Biddu Orchestra. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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Season 12, Episode 32

August 7, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Linda Lewis, Gary Benson, Smokey, and The Bee Gees. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Season 12, Episode 33

August 14, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Susan Cadogan, Biddu Orchestra, Suzi Quatro, and Linda Carr & The Love Squad. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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Season 12, Episode 34

August 21, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Gary Benson, Mike Harding, Gladys Knight & The Pips, and The Glitter Band. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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Season 12, Episode 35

August 28, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Rod Stewart, Desmond Dekker, Gilbert O'sullivan, and Peter Skellern. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

36Season 12

Season 12, Episode 36

September 4, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Leo Sayer, Dan Mccafferty, Al Matthews, and Jonathan King. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

37Season 12

Season 12, Episode 37

September 11, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hot Chocolate, Pilot, Kenny, and The Supremes. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

38Season 12

Season 12, Episode 38

September 18, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Mud, Cliff Richard, Johnny Nash, and The Goodies. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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Season 12, Episode 39

September 25, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Roger Whittaker, Band Of The Black Watch, Alvin Stardust, and Smokey. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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Season 12, Episode 40

October 2, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Carl Malcolm, Mac & Katie Kissoon, The Chi-lites, and The Four Seasons. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

41Season 12

Season 12, Episode 41

October 9, 1975

600th edition of the chart show. A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Morris Albert, Hello, The Drifters, and Chris Farlowe. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

42Season 12

Season 12, Episode 42

October 16, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Tommy Hunt, Justin Hayward & John Lodge, The Chi-lites, and David Bowie. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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Season 12, Episode 43

October 23, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from John Miles, Natalie Cole, Gilbert O'sullivan, and Smokey. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

44Season 12

Season 12, Episode 44

October 30, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Justin Hayward & John Lodge, Hello, David Bowie, and George Mccrae. Introduced by Ed Stewart.

45Season 12

Season 12, Episode 45

November 6, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hot Chocolate, 14-18, The Rubettes, and Glen Campbell. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Season 12, Episode 46

November 13, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from George Mccrae, Demis Roussos, The Tymes, and Justin Hayward & John Lodge. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

47Season 12

Season 12, Episode 47

November 20, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Jigsaw, John Asher, Queen, and The Stylistics. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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Season 12, Episode 48

November 27, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Demis Roussos, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Steeleye Span, and John Lennon. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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Season 12, Episode 49

December 4, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Essex, Rod Stewart, Bay City Rollers, and David Bowie. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Season 12, Episode 50

December 11, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Goodies, Mud, Ken Dodd, and Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys Feat. Chill Wills. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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Season 12, Episode 51

December 18, 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Essex, David Bowie, Demis Roussos, and Fatback Band. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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Season 12, Episode 52

December 23, 1975

Part 1 of 2. A look at Britain's best-selling discs and artists from the past year in music. Featuring some of the No.1 records of 1975. Including performances from Billy Connolly, Typically Tropical, Rod Stewart, and David Bowie. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Dave Lee Travis.

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Season 12, Episode 53

December 25, 1975

Part 2 of 2. A look at Britain's best-selling discs and artists from the past year in music. Featuring some of the No.1 records of 1975. Including performances from Johnny Nash, Art Garfunkel, The Tymes, and Bay City Rollers. Introduced by Noel Edmonds & Tony Blackburn.