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Top of the Pops - Season 17

Episode List

Episode 1
E1 - Episode 1

Aired: January 03, 1980

Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week. Guests include Billy Preston & Syreeta, Kurtis Blow, Madness, the Pretenders, Dr Hook, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd and David Bowie. Also featuring a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 2
E2 - Episode 2

Aired: January 10, 1980

David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances by the Nolan Sisters, UFO, the Skids, Joe Jackson, Dollar, ABBA, Sheila B and Pink Floyd, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 3
E3 - Episode 3

Aired: January 17, 1980

Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances by Billy Preston & Syreeta, New Musik, Sad Cafe, Sister Sledge, Positive Force, Dexy's Midnight Runners and the Pretenders, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 4
E4 - Episode 4

Aired: January 24, 1980

Mike Read presents chart hits of the week, with performances by Buggles, the Nolans, Barbara Dickson, Matchbox, the Regents, the Pretenders, the Specials, Sheila B Devotion and the Boomtown Rats, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 5
E5 - Episode 5

Aired: January 31, 1980

David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Revillos, Kenny Rogers, Azymuth, John Foxx, Madness, Rupert Holmes, the Ramones, Jon & Vangelis, Billy Ocean and the Specials, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 6
E6 - Episode 6

Aired: February 07, 1980

Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Tourists, Cliff Richard, the Chords, the Regents, Queen, the Selecter, AC/DC, the Buggles and the Specials, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 7
E7 - Episode 7

Aired: February 15, 1980

Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Matchbox, Keith Michell, the Flying Lizards, Elvis Costello, Michael Jackson, Dave Edmunds, Jon & Vangelis, Marti Webb and Kenny Rogers, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 8
E8 - Episode 8

Aired: February 22, 1980

Peter Powell presents hits of the week. Guests include Shakin' Stevens, Blondie, the Beat, the Buggles, the Tourists, Fern Kinney, Cliff Richard, the Ramones, Iron Maiden and Kenny Rogers. Also includes a dance Sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 9
E9 - Episode 9

Aired: February 28, 1980

David 'Kid' Jensen presents pop hits of the week, with performances from Elvis Costello, Marti Webb, the Vapors, Liquid Gold, the Gibson Brothers, Stiff Little Fingers, Dave Edmunds, the Police, the Shadows and Blondie, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 10
E10 - Episode 10

Aired: March 06, 1980

Episode 11
E11 - Episode 11

Aired: March 13, 1980

Steve Wright presents pop hits of the week, with performances from the Dooleys, the Police, the Detroit Spinners, Secret Affair, the Vapors, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Gibson Brothers, Peter Gabriel, Genesis and Fern Kinney, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 12
E12 - Episode 12

Aired: March 20, 1980

Mike Read presents pop hits of the week, with performances from the Bodysnatchers, Squeeze, Sad Cafe, the Lambrettas, Barbara Dickson, Shakin' Stevens, Martha and the Muffins, UB40, and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 13
E13 - Episode 13

Aired: March 27, 1980

Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Liquid Gold, Genesis, Brothers Johnson, Dr Hook, Judas Priest, Siouxsie & the Banshees, John Foxx, the Detroit Spinners and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 14
E14 - Episode 14

Aired: April 03, 1980

David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Madness, Barbara Dickson, Dexy's Midnight Runners, the Pretenders, BA Robertson, the Lambrettas, Prima Donna and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 15
E15 - Episode 15

Aired: April 10, 1980

Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Undertones, Sky, David Essex, Dr Hook, Saxon, Judas Priest, the Bodysnatchers, the Buggles and the Detroit Spinners, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 16
E16 - Episode 16

Aired: April 17, 1980

Episode 17
E17 - Episode 17

Aired: April 24, 1980

Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Smokie, Paul McCartney, the Cure, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Sky, Sad Cafe, Cockney Rejects, Bad Manners, David Essex, the Undertones, Johnny Logan, Blondie, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 18
E18 - Episode 18

Aired: May 01, 1980

Tommy Vance presents chart hits of the week, with performances from New Musik, Narada Michael Walden, the Chords, Whitesnake, Jimmy Ruffin, Saxon, the Beat, Kate Bush, Dexys Midnight Runners and Johnny Logan.

Episode 19
E19 - Episode 19

Aired: May 08, 1980

Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Human League, Prelude, Michael Jackson, Matchbox, Jona Lewie, the Ruts, OMD and Dexys Midnight Runners, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 20
E20 - Episode 20

Aired: May 15, 1980

Episode 21
E21 - Episode 21

Aired: May 22, 1980

Mike Read presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Lambrettas, UK Subs, Michael Jackson, Jona Lewie, Karel Fialka, the Specials, Matchbox and Johnny Logan, and a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 22
E22 - Episode 22

Aired: May 29, 1980

David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week. Guests include Liquid Gold, Hot Chocolate, Elton John, Don McLean, Thin Lizzy, Roxy Music, OMD, Jermaine Jackson, Stiff Little Fingers, Mystic Merlin and Lena Zavaroni. Includes a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 23
E23 - Episode 23

Aired: July 09, 1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including tracks from Odyssey, Thin Lizzy, Kate Bush, and Splodgenessabounds. Introduced by Peter Powell & B.A. Robertson.

Episode 24
E24 - Episode 24

Aired: August 07, 1980

Peter Powell and guest presenter Elton John present chart hits of the week, with performances from the Piranhas, Diana Ross, Hot Chocolate, Kelly Marie, the Gap Band, the Gibson Brothers, Bad Manners, Abba, Odyssey, Olivia Newton John and Don McLean, and a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 25
E25 - Episode 25

Aired: August 14, 1980

Tommy Vance presents the hits of the week from August 1980. Guests include Ultravox, David Bowie, ELO, Mike Berry, Grace Jones, Village People, Sue Wilkinson and ABBA, plus a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 26
E26 - Episode 26

Aired: August 21, 1980

Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week from August 1980. Guests include ELO, Sheena Easton, Hazel O'Connor, Kelly Marie, Cliff Richard, the Jam, Billy Joel, David Bowie, plus a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 27
E27 - Episode 27

Aired: August 28, 1980

Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week. Guests include the Barracudas, Gary Numan, the Selecter, Mike Berry, the Skids, Elton John, Sue Wilkinson, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Village People, Judas Priest and David Bowie, plus a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 28
E28 - Episode 28

Aired: September 04, 1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Kelly Marie, Hazel O'connor, Cliff Richard, and The Beat. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis & Kevin Keegan.

Episode 29
E29 - Episode 29

Aired: September 11, 1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Black Sabbath, Elvis Presley, Judas Priest, and Split Enz. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Richard Skinner.

Episode 30
E30 - Episode 30

Aired: September 18, 1980

Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show with guests, including Olivia Newton-John. Featuring performances by Randy Crawford, XTC, Stevie Wonder, Nick Straker Band, Billy Joel, Kelly Marie and Madness.

Episode 31
E31 - Episode 31

Aired: September 25, 1980

Mike Read presents hits of the week. Guests include Split Enz, Diana Ross, Ottawan, Shalamar, Linx and the Police. Also features special guests Russ Abbot and Leo Sayer, as well as a dance sequence by Legs and Co and the weekly chart rundown.

Episode 32
E32 - Episode 32

Aired: October 02, 1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Stevie Wonder, Thin Lizzy, Odyssey, and Black Slate. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 33
E33 - Episode 33

Aired: October 09, 1980

Peter Powell introduces the pop chart programme, including performances from Status Quo, Diana Ross, OMD, Black Slate, the Nolans, Linx, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and the Police. Includes chart rundown and a performance by Legs & Co. Also features a guest apperance from Dennis Waterman & Paul Jones.

Episode 34
E34 - Episode 34

Aired: October 16, 1980

Tommy Vance introduces the pop chart programme, including performances from Showaddywaddy, Adam & the Ants, Matchbox, the Police, Madness and George Benson. Plus, a chart rundown and a performance from Legs & Co. Guest appearances from Suzi Quatro, Dollar and Michael Palin.

Episode 35
E35 - Episode 35

Aired: October 23, 1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Nolans, Kelly Marie, Kate Bush, and Ottawan. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 36
E36 - Episode 36

Aired: October 30, 1980

Peter Powell introduces the pop chart programme, including performances from Adam and the Ants, Odyssey, Bad Manners, Sheena Easton, Showaddywaddy and Barbra Streisand.

Episode 37
E37 - Episode 37

Aired: November 06, 1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Status Quo, Stephanie Mills, Roxy Music, and MotÖrhead. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Richard Skinner.

Episode 38
E38 - Episode 38

Aired: November 13, 1980

Simon Bates presents the iconic pop show. Includes appearances from Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Liquid Gold, Spandau Ballet, ABBA and Blondie. Plus a performance from Legs & Co, and special guests Dr Hook and Stu Francis.

Episode 39
E39 - Episode 39

Aired: November 20, 1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Boomtown Rats, Eddy Grant, Kool & The Gang, and Status Quo. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 40
E40 - Episode 40

Aired: November 27, 1980

Tommy Vance presents the pop show. Includes performances from Showaddywaddy, Robert Palmer, Stray Cats, UB40, ABBA, Madness and Spandau Ballet, plus a dance routine from Legs and Co.

Episode 41
E41 - Episode 41

Aired: December 04, 1980

Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 December 1993 and featuring St Winifred's School Choir, Eddy Grant, Neil Diamond, Jona Lewie, AC/DC, The Boomtown Rats, Abba and a dance routine from Legs & Co.

Episode 42
E42 - Episode 42

Aired: December 11, 1980

Richard Skinner presents the pop show, with performances from Adam and the Ants, Madness, the Stray Cats, Status Quo, Queen, ABBA and the Police. Guests include Gary Numan, and there's a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 43
E43 - Episode 43

Aired: December 18, 1980

Simon Bates presents the weekly pop show. Includes performances from the Beat, St Winifred's School Choir, the Specials, Gary Numan, Robert Palmer, the Nolans and Jona Lewie, and a dance routine by Legs & Co.