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Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1983

January 6, 1983 53 episodes

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Episode 1
E1

E1. Episode 1

40m Jan 6, 1983

Mike Smith & Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Phil Collins, Bucks Fizz, Wah!, and The Stranglers.

Episode 2
E2

E2. Episode 2

35m Jan 13, 1983

John Peel and David Jensen present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 13 January 1983. Featuring Incantation, Men at Work, Sharon Redd, Keith Harris and Orville, The Belle Stars, John Williams, Eddy Grant, The Maisonettes, Phil Collins and Donna Summer.

Episode 3
E3

E3. Episode 3

35m Jan 20, 1983

Janice Long and Gary Davies present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 20 January 1983. Featuring appearances from Kajagoogoo, Joe Jackson, Echo and the Bunnymen, Melba Moore, U2, Laura Branigan, The Stranglers, Phil Collins and Billy Griffin.

Episode 4
E4

E4. Episode 4

40m Jan 27, 1983

Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 27 January 1983. Features Level 42, The Belle Stars, Central Line, The Beatles, China Crisis, Wham!, Bauhaus, Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes, Dire Straits and Men at Work.

Episode 5
E5

E5. Episode 5

40m Feb 3, 1983

John Peel and David Jensen introduce the latest hits from the pop charts, first broadcast on 3 February 1983. Featuring Haysi Fantayzee, Indeep, Tears For Fears, U2 and Men at Work.

Episode 6
E6

E6. Episode 6

40m Feb 10, 1983

Janice Long and Pat Sharp present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 10 February 1983. Featuring The Belle Stars, Toto, Level 42, Michael Jackson, Central Line, China Crisis and Men at Work.

Episode 7
E7

E7. Episode 7

25m Feb 17, 1983

Peter Powell and Gary Davies present the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 17 February 1983. Featuring Wham, Tears for Fears, Icehouse, Musical Youth, Madness, Haysi Fantayzee, Fun Boy Three and Kajagoogoo.

Episode 8
E8

E8. Episode 8

35m Feb 24, 1983

Andy Peebles and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Michael Jackson, Toto, Eurythmics, and Kajagoogoo.

Episode 9
E9

E9. Episode 9

35m Mar 3, 1983

John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 March 1983 and featuring OMD, Bananarama, Patti Austin with James Ingram, and Michael Jackson.

Episode 10
E10

E10. Episode 10

30m Mar 10, 1983

Mike Smith and Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Eurythmics, Spandau Ballet, David Joseph, and Thompson Twins.

Episode 11
E11

E11. Episode 11

30m Mar 17, 1983

Tony Blackburn and Gary Davies present the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 17 March 1983. Featuring Bananarama, The Style Council, Ultravox, Joan Armatrading, Bonnie Tyler and Bucks Fizz.

Episode 12
E12

E12. Episode 12

35m Mar 23, 1983

With JoBoxers, David Bowie, Orange Juice, Altered John Peel and David Jensen present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 23 March 1983. Featuring JoBoxers, David Bowie, Orange Juice, Altered Images, Duran Duran and David Joseph.

Episode 13
E13

E13. Episode 13

32m Mar 31, 1983

Steve Wright and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 March 1983. Featuring New Order, The Style Council, Mari Wilson, U2, Kajagoogoo, Tracey Ullman and Duran Duran.

Episode 14
E14

E14. Episode 14

29m Apr 7, 1983

Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 April 1983 and featuring Dexys Midnight Runners, Culture Club, Joboxers, Twisted Sister, Michael Jackson, F. R. David, Nick Heyward, Big Country and David Bowie.

Episode 15
E15

E15. Episode 15

30m Apr 14, 1983

Gary Davies and Andy Peebles present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 April 1983. Featuring Sweet Dreams, Eurythmics, Bauhaus, Kissing the Pink, Sunfire, Kajagoogoo and David Bowie.

Episode 16
E16

E16. Episode 16

35m Apr 21, 1983

Richard Skinner and Janice Long present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 April 1983. Featuring Culture Club, The Human League, FR David, Heaven 17, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet and David Bowie.

Episode 17
E17

E17. Episode 17

35m Apr 28, 1983

John Peel and David Jensen present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 April 1983. Featuring Galaxy, The Creatures, Tears for Fears, Kissing the Pink and Spandau Ballet.

Episode 18
E18

E18. Episode 18

50m May 5, 1983

Britain's longest running pop music show celebrates its 1,000th edition. Since its first transmission on 1st January 1964, Top of the Pops has provided a weekly programme reflecting the bands and artists in the current hit parade. Included in this special edition are video clips and personalities from the past 19 years, plus a look at the top pop records from in the charts. Including performances from The Human League, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet, and Heaven 17.

Episode 19
E19

E19. Episode 19

35m May 12, 1983

Mike Read and Tommy Vance present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 May 1983. Featuring Modern Romance, Hall & Oates, Hot Chocolate, Galaxy, The Creatures, Men at Work and Spandau Ballet.

Episode 20
E20

E20. Episode 20

35m May 19, 1983

Simon Bates and Gary Davies present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 May 1983. Featuring D Train, New Edition, David Grant, Blancmange, The Beat and Wham.

Episode 21
E21

E21. Episode 21

35m May 26, 1983

Peter Powell and Pat Sharp present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 May 1983. Featuring Big Country, Hot Chocolate, The Police, New Edition and Forrest.

Episode 22
E22

E22. Episode 22

35m Jun 2, 1983

Jimmy Savile and Tony Blackburn take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Elton John, The Tubes, Irene Cara, and Yazoo.

Episode 23
E23

E23. Episode 23

40m Jun 8, 1983

John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart show, first broadcast on 8 June 1983. Studio guests include Twisted Sister, The Imposter, Shakatak, Big Country and The Police.

Episode 24
E24

E24. Episode 24

35m Jun 16, 1983

Mike Read and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Kajagoogoo, Shalamar, The Truth, and Michael Jackson.

Episode 25
E25

E25. Episode 25

40m Jun 23, 1983

Simon Bates and Peter Powell introduce the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 June 1983. Featuring Freeez, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Shakatak, Mike Oldfield, H20 and The Police.

Episode 26
E26

E26. Episode 26

35m Jun 30, 1983

Richard Skinner and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 June 1983. Featuring Shalamar, Nick Heyward, Irene Cara, Paul Young, Tom Robinson, Bucks Fizz and Rod Stewart.

Episode 27
E27

E27. Episode 27

40m Jul 7, 1983

John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 July 1983. Featuring Roman Holliday, Freeez, The Cure, Funk Masters and Jimmy the Hoover.

Episode 28
E28

E28. Episode 28

32m Jul 14, 1983

Peter Powell and Andy Peebles present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 July 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Heaven 17, Echo & the Bunnymen and Bananarama.

Episode 29
E29

E29. Episode 29

35m Jul 21, 1983

Jimmy Savile and Pat Sharp take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Eurythmics, Roman Holliday, Freeez, and The Cure.

Episode 30
E30

E30. Episode 30

35m Jul 28, 1983

Mike Read and Janice Long present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 July 1983. Featuring KC and the Sunshine Band, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, The Lotus Eaters and Bananarama.

Episode 31
E31

E31. Episode 31

35m Aug 4, 1983

John Peel and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from The Police, Galaxy Featuring Phil Fearon, Tracie, and Shakin' Stevens.

Episode 32
E32

E32. Episode 32

35m Aug 11, 1983

Another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 August 1983. Presented by Richard Skinner and Tommy Vance, featuring tracks by David Grant, Level 42 and Depeche Mode.

Episode 33
E33

E33. Episode 33

35m Aug 18, 1983

Dave Lee Travis and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Wham!, Elton John, Galaxy Featuring Phil Fearon, and Madness.

Episode 34
E34

E34. Episode 34

35m Aug 25, 1983

Mike Smith and Simon Bates take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Rod Stewart, The Police, Michael Sembello, and Ub40.

Episode 35
E35

E35. Episode 35

35m Sep 1, 1983

John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 September 1983. Featuring Modern Romance, Madness, Genesis, Big Country, Stray Cats and UB40.

Episode 36
E36

E36. Episode 36

35m Sep 8, 1983

Peter Powell and Andy Peebles present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 September 1983. Featuring Heaven 17, JoBoxers, Ryan Paris, Paul Young, Status Quo, Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack, UB40 and Level 42.

Episode 37
E37

E37. Episode 37

35m Sep 15, 1983

Jimmy Savile and Janice Long take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Culture Club, David Essex, The Truth, and Modern Romance.

Episode 38
E38

E38. Episode 38

42m Sep 22, 1983

Simon Bates and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 September 1983. With Toyah Willcox, David Bowie, Nick Heyward, The Alarm, Howard Jones and Hot Chocolate.

Episode 39
E39

E39. Episode 39

40m Sep 29, 1983

Dave Lee Travis and Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from David Essex, George Benson, Kajagoogoo, and Air Supply.

Episode 40
E40

E40. Episode 40

40m Oct 6, 1983

David Jensen and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 October 1983. Featuring Freeez, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, David Grant, The Alarm, New Order and Culture Club.

Episode 41
E41

E41. Episode 41

40m Oct 13, 1983

Peter Powell and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 October 1983. Featuring Roman Holliday, Tracey Ullman, Siouxsie & The Banshees, George Benson, Lydia Murdock, Lionel Richie and Culture Club.

Episode 42
E42

E42. Episode 42

40m Oct 20, 1983

Andy Peebles and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 October 1983. Featuring David Grant, Rocksteady Crew, Howard Jones, Freeez, Elton John, Depeche Mode, Men Without Hats and Culture Club.

Episode 43
E43

E43. Episode 43

35m Oct 27, 1983

With ABC, Donna Summer, Elton John, Status Quo, Madness, Shakin' Stevens and Billy Joel.

Episode 44
E44

E44. Episode 44

40m Nov 3, 1983

Peter Powell and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 November 1983 and featuring ABC, Donna Summer, Elton John, Status Quo, Madness, Shakin' Stevens and Billy Joel.

Episode 45
E45

E45. Episode 45

35m Nov 10, 1983

David Jensen and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 November 1983. Features Musical Youth, Adam Ant, Eurythmics, Limahl, The Cure and Billy Joel.

Episode 46
E46

E46. Episode 46

35m Nov 17, 1983

Jimmy Savile and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Paul Mccartney & Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, and Michael Jackson.

Episode 47
E47

E47. Episode 47

35m Nov 24, 1983

Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 November 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Tina Turner, The Smiths, Marilyn, Simple Minds, The Style Council and Billy Joel.

Episode 48
E48

E48. Episode 48

35m Dec 1, 1983

Dave Lee Travis and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, Genesis, Cliff Richard, and Aztec Camera.

Episode 49
E49

E49. Episode 49

35m Dec 8, 1983

Mike Read and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 December 1983. Featuring Thompson Twins, Billy Joel, Tears for Fears, Howard Jones, Culture Club and The Flying Pickets.

Episode 50
E50

E50. Episode 50

30m Dec 15, 1983

Simon Bates and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 December 1983. Featuring Status Quo, UB40, Slade, The Pretenders, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, and The Flying Pickets.

Episode 51
E51

E51. Episode 51

35m Dec 22, 1983

John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 December 1983. Artists include Slade, Culture Club, Paul McCartney, Dennis Waterman & George Cole, Billy Joel, Howard Jones and The Flying Pickets.

Christmas 1983 - Part 1
E52

E52. Christmas 1983 - Part 1

60m Dec 25, 1983

The Radio 1 DJs present some of the best-selling tracks of 1983, in this special Christmas Day edition. Including performances from Michael Jackson, Men At Work, Eurythmics, and Adam Ant.

Christmas 1983 - Part 2
E53

E53. Christmas 1983 - Part 2

55m Dec 29, 1983

The Radio 1 DJs present some of the best-selling tracks of 1983, in this special edition. Including performances from Mike Oldfield, Tracey Ullman, Michael Sembello, and Phil Collins.

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