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Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1970

January 1, 1970 53 episodes

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Episode 1
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E1. Episode 1

25m Jan 1, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Badfinger, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Arrival. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Audio recording survives for this episode.

Episode 2
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E2. Episode 2

25m Jan 8, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Marmalade, Roger Whittaker, and Cilla Black. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 3
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E3. Episode 3

25m Jan 15, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from The Temptations, The Peddlers, and Harry J. All-stars. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 4
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E4. Episode 4

45m Jan 22, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Jethro Tull, The Fifth Dimension, and Edwin Starr. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 5
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E5. Episode 5

46m Jan 29, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Blodwyn Pig, Rare Bird, and Mary Hopkin. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Partial video exists.

Episode 6
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E6. Episode 6

45m Feb 5, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Shocking Blue, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Billy Preston. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Partial video exists.

Episode 7
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E7. Episode 7

45m Feb 12, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Juicy Lucy, Judy Collins, and Kenny Rogers & The First Edition. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 8
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E8. Episode 8

45m Feb 19, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Brotherhood Of Man, Canned Heat, and Boris Gardiner & The Dragonaires. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Audio only recording exists.

Episode 9
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E9. Episode 9

45m Feb 26, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from White Plains, Pickettywitch, and Shocking Blue. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 10
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E10. Episode 10

45m Mar 5, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Herman's Hermits, Elvis Presley, and Dave Clark Five. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 11
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E11. Episode 11

45m Mar 12, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Faces, Jimmy Ruffin, and Joe Dolan. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 12
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E12. Episode 12

45m Mar 19, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Bob & Marcia, Doris Troy Group, and Pickettywitch. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Audio only recording exists.

Episode 13
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E13. Episode 13

45m Mar 26, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Four Tops, Kenny Rogers & The First Edition, and Jimmy Ruffin. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 14
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E14. Episode 14

45m Apr 2, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dana, Dusty With Tom Springfield, and Des O'connor. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 15
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E15. Episode 15

45m Apr 9, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Blue Mink, Cufflinks, and The Hollies. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 16
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E16. Episode 16

45m Apr 16, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Family Dogg, Frijid Pink, and Stevie Wonder. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 17
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E17. Episode 17

45m Apr 23, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Hollies, Juicy Lucy, and The Who. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 18
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E18. Episode 18

45m Apr 30, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from England World Cup Squad, Alan Price, and The Move. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 19
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E19. Episode 19

45m May 7, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Hollies, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Jake Holmes. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 20
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E20. Episode 20

45m May 14, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Move, Ides Of March, and Christie. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 21
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E21. Episode 21

45m May 21, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Julie Felix, Arrival, and Savoy Brown. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 22
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E22. Episode 22

45m May 28, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Christie, The Jackson 5, and Mr. Bloe. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 23
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E23. Episode 23

40m Jun 4, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Guess Who, Gerry Monroe, and The Beach Boys. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 24
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E24. Episode 24

35m Jun 11, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Clodagh Rodgers, Free, and Arrival. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 25
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E25. Episode 25

40m Jun 18, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Cliff Richard, Fleetwood Mac, and Dave Clark Five. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 26
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E26. Episode 26

45m Jul 9, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Cat Stevens, Stevie Wonder, and Jimmy Ruffin. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 27
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E27. Episode 27

45m Jul 16, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hotlegs, Jack Wild, and Joni Mitchell. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 28
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E28. Episode 28

40m Jul 23, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Jimmy Ruffin, Fair Weather, and Jonathan Kelly & Friends. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 29
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E29. Episode 29

45m Jul 30, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Kinks, Stavely Makepeace, and The New Seekers. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode

Episode 30
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E30. Episode 30

45m Aug 6, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Foundations, The Jackson 5, and Fair Weather. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 31
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E31. Episode 31

45m Aug 13, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hotlegs, Marmalade, and The Jackson 5. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 32
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E32. Episode 32

45m Aug 20, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Marmalade, Bread, and Ray Stevens. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 33
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E33. Episode 33

45m Aug 27, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Family, Chicago, and Desmond Dekker. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 34
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E34. Episode 34

45m Sep 3, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Desmond Dekker, Bread, and Eli Bonaparte. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 35
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E35. Episode 35

45m Sep 10, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Deep Purple, Aretha Franklin, and Family. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 36
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E36. Episode 36

40m Sep 24, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Black Sabbath, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Diana Ross. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 37
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E37. Episode 37

40m Oct 1, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Julie Felix, The Hollies, and Bobby Bloom. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 38
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E38. Episode 38

40m Oct 8, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Deep Purple, The Temptations, and Juicy Lucy. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 39
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E39. Episode 39

40m Oct 15, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Christie, Horace Faith, and Matthews Southern Comfort. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Episode 40
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E40. Episode 40

40m Oct 22, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Des O'Connor, Melanie, and Edwin Starr. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 41
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E41. Episode 41

40m Oct 29, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Gene Pitney, The Rattles, and Ccs. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 42
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E42. Episode 42

40m Nov 5, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from CCS, Edwin Starr, and Mary Hopkin. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 43
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E43. Episode 43

40m Nov 12, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Roger Whittaker, T-rex, and Neil Diamond. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 44
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E44. Episode 44

40m Nov 19, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Pickettywitch, White Plains, and Elvis Presley. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 45
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E45. Episode 45

40m Nov 26, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from McGuinness Flint, CCS, and Gerry Monroe. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 46
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E46. Episode 46

40m Dec 3, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Shirley Bassey, Andy Williams, and Sue & Sunny. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 47
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E47. Episode 47

40m Dec 10, 1970

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from T-rex, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Donovan. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 48
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E48. Episode 48

45m Dec 25, 1970

A special Christmas Day edition featuring some of the hits of 1970. Including performances from Mr. Bloe, Matthews Southern Comfort, and Kenny Rogers & The First Edition. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 49
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E49. Episode 49

45m Dec 26, 1970

A special Boxing Day edition featuring some of the hits of 1970. Including performances from The Kinks, Norman Greenbaum, and Jimi Hendrix Experience. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Audio only recording exists.

Episode 50
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E50. Episode 50

60m

To Delete

Episode 51
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E51. Episode 51

60m

To Delete

Episode 52
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E52. Episode 52

60m

To Delete

Episode 53
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E53. Episode 53

60m

To Delete

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