Episode
Top of the Pops: 5th January 1978
Overview
Peter Powell introduces the weekly pop chart programme featuring performances from Eddie & the Hot Rods, Terry Wogan, Long Tall Ernie, the Babys, Tonight, the Brotherhood of Man, Julie Covington, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Wings and Legs & Co.
Details
- Series
- Top of the Pops
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1978-01-05
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
5th January 1978 is Episode 1 in 1978 of Top of the Pops. It aired on 1978-01-05. The runtime is 30 min.
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