Episode
Top of the Pops: Episode 29
Overview
Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Spandau Ballet, Saxon, Dexys Midnight Runners, Third World, Kate Bush, Bad Manners and The Specials, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.
Details
- Series
- Top of the Pops
- Season
- Season 18
- Episode
- Episode 29
- Air date
- 1981-07-16
- Runtime
- 32 min
Episode context
Episode 29 is Episode 29 in 1981 of Top of the Pops. It aired on 1981-07-16. The runtime is 32 min.
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Episode 28
A special live edition of the chart show, celebrating the 900th episode. A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Supremes, The Dave Clark Five, Randy Crawford, and Tom Tom Club. Introduced by Jimmy Savile, Alan Freeman, David Jacobs, & Pete Murray.
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Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring the Vapors, Tight Fit, Gidea Park, Sheena Easton, Visage and the Specials, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.
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