Episode
Top of the Pops: Episode 18
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Top of the Pops
- Season
- Season 20
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 1983-05-05
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
Episode 18 is Episode 18 in 1983 of Top of the Pops. It aired on 1983-05-05. The runtime is 50 min.
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Episode 21
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Episode 14
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Episode 22
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Episode 13
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Episode 23
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Episode 12
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Episode 24
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