True, to a point it is easy to pin down the approximate era of love come down, but it hasnt lost its accessibility. Your tv show guide to countdown top of the pops season 1982 air dates. Does anybody know if bbc4 are likely to repeat the totp xmas 82 show which was broadcast last night. Last night i watched a couple of top of the pops episodes from february 1983, and i didnt think they stood up nearly as well, and that is comparing them even to the more mediocre 1982 episodes weve seen in more recent weeks. Looking back at top of the pops, which ended 10 years ago. Home series top of the pops aired order season 19 episode 52 1982 christmas special part 2. Ten years ago this week, the final weekly episode top of the pops aired on the bbc. Season 22 guide for top of the pops uk tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. When the information about the broadcast dates of totp 1982 and possible story of 1982 documentary become available then it will be useful to place them on this new thread in anticipation of the year to come, as 1981 looks like wrapping up within the next month, although as yet there appears to be no confirmation of whether 1982 will be a seamless continuation onwards from. Top of the pops uk tv show season 24 episodes list. Top of the pops 26th august 1982 full episode presented by dave lee travis featuring. As regards the mike smith top of the pops i had a look at popscene and a poster has listed all of the uk gold repeats from the 90s and a few of mikes were listed as being shown from the 85, 86 and 87 period.
Top of the pops, also known as totp, is a british music chart television programme, made by the bbc and originally broadcast weekly between 1 january 1964 and 30 july 2006. Bring back top of the pops from 70s and 80s on bbc. Ive wanted to watch the first episode of the tube from november 1982 for ages now, but amazingly it hasnt appeared on youtube or any other video sites as far as i know. The worlds longest running weekly music show, totp was shown every thursday evening on bbc one, except for a short period on fridays in mid1973, and again in autumn 1974. The show began in 1964 and ran yearround for over 40 years and more than 2200 editions, making it the longestrunning music show in the world. Top of the pops episode dated may 1982 tv episode. In september 2002, in an attempt to combat the increasing ratings success of itvs rival chart show cd. This list of performances on top of the pops is a chronological account of popular songs performed by recording artists and musical ensembles on top of the pops, a weekly bbc one television programme that featured artists from the uk singles chart. Uk, the top of the pops brand diversified and a childrens tv spinoff was created to run alongside the main show.
John peel top of the pops the story of 1982 youtube. The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits its britains number one pop show. Stay in touch with top of the pops next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. Top of the pops weekly popmusic show mixing live performances with pop videos, counting down the uk singles chart to the weeks number one record. With mel giedroyc, cheryl baker, pete sinfield, neil ferris. Here is an update from the bbc on the mike smith fronted episodes. Unfortunately, the november 4th 1982 edition was never repeated at that time. The style council life at a top peoples health farm hothouse flowers dont go mica paris my one temptation scritti politti oh patti wet wet wet with a little help from my friends heart what about love 02 06 1988 aswad give a little love. This began a major decline in audience figures as fans were forced to choose between top of the pops and an episode of the soap. All available episodes 10 total upcoming episodes 6 total.
This list of performances on top of the pops is a chronological account of popular songs performed by recording artists and musical ensembles on top of the pops, a weekly bbc one television programme that featured artists from the uk singles chart the bbc transmitted new installments of the programme weekly from january 1964 through july 2006, and later converted it into a radio programme. Top of the pops, also known as totp, is a british music chart television programme, made by. I really grew to like both the song and the totp performance. Jun 28, 2016 extract from the programme about totp 1982 and john peels return to the show. A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring instudio performances from popular music artists. Top of the pops uk tv show season 19 episodes list. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Mike smith decided not to sign the licence extension that would allow the bbc to repeat the top of the pops episodes that he presented.
The worlds longest running weekly music show, totp was shown every thursday evening on bbc one, except for a short period on fridays in mid1973, and again in autumn 1974, before once again being moved to fridays at 7. I completely missed out on this and hope that i get the chance again. Until 2006, it was shown each week on the bbc and is now licensed for national versions around the world. The phrase top of the pops was not only a longrunning music television show in the uk, but also a term that meant that a release was a certified hit. Top of the pops 1982,,,presenters david kid jensen. Top of the pops uk season, episode 42, 14th october 1976. This list of performers on top of the pops includes popular music recording artists and musical ensembles who have performed on top of the pops, a weekly bbc one television programme that featured artists from the uk singles chart the bbc transmitted new installments of the programme weekly from january 1964 through july 2006, and from then on, only as christmas and new year. I find it much easier to pick ten songs i love from 1982, than i do from 81, but that doesnt stop me thinking the general quality has diminished somewhat. John peel presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 4 february 1982. Top of the pops episode dated 14 january 1982 tv episode. With holly johnson, london boys and double trouble with rebel mc. With appearances from omd, jets, soft cell, xtc, christopher cross, kraftwerk, theatre of hate and zoo.
Top of the pops episode dated 10 june 1982 tv episode. Season 20 guide for top of the pops uk tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Apr 10, 2020 pick of the pops the great gambo presents the top twenty from this week in 1982. Top of the pops season 19 episode 22 3rd june 1982. Oh yes the music quiz that puts the trainers to the anus is back. Top of the pops chart rundown 7th october 1982 jimmy. Top of the pops uk tv show season 20 episodes list next. Otherwise they will be shown using the series origin language. Top of the pops also known by its abbreviation totp is a british music chart television programme. While he was alive, mike smith decided not to sign the licence extension that would allow the bbc to repeat the top of the pops episodes that he presented. The nexus chit chat inside the spaceship general doctor who moderators motel. Top of the pops 1982,,,presenters david kid jensen christmas abba, david bowie totp 23121982.
Season 19 guide for top of the pops uk tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. The following is a list of presenters who have hosted the bbc show, including the many guest presenters over the years. Fearne cotton and clara amfo present top of the pops christmas, featuring the biggest and hottest stars from across the year, and the 2018 christmas number one. Season 26 guide for top of the pops uk tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. I have a fair number of those 82 episodes in my collection, and sadly the presentation on top of the pops goes from bad to worse, in the coming months, courtesy, of course, of michael hurll. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. Simon bates presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 17 june 1982.
Since his passing, the bbc is continuing to respect his wishes. Season 24 guide for top of the pops uk tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. The great gambo has two charts from 1965 and 1982 for the first potp of the new year. Top of the pops uk tv show season 22 episodes list next. Top of the pops uk tv show season 26 episodes list next. Top of the pops 40th anniversary 19642004 january 1, 2004. Season 25 guide for top of the pops uk tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Top of the pops uk tv show season 20 episodes list. Top of the pops uk tv show season 25 episodes list. Mcflys dont stop me now was the official number 1 single, while razorlight, lily allen and paolo nutini. Top of the pops episode dated 18 march 1982 tv episode.