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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 16

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 16!

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

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Network:BBC One

Season 16 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Top of the Pops" season 16 is "4th January 1979", rated N/A/10 from 0 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "4th January 1979" aired on 1/4/1979 and is rated NaN point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "11th January 1979".

  • 4th January 1979
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    #1 - 4th January 1979

    Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/1979

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by Mike Read. Featuring Generation X, Elton John, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Olivia Newton-John, Racey, Barry White, Brotherhood of Man, Village People and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 11th January 1979
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    #2 - 11th January 1979

    Season 16 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/1979

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by David 'Kid' Jensen. Featuring Bonnie Tyler, Sally Oldfield, Paul Evans, the Shadows, Steve Allen, Driver 67, the Village People, Rocky Sharpe & the Replays and dances by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 18th January 1979
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    #3 - 18th January 1979

    Season 16 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/1979

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by Peter Powell. Featuring Olympic Runners, Anne Murray, the Three Degrees, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Billy Joel, Chic, the Village People and dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 25th January 1979
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    #4 - 25th January 1979

    Season 16 Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/1979

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dr. Feelgood, Third World, The Doll, and Judas Priest. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1 February 1979
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    #5 - 1 February 1979

    Season 16 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/1979

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by Mike Read, including performances by Nazareth, the Three Degrees, UFO, the Members, Sally Oldfield, Two Man Sound, Generation X and the Pointer Sisters, with a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 8th February 1979
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    #6 - 8th February 1979

    Season 16 Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/1979

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by David 'Kid' Jensen, including performances by Mick Jackson, the Jacksons, Darts, Rod Stewart, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Leif Garrett, Judas Priest, Blondie and dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 15th February 1979
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    #7 - 15th February 1979

    Season 16 Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/1979

    Peter Powell presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from the Dooleys, Generation X, Alan Price, the Pretenders, Lene Lovich, the Skids and Blondie. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 22nd February 1979
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    #8 - 22nd February 1979

    Season 16 Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/1979

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Real Thing, The Bee Gees, Gene Chandler, and Darts. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1st March 1979
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    #9 - 1st March 1979

    Season 16 Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/1979

    Mike Read presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from the Skids, Thin Lizzy, Chic and David Essex. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 9th March 1979
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    #10 - 9th March 1979

    Season 16 Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/1979

    Kid Jensen presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from Inner Circle, Elvis Costello, the Buzzcocks, Dennis Brown, the Late Show, the Real Thing, Cliff Richard, the Dooleys, Motorhead and the Leyton Buzzards. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 15th March 1979
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    #11 - 15th March 1979

    Season 16 Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/1979

    Peter Powell presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from the Jam, Lene Lovich, the Cars, Violinski, Herbie Hancock and Black Lace. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 22nd March 1979
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    #12 - 22nd March 1979

    Season 16 Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/1979

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Sham 69, The Players Association, Village People, and Queen. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 29 March 1979
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    #13 - 29 March 1979

    Season 16 Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/1979

    Mike Read presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from the Three Degrees, Rocky Sharpe & the Replays, Dana, Showaddywaddy, Kandidate and Black Lace. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 5th April 1979
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    #14 - 5th April 1979

    Season 16 Episode 14 - Aired 4/5/1979

    Tony Blackburn presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from M, Squeeze, the Members, the Jacksons, Milk and Honey & Gali Atari and the Jam. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 12th April 1979
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    #15 - 12th April 1979

    Season 16 Episode 15 - Aired 4/12/1979

    Peter Powell presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from Kate Bush, Neil Diamond, Racey, Supertramp, Sham 69, Kandidate, Sister Sledge and Light of the World. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 19th April 1979
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    #16 - 19th April 1979

    Season 16 Episode 16 - Aired 4/19/1979

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Gordon Giltrap, M, Wings, and Gonzalez. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 26th April 1979
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    #17 - 26th April 1979

    Season 16 Episode 17 - Aired 4/26/1979

    David 'Kid' Jensen presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from Generation X, Supertramp, Eruption, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Racey, Amii Stewart, Boney M and the Monks. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 3rd May 1979
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    #18 - 3rd May 1979

    Season 16 Episode 18 - Aired 5/3/1979

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Undertones, M, Peaches & Herb, and Mike Oldfield. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10th May 1979
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    #19 - 10th May 1979

    Season 16 Episode 19 - Aired 5/10/1979

    Mike Read presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from Elkie Brooks, Sparks, the Shadows, Eruption, Roxy Music and Gary Moore. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 17th May 1979
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    #20 - 17th May 1979

    Season 16 Episode 20 - Aired 5/17/1979

    Peter Powell presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from the Tubes, Earth Wind & Fire, the Emotions, the Police, M, Abba and Donna Summer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 24th May 1979
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    #21 - 24th May 1979

    Season 16 Episode 21 - Aired 5/24/1979

    David 'Kid' Jensen presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from the Skids, Roxy Music, ELO, Tubeway Army, Liner, David Bowie, Blondie and Elvis Costello and the Attractions. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 31st May 1979
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    #22 - 31st May 1979

    Season 16 Episode 22 - Aired 5/31/1979

    Paul Burnett presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show including performances from Quantum Jump, Chas and Dave, Sparks, Fischer-Z, Peaches and Herb, Voyager, Blondie and Hot Chocolate. With a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 7th June 1979
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    #23 - 7th June 1979

    Season 16 Episode 23 - Aired 6/7/1979

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Tourists, Anita Ward, Linda Lewis, and Sister Sledge. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 14th June 1979
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    #24 - 14th June 1979

    Season 16 Episode 24 - Aired 6/14/1979

    Mike Read presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show including performances from Match, McFadden and Whitehead, Edwin Starr, Tubeway Army, Janet Kay, Chas and Dave, Squeeze and Anita Ward. With a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 21st May 1979
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    #25 - 21st May 1979

    Season 16 Episode 25 - Aired 6/21/1979

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Eddy Grant, Village People, The Ruts, and Dame Edna Everage. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A