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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 17

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 17!

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Network:BBC One

Season 17 Ratings Summary

"The Story Of 1978" is the best rated episode of "Top of the Pops" season 17. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/1/1970. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Episode 1".

  • The Story Of 1978
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    #1 - The Story Of 1978

    Season 17 Episode 0 - Aired Unknown

    Sue Perkins ... Herself - Narrator Pete 'Peanut' Langford ... Himself (also archive footage) (as Pete Langford) Kathryn Flett ... Herself Richard Jobson ... Himself (also archive footage) Pete Briquette ... Himself (also archive footage) Faye Fife ... Herself (also archive footage) Mike Read ... Himself (also archive footage) Tony Bramwell ... Himself Maizie Williams ... Herself (also archive footage) Chris Difford ... Himself (also archive footage) Ian Gittins ... Himself Michael Coleman ... Himself (also archive footage) (as Brian and Michael) Kevin Parrott ... Himself (also archive footage) (as Brian and Michael) Mickie Most ... Himself (archive footage) Robin Nash ... Himself (archive footage) Jimmy Pursey ... Himself (also archive footage) Lulu Cartwright ... Herself (also archive footage) (as Lulu) Sue Menhenick ... Herself (also archive footage) (as Sue) Kid Jensen ... Himself (also archive footage) (as David Jensen) Viv Albertine ...

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  • Episode 1
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    #2 - Episode 1

    Season 17 Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/1980

    Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week. Guests include Billy Preston & Syreeta, Kurtis Blow, Madness, the Pretenders, Dr Hook, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd and David Bowie. Also featuring a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  • Episode 2
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    #3 - Episode 2

    Season 17 Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/1980

    David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances by the Nolan Sisters, UFO, the Skids, Joe Jackson, Dollar, ABBA, Sheila B and Pink Floyd, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  • Episode 3
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    #4 - Episode 3

    Season 17 Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/1980

    Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances by Billy Preston & Syreeta, New Musik, Sad Cafe, Sister Sledge, Positive Force, Dexy's Midnight Runners and the Pretenders, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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    #5 - Episode 4

    Season 17 Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/1980

    Mike Read presents chart hits of the week, with performances by Buggles, the Nolans, Barbara Dickson, Matchbox, the Regents, the Pretenders, the Specials, Sheila B Devotion and the Boomtown Rats, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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    #6 - Episode 5

    Season 17 Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/1980

    David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Revillos, Kenny Rogers, Azymuth, John Foxx, Madness, Rupert Holmes, the Ramones, Jon & Vangelis, Billy Ocean and the Specials, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  • Episode 6
    8.0/1010 votes

    #7 - Episode 6

    Season 17 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/1980

    Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Tourists, Cliff Richard, the Chords, the Regents, Queen, the Selecter, AC/DC, the Buggles and the Specials, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  • Episode 7
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    #8 - Episode 7

    Season 17 Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/1980

    Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Matchbox, Keith Michell, the Flying Lizards, Elvis Costello, Michael Jackson, Dave Edmunds, Jon & Vangelis, Marti Webb and Kenny Rogers, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  • Episode 8
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    #9 - Episode 8

    Season 17 Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/1980

    Peter Powell presents hits of the week. Guests include Shakin' Stevens, Blondie, the Beat, the Buggles, the Tourists, Fern Kinney, Cliff Richard, the Ramones, Iron Maiden and Kenny Rogers. Also includes a dance Sequence by Legs & Co.

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  • Episode 9
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    #10 - Episode 9

    Season 17 Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/1980

    David 'Kid' Jensen presents pop hits of the week, with performances from Elvis Costello, Marti Webb, the Vapors, Liquid Gold, the Gibson Brothers, Stiff Little Fingers, Dave Edmunds, the Police, the Shadows and Blondie, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  • Episode 10
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    #11 - Episode 10

    Season 17 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/1980

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  • Episode 11
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    #12 - Episode 11

    Season 17 Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1980

    Steve Wright presents pop hits of the week, with performances from the Dooleys, the Police, the Detroit Spinners, Secret Affair, the Vapors, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Gibson Brothers, Peter Gabriel, Genesis and Fern Kinney, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  • Episode 12
    7.6/109 votes

    #13 - Episode 12

    Season 17 Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/1980

    Mike Read presents pop hits of the week, with performances from the Bodysnatchers, Squeeze, Sad Cafe, the Lambrettas, Barbara Dickson, Shakin' Stevens, Martha and the Muffins, UB40, and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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    #14 - Episode 13

    Season 17 Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/1980

    Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Liquid Gold, Genesis, Brothers Johnson, Dr Hook, Judas Priest, Siouxsie & the Banshees, John Foxx, the Detroit Spinners and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  • Episode 14
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    #15 - Episode 14

    Season 17 Episode 14 - Aired 4/3/1980

    David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Madness, Barbara Dickson, Dexy's Midnight Runners, the Pretenders, BA Robertson, the Lambrettas, Prima Donna and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  • Episode 15
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    #16 - Episode 15

    Season 17 Episode 15 - Aired 4/10/1980

    Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Undertones, Sky, David Essex, Dr Hook, Saxon, Judas Priest, the Bodysnatchers, the Buggles and the Detroit Spinners, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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    #17 - Episode 16

    Season 17 Episode 16 - Aired 4/17/1980

    No description available

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  • Episode 17
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    #18 - Episode 17

    Season 17 Episode 17 - Aired 4/24/1980

    Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Smokie, Paul McCartney, the Cure, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Sky, Sad Cafe, Cockney Rejects, Bad Manners, David Essex, the Undertones, Johnny Logan, Blondie, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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    #19 - Episode 18

    Season 17 Episode 18 - Aired 5/1/1980

    Tommy Vance presents chart hits of the week, with performances from New Musik, Narada Michael Walden, the Chords, Whitesnake, Jimmy Ruffin, Saxon, the Beat, Kate Bush, Dexys Midnight Runners and Johnny Logan.

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  • Episode 19
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    #20 - Episode 19

    Season 17 Episode 19 - Aired 5/8/1980

    Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Human League, Prelude, Michael Jackson, Matchbox, Jona Lewie, the Ruts, OMD and Dexys Midnight Runners, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

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    #21 - Episode 20

    Season 17 Episode 20 - Aired 5/15/1980

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  • Episode 21
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    #22 - Episode 21

    Season 17 Episode 21 - Aired 5/22/1980

    Mike Read presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Lambrettas, UK Subs, Michael Jackson, Jona Lewie, Karel Fialka, the Specials, Matchbox and Johnny Logan, and a dance routine from Legs & Co.

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    #23 - Episode 22

    Season 17 Episode 22 - Aired 5/29/1980

    David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week. Guests include Liquid Gold, Hot Chocolate, Elton John, Don McLean, Thin Lizzy, Roxy Music, OMD, Jermaine Jackson, Stiff Little Fingers, Mystic Merlin and Lena Zavaroni. Includes a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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    #24 - Episode 23

    Season 17 Episode 23 - Aired 7/9/1980

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including tracks from Odyssey, Thin Lizzy, Kate Bush, and Splodgenessabounds. Introduced by Peter Powell & B.A. Robertson.

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  • Episode 24
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    #25 - Episode 24

    Season 17 Episode 24 - Aired 8/7/1980

    Peter Powell and guest presenter Elton John present chart hits of the week, with performances from the Piranhas, Diana Ross, Hot Chocolate, Kelly Marie, the Gap Band, the Gibson Brothers, Bad Manners, Abba, Odyssey, Olivia Newton John and Don McLean, and a dance routine from Legs & Co.

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