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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Season 17 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Top of the Pops" season 17 is "The Story Of 1978", rated N/A/10 from 0 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "The Story Of 1978" aired on 1/1/1970 and is rated NaN point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".
NaN/10 0 votes#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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#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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#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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#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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- 8.0/10 10 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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#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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#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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#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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#11 - Episode 10
Season 17 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/1980
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NaN/10 0 votes#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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- 7.6/10 9 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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#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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#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
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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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#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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#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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#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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