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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 21

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 21!

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 21 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Top of the Pops" season 21. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/5/1984. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
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    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 21 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/1984

    Special 20th anniversary edition from 5 January 1984, with performances by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Rod Stewart, Status Quo, Frank Kelly, Slade and The Flying Pickets.

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  • Episode 2
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    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 21 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/1984

    Mike Read and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 January 1984. Featuring The Icicle Works, Howard Jones, Shakin' Stevens & Bonnie Tyler, Roland Rat, Lionel Richie, Joe Fagin and Paul McCartney.

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  • Episode 3
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    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 21 Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/1984

    Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 January 1984. Featuring Whitesnake, Big Country, Fiction Factory, China Crisis, Gloria Gaynor, John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

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  • Episode 4
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    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 21 Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/1984

    Mike Smith and Richard Skinner take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Eurythmics, Echo & The Bunnymen, Joe Fagin, and Cyndi Lauper.

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  • Episode 5
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    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 21 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/1984

    John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 February 1984. Includes appearances from Musical Youth, Queen, Matthew Wilder, Fiction Factory, Thomas Dolby, Thompson Twins, Juan Martin and Duran Duran.

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    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 21 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/1984

    Gary Davies and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Nik Kershaw, Elbow Bones & The Racketeers, Madness, and Madonna.

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  • Episode 7
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    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 21 Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/1984

    Simon Bates and Peter Powell introduce the pop chart programme. Featuring Slade, Thompson Twins, Style Council, Shannon, Matt Bianco and Nena.

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  • Episode 8
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    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 21 Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/1984

    Mike Read and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 February 1984 and featuring Hot Chocolate, Rockwell, Marilyn, Nik Kershaw, Carmel and Howard Jones.

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  • Episode 9
    7.6/1010 votes

    #9 - Episode 9

    Season 21 Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/1984

    John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 March 1984. Featuring Matt Bianco, Van Halen, Alexei Sayle, Break Machine, Wang Chung, Slade, Nena and Julia & Company.

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  • Episode 10
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    #10 - Episode 10

    Season 21 Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/1984

    Richard Skinner and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 March 1984. Including appearances from Galaxy, The Weather Girls, Sade, Bananarama, Howard Jones, Tracey Ullman and Nena.

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  • Episode 11
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    #11 - Episode 11

    Season 21 Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/1984

    Simon Bates and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Lionel Richie, Alexei Sayle, Wang Chung, and Nena.

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  • Episode 12
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    #12 - Episode 12

    Season 21 Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/1984

    Peter Powell and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 March 1984. Featuring Depeche Mode, Shakin' Stevens, Culture Club, UB40, Sade and Lionel Richie.

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  • Episode 13
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    #13 - Episode 13

    Season 21 Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/1984

    Mike Read and Andy Peebles present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 March 1984 and featuring The Special AKA, Captain Sensible, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Madonna, Thompson Twins and Lionel Richie.

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  • Episode 14
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    #14 - Episode 14

    Season 21 Episode 14 - Aired 4/5/1984

    John Peel and David Jensen take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40.

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  • Episode 15
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    #15 - Episode 15

    Season 21 Episode 15 - Aired 4/12/1984

    Dave Lee Travis and Richard Skinner take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Dead Or Alive, Lionel Richie, and The Cure.

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  • Episode 16
    7.0/108 votes

    #16 - Episode 16

    Season 21 Episode 16 - Aired 4/19/1984

    Peter Powell and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 April 1984. Featuring The Special AKA, Thompson Twins, Blancmange, Queen, Nik Kershaw, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Lionel Richie and Kool and the Gang.

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  • Episode 17
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    #17 - Episode 17

    Season 21 Episode 17 - Aired 4/26/1984

    Simon Bates and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 April 1984. Featuring Sandie Shaw and The Smiths, Duran Duran, Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Flying Pickets and Lionel Richie.

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  • Episode 18
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    #18 - Episode 18

    Season 21 Episode 18 - Aired 5/3/1984

    Mike Read and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 May 1984 and featuring appearances from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Blancmange, New Order, Kenny Loggins, Jocelyn Brown, The Human League and Duran Duran.

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  • Episode 19
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    #19 - Episode 19

    Season 21 Episode 19 - Aired 5/10/1984

    David Jensen and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 May 1984. Includes appearances from Belle and the Devotions, Queen, The Flying Pickets, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Terri Wells, The Pointer Sisters and Duran Duran.

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  • Episode 20
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    #20 - Episode 20

    Season 21 Episode 20 - Aired 5/17/1984

    Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 May 1984. Includes appearances from Break Machine, Deniece Williams, Marillion, Hazell Dean, Womack & Womack, Ultravox, Duran Duran and Kenny Loggins.

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    #21 - Episode 21

    Season 21 Episode 21 - Aired 5/24/1984

    Mike Smith and Janice Long take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from The Style Council, Howard Jones, Duran Duran, and Status Quo.

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  • Episode 22
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    #22 - Episode 22

    Season 21 Episode 22 - Aired 5/31/1984

    Richard Skinner and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Elton John, David Sylvian, The Smiths, and Deniece Williams.

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  • Episode 23
    7.4/109 votes

    #23 - Episode 23

    Season 21 Episode 23 - Aired 6/7/1984

    John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 June 1984. Includes appearances from Spandau Ballet, Howard Jones, Evelyn Thomas, Bananarama, Bronski Beat and Wham!

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  • Episode 24
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    #24 - Episode 24

    Season 21 Episode 24 - Aired 6/14/1984

    Peter Powell and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 June 1984. Includes appearances from The Art Company, The Smiths, Scritti Politti, Ozzy Osbourne, Nick Heyward, Nik Kershaw and Frankie Goes To Hollywood.

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  • Episode 25
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    #25 - Episode 25

    Season 21 Episode 25 - Aired 6/21/1984

    Simon Bates and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Omd, Cyndi Lauper, Ollie & Jerry, and Elvis Costello & The Attractions.

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