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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 21

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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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  • Episode 50
    8.6/10(10)
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    #1 - Episode 50

    Season 21 Episode 50

    Aired 12/13/1984

    Steve Wright and Peter Powell take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Wham!, Kool & The Gang, Tears For Fears, and The Toy Dolls.

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  • Episode 29
    8.0/10(10)
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    #2 - Episode 29

    Season 21 Episode 29

    Aired 7/19/1984

    Peter Powell and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 July 1984. Featuring The Mighty Wah!, Prince, Billy Idol, Blancmange, Divine, Thompson Twins and Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

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  • Episode 31
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    #3 - Episode 31

    Season 21 Episode 31

    Aired 8/2/1984

    Simon Bates and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 August 1984. Featuring Black Lace, Kane Gang, A Flock of Seagulls, Trevor Walters, George Michael and Frankie Goes To Hollywood.

    Director: N/A

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  • Episode 9
    7.6/10(10)
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    #4 - 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.

    Director: N/A

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  • Episode 23
    7.4/10(9)
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    #5 - 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!

    Director: N/A

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  • Episode 34
    7.2/10(9)
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    #6 - Episode 34

    Season 21 Episode 34

    Aired 8/23/1984

    Mike Read and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 August 1984. Featuring Alphaville, Elton John, Break Machine, Miami Sound Machine, Tracey Ullman, Spandau Ballet, Rod Stewart and George Michael.

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  • Episode 48
    7.2/10(10)
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    #7 - Episode 48

    Season 21 Episode 48

    Aired 11/29/1984

    Peter Powell and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 November 1984. Featuring Nik Kershaw, The Eurythmics, Slade, Tina Turner, Kool & The Gang, Madonna, Alvin Stardust and Jim Diamond.

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  • Episode 16
    7.0/10(8)
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    #8 - 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 28
    6.7/10(11)
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    #9 - Episode 28

    Season 21 Episode 28

    Aired 7/12/1984

    John Peel and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 July 1984. Featuring Shakatak, Tina Turner, Alison Moyet, Phil Fearon and Galaxy, Echo and The Bunnymen, The Bluebells and Frankie Goes To Hollywood.

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  • Episode 1
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    #10 - 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.

    Director: N/A

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    #11 - 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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    #12 - 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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    #13 - 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.

    Director: N/A

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    #14 - 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.

    Director: N/A

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    #15 - 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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    #16 - 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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    #17 - 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.

    Director: N/A

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    #18 - 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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    #19 - 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.

    Director: N/A

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    #20 - 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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    #21 - 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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    #22 - 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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    #23 - 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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    #24 - 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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    #25 - 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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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Episode 50" is the best rated episode of "Top of the Pops" season 21. It scored 8.6/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/13/1984. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 29".