The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 23
Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 23!
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Season 23 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Top of the Pops" season 23 is "January 2, 1986", rated N/A/10 from 0 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "January 2, 1986" aired on 1/2/1986 and is rated NaN point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "January 9, 1986".
NaN/10 0 votes#1 - January 2, 1986
Season 23 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/1986
John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 January 1986. Featuring A-Ha, Paul McCartney, Level 42, Bronski Beat, Sophia George, Shakin' Stevens, Elton John, Jennifer Rush and Sting.
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#2 - January 9, 1986
Season 23 Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/1986
Mike Smith and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Full Force, Mr Mister, King, and Pet Shop Boys.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#3 - January 16, 1986
Season 23 Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/1986
Mike Read and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 January 1986 and featuring Fine Young Cannibals, Dire Straits, a-ha, Mr. Mister, Pet Shop Boys, and Cherrelle with Alexander O'Neal.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#4 - January 23, 1986
Season 23 Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/1986
Paul Jordan and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Eurythmics, Madonna, Sarah Brightman & Steve Harley, and Five Star.
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#5 - January 30, 1986
Season 23 Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/1986
Gary Davies and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 January 1986. Featuring Billy Ocean, Madonna, Talk Talk, Grace Jones, Fine Young Cannibals and A-Ha.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#6 - February 6, 1986
Season 23 Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/1986
Simon Bates and Paul Jordan present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 February 1986. Featuring The Damned, Five Star, Ozzy Osbourne and Double.
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- 7.8/10 9 votes
#7 - February 13, 1986
Season 23 Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/1986
Gary Davies and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 February 1986 and featuring Belouis Some, Whitney Houston, Su Pollard, Shakin' Stevens and Billy Ocean.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#8 - February 20, 1986
Season 23 Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/1986
Janice Long and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 February 1986. Featuring Paul Hardcastle, Diana Ross, Depeche Mode, Survivor, Public Image Limited, Billy Ocean and The Damned.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#9 - February 27, 1986
Season 23 Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/1986
Paul Jordan and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 February 1986. Featuring Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Talking Heads, Audrey Hall, Alexander O'Neal, Kate Bush, The Bangles, Billy Ocean and Colonel Abrams.
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#10 - March 6, 1986
Season 23 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/1986
Gary Davies and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 March 1986. Featuring Mike and the Mechanics, Kate Bush, Frank Sinatra, Tavares, Whistle, Diana Ross, and Huey Lewis and the News.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#11 - March 13, 1986
Season 23 Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1986
Mike Smith and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Bangles, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and Culture Club.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#12 - March 20, 1986
Season 23 Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/1986
Janice Long and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 March 1986 and featuring Jim Diamond, Pet Shop Boys, Cliff Richard and The Young Ones, The Real Thing, Diana Ross and Mr. Mister.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#13 - March 27, 1986
Season 23 Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/1986
Mike Smith and Bruno Brookes take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Atlantic Starr, Bronski Beat, Falco, and The Art Of Noise & Duane Eddy.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#14 - April 3, 1986
Season 23 Episode 14 - Aired 4/3/1986
Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 April 1986. Featuring Big Audio Dynamite, George Michael, A-Ha, The Real Thing, Cliff Richard and the Young Ones, The Style Council and Falco.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#15 - April 10, 1986
Season 23 Episode 15 - Aired 4/10/1986
Mike Smith and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from The Art Of Noise & Duane Eddy, Janet Jackson, Simple Minds, and Cliff Richard & The Young Ones.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#16 - April 17, 1986
Season 23 Episode 16 - Aired 4/17/1986
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 April 1986. Featuring Big Country, Falco, A-ha, Janet Jackson, It's Immaterial, George Michael and Whitney Houston.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#17 - April 24, 1986
Season 23 Episode 17 - Aired 4/24/1986
Janice Long and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 April 1986. Featuring The S.O.S Band, The Grange Hill Cast, Aurra, George Michael, Madonna and Queen.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#18 - May 1, 1986
Season 23 Episode 18 - Aired 5/1/1986
Mike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Janet Jackson, Madonna, Hear 'n' Aid, and Joyce Sims.
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- 8.0/10 9 votes
#19 - May 8, 1986
Season 23 Episode 19 - Aired 5/8/1986
Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 08 May 1986. Featuring Patti La Belle and Michael McDonald, Spitting Image, Billy Ocean, Falco, and Whitney Houston.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#20 - May 15, 1986
Season 23 Episode 20 - Aired 5/15/1986
Simon Bates and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Level 42, Doctor & The Medics, The B-52's, and Spitting Image.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#21 - May 22, 1986
Season 23 Episode 21 - Aired 5/22/1986
Gary Davies and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 May 1986. Featuring Jaki Graham, Billy Ocean, Simply Red, Spitting Image, The B52's, Patti La Belle and Michael McDonald, The Matchroom Mob and Chas & Dave.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#22 - May 29, 1986
Season 23 Episode 22 - Aired 5/29/1986
John Peel and Janice Long present this pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 May 1986. Featuring Doctor and the Medics, Robert Palmer, The Real Thing, Tears for Fears, Pete Wylie, Spitting Image and Peter Gabriel.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#23 - June 5, 1986
Season 23 Episode 23 - Aired 6/5/1986
Pop chart programme. Simon Bates and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 June 1986. Featuring Cashflow, Simply Red, Pet Shop Boys, Doctor and the Medics, Genesis, Nu Shooz and Jaki Graham.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#24 - June 11, 1986
Season 23 Episode 24 - Aired 6/11/1986
Mike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Falco, Bucks Fizz, A-ha, and Robert Palmer.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#25 - June 19, 1986
Season 23 Episode 25 - Aired 6/19/1986
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 June 1986. Featuring Bucks Fizz, Nu Shooz, Amazulu, A-Ha, The Housemartins, Doctor & The Medics, Miami Sound Machine, Queen and Owen Paul.
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