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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!

The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 17

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    #1 - The Story Of 1978

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    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

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    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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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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    #7 - Episode 6

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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    #13 - Episode 12

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    #18 - Episode 17

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    #22 - Episode 21

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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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".