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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 20

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 20!

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 20 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Top of the Pops" season 20. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/6/1983. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
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    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 20 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/1983

    Mike Smith & Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Phil Collins, Bucks Fizz, Wah!, and The Stranglers.

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  • Episode 2
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    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 20 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/1983

    John Peel and David Jensen present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 13 January 1983. Featuring Incantation, Men at Work, Sharon Redd, Keith Harris and Orville, The Belle Stars, John Williams, Eddy Grant, The Maisonettes, Phil Collins and Donna Summer.

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  • Episode 3
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    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 20 Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/1983

    Janice Long and Gary Davies present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 20 January 1983. Featuring appearances from Kajagoogoo, Joe Jackson, Echo and the Bunnymen, Melba Moore, U2, Laura Branigan, The Stranglers, Phil Collins and Billy Griffin.

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  • Episode 4
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    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 20 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/1983

    Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 27 January 1983. Features Level 42, The Belle Stars, Central Line, The Beatles, China Crisis, Wham!, Bauhaus, Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes, Dire Straits and Men at Work.

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  • Episode 5
    7.4/109 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 20 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/1983

    John Peel and David Jensen introduce the latest hits from the pop charts, first broadcast on 3 February 1983. Featuring Haysi Fantayzee, Indeep, Tears For Fears, U2 and Men at Work.

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  • Episode 6
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    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 20 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/1983

    Janice Long and Pat Sharp present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 10 February 1983. Featuring The Belle Stars, Toto, Level 42, Michael Jackson, Central Line, China Crisis and Men at Work.

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  • Episode 7
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    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 20 Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/1983

    Peter Powell and Gary Davies present the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 17 February 1983. Featuring Wham, Tears for Fears, Icehouse, Musical Youth, Madness, Haysi Fantayzee, Fun Boy Three and Kajagoogoo.

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  • Episode 8
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    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 20 Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/1983

    Andy Peebles and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Michael Jackson, Toto, Eurythmics, and Kajagoogoo.

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  • Episode 9
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    #9 - Episode 9

    Season 20 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/1983

    John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 March 1983 and featuring OMD, Bananarama, Patti Austin with James Ingram, and Michael Jackson.

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  • Episode 10
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    #10 - Episode 10

    Season 20 Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/1983

    Mike Smith and Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Eurythmics, Spandau Ballet, David Joseph, and Thompson Twins.

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  • Episode 11
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    #11 - Episode 11

    Season 20 Episode 11 - Aired 3/17/1983

    Tony Blackburn and Gary Davies present the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 17 March 1983. Featuring Bananarama, The Style Council, Ultravox, Joan Armatrading, Bonnie Tyler and Bucks Fizz.

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  • Episode 12
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    #12 - Episode 12

    Season 20 Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/1983

    With JoBoxers, David Bowie, Orange Juice, Altered John Peel and David Jensen present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 23 March 1983. Featuring JoBoxers, David Bowie, Orange Juice, Altered Images, Duran Duran and David Joseph.

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  • Episode 13
    6.7/1010 votes

    #13 - Episode 13

    Season 20 Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/1983

    Steve Wright and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 March 1983. Featuring New Order, The Style Council, Mari Wilson, U2, Kajagoogoo, Tracey Ullman and Duran Duran.

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  • Episode 14
    6.2/109 votes

    #14 - Episode 14

    Season 20 Episode 14 - Aired 4/7/1983

    Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 April 1983 and featuring Dexys Midnight Runners, Culture Club, Joboxers, Twisted Sister, Michael Jackson, F. R. David, Nick Heyward, Big Country and David Bowie.

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  • Episode 15
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    #15 - Episode 15

    Season 20 Episode 15 - Aired 4/14/1983

    Gary Davies and Andy Peebles present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 April 1983. Featuring Sweet Dreams, Eurythmics, Bauhaus, Kissing the Pink, Sunfire, Kajagoogoo and David Bowie.

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  • Episode 16
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    #16 - Episode 16

    Season 20 Episode 16 - Aired 4/21/1983

    Richard Skinner and Janice Long present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 April 1983. Featuring Culture Club, The Human League, FR David, Heaven 17, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet and David Bowie.

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  • Episode 17
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    #17 - Episode 17

    Season 20 Episode 17 - Aired 4/28/1983

    John Peel and David Jensen present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 April 1983. Featuring Galaxy, The Creatures, Tears for Fears, Kissing the Pink and Spandau Ballet.

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  • Episode 18
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    #18 - Episode 18

    Season 20 Episode 18 - Aired 5/5/1983

    Britain's longest running pop music show celebrates its 1,000th edition. Since its first transmission on 1st January 1964, Top of the Pops has provided a weekly programme reflecting the bands and artists in the current hit parade. Included in this special edition are video clips and personalities from the past 19 years, plus a look at the top pop records from in the charts. Including performances from The Human League, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet, and Heaven 17.

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  • Episode 19
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    #19 - Episode 19

    Season 20 Episode 19 - Aired 5/12/1983

    Mike Read and Tommy Vance present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 May 1983. Featuring Modern Romance, Hall & Oates, Hot Chocolate, Galaxy, The Creatures, Men at Work and Spandau Ballet.

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  • Episode 20
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    #20 - Episode 20

    Season 20 Episode 20 - Aired 5/19/1983

    Simon Bates and Gary Davies present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 May 1983. Featuring D Train, New Edition, David Grant, Blancmange, The Beat and Wham.

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  • Episode 21
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    #21 - Episode 21

    Season 20 Episode 21 - Aired 5/26/1983

    Peter Powell and Pat Sharp present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 May 1983. Featuring Big Country, Hot Chocolate, The Police, New Edition and Forrest.

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  • Episode 22
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    #22 - Episode 22

    Season 20 Episode 22 - Aired 6/2/1983

    Jimmy Savile and Tony Blackburn take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Elton John, The Tubes, Irene Cara, and Yazoo.

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  • Episode 23
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    #23 - Episode 23

    Season 20 Episode 23 - Aired 6/8/1983

    John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart show, first broadcast on 8 June 1983. Studio guests include Twisted Sister, The Imposter, Shakatak, Big Country and The Police.

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  • Episode 24
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    #24 - Episode 24

    Season 20 Episode 24 - Aired 6/16/1983

    Mike Read and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Kajagoogoo, Shalamar, The Truth, and Michael Jackson.

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  • Episode 25
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    #25 - Episode 25

    Season 20 Episode 25 - Aired 6/23/1983

    Simon Bates and Peter Powell introduce the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 June 1983. Featuring Freeez, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Shakatak, Mike Oldfield, H20 and The Police.

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