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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 1 - January 2, 1986
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    #1 - January 2, 1986

    S23:E1

    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. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 2 - January 9, 1986
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    #2 - January 9, 1986

    S23:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 3 - January 16, 1986
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    #3 - January 16, 1986

    S23:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 4 - January 23, 1986
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    #4 - January 23, 1986

    S23:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 5 - January 30, 1986
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #5 - January 30, 1986

    S23:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 6 - February 6, 1986
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    #6 - February 6, 1986

    S23:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 7 - February 13, 1986
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #7 - February 13, 1986

    S23:E7

    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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  8. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 8 - February 20, 1986
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    #8 - February 20, 1986

    S23:E8

    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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  9. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 9 - February 27, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - February 27, 1986

    S23:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 10 - March 6, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - March 6, 1986

    S23:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 11 - March 13, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - March 13, 1986

    S23:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 12 - March 20, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - March 20, 1986

    S23:E12

    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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  13. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 13 - March 27, 1986
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    #13 - March 27, 1986

    S23:E13

    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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  14. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 14 - April 3, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - April 3, 1986

    S23:E14

    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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  15. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 15 - April 10, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - April 10, 1986

    S23:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 16 - April 17, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - April 17, 1986

    S23:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 17 - April 24, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - April 24, 1986

    S23:E17

    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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  18. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 18 - May 1, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - May 1, 1986

    S23:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 19 - May 8, 1986
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #19 - May 8, 1986

    S23:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 20 - May 15, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - May 15, 1986

    S23:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 21 - May 22, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - May 22, 1986

    S23:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 22 - May 29, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - May 29, 1986

    S23:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 23 - June 5, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - June 5, 1986

    S23:E23

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 24 - June 11, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - June 11, 1986

    S23:E24

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 25 - June 19, 1986
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #25 - June 19, 1986

    S23:E25

    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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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"January 2, 1986" is the best rated episode of "Top of the Pops" season 23. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/1986. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "January 9, 1986".