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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!

The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 23

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  1. 8.0/10(9 votes)

    #1 - May 8, 1986

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    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.

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  2. 7.8/10(9 votes)

    #2 - February 13, 1986

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    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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  3. 7.2/10(8 votes)

    #3 - August 21, 1986

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    S23:E34

    Gary Davies and Bruno Brookes present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 August 1986. Featuring Depeche Mode, Prince and The Revolution, Bruce Hornsby and The Range, Modern Talking, Boris Gardiner, and The Communards.

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  4. 6.6/10(10 votes)

    #4 - January 30, 1986

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    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.

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    #5 - January 2, 1986

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    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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    #6 - January 9, 1986

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    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.

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    #7 - January 16, 1986

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    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.

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    #8 - January 23, 1986

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    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.

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    #9 - February 6, 1986

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    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.

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    #10 - February 20, 1986

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    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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    #11 - February 27, 1986

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    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.

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    #12 - March 6, 1986

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    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.

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    #13 - March 13, 1986

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    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.

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    #14 - March 20, 1986

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    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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    #15 - March 27, 1986

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    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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    #16 - April 3, 1986

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    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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    #17 - April 10, 1986

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    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.

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    #18 - April 17, 1986

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    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.

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    #19 - April 24, 1986

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    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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    #20 - May 1, 1986

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    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.

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    #21 - May 15, 1986

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    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.

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    #22 - May 22, 1986

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    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.

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    #23 - May 29, 1986

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    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.

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    #24 - June 5, 1986

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    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.

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    #25 - June 11, 1986

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    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.

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"May 8, 1986" is the best rated episode of "Top of the Pops" season 23. It scored 8/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/8/1986. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "February 13, 1986".