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Top of the Pops

Music: Classic Pop & Rock

The biggest stars, iconic performances and outrageous outfits in Britain's best pop show.

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

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The BBC South region started on 5th January 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South.

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Formerly part of a wider BBC One South East region that included London and part of the South region. Separated from BBC One London 2001-09-03 following reorganisation of the South East region.

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The BBC South West region started on 20th April 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South West.

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Tony Blackburn

Top of the Pops: 

08/12/77

20/12/2012

BBC One - Top of the Pops, 08/12/77

Generation X, Hot Chocolate, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Bonnie Tyler and the Bee Gees.

Tony Blackburn introduces Generation X, Hot Chocolate, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Bonnie Tyler, Graham Parker & the Rumour, the Banned, the Bee Gees, Wings and Bing Crosby.

Tony Blackburn looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Generation X, Hot Chocolate, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Bonnie Tyler, Graham Parker & the Rumour, the Banned, the Bee Gees, Wings, Bing Crosby and a Legs & Co dance sequence.

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