TOTP: 1979

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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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Mike Read

David G Hillier

Robin Nash

Top of the Pops: 

04/01/1979

09/01/2014

BBC One - Top of the Pops, 04/01/1979

With Generation X, Elton John, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Olivia Newton-John and Racey.

Featuring Generation X, Elton John, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Olivia Newton-John, Racey, Barry White, Brotherhood of Man, Village People and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Weekly pop chart programme presented by Mike Read. Featuring Generation X, Elton John, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Olivia Newton-John, Racey, Barry White, Brotherhood of Man, Village People and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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