Original version

BBC Four

Knowledge, arts, music and culture from the UK and the world.

BBC Four reflects arts, music and culture with an ambitious range of intellectually and culturally enriching programmes, taking an expert and in-depth approach to its subjects.

BBC 4

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.

01/11/1979

TOTP: 1979

BBC One London

London

BBC Four HD

Mike Read

Phil Bishop

Robin Nash

Top of the Pops: 

06/11/2014

BBC One - Top of the Pops, 01/11/1979

With Sparks, The Ramblers, Darts, The Jam, Lene Lovich, Thin Lizzy and Suzi Quatro.

Mike Read presents performances by Sparks, The Ramblers, Darts, The Jam, Lene Lovich, Thin Lizzy, Suzi Quatro, BA Robertson, Lena Martell and dance sequences by Legs & Co.

Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 November 1979 and featuring Sparks, The Ramblers, Darts, The Jam, Lene Lovich, Thin Lizzy, Suzi Quatro, BA Robertson, Lena Martell and dance sequences by Legs & Co.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Top of the Pops

Contributors

Genres

Brand

BBC Four

About BBC Four