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Top of the Pops

Christmas 1978

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Dec 1978, 14:00 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Tue 20^th Dec 2022, 20:00 on BBC Four HD

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Noel Edmonds presents a special Top of the Pops from 1978, with Darts, Abba, Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Brian and Michael, Wings and Showaddywaddy. Show more

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Presenter:: Noel Edmonds
Performer:: Darts
Performer:: Abba
Performer:: Boney M.
Performer:: Brotherhood of Man
Performer:: Father Abraham
Performer:: Bee Gees
Performer:: Brian and Michael
Performer:: Brighouse and Rastrick Band
Performer:: Wings
Performer:: Showaddywaddy
Performer:: Rose Royce
Performer:: Olivia Newton-John
Performer:: John Travolta
Performer:: Legs & Co.

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MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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Top of the Pops

Source: BBC Online

Top of the Pops

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 26^th Jan 1978, 19:10 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 28^th Jan 2023, 02:40 on BBC Four

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David 'Kid' Jensen presents the pop chart programme, first shown on 26 January 1978 and featuring Rich Kids, Althea & Donna, Gordon Giltrap, Yellow Dog, Gallagher & Lyle, Baccara and Wings. Show more

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Presenter:: David Jensen
Performer:: Rich Kids
Performer:: Althea & Donna
Performer:: Gordon Giltrap
Performer:: Terry Wogan
Performer:: Yellow Dog
Performer:: Gallagher & Lyle
Performer:: Bob Marley & The Wailers
Performer:: Baccara
Performer:: Wings
Performer:: Legs & Co.

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MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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Top of the Pops

Source: BBC Online

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