Top of the Pops - Season 17

0. The Story Of 1978

Sue Perkins ... Herself - Narrator Pete 'Peanut' Langford ... Himself (also archive footage) (as Pete Langford) Kathryn Flett ... Herself Richard Jobson ... Himself (also archive footage) Pete Briquette ... Himself (also archive footage) Faye Fife ... Herself (also archive footage) Mike Read ... Himself (also archive footage) Tony Bramwell ... Himself Maizie Williams ... Herself (also archive footage) Chris Difford ... Himself (also archive footage) Ian Gittins ... Himself Michael Coleman ... Himself (also archive footage) (as Brian and Michael) Kevin Parrott ... Himself (also archive footage) (as Brian and Michael) Mickie Most ... Himself (archive footage) Robin Nash ... Himself (archive footage) Jimmy Pursey ... Himself (also archive footage) Lulu Cartwright ... Herself (also archive footage) (as Lulu) Sue Menhenick ... Herself (also archive footage) (as Sue) Kid Jensen ... Himself (also archive footage) (as David Jensen) Viv Albertine ...

1. Episode 1

Aired: 1/3/1980

Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week. Guests include Billy Preston & Syreeta, Kurtis Blow, Madness, the Pretenders, Dr Hook, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd and David Bowie. Also featuring a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 1/10/1980

David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances by the Nolan Sisters, UFO, the Skids, Joe Jackson, Dollar, ABBA, Sheila B and Pink Floyd, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 1/17/1980

Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances by Billy Preston & Syreeta, New Musik, Sad Cafe, Sister Sledge, Positive Force, Dexy's Midnight Runners and the Pretenders, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

4. Episode 4

Aired: 1/24/1980

Mike Read presents chart hits of the week, with performances by Buggles, the Nolans, Barbara Dickson, Matchbox, the Regents, the Pretenders, the Specials, Sheila B Devotion and the Boomtown Rats, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

5. Episode 5

Aired: 1/31/1980

David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Revillos, Kenny Rogers, Azymuth, John Foxx, Madness, Rupert Holmes, the Ramones, Jon & Vangelis, Billy Ocean and the Specials, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

6. Episode 6

Aired: 2/7/1980

Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Tourists, Cliff Richard, the Chords, the Regents, Queen, the Selecter, AC/DC, the Buggles and the Specials, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

7. Episode 7

Aired: 2/15/1980

Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Matchbox, Keith Michell, the Flying Lizards, Elvis Costello, Michael Jackson, Dave Edmunds, Jon & Vangelis, Marti Webb and Kenny Rogers, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

8. Episode 8

Aired: 2/22/1980

Peter Powell presents hits of the week. Guests include Shakin' Stevens, Blondie, the Beat, the Buggles, the Tourists, Fern Kinney, Cliff Richard, the Ramones, Iron Maiden and Kenny Rogers. Also includes a dance Sequence by Legs & Co.

9. Episode 9

Aired: 2/28/1980

David 'Kid' Jensen presents pop hits of the week, with performances from Elvis Costello, Marti Webb, the Vapors, Liquid Gold, the Gibson Brothers, Stiff Little Fingers, Dave Edmunds, the Police, the Shadows and Blondie, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

10. Episode 10

Aired: 3/6/1980

11. Episode 11

Aired: 3/13/1980

Steve Wright presents pop hits of the week, with performances from the Dooleys, the Police, the Detroit Spinners, Secret Affair, the Vapors, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Gibson Brothers, Peter Gabriel, Genesis and Fern Kinney, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

12. Episode 12

Aired: 3/20/1980

Mike Read presents pop hits of the week, with performances from the Bodysnatchers, Squeeze, Sad Cafe, the Lambrettas, Barbara Dickson, Shakin' Stevens, Martha and the Muffins, UB40, and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

13. Episode 13

Aired: 3/27/1980

Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Liquid Gold, Genesis, Brothers Johnson, Dr Hook, Judas Priest, Siouxsie & the Banshees, John Foxx, the Detroit Spinners and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

14. Episode 14

Aired: 4/3/1980

David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Madness, Barbara Dickson, Dexy's Midnight Runners, the Pretenders, BA Robertson, the Lambrettas, Prima Donna and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

15. Episode 15

Aired: 4/10/1980

Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Undertones, Sky, David Essex, Dr Hook, Saxon, Judas Priest, the Bodysnatchers, the Buggles and the Detroit Spinners, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

16. Episode 16

Aired: 4/17/1980

17. Episode 17

Aired: 4/24/1980

Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Smokie, Paul McCartney, the Cure, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Sky, Sad Cafe, Cockney Rejects, Bad Manners, David Essex, the Undertones, Johnny Logan, Blondie, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

18. Episode 18

Aired: 5/1/1980

Tommy Vance presents chart hits of the week, with performances from New Musik, Narada Michael Walden, the Chords, Whitesnake, Jimmy Ruffin, Saxon, the Beat, Kate Bush, Dexys Midnight Runners and Johnny Logan.

19. Episode 19

Aired: 5/8/1980

Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Human League, Prelude, Michael Jackson, Matchbox, Jona Lewie, the Ruts, OMD and Dexys Midnight Runners, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

20. Episode 20

Aired: 5/15/1980

21. Episode 21

Aired: 5/22/1980

Mike Read presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Lambrettas, UK Subs, Michael Jackson, Jona Lewie, Karel Fialka, the Specials, Matchbox and Johnny Logan, and a dance routine from Legs & Co.

22. Episode 22

Aired: 5/29/1980

David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week. Guests include Liquid Gold, Hot Chocolate, Elton John, Don McLean, Thin Lizzy, Roxy Music, OMD, Jermaine Jackson, Stiff Little Fingers, Mystic Merlin and Lena Zavaroni. Includes a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

23. Episode 23

Aired: 7/9/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including tracks from Odyssey, Thin Lizzy, Kate Bush, and Splodgenessabounds. Introduced by Peter Powell & B.A. Robertson.

24. Episode 24

Aired: 8/7/1980

Peter Powell and guest presenter Elton John present chart hits of the week, with performances from the Piranhas, Diana Ross, Hot Chocolate, Kelly Marie, the Gap Band, the Gibson Brothers, Bad Manners, Abba, Odyssey, Olivia Newton John and Don McLean, and a dance routine from Legs & Co.

25. Episode 25

Aired: 8/14/1980

Tommy Vance presents the hits of the week from August 1980. Guests include Ultravox, David Bowie, ELO, Mike Berry, Grace Jones, Village People, Sue Wilkinson and ABBA, plus a dance routine from Legs & Co.

26. Episode 26

Aired: 8/21/1980

Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week from August 1980. Guests include ELO, Sheena Easton, Hazel O'Connor, Kelly Marie, Cliff Richard, the Jam, Billy Joel, David Bowie, plus a dance routine from Legs & Co.

27. Episode 27

Aired: 8/28/1980

Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week. Guests include the Barracudas, Gary Numan, the Selecter, Mike Berry, the Skids, Elton John, Sue Wilkinson, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Village People, Judas Priest and David Bowie, plus a dance routine from Legs & Co.

28. Episode 28

Aired: 9/4/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Kelly Marie, Hazel O'connor, Cliff Richard, and The Beat. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis & Kevin Keegan.

29. Episode 29

Aired: 9/11/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Black Sabbath, Elvis Presley, Judas Priest, and Split Enz. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Richard Skinner.

30. Episode 30

Aired: 9/18/1980

Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show with guests, including Olivia Newton-John. Featuring performances by Randy Crawford, XTC, Stevie Wonder, Nick Straker Band, Billy Joel, Kelly Marie and Madness.

31. Episode 31

Aired: 9/25/1980

Mike Read presents hits of the week. Guests include Split Enz, Diana Ross, Ottawan, Shalamar, Linx and the Police. Also features special guests Russ Abbot and Leo Sayer, as well as a dance sequence by Legs and Co and the weekly chart rundown.

32. Episode 32

Aired: 10/2/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Stevie Wonder, Thin Lizzy, Odyssey, and Black Slate. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

33. Episode 33

Aired: 10/9/1980

Peter Powell introduces the pop chart programme, including performances from Status Quo, Diana Ross, OMD, Black Slate, the Nolans, Linx, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and the Police. Includes chart rundown and a performance by Legs & Co. Also features a guest apperance from Dennis Waterman & Paul Jones.

34. Episode 34

Aired: 10/16/1980

Tommy Vance introduces the pop chart programme, including performances from Showaddywaddy, Adam & the Ants, Matchbox, the Police, Madness and George Benson. Plus, a chart rundown and a performance from Legs & Co. Guest appearances from Suzi Quatro, Dollar and Michael Palin.

35. Episode 35

Aired: 10/23/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Nolans, Kelly Marie, Kate Bush, and Ottawan. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

36. Episode 36

Aired: 10/30/1980

Peter Powell introduces the pop chart programme, including performances from Adam and the Ants, Odyssey, Bad Manners, Sheena Easton, Showaddywaddy and Barbra Streisand.

37. Episode 37

Aired: 11/6/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Status Quo, Stephanie Mills, Roxy Music, and MotÖrhead. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Richard Skinner.

38. Episode 38

Aired: 11/13/1980

Simon Bates presents the iconic pop show. Includes appearances from Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Liquid Gold, Spandau Ballet, ABBA and Blondie. Plus a performance from Legs & Co, and special guests Dr Hook and Stu Francis.

39. Episode 39

Aired: 11/20/1980

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Boomtown Rats, Eddy Grant, Kool & The Gang, and Status Quo. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

40. Episode 40

Aired: 11/27/1980

Tommy Vance presents the pop show. Includes performances from Showaddywaddy, Robert Palmer, Stray Cats, UB40, ABBA, Madness and Spandau Ballet, plus a dance routine from Legs and Co.

41. Episode 41

Aired: 12/4/1980

Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 December 1993 and featuring St Winifred's School Choir, Eddy Grant, Neil Diamond, Jona Lewie, AC/DC, The Boomtown Rats, Abba and a dance routine from Legs & Co.

42. Episode 42

Aired: 12/11/1980

Richard Skinner presents the pop show, with performances from Adam and the Ants, Madness, the Stray Cats, Status Quo, Queen, ABBA and the Police. Guests include Gary Numan, and there's a dance performance from Legs & Co.

43. Episode 43

Aired: 12/18/1980

Simon Bates presents the weekly pop show. Includes performances from the Beat, St Winifred's School Choir, the Specials, Gary Numan, Robert Palmer, the Nolans and Jona Lewie, and a dance routine by Legs & Co.