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Episode 1

S18 E01 • Thursday, Jan 1, 1981 • Jan 1 • 45m

Dave Lee Travis and Tommy Vance introduce a special edition, featuring some of the top records of 1980. Including performances from Ottawan, The Jam, The Detroit Spinners, and Kelly Marie.

Episode 2

S18 E02 • Thursday, Jan 8, 1981 • Jan 8 • 40m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Chas and Dave, The Beat, Matchbox, The Nolans and Racey, and a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

Episode 3

S18 E03 • Thursday, Jan 15, 1981 • Jan 15 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Gary Numan, Dire Straits, Phil Collins, and Mac Davis. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 4

S18 E04 • Thursday, Jan 22, 1981 • Jan 22 • 40m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Spandau Ballet, XTC, Adam and the Ants, Bad Manners and Blondie.

Episode 5

S18 E05 • Thursday, Jan 29, 1981 • Jan 29 • 40m

Tommy Vance introduces the pop programme, featuring Slade, The Stranglers, Sheila Hylton, Susan Fassbender, John Lennon, The Gap Band, Phil Collins, Madness and Ultravox, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 6

S18 E06 • Thursday, Feb 5, 1981 • Feb 5 • 40m

Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring Joe Dolce, The Stray Cats, The Passions, Rainbow, Blondie, Spandau Ballet, Cliff Richard, Dire Straits, XTC and John Lennon, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 7

S18 E07 • Thursday, Feb 12, 1981 • Feb 12 • 40m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring The Pretenders, Barbara Jones, Kelly Marie, Freeez, Beggar and Co, Coast to Coast, Slade and John Lennon, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 8

S18 E08 • Thursday, Feb 19, 1981 • Feb 19 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Rainbow, Headgirl (motorhead & Girlschool), Stray Cats, and Visage. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 9

S18 E09 • Thursday, Feb 26, 1981 • Feb 26 • 40m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Status Quo, Kim Wilde, Madness, Kiki Dee, Coast to Coast, The Passions, Roxy Music and Joe Dolce, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 10

S18 E10 • Thursday, Mar 5, 1981 • Mar 5 • 40m

Mike Read introduces the pop programme, featuring Duran Duran, Shakin Stevens, Phil Collins, The Who, Adam and the Ants, Toyah, Motorhead & Girlschool, Joe Dolce, Talking Heads and The Teardrop Explodes, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 11

S18 E11 • Thursday, Mar 12, 1981 • Mar 12 • 40m

Tommy Vance introduces the pop programme, featuring The Teardrop Explodes, Kim Wilde, Linx, Status Quo, Kelly Marie, Freeez, Beggar & Co, Landscape, Talking Heads, Kiki Dee, Coast to Coast and Roxy Music, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 12

S18 E12 • Thursday, Mar 19, 1981 • Mar 19 • 30m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Sharon Redd, Bucks Fizz, Colin Blunstone & Dave Stewart, Toyah, The Who, Phil Collins, Shakin Stevens, Visage, Roxy Music and Duran Duran, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 13

S18 E13 • Thursday, Mar 26, 1981 • Mar 26 • 30m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Graham Bonnet, Hazel O'Connor, Tony Capstick, Gillan, Lene Lovich, Bad Manners, Shakin' Stevens, Linx, Landscape, the Polecats and Kim Wilde, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 14

S18 E14 • Thursday, Apr 2, 1981 • Apr 2 • 30m

Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring Stiff Little Fingers, Liquid Gold, Light of the World, Children of Tansley School, Sugar Minott, Lena Zavaroni, Spandau Ballet, Shakin' Stevens, Stevie Wonder, The Nolans and Bucks Fizz, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 15

S18 E15 • Thursday, Apr 9, 1981 • Apr 9 • 30m

Mike Read introduces the pop programme, featuring Keith Marshall, Bucks Fizz, Public Image, Eddy Grant, Linx, Saxon, Graham Bonnet, Gillan, The Whispers and Shakin' Stevens, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 16

S18 E16 • Thursday, Apr 16, 1981 • Apr 16 • 40m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Bad Manners, Girlschool, Department S, The Beat, The Cure, The Nolans, UK Subs, The Jacksons, Whitesnake, Spandau Ballet, Sugar Minott, Bucks Fizz and Ennio Morricone, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 17

S18 E17 • Thursday, Apr 23, 1981 • Apr 23 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Matchbox, Roger Taylor, Barry Manilow, and Keith Marshall. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 18

S18 E18 • Thursday, Apr 30, 1981 • Apr 30 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, Sheena Easton, Ennio Morricone, and Quincy Jones. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 19

S18 E19 • Thursday, May 7, 1981 • May 7 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Stray Cats, Keith Marshall, Eddy Grant, and Reo Speedwagon. Introduced by Peter Powell.

Episode 20

S18 E20 • Thursday, May 14, 1981 • May 14 • 20m

Tommy Vance introduces the pop programme. Includes appearances from Thin Lizzy, Department S, Tenpole Tudor, Sheena Easton, Kim Carnes and Adam and the Ants, plus a dance performance by Legs and Co.

Episode 21

S18 E21 • Thursday, May 21, 1981 • May 21 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Toyah, The Teardrop Explodes, and The Human League. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 22

S18 E22 • Thursday, May 28, 1981 • May 28 • 35m

Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring The Polecats, UB40, Hazel O'Connor, Coast to Coast, Adam & the Ants and Kim Carnes, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 23

S18 E23 • Thursday, Jun 4, 1981 • Jun 4 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Siouxsie & the Banshees, Imagination, Phil Collins, Squeeze, The Jam, Toyah and Adam & the Ants, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 24

S18 E24 • Thursday, Jun 11, 1981 • Jun 11 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Hazel O'connor, Elaine Paige, Ultravox, and Enigma. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 25

S18 E25 • Thursday, Jun 18, 1981 • Jun 18 • 35m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Linx, Phil Collins, Odyssey, The Specials, Imagination and Smokey Robinson, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 26

S18 E26 • Thursday, Jun 25, 1981 • Jun 25 • 32m

Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring The Evasions, Randy Crawford, Depeche Mode, Elaine Paige, Kirsty MacColl and Gillan, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 27

S18 E27 • Thursday, Jul 2, 1981 • Jul 2 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Third World, Quincy Jones, Linx, and Michael Jackson. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 28

S18 E28 • Thursday, Jul 9, 1981 • Jul 9 • 35m

A special live edition of the chart show, celebrating the 900th episode. A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Supremes, The Dave Clark Five, Randy Crawford, and Tom Tom Club. Introduced by Jimmy Savile, Alan Freeman, David Jacobs, & Pete Murray.

Episode 29

S18 E29 • Thursday, Jul 16, 1981 • Jul 16 • 32m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Spandau Ballet, Saxon, Dexys Midnight Runners, Third World, Kate Bush, Bad Manners and The Specials, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 30

S18 E30 • Thursday, Jul 23, 1981 • Jul 23 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring the Vapors, Tight Fit, Gidea Park, Sheena Easton, Visage and the Specials, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 31

S18 E31 • Thursday, Jul 30, 1981 • Jul 30 • 35m

Steve Wright introduces the pop programme, featuring Kim Wilde, The Undertones, Duran Duran, Bill Wyman, Stevie Wonder, Spandau Ballet, The Specials and Shakin' Stevens, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 32

S18 E32 • Thursday, Aug 6, 1981 • Aug 6 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Sheena Easton, Lobo, Reo Speedwagon, and Tight Fit. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 33

S18 E33 • Thursday, Aug 13, 1981 • Aug 13 • 35m

Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring Duran Duran, Soft Cell, Aneka, Shakin' Stevens, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Electric Light Orchestra and Bill Wyman, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 34

S18 E34 • Thursday, Aug 20, 1981 • Aug 20 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Human League, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Randy Crawford, and Lobo. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 35

S18 E35 • Thursday, Aug 27, 1981 • Aug 27 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Startrax, Ultravox, Cliff Richard, The Rolling Stones, Aneka and Genesis, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 36

S18 E36 • Thursday, Sep 3, 1981 • Sep 3 • 35m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring The Teardrop Explodes, OMD, Modern Romance, Dollar, Soft Cell, Gary Numan and Funkapolitan, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 37

S18 E37 • Thursday, Sep 10, 1981 • Sep 10 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Cliff Richard, Randy Crawford, Imagination, and Ottawan. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 38

S18 E38 • Thursday, Sep 17, 1981 • Sep 17 • 40m

Steve Wright introduces the pop programme, featuring performances from Gidea Park, Beggar & Co, Sheena Easton, Godley and Creme, The Pointer Sisters, Bucks Fizz and Adam & The Ants, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 39

S18 E39 • Thursday, Sep 24, 1981 • Sep 24 • 40m

Simon Bates introduces the pop chart programme, featuring performances from Slade, Depeche Mode, Madness, Imagination, Alvin Stardust, Linx and Adam & The Ants, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 40

S18 E40 • Thursday, Oct 1, 1981 • Oct 1 • 40m

Weekly pop chart programme presented by Mike Read, first broadcast on 1 October 1981. Includes appearances from The Tweets, Toyah, Altered Images, Gidea Park, The Creatures, Bad Manners, Dollar and Adam & The Ants, plus a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 41

S18 E41 • Thursday, Oct 8, 1981 • Oct 8 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin, Shakin' Stevens, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, and Tight Fit. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 42

S18 E42 • Thursday, Oct 15, 1981 • Oct 15 • 40m

David 'Kid' Jensen presents the TOTP hits of the week, first broadcast on 15 October 1981. Includes appearances from BA Robertson & Maggie Bell, Squeeze, Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin, This Year's Blonde, Toyah, The Creatures and Bad Manners. Also includes a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

Episode 43

S18 E43 • Thursday, Oct 22, 1981 • Oct 22 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Human League, The Four Tops, Gillan, and The Jam. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 44

S18 E44 • Thursday, Oct 29, 1981 • Oct 29 • 35m

Simon Bates presents appearances from Altered Images, Trevor Walters, Haircut 100, Squeeze, Olivia Newton John, OMD, BA Robertson & Maggie Bell, and Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin.

Episode 45

S18 E45 • Thursday, Nov 5, 1981 • Nov 5 • 40m

Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 5 November 1981. Includes appearances from The Dukes, Jets, ABC, Modern Romance, The Police, Rush, Julio Iglesias, Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin, and The Four Tops.

Episode 46

S18 E46 • Thursday, Nov 12, 1981 • Nov 12 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Omd, The Fureys With Davey Arthur, Air Supply, and Daryl Hall & John Oates. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 47

S18 E47 • Thursday, Nov 19, 1981 • Nov 19 • 35m

Steve Wright presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 19 November 1981. Includes appearances by Modern Romance, The Pretenders, Fun Boy Three, ABC, Trevor Walters, Julio Iglesias, Diana Ross, Soft Cell and Zoo.

Episode 48

S18 E48 • Thursday, Nov 26, 1981 • Nov 26 • 35m

Mike Read presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 26 November 1981. Includes appearances by Kim Wilde, Jets, Toyah, Kool & The Gang, Earth Wind & Fire, Cliff Richard, Ultravox, and Queen & David Bowie.

Episode 49

S18 E49 • Thursday, Dec 3, 1981 • Dec 3 • 32m

David 'Kid' Jensen presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 3rd December 1981. Includes appearances from Bad Manners, Soft Cell, Duran Duran, Fun Boy Three, Godley & Creme, The Human League, Julio Iglesias and Zoo.

Episode 50

S18 E50 • Thursday, Dec 10, 1981 • Dec 10 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, Ken Dodd, Bucks Fizz, and Abba. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Top of the Pops

1981

1981 • 53 Episodes

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Episode 1

S18 E01 • Thursday, Jan 1, 1981 • Jan 1 • 45m

Dave Lee Travis and Tommy Vance introduce a special edition, featuring some of the top records of 1980. Including performances from Ottawan, The Jam, The Detroit Spinners, and Kelly Marie.

Episode 2

S18 E02 • Thursday, Jan 8, 1981 • Jan 8 • 40m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Chas and Dave, The Beat, Matchbox, The Nolans and Racey, and a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

Episode 3

S18 E03 • Thursday, Jan 15, 1981 • Jan 15 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Gary Numan, Dire Straits, Phil Collins, and Mac Davis. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 4

S18 E04 • Thursday, Jan 22, 1981 • Jan 22 • 40m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Spandau Ballet, XTC, Adam and the Ants, Bad Manners and Blondie.

Episode 5

S18 E05 • Thursday, Jan 29, 1981 • Jan 29 • 40m

Episode 6

S18 E06 • Thursday, Feb 5, 1981 • Feb 5 • 40m

Episode 7

S18 E07 • Thursday, Feb 12, 1981 • Feb 12 • 40m

Episode 8

S18 E08 • Thursday, Feb 19, 1981 • Feb 19 • 35m

Episode 9

S18 E09 • Thursday, Feb 26, 1981 • Feb 26 • 40m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Status Quo, Kim Wilde, Madness, Kiki Dee, Coast to Coast, The Passions, Roxy Music and Joe Dolce, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 10

S18 E10 • Thursday, Mar 5, 1981 • Mar 5 • 40m

Episode 11

S18 E11 • Thursday, Mar 12, 1981 • Mar 12 • 40m

Episode 12

S18 E12 • Thursday, Mar 19, 1981 • Mar 19 • 30m

Episode 13

S18 E13 • Thursday, Mar 26, 1981 • Mar 26 • 30m

Episode 14

S18 E14 • Thursday, Apr 2, 1981 • Apr 2 • 30m

Episode 15

S18 E15 • Thursday, Apr 9, 1981 • Apr 9 • 30m

Episode 16

S18 E16 • Thursday, Apr 16, 1981 • Apr 16 • 40m

Episode 17

S18 E17 • Thursday, Apr 23, 1981 • Apr 23 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Matchbox, Roger Taylor, Barry Manilow, and Keith Marshall. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 18

S18 E18 • Thursday, Apr 30, 1981 • Apr 30 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, Sheena Easton, Ennio Morricone, and Quincy Jones. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 19

S18 E19 • Thursday, May 7, 1981 • May 7 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Stray Cats, Keith Marshall, Eddy Grant, and Reo Speedwagon. Introduced by Peter Powell.

Episode 20

S18 E20 • Thursday, May 14, 1981 • May 14 • 20m

Tommy Vance introduces the pop programme. Includes appearances from Thin Lizzy, Department S, Tenpole Tudor, Sheena Easton, Kim Carnes and Adam and the Ants, plus a dance performance by Legs and Co.

Episode 21

S18 E21 • Thursday, May 21, 1981 • May 21 • 40m

Episode 22

S18 E22 • Thursday, May 28, 1981 • May 28 • 35m

Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring The Polecats, UB40, Hazel O'Connor, Coast to Coast, Adam & the Ants and Kim Carnes, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 23

S18 E23 • Thursday, Jun 4, 1981 • Jun 4 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Siouxsie & the Banshees, Imagination, Phil Collins, Squeeze, The Jam, Toyah and Adam & the Ants, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 24

S18 E24 • Thursday, Jun 11, 1981 • Jun 11 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Hazel O'connor, Elaine Paige, Ultravox, and Enigma. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 25

S18 E25 • Thursday, Jun 18, 1981 • Jun 18 • 35m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Linx, Phil Collins, Odyssey, The Specials, Imagination and Smokey Robinson, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 26

S18 E26 • Thursday, Jun 25, 1981 • Jun 25 • 32m

Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring The Evasions, Randy Crawford, Depeche Mode, Elaine Paige, Kirsty MacColl and Gillan, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 27

S18 E27 • Thursday, Jul 2, 1981 • Jul 2 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Third World, Quincy Jones, Linx, and Michael Jackson. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 28

S18 E28 • Thursday, Jul 9, 1981 • Jul 9 • 35m

Episode 29

S18 E29 • Thursday, Jul 16, 1981 • Jul 16 • 32m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Spandau Ballet, Saxon, Dexys Midnight Runners, Third World, Kate Bush, Bad Manners and The Specials, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 30

S18 E30 • Thursday, Jul 23, 1981 • Jul 23 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring the Vapors, Tight Fit, Gidea Park, Sheena Easton, Visage and the Specials, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 31

S18 E31 • Thursday, Jul 30, 1981 • Jul 30 • 35m

Episode 32

S18 E32 • Thursday, Aug 6, 1981 • Aug 6 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Sheena Easton, Lobo, Reo Speedwagon, and Tight Fit. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 33

S18 E33 • Thursday, Aug 13, 1981 • Aug 13 • 35m

Episode 34

S18 E34 • Thursday, Aug 20, 1981 • Aug 20 • 35m

Episode 35

S18 E35 • Thursday, Aug 27, 1981 • Aug 27 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Startrax, Ultravox, Cliff Richard, The Rolling Stones, Aneka and Genesis, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 36

S18 E36 • Thursday, Sep 3, 1981 • Sep 3 • 35m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring The Teardrop Explodes, OMD, Modern Romance, Dollar, Soft Cell, Gary Numan and Funkapolitan, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 37

S18 E37 • Thursday, Sep 10, 1981 • Sep 10 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Cliff Richard, Randy Crawford, Imagination, and Ottawan. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 38

S18 E38 • Thursday, Sep 17, 1981 • Sep 17 • 40m

Episode 39

S18 E39 • Thursday, Sep 24, 1981 • Sep 24 • 40m

Episode 40

S18 E40 • Thursday, Oct 1, 1981 • Oct 1 • 40m

Episode 41

S18 E41 • Thursday, Oct 8, 1981 • Oct 8 • 40m

Episode 42

S18 E42 • Thursday, Oct 15, 1981 • Oct 15 • 40m

Episode 43

S18 E43 • Thursday, Oct 22, 1981 • Oct 22 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Human League, The Four Tops, Gillan, and The Jam. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 44

S18 E44 • Thursday, Oct 29, 1981 • Oct 29 • 35m

Simon Bates presents appearances from Altered Images, Trevor Walters, Haircut 100, Squeeze, Olivia Newton John, OMD, BA Robertson & Maggie Bell, and Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin.

Episode 45

S18 E45 • Thursday, Nov 5, 1981 • Nov 5 • 40m

Episode 46

S18 E46 • Thursday, Nov 12, 1981 • Nov 12 • 35m

Episode 47

S18 E47 • Thursday, Nov 19, 1981 • Nov 19 • 35m

Episode 48

S18 E48 • Thursday, Nov 26, 1981 • Nov 26 • 35m

Episode 49

S18 E49 • Thursday, Dec 3, 1981 • Dec 3 • 32m

Episode 50

S18 E50 • Thursday, Dec 10, 1981 • Dec 10 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, Ken Dodd, Bucks Fizz, and Abba. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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Episode 1

S18 E01 • Thursday, Jan 1, 1981 • Jan 1 • 45m

Dave Lee Travis and Tommy Vance introduce a special edition, featuring some of the top records of 1980. Including performances from Ottawan, The Jam, The Detroit Spinners, and Kelly Marie.

Episode 2

S18 E02 • Thursday, Jan 8, 1981 • Jan 8 • 40m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Chas and Dave, The Beat, Matchbox, The Nolans and Racey, and a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

Episode 3

S18 E03 • Thursday, Jan 15, 1981 • Jan 15 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Gary Numan, Dire Straits, Phil Collins, and Mac Davis. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 4

S18 E04 • Thursday, Jan 22, 1981 • Jan 22 • 40m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Spandau Ballet, XTC, Adam and the Ants, Bad Manners and Blondie.

Episode 5

S18 E05 • Thursday, Jan 29, 1981 • Jan 29 • 40m

Episode 6

S18 E06 • Thursday, Feb 5, 1981 • Feb 5 • 40m

Episode 7

S18 E07 • Thursday, Feb 12, 1981 • Feb 12 • 40m

Episode 8

S18 E08 • Thursday, Feb 19, 1981 • Feb 19 • 35m

Episode 9

S18 E09 • Thursday, Feb 26, 1981 • Feb 26 • 40m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Status Quo, Kim Wilde, Madness, Kiki Dee, Coast to Coast, The Passions, Roxy Music and Joe Dolce, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 10

S18 E10 • Thursday, Mar 5, 1981 • Mar 5 • 40m

Episode 11

S18 E11 • Thursday, Mar 12, 1981 • Mar 12 • 40m

Episode 12

S18 E12 • Thursday, Mar 19, 1981 • Mar 19 • 30m

Episode 13

S18 E13 • Thursday, Mar 26, 1981 • Mar 26 • 30m

Episode 14

S18 E14 • Thursday, Apr 2, 1981 • Apr 2 • 30m

Episode 15

S18 E15 • Thursday, Apr 9, 1981 • Apr 9 • 30m

Episode 16

S18 E16 • Thursday, Apr 16, 1981 • Apr 16 • 40m

Episode 17

S18 E17 • Thursday, Apr 23, 1981 • Apr 23 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Matchbox, Roger Taylor, Barry Manilow, and Keith Marshall. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 18

S18 E18 • Thursday, Apr 30, 1981 • Apr 30 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, Sheena Easton, Ennio Morricone, and Quincy Jones. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 19

S18 E19 • Thursday, May 7, 1981 • May 7 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Stray Cats, Keith Marshall, Eddy Grant, and Reo Speedwagon. Introduced by Peter Powell.

Episode 20

S18 E20 • Thursday, May 14, 1981 • May 14 • 20m

Tommy Vance introduces the pop programme. Includes appearances from Thin Lizzy, Department S, Tenpole Tudor, Sheena Easton, Kim Carnes and Adam and the Ants, plus a dance performance by Legs and Co.

Episode 21

S18 E21 • Thursday, May 21, 1981 • May 21 • 40m

Episode 22

S18 E22 • Thursday, May 28, 1981 • May 28 • 35m

Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring The Polecats, UB40, Hazel O'Connor, Coast to Coast, Adam & the Ants and Kim Carnes, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 23

S18 E23 • Thursday, Jun 4, 1981 • Jun 4 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Siouxsie & the Banshees, Imagination, Phil Collins, Squeeze, The Jam, Toyah and Adam & the Ants, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 24

S18 E24 • Thursday, Jun 11, 1981 • Jun 11 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Hazel O'connor, Elaine Paige, Ultravox, and Enigma. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 25

S18 E25 • Thursday, Jun 18, 1981 • Jun 18 • 35m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Linx, Phil Collins, Odyssey, The Specials, Imagination and Smokey Robinson, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 26

S18 E26 • Thursday, Jun 25, 1981 • Jun 25 • 32m

Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring The Evasions, Randy Crawford, Depeche Mode, Elaine Paige, Kirsty MacColl and Gillan, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 27

S18 E27 • Thursday, Jul 2, 1981 • Jul 2 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Third World, Quincy Jones, Linx, and Michael Jackson. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 28

S18 E28 • Thursday, Jul 9, 1981 • Jul 9 • 35m

Episode 29

S18 E29 • Thursday, Jul 16, 1981 • Jul 16 • 32m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Spandau Ballet, Saxon, Dexys Midnight Runners, Third World, Kate Bush, Bad Manners and The Specials, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 30

S18 E30 • Thursday, Jul 23, 1981 • Jul 23 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring the Vapors, Tight Fit, Gidea Park, Sheena Easton, Visage and the Specials, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 31

S18 E31 • Thursday, Jul 30, 1981 • Jul 30 • 35m

Episode 32

S18 E32 • Thursday, Aug 6, 1981 • Aug 6 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Sheena Easton, Lobo, Reo Speedwagon, and Tight Fit. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 33

S18 E33 • Thursday, Aug 13, 1981 • Aug 13 • 35m

Episode 34

S18 E34 • Thursday, Aug 20, 1981 • Aug 20 • 35m

Episode 35

S18 E35 • Thursday, Aug 27, 1981 • Aug 27 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Startrax, Ultravox, Cliff Richard, The Rolling Stones, Aneka and Genesis, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 36

S18 E36 • Thursday, Sep 3, 1981 • Sep 3 • 35m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring The Teardrop Explodes, OMD, Modern Romance, Dollar, Soft Cell, Gary Numan and Funkapolitan, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 37

S18 E37 • Thursday, Sep 10, 1981 • Sep 10 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Cliff Richard, Randy Crawford, Imagination, and Ottawan. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 38

S18 E38 • Thursday, Sep 17, 1981 • Sep 17 • 40m

Episode 39

S18 E39 • Thursday, Sep 24, 1981 • Sep 24 • 40m

Episode 40

S18 E40 • Thursday, Oct 1, 1981 • Oct 1 • 40m

Episode 41

S18 E41 • Thursday, Oct 8, 1981 • Oct 8 • 40m

Episode 42

S18 E42 • Thursday, Oct 15, 1981 • Oct 15 • 40m

Episode 43

S18 E43 • Thursday, Oct 22, 1981 • Oct 22 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Human League, The Four Tops, Gillan, and The Jam. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 44

S18 E44 • Thursday, Oct 29, 1981 • Oct 29 • 35m

Simon Bates presents appearances from Altered Images, Trevor Walters, Haircut 100, Squeeze, Olivia Newton John, OMD, BA Robertson & Maggie Bell, and Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin.

Episode 45

S18 E45 • Thursday, Nov 5, 1981 • Nov 5 • 40m

Episode 46

S18 E46 • Thursday, Nov 12, 1981 • Nov 12 • 35m

Episode 47

S18 E47 • Thursday, Nov 19, 1981 • Nov 19 • 35m

Episode 48

S18 E48 • Thursday, Nov 26, 1981 • Nov 26 • 35m

Episode 49

S18 E49 • Thursday, Dec 3, 1981 • Dec 3 • 32m

Episode 50

S18 E50 • Thursday, Dec 10, 1981 • Dec 10 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, Ken Dodd, Bucks Fizz, and Abba. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Top of the Pops

1981

1981 • 53 Episodes

Activity from Friends

Episode 1

S18 E01 • Thursday, Jan 1, 1981 • Jan 1 • 45m

Dave Lee Travis and Tommy Vance introduce a special edition, featuring some of the top records of 1980. Including performances from Ottawan, The Jam, The Detroit Spinners, and Kelly Marie.

Episode 2

S18 E02 • Thursday, Jan 8, 1981 • Jan 8 • 40m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Chas and Dave, The Beat, Matchbox, The Nolans and Racey, and a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

Episode 3

S18 E03 • Thursday, Jan 15, 1981 • Jan 15 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Gary Numan, Dire Straits, Phil Collins, and Mac Davis. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 4

S18 E04 • Thursday, Jan 22, 1981 • Jan 22 • 40m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Spandau Ballet, XTC, Adam and the Ants, Bad Manners and Blondie.

Episode 5

S18 E05 • Thursday, Jan 29, 1981 • Jan 29 • 40m

Episode 6

S18 E06 • Thursday, Feb 5, 1981 • Feb 5 • 40m

Episode 7

S18 E07 • Thursday, Feb 12, 1981 • Feb 12 • 40m

Episode 8

S18 E08 • Thursday, Feb 19, 1981 • Feb 19 • 35m

Episode 9

S18 E09 • Thursday, Feb 26, 1981 • Feb 26 • 40m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Status Quo, Kim Wilde, Madness, Kiki Dee, Coast to Coast, The Passions, Roxy Music and Joe Dolce, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 10

S18 E10 • Thursday, Mar 5, 1981 • Mar 5 • 40m

Episode 11

S18 E11 • Thursday, Mar 12, 1981 • Mar 12 • 40m

Episode 12

S18 E12 • Thursday, Mar 19, 1981 • Mar 19 • 30m

Episode 13

S18 E13 • Thursday, Mar 26, 1981 • Mar 26 • 30m

Episode 14

S18 E14 • Thursday, Apr 2, 1981 • Apr 2 • 30m

Episode 15

S18 E15 • Thursday, Apr 9, 1981 • Apr 9 • 30m

Episode 16

S18 E16 • Thursday, Apr 16, 1981 • Apr 16 • 40m

Episode 17

S18 E17 • Thursday, Apr 23, 1981 • Apr 23 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Matchbox, Roger Taylor, Barry Manilow, and Keith Marshall. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 18

S18 E18 • Thursday, Apr 30, 1981 • Apr 30 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, Sheena Easton, Ennio Morricone, and Quincy Jones. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 19

S18 E19 • Thursday, May 7, 1981 • May 7 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Stray Cats, Keith Marshall, Eddy Grant, and Reo Speedwagon. Introduced by Peter Powell.

Episode 20

S18 E20 • Thursday, May 14, 1981 • May 14 • 20m

Tommy Vance introduces the pop programme. Includes appearances from Thin Lizzy, Department S, Tenpole Tudor, Sheena Easton, Kim Carnes and Adam and the Ants, plus a dance performance by Legs and Co.

Episode 21

S18 E21 • Thursday, May 21, 1981 • May 21 • 40m

Episode 22

S18 E22 • Thursday, May 28, 1981 • May 28 • 35m

Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring The Polecats, UB40, Hazel O'Connor, Coast to Coast, Adam & the Ants and Kim Carnes, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 23

S18 E23 • Thursday, Jun 4, 1981 • Jun 4 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Siouxsie & the Banshees, Imagination, Phil Collins, Squeeze, The Jam, Toyah and Adam & the Ants, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 24

S18 E24 • Thursday, Jun 11, 1981 • Jun 11 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Hazel O'connor, Elaine Paige, Ultravox, and Enigma. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 25

S18 E25 • Thursday, Jun 18, 1981 • Jun 18 • 35m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Linx, Phil Collins, Odyssey, The Specials, Imagination and Smokey Robinson, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 26

S18 E26 • Thursday, Jun 25, 1981 • Jun 25 • 32m

Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring The Evasions, Randy Crawford, Depeche Mode, Elaine Paige, Kirsty MacColl and Gillan, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 27

S18 E27 • Thursday, Jul 2, 1981 • Jul 2 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Third World, Quincy Jones, Linx, and Michael Jackson. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Episode 28

S18 E28 • Thursday, Jul 9, 1981 • Jul 9 • 35m

Episode 29

S18 E29 • Thursday, Jul 16, 1981 • Jul 16 • 32m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Spandau Ballet, Saxon, Dexys Midnight Runners, Third World, Kate Bush, Bad Manners and The Specials, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 30

S18 E30 • Thursday, Jul 23, 1981 • Jul 23 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring the Vapors, Tight Fit, Gidea Park, Sheena Easton, Visage and the Specials, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 31

S18 E31 • Thursday, Jul 30, 1981 • Jul 30 • 35m

Episode 32

S18 E32 • Thursday, Aug 6, 1981 • Aug 6 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Sheena Easton, Lobo, Reo Speedwagon, and Tight Fit. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 33

S18 E33 • Thursday, Aug 13, 1981 • Aug 13 • 35m

Episode 34

S18 E34 • Thursday, Aug 20, 1981 • Aug 20 • 35m

Episode 35

S18 E35 • Thursday, Aug 27, 1981 • Aug 27 • 35m

Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Startrax, Ultravox, Cliff Richard, The Rolling Stones, Aneka and Genesis, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 36

S18 E36 • Thursday, Sep 3, 1981 • Sep 3 • 35m

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring The Teardrop Explodes, OMD, Modern Romance, Dollar, Soft Cell, Gary Numan and Funkapolitan, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

Episode 37

S18 E37 • Thursday, Sep 10, 1981 • Sep 10 • 40m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Cliff Richard, Randy Crawford, Imagination, and Ottawan. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 38

S18 E38 • Thursday, Sep 17, 1981 • Sep 17 • 40m

Episode 39

S18 E39 • Thursday, Sep 24, 1981 • Sep 24 • 40m

Episode 40

S18 E40 • Thursday, Oct 1, 1981 • Oct 1 • 40m

Episode 41

S18 E41 • Thursday, Oct 8, 1981 • Oct 8 • 40m

Episode 42

S18 E42 • Thursday, Oct 15, 1981 • Oct 15 • 40m

Episode 43

S18 E43 • Thursday, Oct 22, 1981 • Oct 22 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Human League, The Four Tops, Gillan, and The Jam. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 44

S18 E44 • Thursday, Oct 29, 1981 • Oct 29 • 35m

Simon Bates presents appearances from Altered Images, Trevor Walters, Haircut 100, Squeeze, Olivia Newton John, OMD, BA Robertson & Maggie Bell, and Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin.

Episode 45

S18 E45 • Thursday, Nov 5, 1981 • Nov 5 • 40m

Episode 46

S18 E46 • Thursday, Nov 12, 1981 • Nov 12 • 35m

Episode 47

S18 E47 • Thursday, Nov 19, 1981 • Nov 19 • 35m

Episode 48

S18 E48 • Thursday, Nov 26, 1981 • Nov 26 • 35m

Episode 49

S18 E49 • Thursday, Dec 3, 1981 • Dec 3 • 32m

Episode 50

S18 E50 • Thursday, Dec 10, 1981 • Dec 10 • 35m

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Madness, Ken Dodd, Bucks Fizz, and Abba. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.