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Series SeasonSeason 7 episodes1970

Top of the Pops

1970

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Episode 125 min1970-01-01

Episode 1

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Badfinger, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Arrival. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Audio recording survives for this episode.

Episode 225 min1970-01-08

Episode 2

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Marmalade, Roger Whittaker, and Cilla Black. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 325 min1970-01-15

Episode 3

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from The Temptations, The Peddlers, and Harry J. All-stars. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 445 min1970-01-22

Episode 4

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Jethro Tull, The Fifth Dimension, and Edwin Starr. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 546 min1970-01-29

Episode 5

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Blodwyn Pig, Rare Bird, and Mary Hopkin. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Partial video exists.

Episode 645 min1970-02-05

Episode 6

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Shocking Blue, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Billy Preston. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Partial video exists.

Episode 745 min1970-02-12

Episode 7

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Juicy Lucy, Judy Collins, and Kenny Rogers & The First Edition. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 845 min1970-02-19

Episode 8

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Brotherhood Of Man, Canned Heat, and Boris Gardiner & The Dragonaires. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Audio only recording exists.

Episode 945 min1970-02-26

Episode 9

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from White Plains, Pickettywitch, and Shocking Blue. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 1045 min1970-03-05

Episode 10

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Herman's Hermits, Elvis Presley, and Dave Clark Five. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 1145 min1970-03-12

Episode 11

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Faces, Jimmy Ruffin, and Joe Dolan. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 1245 min1970-03-19

Episode 12

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Bob & Marcia, Doris Troy Group, and Pickettywitch. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Audio only recording exists.

Episode 1345 min1970-03-26

Episode 13

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Four Tops, Kenny Rogers & The First Edition, and Jimmy Ruffin. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 1445 min1970-04-02

Episode 14

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dana, Dusty With Tom Springfield, and Des O'connor. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 1545 min1970-04-09

Episode 15

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Blue Mink, Cufflinks, and The Hollies. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 1645 min1970-04-16

Episode 16

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Family Dogg, Frijid Pink, and Stevie Wonder. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 1745 min1970-04-23

Episode 17

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Hollies, Juicy Lucy, and The Who. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 1845 min1970-04-30

Episode 18

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from England World Cup Squad, Alan Price, and The Move. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 1945 min1970-05-07

Episode 19

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Hollies, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Jake Holmes. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 2045 min1970-05-14

Episode 20

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Move, Ides Of March, and Christie. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 2145 min1970-05-21

Episode 21

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Julie Felix, Arrival, and Savoy Brown. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 2245 min1970-05-28

Episode 22

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Christie, The Jackson 5, and Mr. Bloe. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 2340 min1970-06-04

Episode 23

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Guess Who, Gerry Monroe, and The Beach Boys. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 2435 min1970-06-11

Episode 24

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Clodagh Rodgers, Free, and Arrival. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 2540 min1970-06-18

Episode 25

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Cliff Richard, Fleetwood Mac, and Dave Clark Five. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 2645 min1970-07-09

Episode 26

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Cat Stevens, Stevie Wonder, and Jimmy Ruffin. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 2745 min1970-07-16

Episode 27

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hotlegs, Jack Wild, and Joni Mitchell. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 2840 min1970-07-23

Episode 28

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Jimmy Ruffin, Fair Weather, and Jonathan Kelly & Friends. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 2945 min1970-07-30

Episode 29

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Kinks, Stavely Makepeace, and The New Seekers. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode

Episode 3045 min1970-08-06

Episode 30

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Foundations, The Jackson 5, and Fair Weather. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 3145 min1970-08-13

Episode 31

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hotlegs, Marmalade, and The Jackson 5. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 3245 min1970-08-20

Episode 32

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Marmalade, Bread, and Ray Stevens. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 3345 min1970-08-27

Episode 33

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Family, Chicago, and Desmond Dekker. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 3445 min1970-09-03

Episode 34

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Desmond Dekker, Bread, and Eli Bonaparte. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 3545 min1970-09-10

Episode 35

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Deep Purple, Aretha Franklin, and Family. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 3640 min1970-09-24

Episode 36

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Black Sabbath, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Diana Ross. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 3740 min1970-10-01

Episode 37

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Julie Felix, The Hollies, and Bobby Bloom. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 3840 min1970-10-08

Episode 38

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Deep Purple, The Temptations, and Juicy Lucy. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 3940 min1970-10-15

Episode 39

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Christie, Horace Faith, and Matthews Southern Comfort. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Episode 4040 min1970-10-22

Episode 40

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Des O'Connor, Melanie, and Edwin Starr. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 4140 min1970-10-29

Episode 41

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Gene Pitney, The Rattles, and Ccs. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 4240 min1970-11-05

Episode 42

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from CCS, Edwin Starr, and Mary Hopkin. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 4340 min1970-11-12

Episode 43

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Roger Whittaker, T-rex, and Neil Diamond. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 4440 min1970-11-19

Episode 44

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Pickettywitch, White Plains, and Elvis Presley. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 4540 min1970-11-26

Episode 45

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from McGuinness Flint, CCS, and Gerry Monroe. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 4640 min1970-12-03

Episode 46

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Shirley Bassey, Andy Williams, and Sue & Sunny. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 4740 min1970-12-10

Episode 47

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from T-rex, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Donovan. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 4845 min1970-12-25

Episode 48

A special Christmas Day edition featuring some of the hits of 1970. Including performances from Mr. Bloe, Matthews Southern Comfort, and Kenny Rogers & The First Edition. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 4945 min1970-12-26

Episode 49

A special Boxing Day edition featuring some of the hits of 1970. Including performances from The Kinks, Norman Greenbaum, and Jimi Hendrix Experience. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Audio only recording exists.

Episode 5060 min