Top of the Pops - Season 15 / Year 1978

Top of the Pops - Season 15 / Year 1978

Season 15 / Year 1978

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DatesJan 5, 1978 - Dec 25, 1978
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Episodes

5th January 1978
Year 1978Episode 130 min

5th January 1978

With Eddie & the Hot Rods, Terry Wogan, Long Tall Ernie, the Babys, Tonight and Wings.
Jan 5, 1978
19th January 1978
Year 1978Episode 330 min

19th January 1978

David 'Kid' Jensen presents the pop chart programme, first shown on 26 January 1978 and featuring Rich Kids, Althea & Donna, Gordon Giltrap, Terry Wogan, Yellow Dog, Gallagher & Lyle, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Baccara, Wings and Legs & Co.
Jan 19, 1978
26th January 1978
Year 1978Episode 430 min

26th January 1978

With the Rich Kids, Althea & Donna, Gordon Giltrap, Terry Wogan, Yellow Dog and Baccara.
Jan 26, 1978
2nd February 1978
Year 1978Episode 530 min

2nd February 1978

Peter Powell introduces the weekly pop chart programme featuring performances from Tonight, Baccara, Brotherhood of Man, ELO, Lulu, Yellow Dog, Dusty Springfield, The Stranglers, David Castle and Legs & Co.
Feb 2, 1978
9th February 1978
Year 1978Episode 630 min

9th February 1978

David 'Kid' Jensen introduces the weekly pop chart programme featuring performances from the Tom Robinson Band, Kate Bush, Elkie Brooks, Magazine, Darts, Billy Joel, Sweet, the Bee Gees, Abba and Legs & Co.
Feb 9, 1978
16th February 1978
Year 1978Episode 730 min

16th February 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Blondie, Free, The Stranglers, and Yellow Dog. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
Feb 16, 1978
23rd February 1978
Year 1978Episode 830 min

23rd February 1978

Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 March 1978 and featuring Darts, Kate Bush, Nick Lowe, Andy Williams, Samantha Sang, Rita Coolidge, Tom Robinson Band, Abba and Legs & Co.
Feb 23, 1978
2nd March 1978
Year 1978Episode 930 min

2nd March 1978

Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 March 1978 and featuring Darts, Kate Bush, Nick Lowe, Andy Williams, Samantha Sang, Rita Coolidge, Tom Robinson Band, Abba and Legs & Co.
Mar 2, 1978
9th March 1978
Year 1978Episode 1030 min

9th March 1978

Peter Powell introduces the weekly pop chart programme featuring performances from Suzi Quatro, Dan Hill, Elvis Costello, the Vibrators, Kate Bush, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gerry Rafferty, Manhattan Transfer and Legs & Co.
Mar 9, 1978
16th March 1978
Year 1978Episode 1130 min

16th March 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Showaddywaddy, Eruption, Blondie, and Donna Summer. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
Mar 16, 1978
23rd March 1978
Year 1978Episode 1230 min

23rd March 1978

Kid Jensen introduces the weekly pop chart programme featuring performances from Mud, Tina Charles, Richard Myhill, Suzi Quatro, Don Williams, Elvis Costello, Dan Hill, Andy Cameron, Kate Bush, Gerry Rafferty, Tavares and Bob Marley and the Wailers. Plus and Legs & Co.
Mar 23, 1978
30th March 1978
Year 1978Episode 1330 min

30th March 1978

Noel Edmonds introduces the weekly pop chart programme featuring performances from the Boomtown Rats, Squeeze, Hot Chocolate, Brian and Michael, Wings, Sheila B Devotion and Andy Gibb.
Mar 30, 1978
6th April 1978
Year 1978Episode 1430 min

6th April 1978

Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 April 1978 and featuring Alan Price, Dee D. Jackson, Gene Farrow, Raffaella Carrà, Child, Bonnie Tyler, Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams, Genesis, Dr. Hook, Brian and Michael and Legs & Co.
Apr 6, 1978
13th April 1978
Year 1978Episode 1530 min

13th April 1978

Peter Powell introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from Bryan Ferry, Graham Parker and the Rumour, Squeeze, Andrew Gold, Dan Hill, Brian & Michael and Legs & Co.
Apr 13, 1978
20th April 1978
Year 1978Episode 1630 min

20th April 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Steve Gibbons Band, Foreigner, Chic, and Boney M. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
Apr 20, 1978
27th April 1978
Year 1978Episode 1730 min

27th April 1978

David Jensen introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from the Dooleys, Manhattan Transfer, John Paul Young, Ruby Winters, Tonight, Hi-Tension, Darts, Boomtown Rats and Legs & Co.
Apr 27, 1978
4th May 1978
Year 1978Episode 1830 min

4th May 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Thin Lizzy, Ian Dury & The Blockheads, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, and Sham 69. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
May 4, 1978
11th May 1978
Year 1978Episode 1930 min

11th May 1978

Peter Powell introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from Plastic Bertrand, Guy Marks, Brotherhood of Man, Elkie Brooks, Darts, Boney M, Smokie, X-Ray Spex and dance troupe Legs & Co.
May 11, 1978
18th May 1978
Year 1978Episode 2030 min

18th May 1978

Tony Blackburn introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from Blondie, Heatwave, Tavares, Black Sabbath, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Sham 69, Boney M and Cilla Black and dance troupe Legs & Co.
May 18, 1978
25th May 1978
Year 1978Episode 2130 min

25th May 1978

Noel Edmonds introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Lindisfarne, the Rolling Stones, Goldie, AC/DC, Boney M, Guy Marks, Maxine Nightingale, David Soul and dance troupe Legs & Co.
May 25, 1978
8th June 1978
Year 1978Episode 2230 min

8th June 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Rokotto, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Smokie, and The Boomtown Rats. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
Jun 8, 1978
15th June 1978
Year 1978Episode 2330 min

15th June 1978

David 'Kid' Jensen introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from Black Sabbath, Heatwave, Showaddywaddy, the Brotherhood of Man, San Jose, Thin Lizzy, Bob Marley and the Wailers and a dance routine by Legs & Co.
Jun 15, 1978
22nd June 1978
Year 1978Episode 2430 min

22nd June 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from J.a.l.n. Band, The Boomtown Rats, Father Abraham & The Smurfs, and Patti Boulaye. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
Jun 22, 1978
29th June 1978
Year 1978Episode 2530 min

29th June 1978

Peter Powell introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from the Buzzcocks, Marshall Hain, ELO, Clout, Steel Pulse, City Boy, Justin Hayward and a dance routine by Legs & Co.
Jun 29, 1978
6th July 1978
Year 1978Episode 2630 min

6th July 1978

Tony Blackburn introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from the Boomtown Rats, Suzi Quatro, Andrew Gold, Steve Voice, Racey, Renaissance, Voyage and a dance routine by Legs & Co.
Jul 6, 1978
13th July 1978
Year 1978Episode 2730 min

13th July 1978

David 'Kid' Jensen introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from Sham 69, A Taste of Honey, Justin Hayward, the New Seekers, Raydio, Child and a dance routine by Legs & Co.
Jul 13, 1978
20th July 1978
Year 1978Episode 2830 min

20th July 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Jimmy James & The Vagabonds, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Voyage, and Father Abraham & The Smurfs. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
Jul 20, 1978
27th July 1978
Year 1978Episode 2930 min

27th July 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from City Boy, X-ray Spex, The Who, and Sham 69. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
Jul 27, 1978
3rd August 1978
Year 1978Episode 3030 min

3rd August 1978

Peter Powell introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from the Rezillos, Foreigner, Hi-Tension, Raydio, Renaissance, Jilted John and a dance routine by Legs & Co.
Aug 3, 1978
10th August 1978
Year 1978Episode 3130 min

10th August 1978

Noel Edmonds introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from the Stranglers, Justin Hayward, Child, Darts, 10cc, the New Seekers and a dance routine by Legs & Co.
Aug 10, 1978
17th August 1978
Year 1978Episode 3230 min

17th August 1978

David 'Kid' Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show with Bilbo, Blondie, Jilted John, the Motors, David Essex, Hi-Tension, the Jam, the Commodores and dance sequences by Legs & Co.
Aug 17, 1978
24th August 1978
Year 1978Episode 3330 min

24th August 1978

Tony Blackburn presents the weekly pop chart show featuring the Dooleys, Siouxsie and the Banshees, 10cc, Klark Kent, Exile, the Rezillos, Darts, Cliff Richard, the Commodores and a Legs & Co dance sequence.
Aug 24, 1978
31st August 1978
Year 1978Episode 3430 min

31st August 1978

Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show featuring the Jam, Leo Sayer, Boney M, Sylvester, Manhattan Transfer, Hi-Tension, Hylda Baker & Arthur Mullard, the Commodores and a Legs & Co dance sequence.
Aug 31, 1978
7th September 1978
Year 1978Episode 3530 min

7th September 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dr. Feelgood, Tina Charles, Exile, and Tom Robinson Band. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
Sep 7, 1978
14th September 1978
Year 1978Episode 3630 min

14th September 1978

Paul Burnett presents the weekly pop chart show featuring the Buzzcocks, Leo Sayer, Stephen Bishop, the Three Degrees, Abba, David Essex, 10cc and a Legs & Co dance sequence.
Sep 14, 1978
21st September 1978
Year 1978Episode 3730 min

21st September 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Lindisfarne, Frankie Miller, The Ramones, and Sugar Cane. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
Sep 21, 1978
28th September 1978
Year 1978Episode 3830 min

28th September 1978

David 'Kid' Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show featuring Mick Jackson, Dean Friedman, Boney M, Marshall Hain, Sham 69, the Boomtown Rats and a Legs & Co dance sequence.
Sep 28, 1978
5th October 1978
Year 1978Episode 3930 min

5th October 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Olympic Runners, The Jacksons, Jonathan King, and The Bishops. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
Oct 5, 1978
12th October 1978
Year 1978Episode 4030 min

12th October 1978

Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show featuring Showaddywaddy, Boney M, Rolling Stones, Colorado, Buzzcocks, Frankie Miller and the Jam. With dance sequences by Legs and Co.
Oct 12, 1978
19th October 1978
Year 1978Episode 4130 min

19th October 1978

Tony Blackburn introduces the weekly pop chart show featuring Elvis Costello, Public Image, Jonathan King, Boomtown Rats, Dollar, the Jacksons, the Undertones and a Legs & Co dance sequence.
Oct 19, 1978
26th October 1978
Year 1978Episode 4230 min

26th October 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Skids, Elton John, Elkie Brooks, and The Three Degrees. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
Oct 26, 1978
2nd November 1978
Year 1978Episode 4330 min

2nd November 1978

Mike Read introduces the weekly pop chart show featuring Dandy, Patrick Juvet, the Boomtown Rats, Darts, the Cars, Liquid Gold, Chas & Dave, X-Ray Spex and Legs & Co dance sequences.
Nov 2, 1978
9th November 1978
Year 1978Episode 4430 min

9th November 1978

David Jensen presents a weekly look at pop charts featuring the Buzzcocks, Elton John, Showaddywaddy, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Heatwave, Blondie, Dean Friedman, Streetband, Queen, Child and the Boomtown Rats.
Nov 9, 1978
16th November 1978
Year 1978Episode 4530 min

16th November 1978

Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 November 1978 and featuring Racey, Olivia Newton-John, Elkie Brooks, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Sarah Brightman and Hot Gossip, David Essex, The Boomtown Rats and dance sequences by Legs & Co.
Nov 16, 1978
23rd November 1978
Year 1978Episode 4630 min

23rd November 1978

Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 November 1978 and featuring Racey, Olivia Newton-John, Elkie Brooks, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Sarah Brightman and Hot Gossip, David Essex, The Boomtown Rats and dance sequences by Legs & Co.
Nov 23, 1978
30th November 1978
Year 1978Episode 4730 min

30th November 1978

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Rachel Sweet, Gerard Kenny, Olivia Newton-john, and John Travolta. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
Nov 30, 1978
7th December 1978
Year 1978Episode 4830 min

7th December 1978

Tony Blackburn presents the weekly look at the 1978 pop charts, with Rocky Sharpe & the Replays, Hot Chocolate, the Buzzcocks, Elkie Brooks, Mankind, Chic, Elton John, Boney M and dance sequences by Legs & Co.
Dec 7, 1978
14th December 1978
Year 1978Episode 4930 min

14th December 1978

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, Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, Wings, Showaddywaddy, Rose Royce, Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta and Legs & Co.
Dec 14, 1978
25th December 1978 Christmas Special
Year 1978Episode 5030 min

25th December 1978 Christmas Special

Dec 25, 1978

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