Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops 1982

TV Show

1982 Episodes

1. Episode 1

January 7th, 198232 min

Peter Powell presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 7th January 1982. Includes appearances from Alton Edwards, Mobiles, Shakatak, the Human League, Jon & Vangelis, Meat Loaf and Zoo.

2. Episode 2

January 14th, 198235 min

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Elkie Brooks, Altered Images, Kool & The Gang, and Brown Sauce. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

3. Episode 3

January 21st, 198240 min

David Jensen presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 21st January 1982. Includes appearances from Gillan, the Mobiles, XTC, Jon & Vangelis, Phil Lynott, Meat Loaf, OMD, Christopher Cross, Foreigner, Bucks Fizz and Zoo.

4. Episode 4

January 28th, 198230 min

Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first shown on 28 January 1982 and featuring Tight Fit, Stiff Little Fingers, Elkie Brooks, Alton Edwards, Haircut 100, Olivia Newton-John, The Stranglers and Shakin' Stevens.

5. Episode 5

February 4th, 198240 min

John Peel presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 4 February 1982. Includes appearances from OMD, Jets, Soft Cell, XTC, Christopher Cross, Kraftwerk, Theatre of Hate and Zoo.

6. Episode 6

February 11th, 198240 min

Tommy Vance presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 11 February 1982. Includes appearances from Fun Boy Three & Bananarama, the Stranglers, Bow Wow Wow, Adrian Gurvitz, Hall & Oates, Depeche Mode, the J Geils Band, Modern Romance, Haircut 100 and the Jam.

7. Episode 7

February 18th, 198240 min

Mike Read presents the pop chart show. Includes appearances from Toni Basil, Madness, UB40, Tight Fit, the Jam, Robert Palmer, George Benson and Jets.

8. Episode 8

February 25th, 198240 min

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from J. Geils Band, Bow Wow Wow, The Associates, and Adrian Gurvitz. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

9. Episode 9

March 4th, 198237 min

David Jensen presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 4 March 1982. Includes appearances by Toni Basil, Tight Fit, Gary Numan, ABC, Jets, Madness and Zoo.

10. Episode 10

March 11th, 198235 min

Simon Bates presents the chart show programme, first broadcast on 11 March 1982. Includes performances from Bow Wow Wow, Fun Boy Three & Bananarama, Depeche Mode, Julio Iglesias, Haircut 100, the Associates, Adrian Gurvitz and Tight Fit.

11. Episode 11

March 18th, 198240 min

Steve Wright presents the chart show, first broadcast on 18 March 1982 and featuring Tight Fit, Gary Numan, Japan, Classix Nouveaux, ABC, Imagination and Visage.

12. Episode 12

March 25th, 198240 min

Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 25 March 1982. Includes appearances from Bucks Fizz, Goombay Dance Band, Pluto Shervington, Killing Joke, Altered Images, Julio Iglesias, and Chas and Dave.

13. Episode 13

April 1st, 198242 min

John Peel presents the weekly pop chart show. Includes appearances from Motorhead, Imagination, Roxy Music, Status Quo, Japan, Goombay Dance Band and Shakatak.

14. Episode 14

April 8th, 198235 min

Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 8 April 1982. Includes appearances from Haircut 100, Chas & Dave, Boomtown Rats, Elton John, Stevie Wonder & Paul McCartney, Foster & Allen, Goombay Dance Band and Pigbag.

15. Episode 15

April 15th, 198230 min

David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 15 April 1982. Includes appearances from Spandau Ballet, Simple Minds, Bucks Fizz, Dollar, Shakatak, Bardo and Roxy Music. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

16. Episode 16

April 22nd, 198228 min

Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 April 1982. Includes appearances by Pigbag, Bananarama & the Fun Boy Three, Elton John, Kim Wilde, Haircut 100 and Shakin' Stevens. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

17. Episode 17

April 29th, 198235 min

Richard Skinner presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 29 April 1982. Includes appearances from Nicole, Hot Chocolate, Yazoo, Monsoon, Rocky Sharpe & the Replays, Simple Minds, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Spandau Ballet, and Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder.

18. Episode 18

May 6th, 198235 min

With the Scottish and English World Cup Squads, BA Robertson, Chas & Dave, Junior, Patrice Rushen, Tight Fit, Bananarama & Fun Boy Three, and Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder.

19. Episode 19

May 13th, 198235 min

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Yazoo, Fun Boy Three, Hot Chocolate, and Spandau Ballet. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

20. Episode 20

May 20th, 198235 min

Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 20th May 1982. Includes appearances from Adam Ant, Rocky Sharpe & The Replays, Madness, ABC, Iron Maiden, Ph.D, Tight Fit, Nicole and Patrice Rushen. Also features a dance performance from Zoo.

21. Episode 21

May 27th, 198225 min

John Peel presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 27 May 1982. Includes appearances from Debbie Harry, Genesis, Japan, Soft Cell, Duran Duran and Madness. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

22. Episode 22

June 3rd, 198229 min

David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 3 June 1982. Includes appearances from Junior, Charlene, ABC, Fun Boy Three, Echo & the Bunnymen, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Adam Ant and Madness. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

23. Episode 23

June 10th, 198230 min

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Soft Cell, Asia, Rick Springfield, and Diana Ross. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

24. Episode 24

June 17th, 198240 min

Simon Bates presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 17 June 1982. Includes appearances by Natasha, Roxy Music, Echo & the Bunnymen, Duran Duran, ABC, Bow Wow Wow, Queen, Toyah and Adam Ant.

25. Episode 25

June 24th, 198240 min

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Steve Miller Band, Odyssey, Captain Sensible, and Bucks Fizz. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

26. Episode 26

July 1st, 198230 min

John Peel presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 1 July 1982. Includes appearances from Natasha, Captain Sensible, Visage, Queen, Midge Ure, The Jam and Dollar. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

27. Episode 27

July 8th, 198235 min

David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 8 July 1982. Includes appearances from Captain Sensible, Bananarama, Imagination, Irene Cara, Odyssey, Bucks Fizz and The Steve Miller Band.

28. Episode 28

July 15th, 198235 min

Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 15 July 1982. Includes appearances from Hot Chocolate, Dexys Midnight Runners, Cliff Richard, David Essex, Japan, Visage and Irene Cara.

29. Episode 29

July 22nd, 198235 min

Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 22 July 1982. Includes appearances from The Belle Stars, Madness, Bananarama, The Brat, Trio, Junior, The Stranglers, Dollar and Irene Cara. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

30. Episode 30

July 29th, 198235 min

Mike Read presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 29 July 1982. Includes appearances from Dexys Midnight Runners, Hot Chocolate, The Firm, David Essex, Yazoo, Paul McCartney, Irene Cara and Cliff Richard. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

31. Episode 31

August 5th, 198235 min

David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 5 August 1982. Includes appearances by Madness, Junior, Brat, Belle Stars, Kid Creole & the Coconuts, Bad Manners, The Stranglers, Dexys Midnight Runners and Donna Summer, and a dance performance by Zoo.

32. Episode 32

August 12th, 198240 min

John Peel presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 12 August 1982. Includes Toto Coelo, Yazoo, The Associates, Haysi Fantayzee, Wavelength, Fun Boy Three, Sheena Easton, Boys Town Gang and The Firm, and a dance performance by Zoo.

33. Episode 33

August 19th, 198240 min

David Jensen presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 19 August 1982. Includes appearances from Modern Romance, Haircut 100, Captain Sensible, Kids from Fame, Soft Cell, Dexys Midnight Runners, Survivor, Talk Talk and Duran Duran.

34. Episode 34

August 26th, 198245 min

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Boystown Gang, Rocker's Revenge, and Toto Coelo. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

35. Episode 35

September 2nd, 198245 min

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Captain Sensible, and Showaddywaddy. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

36. Episode 36

September 9th, 198235 min

Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 9 September 1982. Includes Evelyn King, Gillan, Dire Straits, Survivor, David Christie and Shakin' Stevens. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

37. Episode 37

September 16th, 198240 min

Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 16 September 1982. Includes appearances from Mari Wilson, Simple Minds, Shakatak, The Jam, Adam Ant and Survivor. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

38. Episode 38

September 23rd, 198240 min

John Peel presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 23 September 1982. Includes appearances from David Christie, Culture Club, Fat Larry's Band, Depeche Mode, Musical Youth, Survivor and Evelyn King. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

39. Episode 39

September 30th, 198230 min

A special edition of the show, celebrating 15 years of Radio 1. Including performances from Ultravox, Adam Ant, Roxy Music, and Musical Youth. Introduced by the Radio 1 DJs.

40. Episode 40

October 7th, 198245 min

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Chicago, Bauhaus, Spandau Ballet, and The Animals. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

41. Episode 41

October 14th, 198240 min

John Peel presents the chart show, first broadcast on 14 October 1982. Includes appearances from Mari Wilson, Tears for Fears, Pinkees, Barry Manilow, Melba Moore, Ultravox, The Beatles and Musical Youth. Also includes a dance performance from Zoo.

42. Episode 42

October 21st, 198240 min

Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 21 December 1982. Includes appearances from The Piranhas, Toyah, The Kids from Fame, Imagination, Kool and the Gang, Bauhaus, Spandau Ballet, Culture Club, Sharon Redd and Shakin' Stevens.

43. Episode 43

October 28th, 198235 min

Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 28 October 1982. Includes appearances from Raw Silk, Blue Zoo, Culture Club, Dionne Warwick, Melba Moore, The Beatles, Tears for Fears and Eddy Grant.

44. Episode 44

November 4th, 198235 min

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Diana Ross, John Cougar, Daryl Hall & John Oates, and Kool & The Gang. Introduced by Mike Smith.

45. Episode 45

November 11th, 198230 min

David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 11 November 1982. Includes appearances from Blue Zoo, A Flock of Seagulls, Clannad, Dionne Warwick, Donna Summer, Marvin Gaye, Eddy Grant and Zoo.

46. Episode 46

November 18th, 198235 min

John Peel presents the weekly chart show first broadcast on 18 November 1982. Includes appearances from Modern Romance, Duran Duran, Blancmange, Renee & Renato, Wham, Eddy Grant, Tears for Fears and Hall & Oates.

47. Episode 47

November 25th, 198235 min

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Musical Youth, Ultravox, Supertramp, and A Flock Of Seagulls. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

48. Episode 48

December 2nd, 198235 min

Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 2 December 1982. Includes appearances from Dexys Midnight Runners, The Human League, Whitesnake, Bucks Fizz, Modern Romance, Duran Duran and The Jam.

49. Episode 49

December 9th, 198235 min

Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 9 December 1982. Includes appearances from Shalamar, Soft Cell, Shakin' Stevens, Yazoo, Junior, Lionel Richie, The Jam, Renee & Renato, and David Bowie & Bing Crosby.

50. Episode 50

December 16th, 198245 min

A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Phil Collins, Pat Benatar, Joe Jackson, and David Essex. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

51. Episode 51

December 23rd, 198230 min

David Jensen presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 23 December 1982. Includes appearances from The Maisonettes, David Bowie & Bing Crosby, Incantation, Shakin' Stevens, Imagination, ABBA, Keith Harris & Orville, Renee & Renato and Modern Romance.

52. Christmas 1982 - Part 1

December 25th, 19821 hr

John Peel leads a gaggle of Radio 1 DJs presenting some of the greatest hits of 1982, including Duran Duran, Dexys Midnight Runners, Culture Club, Haircut 100, Spandau Ballet, Captain Sensible and Bucks Fizz.

53. Christmas 1982 - Part 2

December 30th, 198235 min

A live end-of-the-year edition hosted by Jimmy Savile, with more hits of 1982. Jonathan King also takes a look back at the American No 1s of 1982. Including performances from Bardo, John Cougar, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, and The Belle Stars.

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