Highlights
Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops - 1970 (1970)

Audience Score
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1970 Episodes

1. Episode 1

January 1st, 197025 min

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.

2. Episode 2

January 8th, 197025 min

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.

3. Episode 3

January 15th, 197025 min

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.

4. Episode 4

January 22nd, 197045 min

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.

5. Episode 5

January 29th, 197046 min

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.

6. Episode 6

February 5th, 197045 min

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.

7. Episode 7

February 12th, 197045 min

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.

8. Episode 8

February 19th, 197045 min

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.

9. Episode 9

February 26th, 197045 min

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.

10. Episode 10

March 5th, 197045 min

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.

11. Episode 11

March 12th, 197045 min

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.

12. Episode 12

March 19th, 197045 min

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.

13. Episode 13

March 26th, 197045 min

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.

14. Episode 14

April 2nd, 197045 min

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.

15. Episode 15

April 9th, 197045 min

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.

16. Episode 16

April 16th, 197045 min

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.

17. Episode 17

April 23rd, 197045 min

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.

18. Episode 18

April 30th, 197045 min

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.

19. Episode 19

May 7th, 197045 min

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.

20. Episode 20

May 14th, 197045 min

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.

21. Episode 21

May 21st, 197045 min

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.

22. Episode 22

May 28th, 197045 min

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.

23. Episode 23

June 4th, 197040 min

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.

24. Episode 24

June 11th, 197035 min

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.

25. Episode 25

June 18th, 197040 min

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.

26. Episode 26

July 9th, 197045 min

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.

27. Episode 27

July 16th, 197045 min

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.

28. Episode 28

July 23rd, 197040 min

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.

29. Episode 29

July 30th, 197045 min

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

30. Episode 30

August 6th, 197045 min

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.

31. Episode 31

August 13th, 197045 min

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.

32. Episode 32

August 20th, 197045 min

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.

33. Episode 33

August 27th, 197045 min

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.

34. Episode 34

September 3rd, 197045 min

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.

35. Episode 35

September 10th, 197045 min

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.

36. Episode 36

September 24th, 197040 min

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.

37. Episode 37

October 1st, 197040 min

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.

38. Episode 38

October 8th, 197040 min

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.

39. Episode 39

October 15th, 197040 min

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.

40. Episode 40

October 22nd, 197040 min

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.

41. Episode 41

October 29th, 197040 min

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.

42. Episode 42

November 5th, 197040 min

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.

43. Episode 43

November 12th, 197040 min

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.

44. Episode 44

November 19th, 197040 min

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.

45. Episode 45

November 26th, 197040 min

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.

46. Episode 46

December 3rd, 197040 min

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.

47. Episode 47

December 10th, 197040 min

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.

48. Episode 48

December 25th, 197045 min

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.

49. Episode 49

December 26th, 197045 min

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.

50. Episode 50

April 29th, 20261 hr

To Delete

51. Episode 51

April 29th, 20261 hr

To Delete

52. Episode 52

April 29th, 20261 hr

To Delete

53. Episode 53

April 29th, 20261 hr

To Delete

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