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Top of the Pops — Season 12

197553 episodes6.7/10 (43 votes)

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Episodes (53)

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1. 2nd January 1975

Aired 2 January 1975 • 30 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Tymes, John Holt, Philip & Vanessa, and Elvis Presley. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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2. 6th February 1975

Aired 9 January 1975 • 30 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Essex, Rod Stewart & The Faces, Gloria Gaynor, and The Tymes. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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3. Episode 3

Aired 16 January 1975 • 30 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Ralph Mctell, George Mccrae, John Holt, and Ringo Starr. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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4. Episode 4

Aired 23 January 1975 • 30 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Arrows, Sweet Sensation, Helen Reddy, and Ken Boothe. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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5. Episode 5

Aired 30 January 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Queen, Elvis Presley, Mac & Katie Kissoon, and Wigan's Chosen Few. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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6. Episode 6

Aired 6 February 1975 • 30 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dana, Supertramp, Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band, and Slade. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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7. Episode 7

Aired 13 February 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Love Unlimited, Frankie Valli, Queen, and Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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8. Episode 8

Aired 20 February 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hello, Syreeta, Dana, and Lynsey De Paul. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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9. Episode 9

Aired 27 February 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from John Lennon, Mud, The Shadows, and Fox. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis & Jimmy Savile.

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10. Episode 10

Aired 6 March 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Barry Manilow, The Goodies, Average White Band, and Kenny. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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11. Episode 11

Aired 13 March 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dana, Tam White, Johnny Mathis, and Fox. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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12. Episode 12

Aired 20 March 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Guys & Dolls, The Tymes, Average White Band, and Wigan's Ovation. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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13. Episode 13

Aired 27 March 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Peter Skellern, Gloria Gaynor, Kiki Dee Band, and The Rubettes. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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14. Episode 14

Aired 3 April 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Mike Reid, Guys & Dolls, The Moments & The Whatnauts, and Labelle. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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15. Episode 15

Aired 10 April 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Peter Shelley, The Three Degrees, Bad Company, and 10cc. Introduced by Emperor Rosko.

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16. Episode 16

Aired 17 April 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Bobby Goldsboro, The Glitter Band, Mud, and Minnie Riperton. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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17. Episode 17

Aired 24 April 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from 10cc, Mac & Katie Kissoon, Susan Cadogan, and Gilbert Becaud. Introduced by Ed Stewart.

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18. Episode 18

Aired 1 May 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Silver Convention, The Wombles, Tammy Jones, and Teach-in. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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19. Episode 19

Aired 8 May 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hot Chocolate, Desmond Dekker, Chips, and Gary Glitter. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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20. Episode 20

Aired 15 May 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Wombles, Windsor Davies & Don Estelle, Ian Hunter, and Showaddywaddy. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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21. Episode 21

Aired 22 May 1975 • 30 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Judy Collins, Jackie Wilson, Catherine Howe, and Tammy Wynette. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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22. Episode 22

Aired 29 May 1975 • 30 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Olivia Newton-john, Kenny, 10cc, and The Osmonds. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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23. Episode 23

Aired 5 June 1975 • 30 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Desmond Dekker, Gilbert O'sullivan, and Nazareth. Introduced by Ed Stewart.

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24. Episode 24

Aired 12 June 1975 • 30 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Tammy Wynette, The Goodies, Gary Glitter, and 10cc. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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25. Episode 25

Aired 19 June 1975 • 30 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Retta Young, Johnny Nash, Dana, and Hamilton Bohannon. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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26. Episode 26

Aired 26 June 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Kenny, Sister Sledge, The Chi-lites, and Gary Glitter. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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27. Episode 27

Aired 3 July 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Johnny Nash, Bryan Ferry, Mud, and The Goodies. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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28. Episode 28

Aired 10 July 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Johnny Mathis, Linda Lewis, Ray Stevens, and Pete Wingfield. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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29. Episode 29

Aired 17 July 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Tammy Wynette, Adrian Baker, Carl Douglas, and Susan Cadogan. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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30. Episode 30

Aired 24 July 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Typically Tropical, The Bee Gees, Linda Lewis, and Roger Whittaker. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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31. Episode 31

Aired 31 July 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Brian Hyland, Kenny, Cilla Black, and Biddu Orchestra. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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32. Episode 32

Aired 7 August 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Linda Lewis, Gary Benson, Smokey, and The Bee Gees. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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33. Episode 33

Aired 14 August 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Susan Cadogan, Biddu Orchestra, Suzi Quatro, and Linda Carr & The Love Squad. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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34. Episode 34

Aired 21 August 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Gary Benson, Mike Harding, Gladys Knight & The Pips, and The Glitter Band. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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35. Episode 35

Aired 28 August 1975 • 40 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Rod Stewart, Desmond Dekker, Gilbert O'sullivan, and Peter Skellern. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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36. Episode 36

Aired 4 September 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Leo Sayer, Dan Mccafferty, Al Matthews, and Jonathan King. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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37. Episode 37

Aired 11 September 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hot Chocolate, Pilot, Kenny, and The Supremes. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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38. Episode 38

Aired 18 September 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Mud, Cliff Richard, Johnny Nash, and The Goodies. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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39. Episode 39

Aired 25 September 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Roger Whittaker, Band Of The Black Watch, Alvin Stardust, and Smokey. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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40. Episode 40

Aired 2 October 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Carl Malcolm, Mac & Katie Kissoon, The Chi-lites, and The Four Seasons. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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41. Episode 41

Aired 9 October 1975 • 35 min

600th edition of the chart show. A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Morris Albert, Hello, The Drifters, and Chris Farlowe. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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42. Episode 42

Aired 16 October 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Tommy Hunt, Justin Hayward & John Lodge, The Chi-lites, and David Bowie. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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43. Episode 43

Aired 23 October 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from John Miles, Natalie Cole, Gilbert O'sullivan, and Smokey. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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44. Episode 44

Aired 30 October 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Justin Hayward & John Lodge, Hello, David Bowie, and George Mccrae. Introduced by Ed Stewart.

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45. Episode 45

Aired 6 November 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hot Chocolate, 14-18, The Rubettes, and Glen Campbell. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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46. Episode 46

Aired 13 November 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from George Mccrae, Demis Roussos, The Tymes, and Justin Hayward & John Lodge. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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47. Episode 47

Aired 20 November 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Jigsaw, John Asher, Queen, and The Stylistics. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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48. Episode 48

Aired 27 November 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Demis Roussos, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Steeleye Span, and John Lennon. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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49. Episode 49

Aired 4 December 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Essex, Rod Stewart, Bay City Rollers, and David Bowie. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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50. Episode 50

Aired 11 December 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Goodies, Mud, Ken Dodd, and Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys Feat. Chill Wills. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

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51. Episode 51

Aired 18 December 1975 • 35 min

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Essex, David Bowie, Demis Roussos, and Fatback Band. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

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52. Christmas 1975 - Part 1

Aired 23 December 1975 • 40 min

Part 1 of 2. A look at Britain's best-selling discs and artists from the past year in music. Featuring some of the No.1 records of 1975. Including performances from Billy Connolly, Typically Tropical, Rod Stewart, and David Bowie. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Dave Lee Travis.

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53. Christmas 1975 - Part 2

Aired 25 December 1975 • 50 min

Part 2 of 2. A look at Britain's best-selling discs and artists from the past year in music. Featuring some of the No.1 records of 1975. Including performances from Johnny Nash, Art Garfunkel, The Tymes, and Bay City Rollers. Introduced by Noel Edmonds & Tony Blackburn.

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