Top of the Pops

Stream It

23rd August 1979

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Jam, Joe Jackson, The Flying Lizards, and Roxy Music. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Aired: Aug 23, 1979 Genre: RealityCasts: Peter Powell Jimmy Savile Tony Blackburn Mike Read Paul Burnett Simon BatesCreated By: Johnnie StewartProducers:Duration: 40m Rating: 0 Country: United Kingdom Production: BBC

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