S1·E17 22 April 1964

Episode recap

On April 22, 1964, the seventeenth episode of the first season of Top of the Pops aired. The program featured performances by several popular music groups and artists of the time. Jimmy Savile and Alan Freeman served as the presenters for this episode.

Gerry & The Pacemakers performed "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying," a song that had been previously featured on the show. Millie took the stage to sing "My Boy Lollipop." Peter & Gordon performed "World Without Love," while The Bachelors sang "I Believe," a song that had also been previously featured on Top of the Pops. The Four Pennies performed "Juliet," and The Mojos sang "Everything's Alright," a song that had been previously featured on the show. The Searchers performed "Don't Throw Your Love Away," another song that had been previously featured on the program.

In addition to the live performances, the episode included a video of Manfred Mann's song "Hubble Bubble." The episode provided a snapshot of the popular music scene in Britain during the early 1960s, featuring a mix of established and emerging artists.