S2·E10 11 March 1965

Episode recap

The tenth episode of the second series of Top of the Pops aired on 11 March 1965 with David Jacobs serving as host. The programme followed the series’ format of presenting the week’s most popular recordings, alternating new performances with repeat appearances of recent hits. In this edition Jacobs introduced a mixture of fresh renditions and revisited numbers, reflecting the chart activity of the preceding week.

The episode opened with a live performance by Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames of “In the Meantime.” Their appearance was followed by a repeat performance from Herman’s Hermits, who returned to the stage to lip‑sync “Silhouettes,” a song that had previously been shown on the programme. Marianne Faithfull also delivered a repeat performance, this time of “Come and Stay With Me,” reinforcing her recent chart presence.

After the vocal acts, the show presented a disc segment featuring PJ Proby’s “I Apologise.” In the Top of the Pops format, a disc segment involved the artist’s recording being played while the host provided commentary, rather than a live or mimed performance.

The Rolling Stones then took the studio for a live rendition of “The Last Time,” adding a rock‑driven contrast to the earlier pop‑oriented numbers. The Pretty Things were shown again, repeating their performance of “Honey I Need,” while The Searchers delivered a fresh performance of “Goodbye My Love,” a song that had recently entered the charts.

The Shadows returned for a repeat of “Mary Anne,” showcasing their instrumental style that had become a staple of the series. The Who performed “I Can’t Explain,” delivering a high‑energy presentation that highlighted the group’s emerging prominence. The episode concluded with Tom Jones offering a live performance of “It’s Not Unusual,” a song that had secured his status as a leading vocalist of the era.

Throughout the broadcast, Jacobs linked each segment, providing brief introductions and contextual remarks consistent with the programme’s emphasis on chart rankings and contemporary popular music. The episode thus combined new performances, repeat showings, and a disc feature to give viewers a comprehensive snapshot of the British pop chart landscape in early March 1965.