Top of the Pops: 1977
Season 14 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Top of the Pops Season 13.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
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6th January 1977
Jan 6, 1977 · 30 min
Kid Jensen looks at first pop chart of 1977 and introduces Sheer Elegance, Tina Charles, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Clodagh Rodgers, Boney M, Smokie, Jethro Tull, the Drifters and
13th January 1977
Jan 13, 1977 · 28 min
David Hamilton introduces Pussycat, Barry Biggs, Liverpool Express, David Parton, Gallagher & Lyle and Status Quo. Dance sequence by Legs & Co.
20th January 1977
Jan 20, 1977 · 30 min
From January 1977, Noel Edmonds introduces Slade, Jesse Green, Leo Sayer, Gary Glitter, Silver Connection, Donna Summer, Thin Lizzy, the Drifters and Legs and Co.
27th January 1977
Jan 27, 1977 · 30 min
From January 1977, Tony Blackburn introduces David Parton, the New Seekers, the Brothers, Mr Big, Andy Fairweather-Low, Barry Biggs, Status Quo and Julie Covington. Dance sequence
3rd February 1977
Feb 3, 1977 · 30 min
With Gary Glitter, the Real Thing, the Rubettes, Leo Sayer, Boney M and Thin Lizzy.
10th February 1977
Feb 10, 1977 · 35 min
A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Detroit Spinners, Boston, Bryan Ferry, and Heatwave. Introduced by Dave L
17th February 1977
Feb 17, 1977 · 30 min
Featuring the Moments, the Brothers, Les Gray, Thelma Houston, the Rubettes, Leo Sayer and Mr Big. Dance sequence from Legs and Co.
24th February 1977
Feb 24, 1977 · 29 min
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 February 1977 and featuring Racing Cars, Barbara Dickson, Leo Sayer, The Real Thing, Heatwave, Bryan Ferry, ELO
3rd March 1977
Mar 3, 1977 · 30 min
Jimmy Saville Introduces Showaddywaddy, Mr. Big, Maxine Nightingale, Boz Scaggs, Cliff Richard, The Manhattan Transfer, ABBA, Bonnie Tyler, Leo Sayer and The Ladybirds
10th March 1977
Mar 10, 1977 · 30 min
David 'Kid' Jensen introduces the Brotherhood of Man, Barbara Dickson, Brendon, Graham Parker and the Rumour, the Real Thing, Smokie, Lynsey De Paul and Mike Moran, the Rubettes, E
17th March 1977
Mar 17, 1977 · 29 min
Tony Blackburn introduces Berni Flint, Billy Ocean, Suzi Quatro, Showaddywaddy, Barclay James Harvest, Cliff Richard, Maxine Nightingale and Manhattan Transfer. Dance sequence by L
24th March 1977
Mar 24, 1977 · 29 min
Dave Lee Travis introduces Brendon, Brotherhood of Man, Elkie Brooks, Dead End Kids, T Rex, Graham Parker and the Rumour, Smokie, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr and Manhattan Tra
31st March 1977
Mar 31, 1977 · 30 min
David Hamilton looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Blue, Billy Ocean, David Dundas, Lyndsey De Paul & Mike Moran, Berni Flint, Stylistics, Bonnie Tyler, Abba, Mi
7th April 1977
Apr 7, 1977 · 30 min
David Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces the Dead End Kids, Showaddywaddy, Elkie Brooks, the Manhattans, Deniece Williams, OC Smith and a Legs & Co dance
14th April 1977
Apr 14, 1977 · 30 min
Jimmy Savile looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces the Brothers, Cleo Laine & John Williams, Billy Ocean, Brendon, the Stylistics, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr,
21st April 1977
Apr 21, 1977 · 30 min
Tony Blackburn looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Delegation, David Dundas, Deniece Williams, Tavares, Leo Sayer, Elkie Brooks, Dead End Kids and Abba.
28th April 1977
Apr 28, 1977 · 30 min
Dave Lee Travis looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Contempt, Detroit Spinners, Rags, Kiki Dee, Uriah Heep, Billy Ocean, Barry Biggs, Joe Tex, Barbra Streisand,
5th May 1977
May 5, 1977 · 28 min
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 May 1977 and featuring appearances from Bay City Rollers, Delegation, Mac and Katie Kissoon, Joy Sarney, Frankie
12th May 1977
May 12, 1977 · 30 min
Jimmy Savile looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Honky, Blue, Trinidad Oil Company, Simon May, Martyn Ford, Mud, Billy Paul, Dr Feelgood, Barbra Streisand, 10cc,
19th May 1977
May 19, 1977 · 30 min
David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Suzi Quatro, Linda Lewis, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Etoria, the Jacksons, the Jam, the Bay City Rollers, Jo
26th May 1977
May 26, 1977 · 30 min
Dave Lee Travis looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Blue, Olivia Newton-John, Frankie Miller, Liverpool Express, Stranglers, Marie Myriam, Brendon, Kenny Rogers,
2nd June 1977
Jun 2, 1977 · 30 min
Noel Edmonds looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Elkie Brooks, the Muppets, Twiggy, Jesse Green, Hot Chocolate, the Strawbs, Genesis, the Four Seasons, Heatwave,
9th June 1977
Jun 9, 1977 · 30 min
Tony Blackburn looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Osibisa, Berni Flint, the Wurzels, Neil Innes, Demis Roussos, Bob Marley and the Wailers, ELO, Frankie Miller,
16th June 1977
Jun 16, 1977 · 30 min
David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces John Miles, Hot Chocolate, Archie Bell and the Drells, the Foster Brothers, Queen, Tom Petty and the Heart
23th June 1977
Jun 23, 1977 · 30 min
Jimmy Savile looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Dave Edmunds, Tony Etoria, Gary Glitter, Brotherhood of Man, Johnny Nash, Paul Nicholas, Carol Bayer Sager, the
30th June 1977
Jun 30, 1977 · 30 min
Noel Edmonds looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces John Miles, Hot Chocolate, Jesse Green, Cliff Richard, Queen and Legs & Co.
7th July 1977
Jul 7, 1977 · 30 min
Tony Blackburn looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Smokie, Brotherhood of Man, Barry Biggs, Hot Chocolate, Rah Band, Olivia Newton-John, Bob Marley and the Waile
14th July 1977
Jul 14, 1977 · 30 min
David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces the Real Thing, the Saints, Jigsaw, Cilla Black, Dave Edmunds, Hot Chocolate, the Sex Pistols and a Legs &
21th July 1977
Jul 21, 1977 · 30 min
Dave Lee Travis looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces John Miles, the Bay City Rollers, the Jam, Barry Biggs, Smokie, Danny Williams, the Brotherhood of Man, Aless
28th July 1977
Jul 28, 1977 · 30 min
Noel Edmonds looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Steve Gibbons Band, Showaddywaddy, Dana, Thin Lizzy, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Boney M, Emerson Lake & Palmer,
4th August 1977
Aug 4, 1977 · 30 min
A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Jam, Billy Paul, The Stranglers, and The Dooleys. Introduced by Jimmy Sav
11th August 1977
Aug 11, 1977 · 30 min
David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces the Steve Gibbons Band, Showaddywaddy, Eddie and the Hot Rods, JALN Band, Delegation, Donna Summer, Barry
18th August 1977
Aug 18, 1977 · 30 min
Dave Lee Travis introduces Dooleys, Elkie Brooks, Carly Simon, Danny Williams, The Jam, Rah Band, Brotherhood of Man, Floaters Mink De Ville, Candi Staton and the Legs & Co dance s
25th August 1977
Aug 25, 1977 · 30 min
Noel Edmonds looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Eddie and the Hot Rods, the Boomtown Rats, Thin Lizzy, the Adverts, Page Three, Deniece Williams, Space, the Flo
1st September 1977
Sep 1, 1977 · 30 min
Tony Blackburn looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Hudson Ford, Elvis Costello, Joe Dolan, David Essex, Steve Gibbons Band, Elkie Brooks, the Dooleys, Nazareth,
8th September 1977
Sep 8, 1977 · 30 min
A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Motors, The Boomtown Rats, Black Gorilla, and Blue. Introduced by David J
15th September 1977
Sep 15, 1977 · 30 min
A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dr. Feelgood, The Dooleys, Donna Summer, and Elkie Brooks. Introduced by Jimm
22th September 1977
Sep 22, 1977 · 30 min
Dave Lee Travis looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Hank the Knife & the Jets, the Stranglers, Baccara, Stardust, La Belle Epoque, Leo Sayer, the Boomtown Rats,
29th September 1977
Sep 29, 1977 · 30 min
Ed Stewart looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Rose Royce, David Soul, Peter Blake, Ram Jam, David Essex, the Stylistics, Donna Summer, Golden Earring and a Legs
6th October 1977
Oct 6, 1977 · 30 min
Noel Edmonds looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Smokie, Danny Mirror, Deniece Williams, Steve Gibbons Band, the Emotions, the Stranglers, Baccara, Yes, David So
13th October 1977
Oct 13, 1977 · 30 min
A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Rokotto, Brotherhood Of Man, Mary Mason, and George Benson. Introduced by Jim
20th October 1977
Oct 20, 1977 · 30 min
A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Smokie, Status Quo, David Bowie, and Queen. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
27th October 1977
Oct 27, 1977 · 30 min
David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Slade, Mary Mason, Darts, Boney M, the Tom Robinson Band, Smokey Robinson, Rod Stewart, Abba, Baccara and
3rd November 1977
Nov 3, 1977 · 30 min
Peter Powell looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces the Jam, the Barron Knights, the Carpenters, Queen, Status Quo, David Bowie, Showaddywaddy, Abba and a Legs & Co
10th November 1977
Nov 10, 1977 · 30 min
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 November 1977 and featuring The Tom Robinson Band, Tina Charles, Darts, Kenny Everett and Mike Vickers, Roxy Mu
17th November 1977
Nov 17, 1977 · 30 min
A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band, The Barron Knights, Noosha Fox, and Queen. I
24th November 1977
Nov 24, 1977 · 30 min
David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces the Carvells, Bonnie Tyler, Hot Chocolate, Darts, Leo Sayer, Santa Esmerelda, Abba, Wings, the Bee Gees an
1st December 1977
Dec 1, 1977 · 30 min
A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Boomtown Rats, Elvis Costello, The Dooleys, and Crystal Gayle. Introduced
8th December 1977
Dec 8, 1977 · 30 min
Tony Blackburn looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Generation X, Hot Chocolate, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Bonnie Tyler, Graham Parker & the Rumour, the Banned,
15th December 1977
Dec 15, 1977 · 30 min
Guest DJ Elton John looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Carl Douglas, the Emotions, Darts, John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett, the Dooleys, Dooley Wilson, Julie Cov
22th December 1977
Dec 22, 1977 · 40 min
A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Osibisa, Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keeley, Yannis Markopoulos, and Godley & C
Christmas 1977 - Part 1
Dec 25, 1977 · 50 min
Noel Edmonds and David 'Kid' Jensen present the festive pop charts from 1977 with performances from Showaddywaddy, Deniece Williams, Hot Chocolate, Baccara, Brighouse and Rastrick
Christmas 1977 - Part 2
Dec 26, 1977 · 50 min
Tony Blackburn and Dave Lee Travis introduce a special Boxing Day edition, featuring some of the No.1 records of 1977. Including performances from Rod Stewart, David Soul, Brotherh