Top of the Pops: 1982
Season 19 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 18.
- 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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Episode 1
Jan 7, 1982 · 32 min
Peter Powell presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 7th January 1982. Includes appearances from Alton Edwards, Mobiles, Shakatak, the Human League, Jon & Vangelis, Meat Lo
Episode 2
Jan 14, 1982 · 35 min
A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Elkie Brooks, Altered Images, Kool & The Gang, and Brown Sauce. Introduced by Dave
Episode 3
Jan 21, 1982 · 40 min
David Jensen presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 21st January 1982. Includes appearances from Gillan, the Mobiles, XTC, Jon & Vangelis, Phil Lynott, Meat Loaf, OMD, Chr
Episode 4
Jan 28, 1982 · 30 min
Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first shown on 28 January 1982 and featuring Tight Fit, Stiff Little Fingers, Elkie Brooks, Alton Edwards, Haircut 100, Olivia Newton-
Episode 5
Feb 4, 1982 · 40 min
John Peel presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 4 February 1982. Includes appearances from OMD, Jets, Soft Cell, XTC, Christopher Cross, Kraftwerk, Theatre of Hate and Zo
Episode 6
Feb 11, 1982 · 40 min
Tommy Vance presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 11 February 1982. Includes appearances from Fun Boy Three & Bananarama, the Stranglers, Bow Wow Wow, Adrian Gurvitz, Hal
Episode 7
Feb 18, 1982 · 40 min
Mike Read presents the pop chart show. Includes appearances from Toni Basil, Madness, UB40, Tight Fit, the Jam, Robert Palmer, George Benson and Jets.
Episode 8
Feb 25, 1982 · 40 min
A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from J. Geils Band, Bow Wow Wow, The Associates, and Adrian Gurvitz. Introduced by Dave
Episode 9
Mar 4, 1982 · 37 min
David Jensen presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 4 March 1982. Includes appearances by Toni Basil, Tight Fit, Gary Numan, ABC, Jets, Madness and Zoo.
Episode 10
Mar 11, 1982 · 35 min
Simon Bates presents the chart show programme, first broadcast on 11 March 1982. Includes performances from Bow Wow Wow, Fun Boy Three & Bananarama, Depeche Mode, Julio Iglesias, H
Episode 11
Mar 18, 1982 · 40 min
Steve Wright presents the chart show, first broadcast on 18 March 1982 and featuring Tight Fit, Gary Numan, Japan, Classix Nouveaux, ABC, Imagination and Visage.
Episode 12
Mar 25, 1982 · 40 min
Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 25 March 1982. Includes appearances from Bucks Fizz, Goombay Dance Band, Pluto Shervington, Killing Joke, Altere
Episode 13
Apr 1, 1982 · 42 min
John Peel presents the weekly pop chart show. Includes appearances from Motorhead, Imagination, Roxy Music, Status Quo, Japan, Goombay Dance Band and Shakatak.
Episode 14
Apr 8, 1982 · 35 min
Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 8 April 1982. Includes appearances from Haircut 100, Chas & Dave, Boomtown Rats, Elton John, Stevie Wonder & Paul McC
Episode 15
Apr 15, 1982 · 30 min
David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 15 April 1982. Includes appearances from Spandau Ballet, Simple Minds, Bucks Fizz, Dollar, Shakatak, Bardo and R
Episode 16
Apr 22, 1982 · 28 min
Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 April 1982. Includes appearances by Pigbag, Bananarama & the Fun Boy Three, Elton John, Kim Wilde, Haircut 100
Episode 17
Apr 29, 1982 · 35 min
Richard Skinner presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 29 April 1982. Includes appearances from Nicole, Hot Chocolate, Yazoo, Monsoon, Rocky Sharpe & the Replays, Simpl
Episode 18
May 6, 1982 · 35 min
With the Scottish and English World Cup Squads, BA Robertson, Chas & Dave, Junior, Patrice Rushen, Tight Fit, Bananarama & Fun Boy Three, and Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder.
Episode 19
May 13, 1982 · 35 min
A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Yazoo, Fun Boy Three, Hot Chocolate, and Spandau Ballet. Introduced by Dave Lee Tra
Episode 20
May 20, 1982 · 35 min
Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 20th May 1982. Includes appearances from Adam Ant, Rocky Sharpe & The Replays, Madness, ABC, Iron Maiden, Ph.D, Tigh
Episode 21
May 27, 1982 · 25 min
John Peel presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 27 May 1982. Includes appearances from Debbie Harry, Genesis, Japan, Soft Cell, Duran Duran and Madness. Also inclu
Episode 22
Jun 3, 1982 · 29 min
David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 3 June 1982. Includes appearances from Junior, Charlene, ABC, Fun Boy Three, Echo & the Bunnymen, Siouxsie & the
Episode 23
Jun 10, 1982 · 30 min
A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Soft Cell, Asia, Rick Springfield, and Diana Ross. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
Episode 24
Jun 17, 1982 · 40 min
Simon Bates presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 17 June 1982. Includes appearances by Natasha, Roxy Music, Echo & the Bunnymen, Duran Duran, ABC, Bow Wow Wow, Qu
Episode 25
Jun 24, 1982 · 40 min
A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Steve Miller Band, Odyssey, Captain Sensible, and Bucks Fizz. Introduced by Dave Le
Episode 26
Jul 1, 1982 · 30 min
John Peel presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 1 July 1982. Includes appearances from Natasha, Captain Sensible, Visage, Queen, Midge Ure, The Jam and Dollar. Als
Episode 27
Jul 8, 1982 · 35 min
David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 8 July 1982. Includes appearances from Captain Sensible, Bananarama, Imagination, Irene Cara, Odyssey, Bucks Fiz
Episode 28
Jul 15, 1982 · 35 min
Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 15 July 1982. Includes appearances from Hot Chocolate, Dexys Midnight Runners, Cliff Richard, David Essex, Japan
Episode 29
Jul 22, 1982 · 35 min
Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 22 July 1982. Includes appearances from The Belle Stars, Madness, Bananarama, The Brat, Trio, Junior, The Stranglers,
Episode 30
Jul 29, 1982 · 35 min
Mike Read presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 29 July 1982. Includes appearances from Dexys Midnight Runners, Hot Chocolate, The Firm, David Essex, Yazoo, Paul M
Episode 31
Aug 5, 1982 · 35 min
David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 5 August 1982. Includes appearances by Madness, Junior, Brat, Belle Stars, Kid Creole & the Coconuts, Bad Manner
Episode 32
Aug 12, 1982 · 40 min
John Peel presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 12 August 1982. Includes Toto Coelo, Yazoo, The Associates, Haysi Fantayzee, Wavelength, Fun Boy Three, Sheena Easton,
Episode 33
Aug 19, 1982 · 40 min
David Jensen presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 19 August 1982. Includes appearances from Modern Romance, Haircut 100, Captain Sensible, Kids from Fame, Soft Cell,
Episode 34
Aug 26, 1982 · 45 min
A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Boystown Gang, Rocker's Revenge, and Toto Coelo. Introduced by Dav
Episode 35
Sep 2, 1982 · 45 min
A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Captain Sensible, and Showaddywaddy. Introduced by Jimmy
Episode 36
Sep 9, 1982 · 35 min
Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 9 September 1982. Includes Evelyn King, Gillan, Dire Straits, Survivor, David Christie and Shakin' Stevens. Also inc
Episode 37
Sep 16, 1982 · 40 min
Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 16 September 1982. Includes appearances from Mari Wilson, Simple Minds, Shakatak, The Jam, Adam Ant and Survivor. Als
Episode 38
Sep 23, 1982 · 40 min
John Peel presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 23 September 1982. Includes appearances from David Christie, Culture Club, Fat Larry's Band, Depeche Mode, Musical Youth,
Episode 39
Sep 30, 1982 · 30 min
A special edition of the show, celebrating 15 years of Radio 1. Including performances from Ultravox, Adam Ant, Roxy Music, and Musical Youth. Introduced by the Radio 1 DJs.
Episode 40
Oct 7, 1982 · 45 min
A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Chicago, Bauhaus, Spandau Ballet, and The Animals. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.
Episode 41
Oct 14, 1982 · 40 min
John Peel presents the chart show, first broadcast on 14 October 1982. Includes appearances from Mari Wilson, Tears for Fears, Pinkees, Barry Manilow, Melba Moore, Ultravox, The Be
Episode 42
Oct 21, 1982 · 40 min
Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 21 December 1982. Includes appearances from The Piranhas, Toyah, The Kids from Fame, Imagination, Kool and the G
Episode 43
Oct 28, 1982 · 35 min
Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 28 October 1982. Includes appearances from Raw Silk, Blue Zoo, Culture Club, Dionne Warwick, Melba Moore, The Beatles
Episode 44
Nov 4, 1982 · 35 min
A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Diana Ross, John Cougar, Daryl Hall & John Oates, and Kool & The Gang. Introduced b
Episode 45
Nov 11, 1982 · 30 min
David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 11 November 1982. Includes appearances from Blue Zoo, A Flock of Seagulls, Clannad, Dionne Warwick, Donna Summer
Episode 46
Nov 18, 1982 · 35 min
John Peel presents the weekly chart show first broadcast on 18 November 1982. Includes appearances from Modern Romance, Duran Duran, Blancmange, Renee & Renato, Wham, Eddy Grant, T
Episode 47
Nov 25, 1982 · 35 min
A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Musical Youth, Ultravox, Supertramp, and A Flock Of Seagulls. Introduced by Dave Le
Episode 48
Dec 2, 1982 · 35 min
Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 2 December 1982. Includes appearances from Dexys Midnight Runners, The Human League, Whitesnake, Bucks Fizz, Modern
Episode 49
Dec 9, 1982 · 35 min
Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 9 December 1982. Includes appearances from Shalamar, Soft Cell, Shakin' Stevens, Yazoo, Junior, Lionel Richie, The Ja
Episode 50
Dec 16, 1982 · 45 min
A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Phil Collins, Pat Benatar, Joe Jackson, and David Essex. Introduced by Jimmy Savile
Episode 51
Dec 23, 1982 · 30 min
David Jensen presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 23 December 1982. Includes appearances from The Maisonettes, David Bowie & Bing Crosby, Incantation, Shakin' Stevens
Christmas 1982 - Part 1
Dec 25, 1982 · 60 min
John Peel leads a gaggle of Radio 1 DJs presenting some of the greatest hits of 1982, including Duran Duran, Dexys Midnight Runners, Culture Club, Haircut 100, Spandau Ballet, Capt
Christmas 1982 - Part 2
Dec 30, 1982 · 35 min
A live end-of-the-year edition hosted by Jimmy Savile, with more hits of 1982. Jonathan King also takes a look back at the American No 1s of 1982. Including performances from Bardo