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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 16

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 16!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 21 - 24th May 1979
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S16:E21

    David 'Kid' Jensen presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from the Skids, Roxy Music, ELO, Tubeway Army, Liner, David Bowie, Blondie and Elvis Costello and the Attractions. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

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  2. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 48 - 6th December 1979
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S16:E48

    Simon Bates presents another edition of the weekly pop chart including performances from Darts, Dollar, UK Subs, the Three Degrees, the Sugarhill Gang, Storm, Motorhead, Marianne Faithfull and the Police and dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 44 - 8th November 1979
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S16:E44

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Matchbox, Dr. Hook, The Commodores, and Abba. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 24 - 14th June 1979
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S16:E24

    Mike Read presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show including performances from Match, McFadden and Whitehead, Edwin Starr, Tubeway Army, Janet Kay, Chas and Dave, Squeeze and Anita Ward. With a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 29 - 19th July 1979
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S16:E29

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by David Jensen. Includes performances from The Real Thing, Dave Edmunds, Darts, UK Subs, the Pretenders, The Knack, Sparks, The Boomtown Rats, The Dooleys, ABBA, The Korgis and Tubeway Army. Plus a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  6. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 40 - 11th October 1979
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    S16:E40

    Andy Peebles presents another edition of the weekly pop chart with performances by the Dooleys, the Headboys, Chic, Dr Hook, Viola Wills, Errol Dunkley, the Charlie Daniels Band, Cats UK, Dave Edmunds, Dana and the Police and dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 38 - 27th September 1979
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S16:E38

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Frantique, The Skids, Michael Jackson, and Dave Edmunds. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 26 - 28th June 1979
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    S16:E26

    Peter Powell presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show including performances from Thom Pace, Janet Kay, Thin Lizzy, Squeeze, Tubeway Army, Quantum Jump, UK Subs, Lene Lovich and Gerry Rafferty, and a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 31 - 2nd August 1979
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    S16:E31

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by Peter Powell, with performances from Sham 69, Olympic Runners, ABBA, the Korgis, BA Robertson, Sparks, the Specials, the Boomtown Rats and the Gibson Brothers and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 35 - 6th September 1979
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    S16:E35

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by Peter Powell with performances by Randy Vanwarmer, Madness, Boney M, the Ruts, the Crusaders, ELO, Bill Lovelady, Roxy Music and Cliff Richard and dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 5 - 1 February 1979
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S16:E5

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by Mike Read, including performances by Nazareth, the Three Degrees, UFO, the Members, Sally Oldfield, Two Man Sound, Generation X and the Pointer Sisters, with a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 9 - 1st March 1979
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S16:E9

    Mike Read presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from the Skids, Thin Lizzy, Chic and David Essex. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

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  13. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 1 - 4th January 1979
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    S16:E1

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by Mike Read. Featuring Generation X, Elton John, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Olivia Newton-John, Racey, Barry White, Brotherhood of Man, Village People and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 22 - 31st May 1979
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    S16:E22

    Paul Burnett presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show including performances from Quantum Jump, Chas and Dave, Sparks, Fischer-Z, Peaches and Herb, Voyager, Blondie and Hot Chocolate. With a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 28 - 12th July 1979
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    S16:E28

    Mike Read presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show including performances from Siouxsie and the Banshees, Thom Pace, the Police, Rickie Lee Jones, Chantal Curtis, Public Image Ltd, Supertramp, Judie Tzuke and Tubeway Army, and a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 41 - 18th October 1979
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    S16:E41

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Suzi Quatro, Abba, Lena Martell, and Fleetwood Mac. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 46 - 22nd November 1979
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    S16:E46

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Commodores, The Pretenders, Madness, and Dynasty. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 7 - 15th February 1979
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    S16:E7

    Peter Powell presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from the Dooleys, Generation X, Alan Price, the Pretenders, Lene Lovich, the Skids and Blondie. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 10 - 9th March 1979
    6.3/10(11 votes)

    S16:E10

    Kid Jensen presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from Inner Circle, Elvis Costello, the Buzzcocks, Dennis Brown, the Late Show, the Real Thing, Cliff Richard, the Dooleys, Motorhead and the Leyton Buzzards. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 2 - 11th January 1979
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E2

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by David 'Kid' Jensen. Featuring Bonnie Tyler, Sally Oldfield, Paul Evans, the Shadows, Steve Allen, Driver 67, the Village People, Rocky Sharpe & the Replays and dances by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 3 - 18th January 1979
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E3

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by Peter Powell. Featuring Olympic Runners, Anne Murray, the Three Degrees, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Billy Joel, Chic, the Village People and dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 4 - 25th January 1979
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E4

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dr. Feelgood, Third World, The Doll, and Judas Priest. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 6 - 8th February 1979
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E6

    Weekly pop chart programme presented by David 'Kid' Jensen, including performances by Mick Jackson, the Jacksons, Darts, Rod Stewart, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Leif Garrett, Judas Priest, Blondie and dance sequences by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 8 - 22nd February 1979
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E8

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Real Thing, The Bee Gees, Gene Chandler, and Darts. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Top of the Pops Season 16 Episode 11 - 15th March 1979
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E11

    Peter Powell presents another edition of the weekly pop chart show, including performances from the Jam, Lene Lovich, the Cars, Violinski, Herbie Hancock and Black Lace. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"24th May 1979" is the best rated episode of Top of the Pops season 16. It scored 7.6/10 from 9 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 24, 1979.