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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 23

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 23!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 7 - February 13, 1986
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S23:E7

    Gary Davies and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 February 1986 and featuring Belouis Some, Whitney Houston, Su Pollard, Shakin' Stevens and Billy Ocean.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 10 - March 6, 1986
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    S23:E10

    Gary Davies and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 March 1986. Featuring Mike and the Mechanics, Kate Bush, Frank Sinatra, Tavares, Whistle, Diana Ross, and Huey Lewis and the News.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 16 - April 17, 1986
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S23:E16

    Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 April 1986. Featuring Big Country, Falco, A-ha, Janet Jackson, It's Immaterial, George Michael and Whitney Houston.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 19 - May 8, 1986
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S23:E19

    Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 08 May 1986. Featuring Patti La Belle and Michael McDonald, Spitting Image, Billy Ocean, Falco, and Whitney Houston.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 23 - June 5, 1986
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S23:E23

    Pop chart programme. Simon Bates and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 June 1986. Featuring Cashflow, Simply Red, Pet Shop Boys, Doctor and the Medics, Genesis, Nu Shooz and Jaki Graham.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 52 - December 25, 1986
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    S23:E52

    Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1986, featuring performances by Billy Ocean, The Communards, a-ha, Diana Ross and George Michael.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 34 - August 21, 1986
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S23:E34

    Gary Davies and Bruno Brookes present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 August 1986. Featuring Depeche Mode, Prince and The Revolution, Bruce Hornsby and The Range, Modern Talking, Boris Gardiner, and The Communards.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 14 - April 3, 1986
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    S23:E14

    Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 April 1986. Featuring Big Audio Dynamite, George Michael, A-Ha, The Real Thing, Cliff Richard and the Young Ones, The Style Council and Falco.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 12 - March 20, 1986
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S23:E12

    Janice Long and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 March 1986 and featuring Jim Diamond, Pet Shop Boys, Cliff Richard and The Young Ones, The Real Thing, Diana Ross and Mr. Mister.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 22 - May 29, 1986
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S23:E22

    John Peel and Janice Long present this pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 May 1986. Featuring Doctor and the Medics, Robert Palmer, The Real Thing, Tears for Fears, Pete Wylie, Spitting Image and Peter Gabriel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 36 - September 4, 1986
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    S23:E36

    Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 September 1986. Featuring The Communards, MC Miker G & DJ Sven, Bruce Hornsby and The Range, Bon Jovi, Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Boris Gardiner.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 38 - September 18, 1986
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S23:E38

    Peter Powell and Stevie Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 September 1986. Featuring Eurythmics, Michael McDonald, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Cameo, The Communards and Five Star.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 39 - September 25, 1986
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S23:E39

    Janice Long presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 September 1986. Featuring Amazulu, Huey Lewis and the News, Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk, Genesis, Loose Ends, The Communards and Run DMC.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 27 - July 3, 1986
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    S23:E27

    Janice Long presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 July 1986. Featuring The Housemartins, Samantha Fox, Claire & Friends, Sly Fox, Gary Numan, Bucks Fizz and Wham!

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 8 - February 20, 1986
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    S23:E8

    Janice Long and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 February 1986. Featuring Paul Hardcastle, Diana Ross, Depeche Mode, Survivor, Public Image Limited, Billy Ocean and The Damned.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 5 - January 30, 1986
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    S23:E5

    Gary Davies and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 January 1986. Featuring Billy Ocean, Madonna, Talk Talk, Grace Jones, Fine Young Cannibals and A-Ha.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 21 - May 22, 1986
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    S23:E21

    Gary Davies and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 May 1986. Featuring Jaki Graham, Billy Ocean, Simply Red, Spitting Image, The B52's, Patti La Belle and Michael McDonald, The Matchroom Mob and Chas & Dave.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 25 - June 19, 1986
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    S23:E25

    Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 June 1986. Featuring Bucks Fizz, Nu Shooz, Amazulu, A-Ha, The Housemartins, Doctor & The Medics, Miami Sound Machine, Queen and Owen Paul.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 42 - October 16, 1986
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    S23:E42

    Simon Bates and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme. First broadcast on 16 October 1986, this edition features Pet Shop Boys, Cliff Richard and Sarah Brightman, Boris Gardiner, Marti Webb, Paul Hardcastle, Nick Berry and Status Quo.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 30 - July 23, 1986
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    S23:E30

    Gary Davies and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 July 1986. Featuring Hollywood Beyond, Sinitta, Audrey Hall, Robert Palmer, Haywoode and Madonna.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 33 - August 14, 1986
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    S23:E33

    Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 August 1986. Featuring It Bites, Lionel Richie, Anita Dobson, Phil Fearon and Chris De Burgh.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 1 - January 2, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S23:E1

    John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 January 1986. Featuring A-Ha, Paul McCartney, Level 42, Bronski Beat, Sophia George, Shakin' Stevens, Elton John, Jennifer Rush and Sting.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 2 - January 9, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S23:E2

    Mike Smith and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Full Force, Mr Mister, King, and Pet Shop Boys.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 3 - January 16, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S23:E3

    Mike Read and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 January 1986 and featuring Fine Young Cannibals, Dire Straits, a-ha, Mr. Mister, Pet Shop Boys, and Cherrelle with Alexander O'Neal.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 4 - January 23, 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S23:E4

    Paul Jordan and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Eurythmics, Madonna, Sarah Brightman & Steve Harley, and Five Star.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"February 13, 1986" is the best rated episode of Top of the Pops season 23. It scored 7.8/10 from 9 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on February 13, 1986.