Top of the Pops (Season 7)

Episode 1 (Episode 1)

Air date: 1970-01-01

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Badfinger, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Arrival. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Audio recording survives for this episode.

Episode 2 (Episode 2)

Air date: 1970-01-08

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Marmalade, Roger Whittaker, and Cilla Black. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 3 (Episode 3)

Air date: 1970-01-15

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from The Temptations, The Peddlers, and Harry J. All-stars. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 4 (Episode 4)

Air date: 1970-01-22

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Jethro Tull, The Fifth Dimension, and Edwin Starr. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 5 (Episode 5)

Air date: 1970-01-29

Runtime: 46 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Blodwyn Pig, Rare Bird, and Mary Hopkin. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Partial video exists.

Episode 6 (Episode 6)

Air date: 1970-02-05

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Shocking Blue, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Billy Preston. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Partial video exists.

Episode 7 (Episode 7)

Air date: 1970-02-12

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Juicy Lucy, Judy Collins, and Kenny Rogers & The First Edition. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 8 (Episode 8)

Air date: 1970-02-19

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Brotherhood Of Man, Canned Heat, and Boris Gardiner & The Dragonaires. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Audio only recording exists.

Episode 9 (Episode 9)

Air date: 1970-02-26

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from White Plains, Pickettywitch, and Shocking Blue. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Episode 10 (Episode 10)

Air date: 1970-03-05

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Herman's Hermits, Elvis Presley, and Dave Clark Five. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 11 (Episode 11)

Air date: 1970-03-12

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Faces, Jimmy Ruffin, and Joe Dolan. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 12 (Episode 12)

Air date: 1970-03-19

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Bob & Marcia, Doris Troy Group, and Pickettywitch. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Audio only recording exists.

Episode 13 (Episode 13)

Air date: 1970-03-26

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Four Tops, Kenny Rogers & The First Edition, and Jimmy Ruffin. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 14 (Episode 14)

Air date: 1970-04-02

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dana, Dusty With Tom Springfield, and Des O'connor. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 15 (Episode 15)

Air date: 1970-04-09

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Blue Mink, Cufflinks, and The Hollies. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 16 (Episode 16)

Air date: 1970-04-16

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Family Dogg, Frijid Pink, and Stevie Wonder. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 17 (Episode 17)

Air date: 1970-04-23

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Hollies, Juicy Lucy, and The Who. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 18 (Episode 18)

Air date: 1970-04-30

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from England World Cup Squad, Alan Price, and The Move. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 19 (Episode 19)

Air date: 1970-05-07

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Hollies, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Jake Holmes. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 20 (Episode 20)

Air date: 1970-05-14

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Move, Ides Of March, and Christie. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 21 (Episode 21)

Air date: 1970-05-21

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Julie Felix, Arrival, and Savoy Brown. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 22 (Episode 22)

Air date: 1970-05-28

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Christie, The Jackson 5, and Mr. Bloe. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 23 (Episode 23)

Air date: 1970-06-04

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Guess Who, Gerry Monroe, and The Beach Boys. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 24 (Episode 24)

Air date: 1970-06-11

Runtime: 35 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Clodagh Rodgers, Free, and Arrival. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost episode.

Episode 25 (Episode 25)

Air date: 1970-06-18

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Cliff Richard, Fleetwood Mac, and Dave Clark Five. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost episode.

Episode 26 (Episode 26)

Air date: 1970-07-09

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Cat Stevens, Stevie Wonder, and Jimmy Ruffin. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 27 (Episode 27)

Air date: 1970-07-16

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hotlegs, Jack Wild, and Joni Mitchell. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 28 (Episode 28)

Air date: 1970-07-23

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Jimmy Ruffin, Fair Weather, and Jonathan Kelly & Friends. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 29 (Episode 29)

Air date: 1970-07-30

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Kinks, Stavely Makepeace, and The New Seekers. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode

Episode 30 (Episode 30)

Air date: 1970-08-06

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Foundations, The Jackson 5, and Fair Weather. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 31 (Episode 31)

Air date: 1970-08-13

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hotlegs, Marmalade, and The Jackson 5. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 32 (Episode 32)

Air date: 1970-08-20

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Marmalade, Bread, and Ray Stevens. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 33 (Episode 33)

Air date: 1970-08-27

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Family, Chicago, and Desmond Dekker. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 34 (Episode 34)

Air date: 1970-09-03

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Desmond Dekker, Bread, and Eli Bonaparte. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 35 (Episode 35)

Air date: 1970-09-10

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Deep Purple, Aretha Franklin, and Family. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 36 (Episode 36)

Air date: 1970-09-24

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Black Sabbath, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Diana Ross. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 37 (Episode 37)

Air date: 1970-10-01

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Julie Felix, The Hollies, and Bobby Bloom. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 38 (Episode 38)

Air date: 1970-10-08

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Deep Purple, The Temptations, and Juicy Lucy. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 39 (Episode 39)

Air date: 1970-10-15

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Christie, Horace Faith, and Matthews Southern Comfort. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Episode 40 (Episode 40)

Air date: 1970-10-22

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Des O'Connor, Melanie, and Edwin Starr. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 41 (Episode 41)

Air date: 1970-10-29

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Gene Pitney, The Rattles, and Ccs. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 42 (Episode 42)

Air date: 1970-11-05

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from CCS, Edwin Starr, and Mary Hopkin. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 43 (Episode 43)

Air date: 1970-11-12

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Roger Whittaker, T-rex, and Neil Diamond. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 44 (Episode 44)

Air date: 1970-11-19

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Pickettywitch, White Plains, and Elvis Presley. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 45 (Episode 45)

Air date: 1970-11-26

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from McGuinness Flint, CCS, and Gerry Monroe. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 46 (Episode 46)

Air date: 1970-12-03

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Shirley Bassey, Andy Williams, and Sue & Sunny. Introduced by Jimmy Savile. Lost Episode.

Episode 47 (Episode 47)

Air date: 1970-12-10

Runtime: 40 min

Overview: A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from T-rex, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Donovan. Introduced by Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 48 (Episode 48)

Air date: 1970-12-25

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A special Christmas Day edition featuring some of the hits of 1970. Including performances from Mr. Bloe, Matthews Southern Comfort, and Kenny Rogers & The First Edition. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Lost Episode.

Episode 49 (Episode 49)

Air date: 1970-12-26

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A special Boxing Day edition featuring some of the hits of 1970. Including performances from The Kinks, Norman Greenbaum, and Jimi Hendrix Experience. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Tony Blackburn. Audio only recording exists.

Episode 50 (Episode 50)

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: To Delete

Episode 51 (Episode 51)

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: To Delete

Episode 52 (Episode 52)

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: To Delete

Episode 53 (Episode 53)

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: To Delete