Top of the Pops: The Story of 1976 (TV 2011)

A look at the music show Top of the Pops, in 1976, as a barometer of the state of pop and light entertainment TV in the UK during the year, when punk rock was just around the corner.

Director:

Dione Newton

Stars:

Sue Perkins, Toyah Willcox, Dave Haslam

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sue Perkins	...	Herself - Narrator (voice)
Toyah Willcox	...	Herself
Dave Haslam	...	Himself
Martin Lee	...	Himself
Sandra Stevens	...	Herself
Steve Blacknell	...	Himself
Dave Bartram	...	Himself
Paul Morley	...	Himself
Judd Lander	...	Himself
Lavinia Greenlaw	...	Herself
Stanley Appel	...	Himself (as Stan Appel)
Tony Blackburn	...	Himself
Robin Nash	...	Himself (archive footage)
David Hamilton	...	Himself
Tommy Banner	...	Himself

Storyline

A look at the music show Top of the Pops, in 1976, as a barometer of the state of pop and light entertainment TV in the UK during the year, when punk rock was just around the corner.

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Plot Keywords:

pop chart

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 April 2011 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 anamorphic

Did You Know?

Connections

Spun-off from Top of the Pops (1964)

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