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Television Show
Host	(Incomplete) Jimmy Savile (1964–1984) David Jensen (1976–1984) Mike Read (1978–1989) Simon Bates (1979–1988) Steve Wright (1980–1989) John Peel (1981–1987) Janice Long (1982–1988)
Filmed	BBC Television Centre, London, UK (Other locations also used)
Years Active	1 January 1964 – 30 July 2006 (Weekly format)
Associated Acts	The Smiths, Morrissey
Official Website	http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00704hg

History

Top Of The Pops (common acronym TOTP) is a British popular music television programme, broadcast on the BBC from 1964 to present.
It's format follows the UK singles chart top 40, of which the current positions are announced throughout the show.
It's presenters were BBC Radio One DJ's for most of it's run, including Janice Long and John Peel.
Artists traditionally performed their current release 'live' on stage in front of a studio audience, although for many of it's years the songs were actually played from the track of the recorded single, and the musicians mimed. For this reason, Morrissey performed all of The Smiths appearances without the use of a theatrical microphone.
Broadcasts were usually transmitted from the studios of BBC Television Centre, located in west London, England. The audience were provided admittance free of charge on a ticket allocation.
The show had a great impact on the sale of singles, with performers chart position customarily rising following an appearance, watched by large audiences each Thursday evening.
In 1996 the show was moved to Friday evenings in an attempt to retrieve greater viewing figures.
The show was broadcast weekly until viewing figures declined significantly in the early 2000's, and after moving from BBC1 to BBC2, the decision was made to axe the regular show in 2006.
Since then only occasional 'specials' have been made, such as the Christmas TOTP, which is ongoing and is aired each Christmas Day afternoon.

The Smiths Appearances

1983

24 November 1983: This Charming Man

1984

26 January 1984: What Difference Does It Make?

9 February 1984: What Difference Does It Make?

26 April 1984: The Smiths & Sandie Shaw, Hand In Glove

31 May 1984: Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now

14 June 1984: Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now

30 August 1984: William, It Was Really Nothing

1985

14 February 1985: How Soon Is Now?

10 October 1985: The Boy With The Thorn In His Side

1987

5 February 1987: Shoplifters Of The World Unite

Morrissey Appearances

10 October 1991: My Love Life: Possibly live vocal performance.

1992

7 May 1992: We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful: Live vocal performance.

1994

3 March 1994: The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get (Live vocal performance to backing track).

1997

1 August 1997: Alma Matters

19 September 1997:

2004

10 May 2004: Irish Blood, English Heart

23 July 2004: First Of The Gang To Die

Associated Performers

The The, The Beat-en Generation, March 1989

Electronic, Disappointed, June 1992

Opening Titles 1983-1986

References And Notes

<references> ^[1]

↑ Goddard, Simon. (October, 2010). Mozipedia: The The Encyclopedia Of Morrissey And The Smiths. Penguin Group ISBN 0-452-29667-6.

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+| Host = (Incomplete)<br>Jimmy Savile (1964–1984)<br>David Jensen (1976–1984)<br>Mike Read (1978–1989)<br>Simon Bates (1979–1988)<br>[[Steve Wright]] (1980–1989)<br>[[John Peel]] (1981–1987)<br>[[Janice Long]] (1982–1988)
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 Top Of The Pops (common acronym TOTP) is a British popular music television programme, broadcast on the BBC from 1964 to present.<br>
 It's format follows the UK singles chart top 40, of which the current positions are announced throughout the show.<br>
-Most of the broadcasts were from BBC Television Centre, located in west London, England.<br>
 It's presenters were BBC Radio One DJ's for most of it's run, including [[Janice Long]] and [[John Peel]].<br>
-The show was broadcast weekly until viewing figures began to fall in the early 2000's, and after moving from BBC1 to BBC2, the decision was made to axe the regular show in 2006 .<br>
+Artists traditionally performed their current release 'live' on stage in front of a studio audience, although for many of it's years the songs were actually played from the track of the recorded single, and the musicians mimed. For this reason, Morrissey performed all of The Smiths appearances without the use of a theatrical microphone.<br>
-Since then only occasional 'specials' have been made, such as the Christmas Day TOTP, which is still running.
+Broadcasts were usually transmitted from the studios of BBC Television Centre, located in west London, England. The audience were provided admittance free of charge on a ticket allocation.<br>
+The show had a great impact on the sale of singles, with performers chart position customarily rising following an appearance, watched by large audiences each Thursday evening.<br>
+In 1996 the show was moved to Friday evenings in an attempt to retrieve greater viewing figures.<br>
+The show was broadcast weekly until viewing figures declined significantly in the early 2000's, and after moving from BBC1 to BBC2, the decision was made to axe the regular show in 2006.<br>
+Since then only occasional 'specials' have been made, such as the Christmas TOTP, which is ongoing and is aired each Christmas Day afternoon.
 ==The Smiths Appearances==
 ===1983===
-November: [[This Charming Man]]
+November 1983: [[This Charming Man]]
-[[Video:This Charming Man (TOTP, 24 Nov 1983)]]<br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2s9ke-pKWw</youtube>
 ===1984===
-January: [[What Difference Does It Make?]]
+January 1984: [[What Difference Does It Make?]]
-[[Video:What Difference Does It Make? (TOTP, 26 Jan 1984)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFE8hD1kreo</youtube>
-February: [[What Difference Does It Make?]]<br>
-[[Video:What Difference Does It Make? (TOTP, 9 Feb 1984)]]<br><br>
+February 1984: [[What Difference Does It Make?]]<br>
-April: The Smiths & Sandie Shaw, [[Hand In Glove]]<br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbOx8TyvUmI</youtube>
-[[Video:Hand In Glove, The Smiths & Sandie Shaw, TOTP, April 26, 1984]]<br><br>
-May: [[Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now]]<br>
+April 1984: The Smiths & Sandie Shaw, [[Hand In Glove]]<br>
-[[Video:Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now (TOTP, 31 May 1984)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://youtu.be/gzL2LX4owHs?si=FLYTDqOuLiztTBkT</youtube>
-June: [[Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now]]<br>
-[[Video:Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now (TOTP, 14 June 1984)]]<br><br>
+May 1984: [[Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now]]<br>
-August: [[William, It Was Really Nothing]]<br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjPhzgxe3L0</youtube>
-[[Video:William It Was Really Nothing (TOTP, 30 Aug 1984)]]<br><br>
+June 1984: [[Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now]]<br>
+<youtube>https://youtu.be/pfiH1HmWcm4?si=7OkRGEW7cYNoyPqI</youtube>
+August 1984: [[William, It Was Really Nothing]]<br>
+<youtube>https://youtu.be/721UyhaAZEU?si=UyZi9KG7Q3Hik0tW</youtube>
 ===1985===
-February: [[How Soon Is Now?]]<br>
+February 1985: [[How Soon Is Now?]]<br>
-[[Video:How Soon Is Now (TOTP, 14 Feb 1985)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://youtu.be/Svhiw-XK3aU?si=fUZ7YMoTSCcMoquJ</youtube>
-October: [[The Boy With The Thorn In His Side]]<br>
-[[Video:The Boy With The Thorn In His Side (TOTP, 10 Oct 1985)]]<br><br>
+October 1985: [[The Boy With The Thorn In His Side]]<br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdOHPjMzY8s</youtube>
 ===1987===
-February: [[Shoplifters Of The World Unite]]<br>
+February 1987: [[Shoplifters Of The World Unite]]<br>
-[[Video:Shoplifters Of The World Unite (TOTP, 5 Feb 1987)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJRN76hxFz0<>/youtube>
-April: [[Sheila Take A Bow]]
-[[Video:Sheila Take A Bow (TOTP, 13 April 1987)]]<br><br>
+April 1987: [[Sheila Take A Bow]]
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-8kKH4COvg</youtube>
 ==Morrissey Appearances==
 ===1988===
-June [[Everyday Is Like Sunday]]<br>
+June 1988: [[Everyday Is Like Sunday]]<br>
-[[Video:Everyday Is Like Sunday (TOTP, 9 June 1988)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDFwQSHUW9A</youtube>
 ===1989===
-February [[The Last Of The Famous International Playboys ]]<br>
+February 1989: [[The Last Of The Famous International Playboys ]]<br>
-[[Video:The Last Of The Famous International Playboys (TOTP, 1989)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH2KDXEtBUY</youtube>
 ===1990===
-May [[November Spawned A Monster]]<br>
+May 1990: [[November Spawned A Monster]]<br>
-[[Video:November Spawned A Monster (TOTP, 3 May 1990)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://youtu.be/rhx2T-LjYEw?si=NRs7ko7NgcAB2PtI</youtube>
 ===1991===
-August [[Pregnant For The Last Time]]<br>
+August 1991: [[Pregnant For The Last Time]]<br>
-[[Video:Pregnant For the Last Time (TOTP, 1991)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://youtu.be/VLNDr4kyLSw?si=8tQ4OYrI5xhl-wYQ</youtube>
-October  [[My Love Life]]<br>
+October 1991: [[My Love Life]]: Possibly live vocal performance.<br>
-[[Video:My Love Life (TOTP, 1991)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://youtu.be/kY0Q-zjOKGk?si=aaPEVTrFLZtVpABf</youtube>
 ===1992===
-May [[We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful]]<br>
+May 1992: [[We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful]]: Live vocal performance.<br>
-[[Video:We Hate It When Our Friends Become Succesful (TOTP, 1992)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnfOfKSVRJs</youtube>
 ===1994===
-March [[The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get]]<br>
+March 1994: [[The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get]] (Live vocal performance to backing track).<br>
-[[Video:The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get (TOTP, 1994)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://youtu.be/K2UV8YLKygg?si=jMU7rpbpVg-tU4vl</youtube>
 ===1997===
-August [[Alma Matters]]<br>
+August 1997: [[Alma Matters]]<br>
-[[Video:Alma Matters (TOTP, 1997)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://youtu.be/kYJ06wUx7JU?si=b4AP-DUcLdvjVNZv</youtube>
-September [[Roy's Keen]]<br>
+September 1997:
-[[Video:Roy's Keen (TOTP, Sep 1997)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovJ_RzdRVpw</youtube>
 ===2004===
-May [[Irish Blood, English Heart]]<br>
+May 2004: [[Irish Blood, English Heart]]<br>
-[[Video:Irish Blood, English Heart (TOTP, 10 May 2004)]]<br><br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZHKBAIeI5U</youtube>
-July [[First Of The Gang To Die]]<br>
-[[Video:First of the Gang to Die (TOTP, 2004)]]<br><br>
+July 2004: [[First Of The Gang To Die]]<br>
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz2Md_3eaec</youtube>
 ==Associated Performers==
-[[The The]], [[The Beat-en Generation]]<br>
+[[Mention::The The]], The Beat-en Generation, March 1989
-[[Electronic]], [[Disappointed(Electronic)]]<br>
+<youtube>https://youtu.be/aAqWoNbwl40?si=1GvLsUirlYaoS00B</youtube>
+[[Mention::Electronic]], Disappointed, June 1992
+<youtube>https://youtu.be/pXdm_g2z6Lo?si=_MD5s1hnFcyGjJZH</youtube>
+==Opening Titles 1983-1986==
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX2ZCq5-HT0</youtube>
+==References And Notes==
-==Opening Titles Video 1983-1986==
+<references>
-[[Video:Top Of The Pops Intro 1983-1986|640px]]
+<ref name=goddard>{{cite | auth=Goddard, Simon | date=October, 2010 | pub=Penguin Group ISBN 0-452-29667-6 | title=Mozipedia: The The Encyclopedia Of Morrissey And The Smiths}}</ref>
+<references />
+{{Page
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