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23/09/1976
Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 September 1976 and featuring Smokie, Kiki Dee, The Drifters, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, The Wurzels, Bay City Rollers, Rod Stewart, ABBA, and dance sequences from Ruby Flipper.
On TV
Fri 13 Nov 202621:00
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Smokie
I'll Meet You At Midnight
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The Wurzels
I Am A Cider Drinker (Paloma Blanca)
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Kiki Dee
Loving and Free
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Bay City Rollers
I Only Wanna Be With You
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Rod Stewart
Sailing
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Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots
Disco Duck
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Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
Blinded By The Light
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The Drifters
Every Nite's a Saturday Night With You
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ABBA
Dancing Queen
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tony Blackburn |
| Producer | Brian Whitehouse |
Broadcasts
Featured in...
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Top of the Pops
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

