As of July 2026, Top of the Pops Season 20 aired in 1983 with 53 episodes — streaming now on BBC iPlayer. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Top of the Pops Season 20

1983 53 Episodes Reality ⭐ 7/10

Right now you can watch Top of the Pops Season 20 on — and it is more addictive than the premise lets on. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 43 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Peter Powell anchors the format, but the whole cast makes it watchable. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Top of the Pops Season 20 keeps coming up in conversation. Top of the Pops Season 20 has the format that countless others have tried to copy since. Season 20 of Top of the Pops includes 53 episodes. It aired from January 1983 to December 1983. This season stars Peter Powell, Steve Wright and Gary Davies. Peter Powell and Steve Wright lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1983. Top of the Pops Season 20 understands the difference between manufactured drama and the real thing, and leans on the latter. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If the format appeals to you at all, Top of the Pops Season 20 is one of the stronger examples of it. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Peter Powell is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. The kind of thing that generates strong opinions in every room it is watched in.

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🎬 Top of the Pops Season 20 — Episode Guide

E1
Episode 1
1983-01-06
Mike Smith & Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Phil Collins, Bucks Fizz, Wah!, and The Stranglers.
E2
Episode 2
1983-01-13
John Peel and David Jensen present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 13 January 1983. Featuring Incantation, Men at Work, Sharon Redd, Keith Harris and Orville, The Belle Stars, John Williams, Eddy Grant, The Maisonettes, Phil Collins and Donna Summer.
E3
Episode 3
1983-01-20
Janice Long and Gary Davies present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 20 January 1983. Featuring appearances from Kajagoogoo, Joe Jackson, Echo and the Bunnymen, Melba Moore, U2, Laura Branigan, The Stranglers, Phil Collins and Billy Griffin.
E4
Episode 4
1983-01-27
Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 27 January 1983. Features Level 42, The Belle Stars, Central Line, The Beatles, China Crisis, Wham!, Bauhaus, Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes, Dire Straits and Men at Work.
E5
Episode 5
1983-02-03
John Peel and David Jensen introduce the latest hits from the pop charts, first broadcast on 3 February 1983. Featuring Haysi Fantayzee, Indeep, Tears For Fears, U2 and Men at Work.
E6
Episode 6
1983-02-10
Janice Long and Pat Sharp present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 10 February 1983. Featuring The Belle Stars, Toto, Level 42, Michael Jackson, Central Line, China Crisis and Men at Work.
E7
Episode 7
1983-02-17
Peter Powell and Gary Davies present the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 17 February 1983. Featuring Wham, Tears for Fears, Icehouse, Musical Youth, Madness, Haysi Fantayzee, Fun Boy Three and Kajagoogoo.
E8
Episode 8
1983-02-24
Andy Peebles and Dave Lee Travis take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Michael Jackson, Toto, Eurythmics, and Kajagoogoo.
E9
Episode 9
1983-03-03
John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 March 1983 and featuring OMD, Bananarama, Patti Austin with James Ingram, and Michael Jackson.
E10
Episode 10
1983-03-10
Mike Smith and Tommy Vance take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Eurythmics, Spandau Ballet, David Joseph, and Thompson Twins.
E11
Episode 11
1983-03-17
Tony Blackburn and Gary Davies present the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 17 March 1983. Featuring Bananarama, The Style Council, Ultravox, Joan Armatrading, Bonnie Tyler and Bucks Fizz.
E12
Episode 12
1983-03-23
With JoBoxers, David Bowie, Orange Juice, Altered John Peel and David Jensen present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 23 March 1983. Featuring JoBoxers, David Bowie, Orange Juice, Altered Images, Duran Duran and David Joseph.
E13
Episode 13
1983-03-31
Steve Wright and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 March 1983. Featuring New Order, The Style Council, Mari Wilson, U2, Kajagoogoo, Tracey Ullman and Duran Duran.
E14
Episode 14
1983-04-07
Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 April 1983 and featuring Dexys Midnight Runners, Culture Club, Joboxers, Twisted Sister, Michael Jackson, F. R. David, Nick Heyward, Big Country and David Bowie.
E15
Episode 15
1983-04-14
Gary Davies and Andy Peebles present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 April 1983. Featuring Sweet Dreams, Eurythmics, Bauhaus, Kissing the Pink, Sunfire, Kajagoogoo and David Bowie.
E16
Episode 16
1983-04-21
Richard Skinner and Janice Long present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 April 1983. Featuring Culture Club, The Human League, FR David, Heaven 17, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet and David Bowie.
E17
Episode 17
1983-04-28
John Peel and David Jensen present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 April 1983. Featuring Galaxy, The Creatures, Tears for Fears, Kissing the Pink and Spandau Ballet.
E18
Episode 18
1983-05-05
Britain's longest running pop music show celebrates its 1,000th edition. Since its first transmission on 1st January 1964, Top of the Pops has provided a weekly programme reflecting the bands and artists in the current hit parade. Included in this special edition are video clips and personalities fr...
E19
Episode 19
1983-05-12
Mike Read and Tommy Vance present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 May 1983. Featuring Modern Romance, Hall & Oates, Hot Chocolate, Galaxy, The Creatures, Men at Work and Spandau Ballet.
E20
Episode 20
1983-05-19
Simon Bates and Gary Davies present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 May 1983. Featuring D Train, New Edition, David Grant, Blancmange, The Beat and Wham.

🎭 Cast of Top of the Pops Season 20

Peter Powell
Peter Powell
Self - Presenter
Steve Wright
Steve Wright
Self - Presenter
Gary Davies
Gary Davies
Self- Host
TV
Tommy Vance
Self - Presenter
Mike Read
Mike Read
Self - Host
Simon Bates
Simon Bates
Self - Host
Janice Long
Janice Long
Self - Host
Pat Sharp
Pat Sharp
Self - Host

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