Episode 3 (Top of the Pops)
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| "Episode 3" | |
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| Top of the Pops episode | |
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| Episode no. | Series 1 Episode 3 |
| Presented by | David Jacobs |
| Produced by | Johnnie Stewart |
| Original air date | January 15, 1964 |
| Guest appearances | |
The third episode of Top of the Pops was broadcast on Wednesday, 15 January 1964, at 6:35pm.[1]
Overview[edit]
The episode was filmed in Studio A at Dickenson Road Studios in Rusholme, Manchester.[2] The episode was hosted by David Jacobs, who had debuted on the show as host the previous transmission on January 8th.[1][3] The transmission was produced by Johnnie Stewart.[1] The number one song for that week was "Glad All Over" by The Dave Clark Five,[4] and the episode featured mimed performances taped in the studio by The Hollies, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Adam Faith & The Roulettes, and The Fourmost.[5] Mentioned by Jacobs, cameramen who worked at the BBC were flown to Australia to film a music video for Australian singer Frank Ifield.[6]
Featured artists[edit]
The songs featured on the episode were (in a partially correct order):[5][6]
- The Fourmost – "I'm In Love" (studio performance)
- Frank Ifield – "Don't Blame Me" (music video)
- Brenda Lee – "As Usual" (footage of audience dancing)
- The Hollies – "Stay" (studio performance)
- Gerry and the Pacemakers – "I'm the One" (studio performance)
- The Swinging Blue Jeans – "Hippy Hippy Shake" (music video)
- The Beatles – "I Want to Hold Your Hand" (music video)
- The Dave Clark Five – "Glad All Over" (studio performance)
- Adam Faith and The Roulettes – "We Are In Love" (studio performance)
Archive status[edit]
This edition of TOTP is no longer held in the BBC archives, as the footage was Wiped, however, an audio recording containing nearly all the performances survives, as it was recording by a viewer watching at home. This audio recording is now considered the earliest episode of Top of the Pops that can be listened to in some form of way. The recording isn't complete, as Frank Ifield's performances cuts off mid-way through, and Brenda Lee's song "As Usual" is completely missing from the tape.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Schedule - BBC Programme Index". genome.ch.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ "Top of the Pops - BBC Studios (Rusholme)". web.archive.org. 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ Brazier, Callum. "David Jacobs". Top of the Pops Archive. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart on 16/1/1964". Official Charts. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ a b Brazier, Callum. "15/01/1964". Top of the Pops Archive. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ a b c BBC-TV (1964-01-15), Top of the Pops 15th January 1964 (Partial Audio Only), retrieved 2024-06-08
External links[edit]
- "Episode 3" at IMDb
