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When does Top of the Pops Season 12 come out?

Top of the Pops Season 12 premiered Thursday, January 2, 1975 on BBC One and ended Thursday, December 25, 1975. The season has 53 episodes.

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Top of the Pops Season 12 release schedule

Top of the Pops Season 12 episode release dates
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1. 2nd January 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Tymes, John Holt, Philip & Vanessa, and Elvis Presley. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Thursday · 51 years ago

2. 6th February 1975

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Essex, Rod Stewart & The Faces, Gloria Gaynor, and The Tymes. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 51 years ago

3. Episode 3

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Ralph Mctell, George Mccrae, John Holt, and Ringo Starr. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

4. Episode 4

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Arrows, Sweet Sensation, Helen Reddy, and Ken Boothe. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Thursday · 51 years ago

5. Episode 5

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Queen, Elvis Presley, Mac & Katie Kissoon, and Wigan's Chosen Few. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 51 years ago

6. Episode 6

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dana, Supertramp, Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band, and Slade. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Thursday · 51 years ago

7. Episode 7

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Love Unlimited, Frankie Valli, Queen, and Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

8. Episode 8

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hello, Syreeta, Dana, and Lynsey De Paul. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 51 years ago

9. Episode 9

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from John Lennon, Mud, The Shadows, and Fox. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis & Jimmy Savile.

Thursday · 51 years ago

10. Episode 10

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Barry Manilow, The Goodies, Average White Band, and Kenny. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Thursday · 51 years ago

11. Episode 11

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Dana, Tam White, Johnny Mathis, and Fox. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

12. Episode 12

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Guys & Dolls, The Tymes, Average White Band, and Wigan's Ovation. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 51 years ago

13. Episode 13

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Peter Skellern, Gloria Gaynor, Kiki Dee Band, and The Rubettes. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Thursday · 51 years ago

14. Episode 14

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Mike Reid, Guys & Dolls, The Moments & The Whatnauts, and Labelle. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Thursday · 51 years ago

15. Episode 15

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Peter Shelley, The Three Degrees, Bad Company, and 10cc. Introduced by Emperor Rosko.

Thursday · 51 years ago

16. Episode 16

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Bobby Goldsboro, The Glitter Band, Mud, and Minnie Riperton. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

17. Episode 17

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from 10cc, Mac & Katie Kissoon, Susan Cadogan, and Gilbert Becaud. Introduced by Ed Stewart.

Thursday · 51 years ago

18. Episode 18

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Silver Convention, The Wombles, Tammy Jones, and Teach-in. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Thursday · 51 years ago

19. Episode 19

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hot Chocolate, Desmond Dekker, Chips, and Gary Glitter. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Thursday · 51 years ago

20. Episode 20

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Wombles, Windsor Davies & Don Estelle, Ian Hunter, and Showaddywaddy. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

21. Episode 21

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Judy Collins, Jackie Wilson, Catherine Howe, and Tammy Wynette. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 51 years ago

22. Episode 22

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Olivia Newton-john, Kenny, 10cc, and The Osmonds. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Thursday · 51 years ago

23. Episode 23

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Desmond Dekker, Gilbert O'sullivan, and Nazareth. Introduced by Ed Stewart.

Thursday · 51 years ago

24. Episode 24

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Tammy Wynette, The Goodies, Gary Glitter, and 10cc. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

25. Episode 25

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Retta Young, Johnny Nash, Dana, and Hamilton Bohannon. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 51 years ago

26. Episode 26

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Kenny, Sister Sledge, The Chi-lites, and Gary Glitter. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Thursday · 51 years ago

27. Episode 27

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Johnny Nash, Bryan Ferry, Mud, and The Goodies. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

28. Episode 28

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Johnny Mathis, Linda Lewis, Ray Stevens, and Pete Wingfield. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 51 years ago

29. Episode 29

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Tammy Wynette, Adrian Baker, Carl Douglas, and Susan Cadogan. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Thursday · 51 years ago

30. Episode 30

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Typically Tropical, The Bee Gees, Linda Lewis, and Roger Whittaker. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

31. Episode 31

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Brian Hyland, Kenny, Cilla Black, and Biddu Orchestra. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 51 years ago

32. Episode 32

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Linda Lewis, Gary Benson, Smokey, and The Bee Gees. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Thursday · 51 years ago

33. Episode 33

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Susan Cadogan, Biddu Orchestra, Suzi Quatro, and Linda Carr & The Love Squad. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Thursday · 51 years ago

34. Episode 34

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Gary Benson, Mike Harding, Gladys Knight & The Pips, and The Glitter Band. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

35. Episode 35

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Rod Stewart, Desmond Dekker, Gilbert O'sullivan, and Peter Skellern. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 51 years ago

36. Episode 36

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Leo Sayer, Dan Mccafferty, Al Matthews, and Jonathan King. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Thursday · 51 years ago

37. Episode 37

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hot Chocolate, Pilot, Kenny, and The Supremes. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Thursday · 51 years ago

38. Episode 38

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Mud, Cliff Richard, Johnny Nash, and The Goodies. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

39. Episode 39

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Roger Whittaker, Band Of The Black Watch, Alvin Stardust, and Smokey. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 51 years ago

40. Episode 40

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Carl Malcolm, Mac & Katie Kissoon, The Chi-lites, and The Four Seasons. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Thursday · 51 years ago

41. Episode 41

600th edition of the chart show. A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Morris Albert, Hello, The Drifters, and Chris Farlowe. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Thursday · 51 years ago

42. Episode 42

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Tommy Hunt, Justin Hayward & John Lodge, The Chi-lites, and David Bowie. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

43. Episode 43

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from John Miles, Natalie Cole, Gilbert O'sullivan, and Smokey. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 51 years ago

44. Episode 44

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Justin Hayward & John Lodge, Hello, David Bowie, and George Mccrae. Introduced by Ed Stewart.

Thursday · 51 years ago

45. Episode 45

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Hot Chocolate, 14-18, The Rubettes, and Glen Campbell. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Thursday · 51 years ago

46. Episode 46

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from George Mccrae, Demis Roussos, The Tymes, and Justin Hayward & John Lodge. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 51 years ago

47. Episode 47

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Jigsaw, John Asher, Queen, and The Stylistics. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Thursday · 51 years ago

48. Episode 48

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Demis Roussos, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Steeleye Span, and John Lennon. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 50 years ago

49. Episode 49

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Essex, Rod Stewart, Bay City Rollers, and David Bowie. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Thursday · 50 years ago

50. Episode 50

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from The Goodies, Mud, Ken Dodd, and Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys Feat. Chill Wills. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.

Thursday · 50 years ago

51. Episode 51

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from David Essex, David Bowie, Demis Roussos, and Fatback Band. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.

Thursday · 50 years ago

52. Christmas 1975 - Part 1

Part 1 of 2. A look at Britain's best-selling discs and artists from the past year in music. Featuring some of the No.1 records of 1975. Including performances from Billy Connolly, Typically Tropical, Rod Stewart, and David Bowie. Introduced by Jimmy Savile & Dave Lee Travis.

Tuesday · 50 years ago

53. Christmas 1975 - Part 2 Finale

Part 2 of 2. A look at Britain's best-selling discs and artists from the past year in music. Featuring some of the No.1 records of 1975. Including performances from Johnny Nash, Art Garfunkel, The Tymes, and Bay City Rollers. Introduced by Noel Edmonds & Tony Blackburn.

Thursday · 50 years ago

Top of the Pops Season 12 guest stars

  • Dana

    Dana

    Self

  • Francis Rossi

    Francis Rossi

    Self

  • Rick Parfitt

    Rick Parfitt

    Self

  • Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas

    Self

  • Tammy Wynette

    Tammy Wynette

    Self

  • Windsor Davies

    Windsor Davies

    Self

  • Hamilton Bohannon

    Hamilton Bohannon

    Self

  • Lynsey de Paul

    Lynsey de Paul

    Self

Top of the Pops Season 12 FAQ

When does Top of the Pops Season 12 come out?

Top of the Pops Season 12 premiered Thursday, January 2, 1975 on BBC One.

How many episodes are in Top of the Pops Season 12?

Top of the Pops Season 12 has 53 episodes.

Are new episodes of Top of the Pops Season 12 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Top of the Pops Season 12 finale?

The Top of the Pops Season 12 finale (Episode 53) aired Thursday, December 25, 1975.

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