Well if the controller of BBC4 decided he doesn't want TOTP 1978 in his new year schedule anymore, how about BBC2 show it instead, and their controller takes it up, maybe showing it on a Saturday evening at say 11pm or something? It would likely get more viewers anyway. I know it takes away from the 7.30pm Thursday effect, but it would be better than nothing. I could never see BBC2 showing it in the same BBC4 slot.
Well if the controller of BBC4 decided he doesn't want TOTP 1978 in his new year schedule anymore, how about BBC2 show it instead, and their controller takes it up, maybe showing it on a Saturday evening at say 11pm or something? It would likely get more viewers anyway. I know it takes away from the 7.30pm Thursday effect, but it would be better than nothing. I could never see BBC2 showing it in the same BBC4 slot.
Isnt it cheaper to repeat on Four than Two, for some reason?
BBC One have scheduled their annual edition of Top of the Pops for Xmas Day.
And according to Digiguide, Top of the Pops 1977 is on twice on Thursday 20th December at 8.00 and 8.30. It needs to be on once more after this to complete all the half hour episodes and then they should show the xmas specials.
Interesting article. Did a quick search on google and found this http://louderthanwar.com/bbc-to-dump-all-top-of-the-pops-presented-by-jimmy-savile/
This article from 4th November claims they are planning to edit him out. Wonder if there is any truth in this, although it does rather contradict what Richard Klein was saying in the Guardian.
29/11 - 10/11/77 with Noel Edmonds
6/12 - Sky at Night (replacement for cancelled 17/11/77 Savile episode)
13/12 - 24/11/77 with Kid Jensen
(1/12/1977 with DLT cancelled)
20/12 - 8/12/1977 with Tony Blackburn at 8pm and 15/12/1977 with Elton John at 8:30pm
(22/12/1977 with Jimmy Savile cancelled)
Christmas 1977 still to be confirmed
Jane Moore also gave a good write up for TOTP in her column in The Sun last week. As she's about the same age as me I think she's also enjoying watching the programme, she probably has a sneaky loving for Boney M. Hopefully all these celebs and writers coming out in support of TOTP will help ensure that the 1978 editions will get shown.
not too sure (someone posted the info on facebook)but the christmas eve showing has a repeat later on 00.30 to 1.30 am
OK, so the christmas day late night showing could just be the second repeat like they would normally show on saturday. Shame there's no sign of DLT's episodes yet. I expect more details will be revealed soon...
OK, so the christmas day late night showing could just be the second repeat like they would normally show on saturday. Shame there's no sign of DLT's episodes yet. I expect more details will be revealed soon...
DLT's episodes won't be shown until January at the earliest, it will depend on what happens when he answers bail. If he doesn't get charged, and assuming (hopefully) that TOTP continues into next year and the editions from 1978 are shown, the next episode he presents will be at the back end of January.
Calling Occupants [ awful vido ] , The Carps at their crankiest, but it's a great tune and Karen's voice is superb as usual.
listening to the original version by klaatu i am struck by how close the carpenters stuck to it with their interpretation, almost identical piano, guitar solo (ok they used a synth for that bit on klaatu's), even down to the spaceman vocal!:rolleyes:
I e-mailed Richard Klein and got a reply to say that it was still to be decided. I was amazed that he even read my e-mail. I also sent links to the positive press stories.
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A Totp example would be when they had that 2 weeks of Totp2 on BBC Two.
On the one Thursday, there was a 1977 edition straight after, but there was no 'Just about to start on BBC Four, more of the same from 1977!'
Its as if theyre scared to promote archive material.
They will cross promote the new stuff on Four though.
ITV is the same. They would rather you watched Jeremy Kyle & This Morning than know about The Saint & Batman, but promote the ITV 4 sports stuff!
Isnt it cheaper to repeat on Four than Two, for some reason?
And according to Digiguide, Top of the Pops 1977 is on twice on Thursday 20th December at 8.00 and 8.30. It needs to be on once more after this to complete all the half hour episodes and then they should show the xmas specials.
Interesting article. Did a quick search on google and found this
http://louderthanwar.com/bbc-to-dump-all-top-of-the-pops-presented-by-jimmy-savile/
This article from 4th November claims they are planning to edit him out. Wonder if there is any truth in this, although it does rather contradict what Richard Klein was saying in the Guardian.
thurs 20th dec1930hrs 8/12/77 tony blackburn.
2000hrs 15/12/77 elton john.
which means no dave lee travis 1/12/77.
and obviously no saville 22/12/77.
i think the boxing day 77 edition with DLT is in doubt, which is a great shame at least we will get xmas day 77, then hopefully roll into 1978!!!
What is your source?
29/11 - 10/11/77 with Noel Edmonds
6/12 - Sky at Night (replacement for cancelled 17/11/77 Savile episode)
13/12 - 24/11/77 with Kid Jensen
(1/12/1977 with DLT cancelled)
20/12 - 8/12/1977 with Tony Blackburn at 8pm and 15/12/1977 with Elton John at 8:30pm
(22/12/1977 with Jimmy Savile cancelled)
Christmas 1977 still to be confirmed
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Thank you. I suppose it could be subject to change but I doubt it. It's about time we found out if 1978 is going ahead!
we should find out next week re: 1978, ill post message when i find out info.
OK great, fingers crossed
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2238078/LIZ-JONES-Jimmy-Savile-scandal-I-dont-care-Top-Of-The-Pops-dodgy-hands-70s.html
And Andrew Collins in the Guardian talks Top of the Pops reruns...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/video/2012/nov/27/top-of-the-pops-bradley-wiggins-video
Good for them! Makes a change for the papers to be supporting TOTP rather than giving it a bad name. Let's hope Richard Klein takes note.
Mon 24th Dec - 8.00pm - 9.00pm : TOTP 1977
Tue 25th Dec - 11.00pm - 12.00pm : TOTP 1977
Are these two airings the same episode?
OK, so the christmas day late night showing could just be the second repeat like they would normally show on saturday. Shame there's no sign of DLT's episodes yet. I expect more details will be revealed soon...
listening to the original version by klaatu i am struck by how close the carpenters stuck to it with their interpretation, almost identical piano, guitar solo (ok they used a synth for that bit on klaatu's), even down to the spaceman vocal!:rolleyes:
FINGERS CROSSED WE GET 1978 ONWARDS!!!