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1. Arrows (1976– )

Music

8.6

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A vehicle for the Arrows, a quasi-glam band of Anglo-American origin, to play some of their songs and invite guests to play their latest hit singles.

Stars: Alan Merrill, Jake Hooker, Him And Us Dancers, Paul Varley

Votes: 14

2. Die Drehscheibe (1964–1982)

40 min | Family, Music, News

8.3

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Die Drehscheibe is a tabloid and country magazine on the television channel ZDF.

Stars: Rut Speer, Helge Philipp, Oldwig Jancke, Gerd Mausbach

Votes: 65

3. The Krankies Klub (1982–1984)

30 min | Comedy, Family

7.9

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Stars: Janette Tough, Ian Tough, Modern Romance, Bob Carolgees

Votes: 12

4. Bring Back... The Christmas Number One (2005 TV Movie)

65 min | Documentary, Music

7.9

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Director: Katie Crawford | Stars: Justin Lee Collins, Rob Davis, David Essex, Paul Gambaccini

Votes: 35

5. Tiswas (1974–1982)

110 min | Animation, Family, Game-Show

7.7

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Originally a Midlands-only "links" programme presented by Chris Tarrant and John Asher, Tiswas is chiefly remembered for evolving into a nationally broadcast comedy show with Chris joined by Sally James, Bob Carolgees and Lenny Henry.

Stars: Chris Tarrant, Sally James, John Asher, John Gorman

Votes: 218

6. Marc (1977– )

25 min | Music

7.6

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Marc's very own pop show was long overdue and co-incided with his upturn in popularity. Each week featured music guests performing their latest releases and, of course, Marc himself ... See full summary »

Stars: Marc Bolan, Ian MacLeod, Andy Ellison, Steve Parry

Votes: 43

7. Musikladen (1972–1984)

Music

7.2

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The German translation of the show was: The Music Shop. It was a West German music television programme that ran from 13 December 1972 to 29 November 1984. The show continued the 1960s ... See full summary »

Stars: Manfred Sexauer, Uschi Nerke, Boney M., Luv'

Votes: 48

8. Live from Her Majesty's (1982–1988)

Family, Music

7.2

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Live variety show filmed at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, The Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra, Brian Rogers Dancers, Joe Longthorne

Votes: 11

9. Shang-a-Lang (1975– )

20 min | Music

7.1

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The Bay City Rollers perform some of their songs and each week different guest artists appear to promote newly released singles.

Stars: Bay City Rollers, Big Jim Sullivan, Him And Us Dancers, David Cassidy

Votes: 17

10. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)

60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show

6.9

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A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.

Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co

Votes: 1,125

11. Crackerjack! (1955–2021)

45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show

6.9

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The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the King's Theatre on Hammersmith Road until 1963, then at the BBC Television Theatre (now the ... See full summary »

Stars: Bert Hayes, Peter Glaze, Jillian Comber, Leslie Crowther

Votes: 116

12. Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (1976–1982)

120 min | Family, Talk-Show

6.8

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Saturday morning children's show which as well as having music and guests also had kids phone in and swap toys with each other.

Stars: Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, John Craven, Maggie Philbin

Votes: 120

13. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode: Episode #14.11 (1977)

32 min | Music, News, Talk-Show

6.8

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Tony Blackburn presents, featuring Berni Flint, Billy Ocean, Suzi Quatro, Showaddywaddy, Barclay James Harvest, Cliff Richard, Maxine Nightingale and Manhattan Transfer. Dance sequence by Legs and Co.

Director: Phil Bishop | Stars: Tony Blackburn, Suzi Quatro, Berni Flint, ABBA

Votes: 9

14. The Basil Brush Show (1968–1980)

Comedy, Family

6.7

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Jokes and comical stories told by the red fox puppet "Basil Brush" with the help of guests.

Stars: Basil Brush, Bert Hayes, Derek Fowlds, Roy North

Votes: 128

15. The Slammer (2006– )

30 min | Comedy, Family

6.5

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In a prison for people who have committed crimes against entertainment, four inmates are chosen to perform their acts for a studio audience in a bid for freedom.

Stars: Ted Robbins, Ian Kirkby, Dave Chapman, Lee Barnett

Votes: 183

16. Plattenküche (1976–1980)

Music, Comedy

6.1

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Stars: Frank Zander, Helga Feddersen, Benno Swienty, Rainer Basedow

Votes: 26

17. New Faces (1973–1988)

52 min | Comedy, Game-Show

6.0

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A long-running talent show that introduced viewers to acts including Showaddywaddy, Lenny Henry and Marti Caine. Caine would eventually return as host of a revival series in the 1980s.

Stars: Derek Hobson, Mickie Most, Tony Hatch, Marti Caine

Votes: 30

18. Cheggers Plays Pop (1978–1986)

25 min | Family, Game-Show, Music

5.9

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Teams of teenagers battle it out in a pop quiz and activity competitions.

Stars: Keith Chegwin, Gordon Astley, Vivienne McKone, Debby Cumming

Votes: 51

19. Seaside Special (1975–1979)

50 min | Family, Music

5.9

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Entertainment show filmed in a circus big top at a different seaside resort each week.

Stars: Ronnie Hazlehurst, New Edition, The Maggie Stredder Singers, Tony Blackburn

Votes: 25

20. 3-2-1 (1978–1987)

60 min | Game-Show

5.6

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Three couples compete in a missing word game, with the winning couple going on to solve riddles left by guest performers to win prizes and avoid Dusty Bin's booby prize.

Stars: Ted Rogers, Dusty Bin, Chris Emmett, Mike Newman

Votes: 101

21. Summertime Special (1981–1982)

45 min | Music

5.6

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Stars: John Coleman and His Orchestra, Vicki Brown, Joy Yates, Stevie Lange

Votes: 8

22. Rolf on Saturday O.K.? (1977–1980)

30 min | Family

5.2

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Rolf Harris travels the UK to join different schools for songs and painting. Joining him each week are various musical guests.

Stars: Rolf Harris, Dana, Keith Harris, Wilf Lunn

Votes: 9

23. Ein Kessel Buntes (1972–1992)

Music

5.2

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'Ein Kessel Buntes' was a great series on channel DDR run from 29 Januar 1972 to 19 December 1992, 6 times in a year on Saturday evening and always has a huge budge to show the biggest ... See full synopsis »

Stars: Horst Köbbert, Lutz Stückrath, Manfred Uhlig, Das Deutsche Fernsehballett

Votes: 19

24. The Little and Large Show (1978–1991)

50 min | Comedy

5.0

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Syd Little and Eddie Large present their own comedy show, which mixes stand-up, sketches, musical guests, and variety acts.

Stars: Syd Little, Eddie Large, Ronnie Hazlehurst, Foxy Feeling

Votes: 70

25. ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986– )

130 min | Family, Documentary, Music

4.2

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The ZDF television garden is an entertainment program of the ZDF, which will be broadcast live on Sunday morning from the site of the ZDF broadcasting center in Mainz-Lerchenberg in the summer months.

Stars: Andrea Kiewel, Armin Roßmeier, Ramona Leiß, Ilona Christen

Votes: 84