#77 (Pt 2): 27.12.71 – Six Tins Of Batchelors Peas

About this episode

The episode features a detailed review of Tony Blackburn's year in 1971, highlighting significant events and cultural moments in music.

David Stubbs ,  Taylor Parkes  and  Al Needham  commence their expedition into a TOTP end-of-year review with a comprehensive breakdown of Tony Blackburn’s 1971 – from the highs of compering the Daily Mirror Hot Pants Ball and having his own board game to the lows of having his image desecrated by Bristolian Prog bands and the nightmare of being stalked by the Heavy Music Brigade. Marc Bolan celebrates being the new King of Pop, The Tams have come dressed as John Inman if he supported Barcelona, and Benny Hill cops a meat pie in the heart... Video Playlist |  Facebook  |  Twitter |  Bluesky  |  The Chart Music Wiki  |  Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: David Stubbs

Guests: Taylor Parkes, Al Needham

Topics covered

• Top Of The Pops
• 1971 music review
• Tony Blackburn
• Marc Bolan
• British pop culture
• music commentary

Keywords

• Top Of The Pops
• Tony Blackburn
• 1971
• Marc Bolan
• music history
• British pop
• commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Daily Mirror, Heavy Music Brigade, Acast

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