TOTP: 1976

Tony Blackburn hosted a pop music programme, aired on 8 July 1976, as part of the broadcast. The episode’s lineup featured performances by the Real Thing, Candi Staton, Billy Ocean, the Sensational Alex Harvey Band and 5000 Volts on the show.

The broadcast in question is an episode of a pop‑music programme that aired on the 8th of July 1976. It was fronted by the well‑known disc‑jockey Tony Blackburn, who acted as the sole presenter for the whole show. The episode is listed under the genre “episode” and falls within the broader category of television programmes. During the half‑hour slot, the show’s musical content was built around a series of guest performances. The line‑up included the soul‑inflected group the Real Thing, the powerful vocalist Candi Staton, the emerging singer‑songwriter Billy Ocean, the rock‑oriented Sensational Alex Harvey Band and the pop outfit 5000 Volts. Each act was given a turn to appear on screen under Blackburn’s introduction. Tony Blackburn’s role was to introduce each performer and to provide the connective commentary that linked the separate numbers together. The format of the episode followed a straightforward sequence: an opening by the presenter, followed by the successive appearances of the five featured artists, and a closing sign‑off. No additional segments or interviews were noted as part of this particular broadcast. In summary, the 8 July 1976 edition of the pop show consisted of a single presenter guiding viewers through five musical acts – the Real Thing, Candi Staton, Billy Ocean, the Sensational Alex Harvey Band and 5000 Volts – all within the confines of a standard episode‑type programme.