This edition of Top Of The Pops featured the television debut of the new T. Rex line-up as Marc Bolan and the group performed "Laser Love". Recorded on October 6, 1976 and broadcast the following evening, the appearance marked an important moment in the continuing evolution of T. Rex during the late 1970s. Programme: Top Of The Pops Broadcast Date: October 7, 1976 Recording Date: October 6, 1976 Channel: BBC One Country: United Kingdom T. Rex appeared on Top Of The Pops to pe

On 30 August 1972, T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, pre‑recorded their performance of “Children of the Revolution” at BBC Television Centre for upcoming Top of the Pops broadcasts. The session formed a key part of the promotional run‑up to the single’s release on 8 September 1972. The track appeared on three TOTP episodes that month: • 14 September — broadcast using the pre‑recorded studio performance • 21 September — the song played over the weekly chart rundown • 28 September — t