T. Rex (March 4, 1971) Top of the Pops Episode #374 - BBC Television

Partially surviving episode of Top of the Pops broadcast on March 4, 1971, featuring T. Rex’s “Hot Love” during the chart rundown and a mix of other major acts.

Publication / Source: BBC Television – Top of the Pops Date: March 4, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Television Broadcast

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Episode 374 of Top of the Pops, presented by Tony Blackburn, includes mimed performances and music videos from Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Mungo Jerry, The Hollies, Desmond Dekker, and more. T. Rex’s “Hot Love” is played over the chart rundown. Pan’s People perform a dance routine to “Allemande/Wedding March”.	• Tony Blackburn presenting the show • Performances and chart rundown featuring T. Rex • Pan’s People dance segment • Mix of established and emerging acts

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
This March 4, 1971 episode captures the eclectic early-’70s pop landscape as T. Rex were transitioning into mainstream success. The BBC’s later wiping of the master tape makes this one of the partially lost episodes, with only domestic audio from the Desmond Dekker segment onward surviving.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Television broadcast Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough) Tone: Eclectic, high-energy pop showcase Photography: Studio performances and audience shots	• BBC Top of the Pops, March 4, 1971 • Presented by Tony Blackburn

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