<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article does not cite any sources . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (July 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> Top of the Pops (also known by its abbreviation TOTP) is a British music chart television programme . Until 2007, it was shown each week on the BBC and is now licensed for national versions around the world . The following is a list of presenters who have hosted the BBC show, including the many guest presenters over the years . </P> <P> Upon its inception in 1964, Top of the Pops was presented by a team of disc jockeys in rotation: Alan Freeman, David Jacobs, Pete Murray and Jimmy Savile, who presented the very first episode from Manchester on 1 January 1964 and would continue as the longest - serving presenter until hosting his final show on 30 August 1984 . Samantha Juste appeared as the disc girl for several episodes until 1967 . Jacobs was replaced by Simon Dee in 1966 . </P> <Ul> <Li> Jimmy Savile (1964--1984, plus 31 December 1988, 19 October 2001, 19 September 2003 and 30 July 2006) </Li> <Li> Alan Freeman (1964--1969, plus 9 July 1981 and 31 December 1988) </Li> <Li> Pete Murray (1964--1969, plus 9 July 1981 and 31 December 1988) </Li> <Li> David Jacobs (1964--1966, plus 5 May 1983 and 31 December 1988) </Li> <Li> Samantha Juste (1965--1967) </Li> <Li> Simon Dee (1966--1969) </Li> </Ul>

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