<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>
<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>
who presented the first top of the pops
who presented the first top of the pops
Jimmy Savile
Jimmy Savile