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Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops Episodes
23/12/1982
David Jensen presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 23 December 1982. Includes appearances from The Maisonettes, David Bowie & Bing Crosby, Incantation, Shakin' Stev ...
20-12-2024
BBC 4
17/12/1981
Simon Bates presents the pop charts show, first broadcast on 17 December 1981. Includes appearances from Duran Duran, Godley & Creme, the Snowmen, Cliff Richard, Rod Stewart, St ...
20-12-2024
BBC 4
25/12/1989
Jakki Brambles, Bruno Brookes and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1989 and featuring Bros, The Beautiful South and Jason Donovan.
20-12-2024
BBC 4
25/12/1993
Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie present a Christmas Special of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1993 and featuring 2 Unlimited, Snow, The Bluebells, Ace of ...
19-12-2024
BBC 4
Christmas 2002
Richard Blackwood and Lisa Snowdon present the pop chart programme's Christmas special from 2002, with the year's top-selling singles and the Christmas Number One. Including per ...
18-12-2024
BBC 4
Xmas 1978
Noel Edmonds presents a special Top of the Pops from 1978, with Darts, Abba, Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Brian and Michael, Wings and Showaddywaddy.
17-12-2024
BBC 4
25/12/1985
Gary Davies, Janice Long, Dixie Peach, John Peel and Steve Wright present the most popular hits of 1985, with stars in the studio and on video, first broadcast on 25 December 1985.
16-12-2024
BBC 4
12/12/1991
Tony Dortie and Claudia Simon present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 December 1991 and featuring Cathy Dennis, Digital, Cliff Richard, Kym Sims, Salt 'N' Pepa, R ...
13-12-2024
BBC 4
11/12/1980
Richard Skinner presents the pop show, with performances from Adam and the Ants, the Stray Cats, Status Quo, Queen, ABBA and the Police. Guests include Gary Numan, and there's a ...
13-12-2024
BBC 4
Christmas Special 1995
Bjork and Jack Dee introduce the biggest-selling songs of 1995, plus the Christmas Day Number One.
13-12-2024
BBC 4
03/12/1992
Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 December 1992 and featuring Stereo MC’s, Michael Jackson, Heaven 17, Dina Carroll, Boney M., Madonna, Si ...
06-12-2024
BBC 4
08/12/1977
Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 December 1977 and featuring Generation X, Hot Chocolate, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Bonnie Tyler, Graham Pa ...
06-12-2024
BBC 4
25/12/1996
The Spice Girls presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on Christmas Day 1996 and featuring Babylon Zoo, Boyzone, George Michael, Michael Jackson, 3T, Oasis, Lighthous ...
06-12-2024
BBC 4
13/12/1996
Ian Broudie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 December 1996 and featuring Manic Street Preachers, Damage, Elton John & Luciano Pavarotti, Phil Collins, The ...
06-12-2024
BBC 4
29/11/1984
Peter Powell and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 November 1984. Featuring Nik Kershaw, The Eurythmics, Slade, Tina Turner, Kool & The Gang, Ma ...
29-11-2024
BBC 4
1979 - Big Hits
Featuring the Jam, the Specials, Madness, the Selecter, Elvis Costello, Squeeze, Gary Numan, Dame Edna Everage, the Ruts, Racey, the Nolans, Lene Lovich, Chic and Chas & Dave.
29-11-2024
BBC 4
29/11/1996
Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 November 1996 and featuring Belinda Carlisle, Louise, Robert Miles feat Maria Nayler, Sku ...
29-11-2024
BBC 4
22/11/1996
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 November 1996 and featuring Ant & Dec, Shed Seven, Warren G feat Adina Howard, Bryan Adams, Kula Shaker, G ...
29-11-2024
BBC 4
24/11/1988
Simon Mayo and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 November 1988 and featuring Tiffany, Bomb the Bass ft Maureen, Deacon Blue, Michael Jackson, Pet ...
22-11-2024
BBC 4
24/11/1983
Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 November 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Tina Turner, The Smiths, Marilyn, Simple Minds, The S ...
22-11-2024
BBC 4
15/11/1996
Members of The Fast Show present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 November 1996 and featuring Robert Miles ft Maria Nayler, Backstreet Boys, Toni Braxton, The Wool ...
22-11-2024
BBC 4
08/11/1996
Jockey Frankie Dettori presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 November 1996 and featuring Gina G, Bjork, 911, Moby, Simply Red, Boyzone and Robson & Jerome. Plus ...
22-11-2024
BBC 4
15/11/1990
Bruno Brookes present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 November 1990 and featuring Black Box, Inspiral Carpets and Caron Wheeler.
15-11-2024
BBC 4
13/11/1980
Simon Bates presents the iconic pop show. Includes appearances from Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Liquid Gold, Spandau Ballet, ABBA and Blondie. Plus a per ...
15-11-2024
BBC 4
01/11/1996
Julian Clary presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 November 1996 and featuring Reef, Livin' Joy, Alisha's Attic, Madonna, Space, Wham!, Toni Braxton, Jimmy Nail ...
15-11-2024
BBC 4
25/10/1996
Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 October 1996 and featuring Suede, Faithless, Babybird, Future Sound of London, Gina G, Enya, E- ...
15-11-2024
BBC 4
07/11/1991
Mark Franklin and Elayne Smith present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 November 1991 and featuring The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, Crowded House, K-Klass, Belinda ...
08-11-2024
BBC 4
07/11/1985
Steve Wright and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 November 1985. Featuring A-ha, Far Corporation, Level 42, UB40, and Jennifer Rush.
08-11-2024
BBC 4
18/10/1996
Nigel Kennedy presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 October 1996 and featuring The Boo Radleys, Montell Jordan, Mark Morrison, Celine Dion, Bally Sagoo, John T ...
08-11-2024
BBC 4
11/10/1996
Beertje Van Beers presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 October 1996 and featuring Manic Street Preachers, Healy & Amos, The Beautiful South, Damage, Cast, Mad ...
08-11-2024
BBC 4
02/11/1989
Anthea Turner and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 November 1989 and featuring Deborah Harry, Phil Collins and Martika.
01-11-2024
BBC 4
03/11/1977
Peter Powell the presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 November 1977 and featuring The Jam, The Barron Knights, The Carpenters, Queen, Status Quo, David Bowie, ...
01-11-2024
BBC 4
04/10/1996
Tony Wright presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 October 1996 and featuring Sleeper, Everything but the Girl, Gabrielle, LL Cool J, Rod Stewart, Celine Dion, L ...
01-11-2024
BBC 4
27/09/1996
Harry Hill presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 September 1996 and featuring Skunk Anansie, Donna Lewis, The Bluetones, BBE, Metallica, The Communards, Dina C ...
01-11-2024
BBC 4
23/10/1986
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme. First broadcast on 23 October 1986, this edition features The Pretenders, Midnight Star, Housemartins, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Ni ...
25-10-2024
BBC 4
25/10/1979
Peter Powell presents another edition of the weekly pop chart with performances by the Specials, Viola Wills, Queen, Dr Hook, Iris Williams, the Dooleys, Janet Brown, Lena Marte ...
25-10-2024
BBC 4
20/09/1996
Tony Mortimer presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 September 1996 and featuring Belinda Carlisle, Deep Blue Something, Lighthouse Family, Sheryl Crow, Clock, ...
25-10-2024
BBC 4
13/09/1996
Dennis Pennis presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 September 1996 and featuring Rocket from the Crypt, Stretch 'n' Vern Present Maddog, Jamiroquai, Fugees, Sk ...
25-10-2024
BBC 4
15/10/1992
Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 October 1992 and featuring Sunscreem, Bizarre Inc featuring Angie Brown, Madonna, Doctor Spin, Boyz II Men, ...
18-10-2024
BBC 4
20/10/1983
Andy Peebles and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20th October 1983. Featuring David Grant, Rocksteady Crew, Howard Jones, Freeez, Elton John, Dep ...
18-10-2024
BBC 4
06/09/1996
Julia Carling presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 September 1996 and featuring Space, Clock, Kula Shaker, The Smurfs, Dina Carroll, Soft Cell, The Charlatans, ...
18-10-2024
BBC 4
30/08/1996
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 August 1996 and featuring Shed Seven, Mn8, REM, De'lacy, Louise, George Michael, Fluffy, Jamiroquai, Spice Gir ...
18-10-2024
BBC 4
13/10/1988
Bruno Brookes and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 October 1988 and featuring The Beatmasters with PP Arnold, Sabrina, T'Pau, Enya, The Christi ...
11-10-2024
BBC 4
14/10/1976
David Hamilton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 October 1976 and featuring Tavares, Sherbet, Simon May, Wild Cherry (danced to by Ruby Flipper), Liverpool ...
11-10-2024
BBC 4
23/08/1996
Beertje Van Beers presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 August 1996 and featuring Ant & Dec, Bryan Adams, Pet Shop Boys, Backstreet Boys, 3T & Michael Jackson, ...
11-10-2024
BBC 4
16/08/1996
Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 August 1996 and featuring Cher, OMC, Los Del Rio, Kula Shaker, OMD, George Michael, Paul Weller ...
11-10-2024
BBC 4
09/08/1996
Peter Andre presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 August 1996 and featuring New Edition, East 17, Dodgy, Me Me Me, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Suede, 3T featuring Mic ...
04-10-2024
BBC 4
02/08/1996
Jas Mann presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 2 August 1996 and featuring Sean Maguire, OMC, Alanis Morissette, Alisha's Attic, Neneh Cherry, Manic Street Preachers, ...
04-10-2024
BBC 4
03/10/1991
Tony Dortie and Mark Franklin present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 October 1991 and featuring Bryan Adams, Erasure, Voice of the Beehive, Kenny Thomas, Belinda ...
04-10-2024
BBC 4
04/10/1984
Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 October 1984. Featuring The Cars, Culture Club, The Stranglers, Adam Ant and Stevie Wonder.
04-10-2024
BBC 4
28/09/1989
Sybil Ruscoe and Jenny Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 September 1989 and featuring Wet Wet Wet, The Beautiful South and Gloria Estefan.
27-09-2024
BBC 4
26/09/1985
Janice Long and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 September 1985. Featuring Depeche Mode, Billy Idol, Jennifer Rush, The Style Council, Bonnie T ...
27-09-2024
BBC 4
26/07/1996
Lisa I'Anson presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 26 July 1996 and featuring Pato Banton & The Reggae Revolution, Mark Morrison, Wink, Suede, Tina Turner, New Edition ...
27-09-2024
BBC 4
19/07/1996
Keith Allen presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 19 July 1996 and featuring Umboza, Terrorvision, Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen, Livin' Joy, Rock Therapy, Spice Girls, ...
27-09-2024
BBC 4
23/09/1982
John Peel presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 23 September 1982. Includes appearances from David Christie, Culture Club, Fat Larry's Band, Depeche Mode, Musical Yout ...
20-09-2024
BBC 4
21/09/1978
Paul Burnett presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 21 September 1978 and featuring Buzzcocks, John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, Brotherhood of Man, The Jam, Leo Saye ...
20-09-2024
BBC 4
28/06/1996
Gina G presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 June 1996 and featuring Everything but the Girl, The Divine Comedy, Celine Dion, Shampoo, Black Grape, Fugees and ...
20-09-2024
BBC 4
21/06/1996
Julia Carling presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 June 1996 and featuring Longpigs, Gabrielle, Mariah Carey, Let Loose, Crowded House, Simply Red, Maxi Pries ...
20-09-2024
BBC 4
10/09/1992
Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 September 1992 and featuring East 17, The Christians, Undercover, Freddie Jackson, INXS, Del Amitri, Boy Geor ...
13-09-2024
BBC 4
10/09/1987
Peter Powell and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 September 1987 and featuring T'Pau, Level 42, W.A.S.P., Wax, Jonathan Butler, Rick Astley and ...
13-09-2024
BBC 4
08/09/1983
Peter Powell and Andy Peebles present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 September 1983. Featuring Heaven 17, JoBoxers, Ryan Paris, Paul Young, Status Quo, Peabo Brys ...
06-09-2024
BBC 4
06/09/1979
Weekly pop chart presented by Peter Powell with performances by Randy Vanwarmer, Madness, Racey, Boney M, the Ruts, the Crusaders, ELO, Bill Lovelady, Roxy Music and Cliff Richard.
06-09-2024
BBC 4
14/06/1996
Mark Owen presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 June 1996, and featuring Peter Andre, Livin’ Joy, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Ocean Colour Scene, Celi ...
30-08-2024
BBC 4
06/06/1996
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 June 1996 and featuring Louise, Robert Miles, Tina Turner, Darren Day, Space, Simply Red, Dodgy, Shakespear ...
30-08-2024
BBC 4
01/09/1977
Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 September 1977 and featuring Hudson Ford, Elvis Costello, Joe Dolan, David Essex, Steve Gibbons Band, Elkie ...
30-08-2024
BBC 4
22/08/1991
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 August 1991 and featuring Midge Ure, Jason Donovan and Oceanic.
23-08-2024
BBC 4
22/08/1985
Steve Wright and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 August 1985. Featuring The Cars, Baltimora, Kate Bush, Princess and Madonna.
23-08-2024
BBC 4
16/08/1990
Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 August 1990 and featuring Go West, The KLF and Betty Boo.
16-08-2024
BBC 4
18/08/1988
Mike Read and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 August 1988 and featuring Aztec Camera, Kylie Minogue, Chris Rea, Status Quo, Van Halen, Big Coun ...
16-08-2024
BBC 4
06/08/1987
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast 6 August 1987 and featuring New Order, Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram, Sinitta, Samantha Fox, Wet Wet Wet, Motley ...
09-08-2024
BBC 4
30/05/1996
Jack Dee and Jeremy Hardy present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 May 1996 and featuring Backstreet Boys, M-Beat ft Jamiroquai, Metallica, Peter Andre ft Bubbler ...
09-08-2024
BBC 4
16/05/1996
Ian Wright presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 May 1996 and featuring JX, Horace Brown, Liverpool FC, Black Grape, Gina G, 1300 Drums, Smashing Pumpkins, Br ...
09-08-2024
BBC 4
03/01/2014
1979 may be the most diverse year ever for acts on Top of the Pops, with disco at its peak and new wave, 2 Tone, reggae, rock, folk and electro records all making the top five.
09-08-2024
BBC 4
03/08/1989
Steve Wright and Jenny Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 August 1989 and featuring Kylie Minogue, Paul McCartney and Gun.
02-08-2024
BBC 4
02/08/1979
Weekly pop chart programme presented by Peter Powell, with performances from Sham 69, Olympic Runners, ABBA, the Korgis, BA Robertson, Sparks, the Specials and the Boomtown Rats.
02-08-2024
BBC 4
29/07/1982
Mike Read presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 29 July 1982. Includes appearances from Dexy's Midnight Runners, Hot Chocolate, The Firm, David Essex, Yazoo, Pa ...
26-07-2024
BBC 4
20/07/1978
David 'Kid' Jensen introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from Sham 69, A Taste of Honey, Justin Hayward, the New Seekers, Raydio, Child and a dance routine by ...
19-07-2024
BBC 4
19/07/1984
Peter Powell and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 July 1984. Featuring The Mighty Wah!, Prince, Billy Idol, Blancmange, Divine, Thompson Tw ...
19-07-2024
BBC 4
14/07/1977
David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces The Real Thing, The Saints, Jigsaw, Cilla Black, Dave Edmunds, Hot Chocolate, The Sex Pistols and a Leg ...
12-07-2024
BBC 4
14/07/1983
Peter Powell and Andy Peebles present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 July 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Heaven ...
12-07-2024
BBC 4
08/07/1976
Tony Blackburn looks at the weekly pop chart and introduces Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, Billy Ocean, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, 5000 Volts, The Real Thing and Candy Staton.
05-07-2024
BBC 4
08/07/1982
David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 8 July 1982. Includes appearances from Captain Sensible, Bananarama, Imagination, Irene Cara, Odyssey, Bucks ...
05-07-2024
BBC 4
09/05/1996
Beertje Van Beers presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 May 1996 and featuring Suggs ft Louchie Lou and Michie One, Busta Rhymes, Klubbheads, The Bluetones, Ton ...
05-07-2024
BBC 4
02/05/1996
Michelle Gayle presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 May 1996 and featuring Gina G, Chantay Savage, Manchester United FC, 3T, Sleeper, Pet Shop Boys, The Cure, ...
05-07-2024
BBC 4
The Story Of 1989
As the 80s concluded with Margaret Thatcher’s tenth year in power in contrast to worldwide political change, Top of the Pops provided the perfect barometer of the UK's end ...
05-07-2024
BBC 4
25/04/1996
Chris Eubank presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 April 1996 and featuring Babylon Zoo, Lisa Marie Experience, Orbital, Ash, Technohead, Sleeper, Manic Street ...
28-06-2024
BBC 4
18/06/1992
Mark Franklin and Sir Bob Geldof present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 June 1992 and featuring Take That, The Orb, Sophie B. Hawkins, Utah Saints, Elton John, D ...
21-06-2024
BBC 4
18/04/1996
Beertje Van Beers presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 April 1996 and featuring The Wildhearts, Alanis Morissette, The Presidents of the USA, Everything but t ...
21-06-2024
BBC 4
11/04/1996
Andi Peters presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 April 1996 and featuring Gina G, Paul Carrack, 2Pac featuring Dr Dre, Longpigs, Suggs Feat. Louchie Lou & Mic ...
21-06-2024
BBC 4
22/06/1978
David 'Kid' Jensen introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from Black Sabbath, Heatwave, Showaddywaddy, Brotherhood of Man, San Jose, Thin Lizzy, Bob Marley and ...
21-06-2024
BBC 4
17/06/1982
Simon Bates presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 17th June 1982. Includes appearances by Natasha, Roxy Music, Echo & the Bunnymen, Duran Duran, ABC, Bow Wow Wo ...
14-06-2024
BBC 4
11/06/1987
Peter Powell and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 June 1987, and featuring John Farnham, Bruce Willis, Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Tom Jones, Whites ...
14-06-2024
BBC 4
04/04/1996
Dale Winton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 April 1996 and featuring Kadoc, Ocean Colour Scene, Foo Fighters, Gina G, Lionel Richie, Pulp, Mark Morrison a ...
14-06-2024
BBC 4
28/03/1996
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 March 1996 and featuring Ken Doh, Bis, Mark Snow, Gina G, Cast, PJ & Duncan, Dubstar, Wet Wet Wet and The Pr ...
14-06-2024
BBC 4
08/06/1983
John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart show, first broadcast on 8 June 1983. Studio guests include Twisted Sister, The Imposter, Shakatak, Big Country and The Police.
07-06-2024
BBC 4
07/06/1990
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 June 1990 and featuring Pop Will Eat Itself, Don Pablo's Animals and Elton John.
07-06-2024
BBC 4
21/03/1996
Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 March 1996 and featuring Shed Seven, Oasis, Madonna, Menswear, Lionel Richie, Celine Dion, Garb ...
07-06-2024
BBC 4
14/03/1996
MN8 presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 March 1996 and featuring Mark Morrison, Gabrielle, The Beatles, Technohead, Peter Andre, Robert Miles, Gary Numan, Bi ...
07-06-2024
BBC 4
13/12/1984
Steve Wright and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 December 1984 and featuring Black Lace, Wham!, Paul Young, Kool & the Gang, Madonna, Tears f ...
31-05-2024
BBC 4
19/04/1984
Peter Powell and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 April 1984. Featuring The Special AKA, Thompson Twins, Blancmange, Queen, Nik Kershaw, Orches ...
31-05-2024
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