Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops is a TV show on BBC4. The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show. The program has been available since 2023. A total of 123 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2024.
Last episode
Top of the Pops
New
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, Skunk Anansie and Peter Andre.
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New
20/09/1996
Tony Mortimer presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 September 1996 and featuring Belinda Carlisle, Lighthouse Family, Sheryl Crow, Clock, Phil Collins and Fugees.
New
23/10/1986
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 October 1986 and featuring The Pretenders, Midnight Star, Housemartins, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Nick Berry and The Bangles.
New
25/10/1979
Featuring performances by the Specials, Viola Wills, Queen, Dr Hook, Iris Williams, the Dooleys, Janet Brown, Lena Martell and Errol Dunkley and dance sequences by Legs & Co.
Julia Carling presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 September 1996 and featuring Space, Clock, Kula Shaker, Dina Carroll, Soft Cell, The Charlatans and Spice Girls.
Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 October 1992 and featuring Sunscreem, Bizarre Inc featuring Angie Brown, Madonna and Doctor Spin.
Andy Peebles and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, with David Grant, Rocksteady Crew, Howard Jones, Freeez, Elton John, Depeche Mode, Men Without Hats and Culture Club.
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 August 1996 and featuring Shed Seven, Mn8, De'lacy, Louise, Fluffy, Jamiroquai and Spice Girls.
Bruno Brookes and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 October 1988 and featuring Sabrina, Enya, The Christians, Kim Wilde and Sinitta.
David Hamilton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 October 1976 and featuring Sherbet, Simon May, Liverpool Express, David Essex, JALN Band and Pussycat.
Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 August 1996 and featuring Cher, OMC, Kula Shaker, OMD, Paul Weller, Eternal and Spice Girls.
Beertje Van Beers presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 August 1996 and featuring Ant & Dec, Bryan Adams, Backstreet Boys, OMC, Donna Lewis and Spice Girls.
Jas Mann presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 2 August 1996 and featuring Sean Maguire, OMC, Neneh Cherry, Manic Street Preachers, Eternal, Los Del Rio and Spice Girls.
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 and Belinda Carlisle.
Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart show, first broadcast on 4 October 1984 and featuring Bronski Beat, Culture Club, The Stranglers, Adam Ant and Stevie Wonder.
Peter Andre presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 August 1996 and featuring New Edition, East 17, Me Me Me, Suede, Robbie Williams and Spice Girls.
September 2024
Julia Carling presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 June 1996 and featuring Longpigs, Gabrielle, Let Loose, Crowded House, Maxi Priest, Black Grape and Fugees.
Paul Burnett presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 21 September 1978 and featuring Buzzcocks, Brotherhood of Man, Leo Sayer, Stephen Bishop, The Three Degrees and 10cc.
John Peel presents the pop chart show. Includes appearances from David Christie, Culture Club, Fat Larry's Band, Depeche Mode, Musical Youth, Survivor and Evelyn King.
Gina G presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 June 1996 and featuring Everything but the Girl, The Divine Comedy, Shampoo, Black Grape, Fugees and The Sex Pistols.