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 2024. A total of 227 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2025.
Last episode
Top of the Pops
New
04/10/1990
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 October 1990 and featuring Pet Shop Boys, Maria McKee and Technotronic.
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New
09/10/1986
Gary Davies and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, featuring The Bangles, Nick Berry, Julian Cope, Paul Young, Howard Jones, Madonna and Paul Simon.
New
24/07/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 July 1998 and featuring Ultra Naté, Peter Andre, Another Level, Billie Myers, Ace of Base and Jamiroquai.
New
31/07/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 July 1998 and featuring Five, Lovestation, The Supernaturals, Charli Baltimore, Catatonia and Spice Girls.
Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 October 1981 and featuring The Tweets, Altered Images, Gidea Park, The Creatures, Dollar and Adam and the Ants.
Mark Franklin and Claudia Simon present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 October 1992 and featuring Stereo MC's, Crowded House, Doctor Spin, Dr. Alban, and Bob Marley and the Wailers.
Zoe Ball presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 July 1998 and featuring B*Witched, Matthew Marsden, Karen Ramirez, Destiny's Child, Eagle-Eye Cherry and Billie.
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 July 1998 and featuring Billie, Celine Dion and The Bee Gees, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Garbage and Another Level.
September 2025
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, featuring Eagle-Eye Cherry, Hanson, Space, 911, Ultra, Aaron Carter, Beastie Boys and Baddiel, Skinner & Lightning Seeds.
Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, featuring The Starjets, Kate Bush, Madness, The Bellamy Brothers, The Tourists, The Police, Sad Cafe, Rainbow and Gary Numan.
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 September 1989 and featuring S'Express, London Boys and The Wonder Stuff.
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Fat Les, Dana International, Lighthouse Family, B*witched, Lionel Richie and Baddiel, Skinner & Lightning Seeds.
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 June 1998 and featuring Lutricia McNeal, Shania Twain, Del Amitri, Mariah Carey, England United and B*witched.
Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 September 1993 and featuring Radiohead, Motörhead, Jade, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Belinda Carlisle and Culture Beat.
Peter Powell and Stevie Wright present the pop chart programme, featuring Eurythmics, Michael McDonald, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Cameo, The Communards and Five Star.
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 June 1998 and featuring Five, Pulp, Ian Brown, Dario G, Fat Les and Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds.
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 June 1998 and featuring Natalie Imbruglia, Boyzone, Super Furry Animals, Spice Girls, N-Tyce and B*witched.
Simon Mayo and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 September 1988 and featuring Bros, The Commodores, Salt-N-Pepa, Jason Donovan, The Hollies and Phil Collins.
Zoë Ball presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 May 1998 and featuring The Corrs, Beverley Knight, Robyn, NYCC, Lutricia McNeal and The Tamperer feat Maya.
As the 1990s start to get going, this is the year in which indie kids, ravers, alternative comedians and even a certain grunge band from Seattle hit the charts.