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 206 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in May 2025.
Last episode
Top of the Pops
New
05/12/1997
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 May 1997 and featuring M-People, Kylie Minogue, Todd Terry, Paul Weller, Gala and Boyzone.
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New
17/05/1984
Simon Bates and Peter Powell present appearances from Break Machine, Deniece Williams, Marillion, Hazell Dean, Womack & Womack, Ultravox, Duran Duran and Kenny Loggins.
New
18/05/1989
Anthea Turner and Mark Goodier present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 May 1989 and featuring Shakin' Stevens, Deacon Blue and Neneh Cherry.
New
21/11/1985
Janice Long and Paul Jordan present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 November 1985 and featuring Madness, Dee C Lee,
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.
New
28/11/1997
Mark Lamarr presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 November 1997 and featuring Louise, Robert Miles feat. Kathy Sledge, Mary J Blige, All Saints and Errol Brown.
A celebration of the best of Top of the Pops in 1988, including performances by S'Express, Bomb the Bass, Enya, Maxi Priest, Everything but the Girl, The Proclaimers, Neneh Cherry and Eurythmics.
In 1988, Top of the Pops turned 25. This is a celebration of the best music that year, including interviews with Jason Donovan, Wendy James, Aswad, Cold Cut, All About Eve and Wee Papa Girl Rappers.
Richard Skinner and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme. With King, Bryan Adams, Phil Collins, Kirsty MacColl, Howard Jones, Billy Ocean and Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson.
Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 May 1986 and featuring Patti La Belle and Michael McDonald, Spitting Image, Billy Ocean, Falco and Whitney Houston.
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 November 1997 and featuring Natalie Imbruglia, Gary Barlow, Moby, PF Project, Jon Bon Jovi, Texas and Aqua.
Performances by Wham!, The Smiths, Kate Bush, a-ha, Eurythmics, The Cure, Dead or Alive, Bonnie Tyler, Tears for Fears, Sister Sledge, Jennifer Rush, Doug E Fresh and many more.
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 November 1997 and featuring Errol Brown, Ocean Colour Scene, Hanson, Pulp, Metallica, All Saints and Aqua.
A-ha, King and Dead or Alive compete for attention with politicos Billy Bragg and The Style Council, Live Aid brings pop generations together, and Shaky lands a Christmas number one.
David Jensen presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 May 1978 and featuring The Dooleys, Manhattan Transfer, John Paul Young, Ruby Winters, Tonight, Hi-Tension and The Boomtown Rats.
Zoë Ball presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 November 1997 and featuring Backstreet Boys, Natalie Imbruglia, Embrace, Peter Andre, Toni Braxton, Michael Bolton, Pulp and Aqua.
Classic Top of the Pops performances from 1987 including Rick Astley, New Order, Wet Wet Wet, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Boy George, The Bee Gees, Pepsi and Shirlie, and Iggy Pop.
Mary Anne Hobbs presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 October 1997 and featuring 911, N-Trance feat. Rod Stewart, Dannii Minogue, Double 99 and Aqua.
April 2025
Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 April 1982 and featuring Pigbag, Bananarama and the Fun Boy Three, Elton John, Kim Wilde, Haircut 100 and Shakin' Stevens.
John Peel and David Jensen present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 April 1983. Featuring Galaxy, The Creatures, Tears for Fears, Kissing the Pink and Spandau Ballet.