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 2025. A total of 248 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2026.
Last episode
Top of the Pops
New
18/02/2000
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 February 2000 and featuring Gabrielle, Hepburn, Joey Negro and Taka Boom, Eiffel 65, Ian Brown and Oasis.
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New
22/07/1982
Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 July 1982 and featuring The Belle Stars, Madness, Bananarama, Junior, The Stranglers, Dollar and Irene Cara.
New
23/07/1986
Gary Davies and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast in July 1986. Featuring Hollywood Beyond, Sinitta, Audrey Hall, Robert Palmer, Haywoode and Madonna.
Relive some of the biggest hits of 2001 with these Top of the Pops classic performances. Including Kylie Minogue, Gabrielle, Blue and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
As the new millennium begins, Top of the Pops is bigger, brighter and faster. Including contributions from Lisa Maffia, Shaggy and Blue.
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring Britney Spears, Mint Royale feat Lauren Laverne, Lyte Funky Ones, Andreas Johnson, Daphne & Celeste and Gabrielle.
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 February 2000 and featuring Andreas Johnson, Fierce, The Tamperer feat Maya, Sash!, Oasis and Gabrielle.
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 July 1990 and featuring Paul Young, Inspiral Carpets and Dream Warriors.
The Top of the Pops archives are opened once again as the show moves into the 21st century. Featuring Kylie, Blink-182, Destiny's Child, Eminem, Robbie Williams and Britney Spears.
Top of the Pops officially enters the new millennium in a year that saw the highest number of individual number ones. Including contributions from Craig David, S Club and Darude.
Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first shown 4 July 1985. Featuring Tears for Fears, Simply Red, Dead or Alive, Fine Young Cannibals and The Damned.
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 July 1991 and featuring OMD, Billy Bragg, Bros and Bryan Adams.
As the 80s come to a close, the Top of the Pops vaults open once more to offer up the movers, shakers and chart toppers of 1989. Features performances by Tina Turner, Happy Mondays and Jason Donovan.
Janice Long presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 July 1986. Featuring The Housemartins, Samantha Fox, Claire & Friends, Sly Fox, Gary Numan, Bucks Fizz and Wham!
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 July 1989 and featuring Sonia, Monie Love and The Beautiful South.
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Pet Shop Boys, Donell Jones, Point Break, Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott, Eurythmics, Scooch and Manic Street Preachers.
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Donell Jones, Nu Generation, Super Furry Animals, Hi-Gate, Manic Street Preachers, Scanty Sandwich and Britney Spears.
June 2026
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 January 2000 and featuring Vengaboys, Steps, Shania Twain, S Club 7, Alice Deejay and Westlife.
The Story of 2002
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A look back at a year where Top of the Pops comes under attack from the TV talent show and girl groups are back at the top.