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 242 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2026.
Last episode
Top of the Pops
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03/07/1986
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!
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New
06/07/1989
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 July 1989 and featuring Sonia, Monie Love and The Beautiful South.
New
21/01/2000
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Pet Shop Boys, Donell Jones, Point Break, Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott, Eurythmics, Scooch and Manic Street Preachers.
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28/01/2000
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.
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Artful Dodger feat Craig David, Pet Shop Boys, Len, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Tina Turner, Dark Star and Westlife.
Simon Bates and Peter Powell introduce the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 June 1983. With Freeez, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Shakatak, Mike Oldfield, H20 and The Police.
Peter Powell presents the pop chart show with performances from Thom Pace, Janet Kay, Thin Lizzy, Squeeze, Tubeway Army, Quantum Jump, UK Subs, Lene Lovich and Gerry Rafferty.
Janice Long and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 June 1987, and featuring Samantha Fox, Whitesnake, Tom Jones, ABC and Curiosity Killed the Cat.
Jakki Brambles presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 June 1990 and featuring Magnum, Big Fun & Sonia, Yazz and Elton John.
Gail Porter, Jamie Theakston and Jayne Middlemiss present the pop chart programme, featuring Cliff Richard, Martine McCutcheon, Robbie Williams and Steps and Westlife.
Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme. Featuring Gary Moore & Phil Lynott, Kool and the Gang, Propaganda, David Bowie, Duran Duran and Paul Hardcastle.
Peter Powell and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 June 1988 and featuring Five Star, Mica Paris, James Brown, Maxi Priest, Morrissey and Erasure.
Featuring Osibisa, Berni Flint, the Wurzels, Neil Innes, Demis Roussos, Bob Marley and the Wailers, ELO, Frankie Miller, The Stranglers, Honky, Rod Stewart and Legs & Co.
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Tom Jones & Cerys Matthews, B*Witched & Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Vengaboys, Artful Dodger feat Craig David and Cliff Richard.
Anthea Turner and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 June 1989 and featuring Sinitta, Fuzzbox and Neneh Cherry.
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 December 1999 and featuring Melanie C, Boyzone, Lolly, Phats & Small, Martine McCutcheon and Cliff Richard.
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 December 1999 and featuring Whitney Houston, Mario Piu, Jamiroquai, Celine Dion, Atomic Kitten and Cliff Richard.
Paul Burnett presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 May 1979 and featuring Quantum Jump, Chas & Dave, Sparks, Peaches & Herb, Voyager, Blondie and Hot Chocolate.
May 2026
A look through the TOTP archives at the biggest and best performances of 1993, including Haddaway, Ace of Base, Suede, Radiohead, Björk, Meat Loaf, Jamiroquai and Gabrielle.