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 241 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in May 2026.
Last broadcast:29/05/2026 at 20:35
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Top of the Pops
New
19/11/1999
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 November 1999 and featuring Geri Halliwell, Travis, Ricky Martin, A1, Stereophonics, Prince and Robbie Williams.
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New
26/11/1999
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 November 1999 and featuring Robbie Williams, Whitney Houston, Blur, Cliff Richard, Texas and Wamdue Project.

New
28/05/1981
Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring The Polecats, UB40, Hazel O'Connor, Coast to Coast, Adam & the Ants and Kim Carnes, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co.

New
29/05/1986
John Peel and Janice Long present this programme featuring Doctor and the Medics, Robert Palmer, The Real Thing, Tears for Fears, Pete Wylie, Spitting Image and Peter Gabriel.

1993 Biggest Hits
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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.













