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 246 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2026.
Last episode
Top of the Pops
New
04/08/1988
Janice Long and Mark Goodier present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 August 1988. Featuring Kim Wilde, The Funky Worm and Fairground Attraction.
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New
09/08/1984
Richard Skinner and John Peel present the pop chart programme. Featuring Tracey Ullman, Windjammer, Jeffrey Osborne, Blancmange, Laura Branigan and Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
New
10/03/2000
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 March 2000 and featuring All Saints, Vengaboys, Mariah Carey feat Joe, Honeyz, Kelis, *NSYNC and Madonna.
July 2026
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Tom Jones & Stereophonics, Daphne & Celeste, A1, The Bluetones, Kelis, Artful Dodger featuring Romina Johnson and All Saints.
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 February 2000 and featuring Shania Twain, Jay-Z, Rebecca Wheatley, Eels, CRW, Christina Aguilera and All Saints.
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 July 1977 and featuring Steve Gibbons Band, Showaddywaddy, Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Legs & Co.
Mike Read and Janice Long present the pop chart programme from July 1983. Featuring KC and the Sunshine Band, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, The Lotus Eaters and Bananarama.
Revel in many of the biggest singles of 2002 as the Top of the Pops archives are opened once again. P!nk gets the party started, and there are hits from Shakira, Sugababes and Atomic Kitten.
An exclusive set from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, performed in front of Television Centre, comprising old and new songs. From 2006.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Peter Powell and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 July 1987 and featuring Pet Shop Boys, Hue and Cry, Bruce Willis and Kenny G.
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.