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 244 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2026.
Last episode
Top of the Pops
New
24/08/1978
David Jensen presents the pop chart programme, featuring Bilbo, Blondie, Jilted John, The Motors, David Essex, Hi-Tension, The Jam, The Commodores and dance sequences by Legs & Co.
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David Jensen presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 August 1982 and featuring Modern Romance, Kids from Fame, Soft Cell, Dexys Midnight Runners, Survivor, Talk Talk and Duran Duran.
Janice Long and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 August 1987 and featuring Bon Jovi, Prince and Sheena Easton, The Smiths, and Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield.
A veritable who’s who of music graced the Top of the Pops studio in 2003, including Sugababes, Coldplay, OutKast, Panjabi MC, Madonna and Black Eyed Peas, as well as Beyoncé’s first solo single.
The story of 2003, a year of wall-to-wall bangers where nobody was sticking to the rules. With contributions from artists including Matt Willis, Justin Hawkins, Panjabi MC and Peter Doherty.
Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 August 1986. Featuring It Bites, Lionel Richie, Anita Dobson, Phil Fearon and Chris De Burgh.
Peter Powell and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 August 1985. Featuring UB40 with Chrissie Hynde, Madonna, The Cars, Kate Bush and Billy Idol.
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 March 2000 and featuring Geri Halliwell, Tom Jones and Stereophonics, Five, Lene Marlin, Barbara Tucker, Moby and Lulu.
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 March 2000 and featuring Chicane feat Bryan Adams, Macy Gray, Dr Dre feat Snoop Dogg, Will Smith, No Doubt and Geri Halliwell.
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.
Richard Skinner and John Peel present the pop chart programme. Featuring Tracey Ullman, Windjammer, Jeffrey Osborne, Blancmange, Laura Branigan and Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
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.