As the 1990s start to get going, this is the year in which indie kids, ravers, alternative comedians and even a certain grunge band from Seattle hit the charts. Against the background of recession and a war in the Middle East, a new and sassy breed of artists debut on Top of the Pops. Seal goes solo, James and The Wonder Stuff cross over, and Vic Reeves becomes a sort of pop star.\n\nAs pop and the mainstream go younger, Britain’s longest-running pop show finally succumbs to a makeover and moves from Television Centre to Elstree in an attempt to start over. Meanwhile, Bryan Adams remains at number one for 16 weeks – a bit too long for a chart show and for the competition! Then Nirvana come to Elstree, group of the year The KLF team up with country legend Tammy Wynette, and a sudden death determines the Christmas number one. It proves to be a fascinating year, not only in the TOTP studio but also in pop fashion and the state of the nation.\n \nContributors include Seal, Tim Booth from James, Oceanic, Mr C from The Shamen, Rozalla, Miles Hunt from The Wonder Stuff, Vic Reeves and broadcaster Andrew Collins.
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25/08/1977
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart, first broadcast on 25 August 1977 and featuring Eddie and the Hot Rods, The Boomtown Rats, Thin Lizzy, The Adverts, Page Three, Deniece Will ...
22-08-2025
BBC 4
23/08/1990
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 August 1990 and featuring The Human League, Tina Turner and Cliff Richard.
22-08-2025
BBC 4
24/04/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 April 1998 and featuring Ultra Naté, Savage Garden, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Tamperer fea ...
22-08-2025
BBC 4
17/04/1998
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 April 1998 and featuring Billie Myers, Ultra Naté, Ma$e, Ultra, K-Ci & JoJo, Ben Folds Five, Robbie Will ...
22-08-2025
BBC 4
14/08/1980
Tommy Vance presents the hits of the week from August 1980. Guests include Ultravox, David Bowie, ELO, Mike Berry, Grace Jones, Village People, Sue Wilkinson and ABBA, plus a da ...
15-08-2025
BBC 4
12/08/1982
John Peel presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 12 August 1982. Includes Toto Coelo, Yazoo, Associates, Haysi Fantayzee, Wavelength, Fun Boy Three, Sheena Easton, B ...
15-08-2025
BBC 4
10/04/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 April 1998 and featuring Robbie Williams, Savage Garden, LeAnn Rimes, Sash!, Billie Myers, Tin Tin Out f ...
15-08-2025
BBC 4
03/04/1998
Zoe Ball presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 April 1998 and featuring Savage Garden, Prince Buster, Janet Jackson, Sash!, Louise, Ian Brown, 911 and Run-DMC v ...
15-08-2025
BBC 4
10/08/1978
Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 August 1978 and featuring performances by The Rezillos, Foreigner, Hi-Tension, Raydio, Renaissance, Jilted J ...
08-08-2025
BBC 4
08/08/1985
Richard Skinner and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 08 August 1985. Featuring Dire Straits, Princess, Go West, Phil Collins and Amazulu.
08-08-2025
BBC 4
Kylie Minogue
A compilation of classic Kylie performances from the Top of the Pops studio.
05-03-2022
BBC 4
18/05/1989
Anthea Turner and Mark Goodier present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 May 1989 and featuring Shakin' Stevens, Deacon Blue and Neneh Cherry.
16-05-2025
BBC 4
Oasis
A special edition of the show focusing on the band Oasis. First broadcast 1998.
01-07-2023
BBC 4
05/12/1997
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 May 1997 and featuring M-People, Kylie Minogue, The Verve, Todd Terry, Paul Weller, Gala, Boyzone and var ...
16-05-2025
BBC 4
05/05/1977
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 May 1977 and featuring appearances from Bay City Rollers, Delegation, Mac and Katie Kissoon, Joy Sarney, Fran ...
05-05-2023
BBC 4
21/09/1978
Paul Burnett presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 21 September 1978 and featuring Buzzcocks, John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, Brotherhood of Man, The Jam, Leo Saye ...
20-09-2024
BBC 4
The Story Of 1988
1988 – and while Top of the Pops celebrates its Silver Jubilee (that’s 25 years, folks!), a new showrunner brings the show to an ever younger audience with lively ne ...
10-05-2025
BBC 4
06/05/1976
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 May 1976 and featuring Mud, Frankie Valli, Barry Manilow, Fox, Robin Sarstedt, Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, ...
03-05-2024
BBC 4
23/03/1983
John Peel and David Jensen present the weekly look at the pop charts, first broadcast on 23 March 1983. Featuring Joboxers, David Bowie, Orange Juice, Altered Images, Duran Dura ...
21-03-2025
BBC 4