An under-threat TOTP is revamped by young Radio One producer Ric Blaxill, just as Britpop takes off with the likes of Blur, Oasis, Pulp and Elastica and many more all making standout debuts.\n\nThe year also sees reggae rediscovering Dawn Penn and her lost classic, the Cranberries conquering the world with a trio of international hits, and Danish popstar Whigfield taking the charts by storm. And, of course, Wet Wet Wet’s four-month residency at the top with that song from that film.\n\nContributors include Noel Hogan of the Cranberries, Jarvis Cocker, Justin Welch from Elastica, Dawn Penn, Whigfield, Graeme Clark of Wet Wet Wet, producer Ric Blaxill, music journalist Andrew Collins and broadcaster Trevor Nelson.
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30/08/1979
Weekly pop chart presented by David Jensen with performances by Secret Affair, Dollar, Nick Lowe, the Gibson Brothers, Gary Numan, Johnny Mathis, the Stranglers and Cliff Richard.
29-08-2025
BBC 4
08/05/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 May 1998 and featuring The Tamperer feat Maya, Boyzone, Freak Power, Steps, The Jungle Brothers, LeAnn Rim ...
29-08-2025
BBC 4
01/05/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 May 1998 and featuring The Mavericks, Usher, Tori Amos, Catatonia and Boyzone.
29-08-2025
BBC 4
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
Oasis
A special edition of the show focusing on the band Oasis. First broadcast 1998.
01-07-2023
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
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
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
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
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