Clara Amfo looks back over the musical stories and highlights of 2024 with a mix of global stars, breakthrough artists and some of the biggest music moments of the year.\n\nFeaturing some of the standout performances of 2024, including Dua Lipa and Coldplay at Glastonbury, Sam Smith celebrating ten years of their first album, In The Lonely Hour, at the BBC Proms, and pop superstars Sabrina Carpenter at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Luton and JADE on Later… with Jools Holland. Plus a look at some of the stories of the year, including country music dominating the charts and a few seminal album anniversaries, from Oasis’s Definitely Maybe to ABBA’s Waterloo. \n\nAlso talking about their 2024 are US star Teddy Swims and British breakthrough singer-songwriter Myles Smith, who reflect on their incredible year. And in true Top of the Pops fashion, Clara reveals the top ten biggest-selling songs of 2024.
Source: BBC 4
06/03/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 March 1998 and featuring Cornershop, Finley Quaye, Celine Dion, Hinda Hicks, Robyn, Space feat Cerys Matth ...
01-08-2025
BBC 4
02/08/1984
Simon Bates and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 August 1984. Featuring Black Lace, Kane Gang, A Flock of Seagulls, Trevor Walters, George Micha ...
01-08-2025
BBC 4
31/07/1986
Janice Long and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 July 1986. Featuring Spandau Ballet, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Five Star, Stan Ridgway and Chris ...
01-08-2025
BBC 4
13/03/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 March 1998 and featuring Natalie Imbruglia, Simple Minds, Five, Ginuwine, Cast from Casualty, Shed Seven ...
01-08-2025
BBC 4
22/06/1978
David 'Kid' Jensen introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from Black Sabbath, Heatwave, Showaddywaddy, Brotherhood of Man, San Jose, Thin Lizzy, Bob Marley and ...
25-07-2025
BBC 4
23/07/1987
Janice Long and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 July 1987 and featuring Boy George, Atlantic Starr, Judy Boucher, Los Lobos, Errol Brown, Saman ...
25-07-2025
BBC 4
23/07/1981
Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring the Vapors, Tight Fit, Gidea Park, Sheena Easton, Visage and the Specials, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.
25-07-2025
BBC 4
27/02/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 February 1998 and featuring Cleopatra, Ocean Colour Scene, Another Level, Shania Twain, N-Tyce, Rest Ass ...
25-07-2025
BBC 4
20/02/1998
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast 20 February 1998 and featuring Shola Ama, Stereophonics, All Saints, Hurricane #1, Lilys, Air, The Bluetones, Lutrici ...
25-07-2025
BBC 4
15/07/1982
Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 15 July 1982. Includes appearances from Hot Chocolate, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Cliff Richard, David Essex, J ...
18-07-2025
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
19/12/1997
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 December 1997 and featuring Natalie Imbruglia, Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams, All Saints, U2, Chicken She ...
23-05-2025
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
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
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
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
10/03/1994
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 March 1994 and featuring Carter USM, Primal Scream, M People, Janet Jackson, Doop, Marcella Detroit, Bon Jov ...
10-02-2023
BBC 4
18/09/1986
Peter Powell and Stevie Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 September 1986. Featuring Eurythmics, Michael McDonald, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, ...
17-11-2018
BBC 4