
Celebrating the big hits of 1985 with a selection of iconic Top of the Pops performances spanning the genres, from pure pop to power ballads, from Hi-NRG to hip-hop, to R&B and indie classics. Featuring Wham!, The Smiths, Kate Bush, a-ha, Eurythmics, The Cure, Dead or Alive, Bonnie Tyler, Tears for Fears, Sister Sledge, Jennifer Rush, Doug E Fresh and many more.
Source: BBC 4
01/11/1979
Mike Read presents another edition of the weekly pop chart with performances by Sparks, the Ramblers, Darts, the Jam, Lene Lovich, Thin Lizzy, Suzi Quatro, BA Robertson, Lena Ma ...
07-11-2025
BBC 4
03/11/1988
Mark Goodier and Nicky Campbell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 November 1988 and featuring Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, Robert Palmer, Tanita T ...
07-11-2025
BBC 4
25/09/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 September 1998 and featuring Jennifer Paige, Lutricia McNeal, The Divine Comedy, Aerosmith, Deetah, Eels ...
07-11-2025
BBC 4
18/09/1998
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 September 1998 and featuring All Saints, Aerosmith, Pulp, Alisha's Attic, Honeyz, Boyzone, Steps and Robbie ...
07-11-2025
BBC 4
28/10/1976
Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 October 1976 and featuring Alan Price, Chicago, Leo Sayer, Joan Armatrading, Simon May, Pussycat and a Leg ...
31-10-2025
BBC 4
28/10/1982
Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 28 October 1982. Includes appearances from Raw Silk, Blue Zoo, Culture Club, Dionne Warwick, Melba Moore, The Beat ...
31-10-2025
BBC 4
11/09/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 September 1998 and featuring Five, Jennifer Paige, Sheryl Crow, Manic Street Preachers, Aerosmith, Hole a ...
31-10-2025
BBC 4
04/09/1998
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 September 1998 and featuring Boyzone, Steps, Mansun, Honeyz, Faithless, The Corrs, Madonna and Manic Street ...
31-10-2025
BBC 4
20/10/1988
Steve Wright and Caron Keating present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 October 1988 and featuring D Mob ft Gary Haisman, The Christians, Enya, Deacon Blue, Milli ...
24-10-2025
BBC 4
21/10/1976
Ed Stewart presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 October 1976 and featuring Paul Nicholas, John Miles, Demis Roussos, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel and the Clim ...
24-10-2025
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
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
15/05/1998
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 May 1998 and featuring All Saints, The Corrs, Simply Red, LeAnn Rimes, Cleopatra, Wyclef Jean, Adam Garcia and ...
05-09-2025
BBC 4
02/06/1977
Noel Edmonds looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Elkie Brooks, the Muppets, Twiggy, Jesse Green, Hot Chocolate, The Strawbs, Genesis, The Four Seasons, Heatwa ...
30-05-2025
BBC 4
20/09/1979
Weekly pop chart presented by Mike Read with performances by the Starjets, Kate Bush, Madness, the Bellamy Brothers, the Tourists, the Police, Sad Cafe, Rainbow and Gary Numan.
26-09-2025
BBC 4
21/09/1989
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 September 1989 and featuring S'Express, London Boys and The Wonder Stuff.
26-09-2025
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, ...
19-09-2025
BBC 4
12/06/1998
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 June 1998 and featuring Mousse T feat Hot 'n' Juicy, Lutricia McNeal, Shania Twain, Alexia, Del Amitri, Mariah ...
19-09-2025
BBC 4