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16/01/1986
Mike Read and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 January 1986. Featuring Fine Young Cannibals, Dire Straits, A-Ha, Mr Mister, Pet Shop Boys and C ...
16-01-2026
BBC 4
12/02/1999
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 February 1999 and featuring M People, A+, Mansun, Mirrorball, Soulsearcher, Tayana Ali, Blondie and Preci ...
16-01-2026
BBC 4
05/02/1999
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 February 1999 and featuring Bryan Adams and Melanie C, Garbage, Inner City, The Divine Comedy, Leilani, Dr ...
16-01-2026
BBC 4
10/01/1997
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 January 1997 and featuring Kenickie, Kavana, Tori Amos, Runrig, Orbital, Terrorvision, Blur and Spice Girls.
16-01-2026
BBC 4
01/04/1976
Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 April 1976 and featuring Abba, Brotherhood of Man, The Beatles, Fox, Tarney & Spencer, John Miles, Diana Ro ...
09-01-2026
BBC 4
25/03/1976
David Hamilton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 March 1976 and featuring Marmalade, Billy Ocean, 10cc, The Miracles, Elton John, Sheer Elegance, Hot Choco ...
09-01-2026
BBC 4
08/01/1987
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, featuring Swing Out Sister, Lionel Richie, The Gap Band, The Pretenders, Paul Simon, Jackie Wilson and Genesis.
09-01-2026
BBC 4
07/01/1982
Peter Powell presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 7th January 1982. Includes appearances from Alton Edwards, Mobiles, Shakatak, the Human League, Jon & Vangelis, Meat ...
09-01-2026
BBC 4
29/01/1999
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 January 1999 and featuring Terrorvision, Steps, The All Seeing I ft Jarvis Cocker, TQ, Sebadoh, 911, Gay ...
09-01-2026
BBC 4
22/01/1999
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 January 1999 and featuring Blockster, Another Level, The All Seeing I ft Tony Christie, Juliet Roberts, ...
09-01-2026
BBC 4
15/01/1999
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 January 1998 and featuring Honeyz, Blockster, Bryan Adams and Melanie C, Ultra, Robbie Williams, Da Click, ...
02-01-2026
BBC 4
22/01/1976
David Hamilton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 January 1976 and featuring Sailor, Barbara Dickson, Osibisa, Slik, Electric Light Orchestra, David Ruffin, ...
02-01-2026
BBC 4
08/01/1976
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 January 1976 and featuring Osibisa, Sailor, R&J Stone, Tony Christie, Sheer Elegance, Electric Light Orchestr ...
02-01-2026
BBC 4
05/01/1989
Mark Goodier and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 January 1989 and featuring Erasure, Kim Wilde, a-ha, Duran Duran, Boy Meets Girl, Gloria Estefa ...
02-01-2026
BBC 4
05/01/1978
Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 January 1978 and featuring Eddie and The Hot Rods, Terry Wogan, Long Tall Ernie, The Babys, Tonight, Brotherh ...
02-01-2026
BBC 4
08/01/1999
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 January 1999 and featuring Bryan Adams and Melanie C, Honeyz, Robbie Williams, Alisha's Attic, Alda, Light ...
02-01-2026
BBC 4
Review Of The Year 2025
Clara Amfo looks back over the musical stories and highlights of the year with a mix of global stars, breakthrough artists and some of the biggest moments in music of the last 1 ...
31-12-2025
BBC 4
25/12/1985
Gary Davies, Janice Long, Dixie Peach, John Peel and Steve Wright present the most popular hits of 1985, with stars in the studio and on video, first broadcast on 25 December 1985.
26-12-2025
BBC 4
25/12/1977
Noel Edmonds and David 'Kid' Jensen present the festive pop charts from 1977 with performances from Showaddywaddy, Deniece Williams, Hot Chocolate, Baccara, Brighouse and Rastri ...
25-12-2025
BBC 4
25/12/1989
Jakki Brambles, Bruno Brookes and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1989 and featuring Bros, The Beautiful South and Jason Donovan.
25-12-2025
BBC 4
25/12/1986
Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on Christmas Day 1986. Featuring Billy Ocean, The Communards, a-ha, Europe, Doctor and the Medics, Cliff Richard & ...
24-12-2025
BBC 4
1992 Christmas Special
The Top of the Pops Christmas Day special from 1992. Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie, together with their special guests, Sid Owen and Danniella Westbrook, review the year's chart ...
23-12-2025
BBC 4
Xmas 1978
Noel Edmonds presents a special Top of the Pops from 1978, with Darts, Abba, Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Brian and Michael, Wings and Showaddywaddy.
22-12-2025
BBC 4
25/12/1990
Mark Goodier and Anthea Turner present a Top of the Pops Christmas Day special, including a review of the hits that topped the charts in 1990 and featuring performances by The B ...
19-12-2025
BBC 4
Christmas 1998
Jayne Middlemiss, Kate Thornton and Jamie Theakston present the pop chart programme's Christmas special, first broadcast on 25 December 1998. Featuring Spice Girls, Robbie Willi ...
19-12-2025
BBC 4
18/12/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 December 1998 and featuring The Beautiful South, Spice Girls, Honeyz, Ace of Base, Lutricia McNeal, Bill ...
19-12-2025
BBC 4
11/12/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 December 1998 and featuring Jay-Z, Manic Street Preachers, Bryan Adams and Melanie C, Brandy, LeAnn Rimes ...
19-12-2025
BBC 4
04/12/1998
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 December 1998 and featuring Boyzone, All Saints, Vonda Shepard, Steps, Faithless, Madonna, Will Smith and Cher.
12-12-2025
BBC 4
1988 Christmas Special
Gary Davies, Bruno Brookes and Anthea Turner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1988 and featuring Pet Shop Boys, Cliff Richard and Enya.
12-12-2025
BBC 4
27/11/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 November 1998 and featuring Steps, The Corrs, Vengaboys, Sash! feat Shannon, Ruff Driverz, Five and Cher.
12-12-2025
BBC 4
20/11/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 November 1998 and featuring East 17, Steps, James, Aerosmith, Pras, Robbie Williams, Madonna, Stereophoni ...
12-12-2025
BBC 4
25/12/1984
The 1984 Christmas special of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1984. Featuring Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Howard Jones, Duran Duran, Nik Kershaw, Culture ...
05-12-2025
BBC 4
13/11/1998
Katy Hill presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 November 1998 and featuring Touch & Go, The Tamperer feat Maya, Tatyana Ali, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Faith Evans, Eas ...
05-12-2025
BBC 4
22/11/1984
John Peel and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 November 1984. Featuring Nick Heyward, The Human League, Billy Ocean, Murray Head, Shakin' Steve ...
28-11-2025
BBC 4
24/11/1977
David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces the Carvells, Bonnie Tyler, Hot Chocolate, Darts, Leo Sayer, Santa Esmerelda, Abba, Wings, the Bee Gees ...
28-11-2025
BBC 4
06/11/1998
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 November 1998 and featuring Alanis Morissette, Billie Piper, Aerosmith, Touch & Go, Pras, Another Level, M P ...
28-11-2025
BBC 4
30/10/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 October 1998 and featuring Culture Club, The Beautiful South, Lynden David Hall, The Cardigans, U2, Kele ...
28-11-2025
BBC 4
Christmas Special 1995
Bjork and Jack Dee introduce the biggest-selling songs of 1995, plus the Christmas Day Number One.
28-11-2025
BBC 4
1986 - Biggest Hits
Top of the Pops Big Hits is back with a bang for the year of 1986 where pop, new wave, rock, funk and R&B are all celebrated within this 60-minute special. The treasure troves o ...
22-11-2025
BBC 4
The Story Of 1986
How did the decline of the young guns of the early 80s, the advent of house, the big bang in the money markets and political fatigue on the left make their mark - or not - on th ...
22-11-2025
BBC 4
14/11/1991
Tony Dortie and Claudia Simon present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 November 1991 and featuring Rozalla, Seal, Tina Turner, Altern 8, Sonia, R.E.M., Bassheads, ...
21-11-2025
BBC 4
19/11/1981
Steve Wright presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 19 November 1981. Includes appearances by Modern Romance, Pretenders, Fun Boy Three, ABC, Trevor Walters, Julio Igle ...
21-11-2025
BBC 4
17/11/1988
Gary Davies and Susie Mathis present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 November 1988 and featuring Yazz, All About Eve, INXS, Mica Paris, Tanita Tikaram, Robin Beck ...
21-11-2025
BBC 4
15/11/1979
David Jensen presents another edition of the weekly pop chart with performances by the Jam, Cliff Richard, the Moody Blues, Kool and the Gang, Secret Affair, Ramblers, Showaddyw ...
21-11-2025
BBC 4
23/10/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 October 1998 and featuring 911, Cliff Richard, Meja, REM, Billie Piper, Dru Hill, George Michael and Spac ...
21-11-2025
BBC 4
16/10/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 October 1998 and featuring B*Witched, 911, Garbage, The Cardigans, Monica, Natalie Imbruglia, Fatboy Sli ...
21-11-2025
BBC 4
09/11/1989
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 November 1989 and featuring Janet Jackson, Electribe 101 and Lisa Stansfield.
14-11-2025
BBC 4
10/11/1977
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 November 1977 and featuring The Tom Robinson Band, Tina Charles, Darts, Kenny Everett and Mike Vickers, Roxy ...
14-11-2025
BBC 4
09/10/1998
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 October 1998 and featuring Ace of Base, Billie Piper, Bryan Adams, Brandy feat Ma$e, The Cause, UB40 and B*W ...
14-11-2025
BBC 4
02/10/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 October 1998 and featuring Steps, The Beautiful South, Fastball, Republica, Sarah McLachlan, Ash, Savage ...
14-11-2025
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
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
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
28/08/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 August 1998 and featuring Sweetbox, Kavana, Alda, Spice Girls, Sheryl Crow, Foo Fighters, The Corrs, Robb ...
24-10-2025
BBC 4
21/08/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 August 1998 and featuring Simply Red, Sweetbox, Cleopatra, Savage Garden, Babybird, Sash! feat Tina Cousi ...
24-10-2025
BBC 4
16/10/1986
Simon Bates and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme. First broadcast on 16 October 1986, this edition features Pet Shop Boys, Cliff Richard and Sarah Brightman, Boris G ...
17-10-2025
BBC 4
11/10/1979
Andy Peebles presents the weekly pop chart with performances by the Dooleys, Chic, Dr Hook, Viola Wills, Errol Dunkley, Cats UK, Dave Edmunds, Dana and the Police.
17-10-2025
BBC 4
14/08/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 August 1998 and featuring Apollo 440, Hinda Hicks, Sash! feat Tina Cousins, Solid Harmonie, Placebo, Wil ...
17-10-2025
BBC 4
07/08/1998
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 August 1998 and featuring Ace of Base, Lucid, Brandy & Monica, Baby Bumps, Apollo 440 and Spice Girls.
17-10-2025
BBC 4
04/10/1990
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 October 1990 and featuring Pet Shop Boys, Maria McKee and Technotronic.
10-10-2025
BBC 4
09/10/1986
Gary Davies and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 October 1986. Featuring The Bangles, Nick Berry, Julian Cope, Paul Hardcastle, Howard Jones, Mad ...
10-10-2025
BBC 4
31/07/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 July 1998 and featuring Five, Pras Michel feat ODB and Mya, Lovestation, The Supernaturals, Charli Balti ...
10-10-2025
BBC 4
24/07/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 July 1998 and featuring Pras Michel feat ODB and Mya, Ultra Naté, Peter Andre, Another Level, Bill ...
10-10-2025
BBC 4
01/10/1981
Weekly pop chart programme presented by Mike Read, first broadcast on 1 October 1981. Includes appearances from the Tweets, Toyah, Altered Images, Gidea Park, the Creatures, Bad ...
03-10-2025
BBC 4
01/10/1992
Mark Franklin and Claudia Simon present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 October 1992 and featuring Stereo MC's, Crowded House, Doctor Spin, Dr. Alban, Bob Marley a ...
03-10-2025
BBC 4
17/07/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 July 1998 and featuring Billie, Celine Dion and The Bee Gees, Pras Michel feat ODB and Mya, Eagle-Eye Che ...
03-10-2025
BBC 4
10/07/1998
Zoe Ball presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 July 1998 and featuring B*Witched, Matthew Marsden, The Jungle Brothers, Karen Ramirez, Destiny's Child, Mansun, ...
03-10-2025
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
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
03/07/1998
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 July 1998 and featuring Eagle-Eye Cherry, Hanson, Space, 911, Ultra, Aaron Carter, Beastie Boys and Baddiel, ...
26-09-2025
BBC 4
25/06/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 June 1998 and featuring Fat Les, Tina Arena, Imajin, Dana International, Karen Ramirez, Lighthouse Family ...
26-09-2025
BBC 4
16/09/1993
Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 September 1993 and featuring Radiohead, Motörhead, Pet Shop Boys, Jade, Lenny Kravitz, Chaka Demus & P ...
19-09-2025
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
19/06/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 June 1998 and featuring Five, Pulp, Des'ree, Silver Sun, Ian Brown, Dario G, Fat Les and Baddiel, Skinne ...
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
15/09/1988
Simon Mayo and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 September 1988 and featuring Bros, The Commodores, The Proclaimers, The Pasadenas, Coldcut ft ...
12-09-2025
BBC 4
05/06/1998
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 June 1998 and featuring Natalie Imbruglia, Boyzone, Super Furry Animals, Mousse T feat Hot 'n' Juicy, Spice Girl ...
12-09-2025
BBC 4
29/05/1998
Zoë Ball presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 May 1998 and featuring The Corrs, Bus Stop feat Carl Douglas, Beverley Knight, Robyn, NYCC, The Mavericks, ...
12-09-2025
BBC 4
1991 Biggest Hits
Top of the Pops Big Hits re-opens the BBC vaults to showcase and celebrate the biggest and best performances of 1991.\n\nThere are some massive pop hits from the likes of Right ...
06-09-2025
BBC 4
The Story Of 1991
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 back ...
06-09-2025
BBC 4
03/09/1981
Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring the Teardrop Explodes, OMD, Modern Romance, Dollar, Soft Cell, Gary Numan and Funkapolitan, and a dance performance from Leg ...
05-09-2025
BBC 4
06/09/1991
Jakki Brambles presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 September 1991 and featuring The Prodigy, Salt-N-Pepa, Martika and Utah Saints.
05-09-2025
BBC 4
22/05/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 May 1998 and featuring The Mavericks, Steps, Imaani, Bus Stop feat Carl Douglas, Lutricia McNeal, The Tam ...
05-09-2025
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