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Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops Episodes
29/07/1982
Mike Read presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 29 July 1982. Includes appearances from Dexy's Midnight Runners, Hot Chocolate, The Firm, David Essex, Yazoo, Pa ...
26-07-2024
BBC 4
20/07/1978
David 'Kid' Jensen introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from Sham 69, A Taste of Honey, Justin Hayward, the New Seekers, Raydio, Child and a dance routine by ...
19-07-2024
BBC 4
19/07/1984
Peter Powell and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 July 1984. Featuring The Mighty Wah!, Prince, Billy Idol, Blancmange, Divine, Thompson Tw ...
19-07-2024
BBC 4
14/07/1977
David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces The Real Thing, The Saints, Jigsaw, Cilla Black, Dave Edmunds, Hot Chocolate, The Sex Pistols and a Leg ...
12-07-2024
BBC 4
14/07/1983
Peter Powell and Andy Peebles present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 July 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Heaven ...
12-07-2024
BBC 4
08/07/1976
Tony Blackburn looks at the weekly pop chart and introduces Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, Billy Ocean, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, 5000 Volts, The Real Thing and Candy Staton.
05-07-2024
BBC 4
08/07/1982
David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 8 July 1982. Includes appearances from Captain Sensible, Bananarama, Imagination, Irene Cara, Odyssey, Bucks ...
05-07-2024
BBC 4
09/05/1996
Beertje Van Beers presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 May 1996 and featuring Suggs ft Louchie Lou and Michie One, Busta Rhymes, Klubbheads, The Bluetones, Ton ...
05-07-2024
BBC 4
02/05/1996
Michelle Gayle presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 May 1996 and featuring Gina G, Chantay Savage, Manchester United FC, 3T, Sleeper, Pet Shop Boys, The Cure, ...
05-07-2024
BBC 4
The Story Of 1989
As the 80s concluded with Margaret Thatcher’s tenth year in power in contrast to worldwide political change, Top of the Pops provided the perfect barometer of the UK's end ...
05-07-2024
BBC 4
25/04/1996
Chris Eubank presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 April 1996 and featuring Babylon Zoo, Lisa Marie Experience, Orbital, Ash, Technohead, Sleeper, Manic Street ...
28-06-2024
BBC 4
18/06/1992
Mark Franklin and Sir Bob Geldof present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 June 1992 and featuring Take That, The Orb, Sophie B. Hawkins, Utah Saints, Elton John, D ...
21-06-2024
BBC 4
18/04/1996
Beertje Van Beers presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 April 1996 and featuring The Wildhearts, Alanis Morissette, The Presidents of the USA, Everything but t ...
21-06-2024
BBC 4
11/04/1996
Andi Peters presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 April 1996 and featuring Gina G, Paul Carrack, 2Pac featuring Dr Dre, Longpigs, Suggs Feat. Louchie Lou & Mic ...
21-06-2024
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 ...
21-06-2024
BBC 4
17/06/1982
Simon Bates presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 17th June 1982. Includes appearances by Natasha, Roxy Music, Echo & the Bunnymen, Duran Duran, ABC, Bow Wow Wo ...
14-06-2024
BBC 4
11/06/1987
Peter Powell and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 June 1987, and featuring John Farnham, Bruce Willis, Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Tom Jones, Whites ...
14-06-2024
BBC 4
04/04/1996
Dale Winton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 April 1996 and featuring Kadoc, Ocean Colour Scene, Foo Fighters, Gina G, Lionel Richie, Pulp, Mark Morrison a ...
14-06-2024
BBC 4
28/03/1996
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 March 1996 and featuring Ken Doh, Bis, Mark Snow, Gina G, Cast, PJ & Duncan, Dubstar, Wet Wet Wet and The Pr ...
14-06-2024
BBC 4
08/06/1983
John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart show, first broadcast on 8 June 1983. Studio guests include Twisted Sister, The Imposter, Shakatak, Big Country and The Police.
07-06-2024
BBC 4
07/06/1990
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 June 1990 and featuring Pop Will Eat Itself, Don Pablo's Animals and Elton John.
07-06-2024
BBC 4
21/03/1996
Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 March 1996 and featuring Shed Seven, Oasis, Madonna, Menswear, Lionel Richie, Celine Dion, Garb ...
07-06-2024
BBC 4
14/03/1996
MN8 presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 March 1996 and featuring Mark Morrison, Gabrielle, The Beatles, Technohead, Peter Andre, Robert Miles, Gary Numan, Bi ...
07-06-2024
BBC 4
13/12/1984
Steve Wright and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 December 1984 and featuring Black Lace, Wham!, Paul Young, Kool & the Gang, Madonna, Tears f ...
31-05-2024
BBC 4
19/04/1984
Peter Powell and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 April 1984. Featuring The Special AKA, Thompson Twins, Blancmange, Queen, Nik Kershaw, Orches ...
31-05-2024
BBC 4
03/06/1976
From the year that sculpted pop, Tony Blackburn introduces The Glitter Band, New Edition, JJ Barrie, Our Kid, Cliff Richard, Mud, Thin Lizzy, Dolly Parton and The Rolling Stones.
31-05-2024
BBC 4
29/05/1980
David 'Kid' Jensen presents chart hits of the week. Guests include Liquid Gold, Hot Chocolate, Elton John, Don McLean, Thin Lizzy, Roxy Music, OMD, Jermaine Jackson, Stiff Littl ...
31-05-2024
BBC 4
07/03/1996
Louise Wener presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 March 1996 and featuring The Lightning Seeds, Sasha & Maria, Bon Jovi, Eternal, Gat Decor, Boyzone, Lush, Sup ...
31-05-2024
BBC 4
29/02/1996
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 February 1996 and featuring Terrorvision, Gusto, Celine Dion, Gabrielle, Sting, Tina Turner, Pet Shop Boys ...
31-05-2024
BBC 4
25/05/1978
Tony Blackburn introduces the weekly pop charts featuring performances from Blondie, Heatwave, Tavares, Black Sabbath, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Sham 69, Boney M and Cilla Bl ...
24-05-2024
BBC 4
22/02/1996
Lisa I'Anson presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 February 1996 and featuring Technohead, Robert Miles, Björk, Lighthouse Family, 3T, Blur, Oasis and Bab ...
24-05-2024
BBC 4
15/02/1996
Justine Frischmann presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 February 1996 and featuring Ocean Colour Scene, Alcatraz, Luniz, Diana Ross, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Su ...
24-05-2024
BBC 4
29/11/1984
Peter Powell and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 November 1984. Featuring Nik Kershaw, The Eurythmics, Slade, Tina Turner, Kool & The Gang, Ma ...
24-05-2024
BBC 4
12/07/1984
John Peel and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 July 1984. Featuring Shakatak, Tina Turner, Alison Moyet, Phil Fearon and Galaxy, Echo and The B ...
24-05-2024
BBC 4
26/05/1988
Steve Wright and Mark Goodier present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 May 1988 and featuring Debbie Gibson, LA Mix, Ofra Haza, Climie Fisher, Aswad, The Style Cou ...
24-05-2024
BBC 4
08/03/1984
Richard Skinner and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 March 1984. Including appearances from Galaxy, The Weather Girls, Sade, Bananarama, Howard ...
17-05-2024
BBC 4
19/05/1977
David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Suzi Quatro, Linda Lewis, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Etoria, the Jacksons, the Jam, the Bay City Rollers, ...
17-05-2024
BBC 4
16/05/1991
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 May 1991 and featuring New Kids on the Block, Dannii Minogue and Jason Donovan.
17-05-2024
BBC 4
08/02/1996
Julian Cope presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 February 1996 and featuring BT ft Vincent Covello, Joan Osborne, Smashing Pumpkins, Lighthouse Family, East 17 ...
17-05-2024
BBC 4
01/02/1996
Lee Evans presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 February 1996 and featuring QFX, Radiohead, E-motion, The Bluetones, Northern Uproar, Technohead, Dog Eat Dog an ...
17-05-2024
BBC 4
23/08/1984
Mike Read and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 August 1984. Featuring Alphaville, Elton John, Break Machine, Miami Sound Machine, Tracey Ullman ...
10-05-2024
BBC 4
18/10/1984
Gary Davies and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 October 1984. Featuring Spandau Ballet, Chaka Khan, Julian Lennon, John Waite, Meat Loaf, Ultr ...
10-05-2024
BBC 4
12/05/1983
Mike Read and Tommy Vance present another edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 May 1983. Featuring Modern Romance, Hall & Oates, Hot Chocolate, Galaxy, The ...
10-05-2024
BBC 4
11/05/1989
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 May 1989 and featuring Swing Out Sister, Chaka Khan, Yazz, Queen, Hue and Cry, Natalie Cole, Stevie Nicks, ...
10-05-2024
BBC 4
25/01/1996
Lulu presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 January 1996 and featuring Shed Seven, Goldbug, Ace of Base, The Saw Doctors, Upside Down, Coolio ft LV, Skunk Anans ...
10-05-2024
BBC 4
18/01/1996
Alan Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 January 1996 and featuring The Bucketheads, Sunscreem, Coolio, Lush, Nightcrawlers ft John Reid, Cher, Cast, ...
10-05-2024
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
30/04/1987
Peter Powell and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 April 1987, featuring the Jesus and Mary Chain, Starship, Labi Siffre, Level 42, Spear of De ...
03-05-2024
BBC 4
11/01/1996
Lisa L'Anson presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 January 1996 and featuring Judy Cheeks, Tori Amos, Baby D, Gene, Dreadzone, Oasis, Shaggy, Babylon Zoo and M ...
03-05-2024
BBC 4
04/01/1996
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 January 1996 and featuring Molella ft The Outhere Brothers, Dubstar, Madonna, Boyzone, The Presidents of th ...
03-05-2024
BBC 4
24/04/1980
Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Smokie, Paul McCartney, the Cure, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Sky, Sad Cafe, Cockney Rejects, Bad Mann ...
26-04-2024
BBC 4
26/04/1984
Simon Bates and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 April 1984. Featuring Sandie Shaw and The Smiths, Duran Duran, Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson, ...
26-04-2024
BBC 4
Christmas Special 1995
Bjork and Jack Dee introduce the biggest-selling songs of 1995, plus the Christmas Day Number One.
19-04-2024
BBC 4
17/04/1986
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 April 1986. Featuring Big Country, Falco, A-ha, Janet Jackson, It's Immaterial, George Michael and Whitney Ho ...
19-04-2024
BBC 4
16/04/1981
Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Bad Manners, the Beat, the Cure, the Nolans, the Jacksons, Whitesnake, Spandau Ballet, Sugar Minott, Bucks Fizz and Ennio Mo ...
19-04-2024
BBC 4
11/04/1974
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 April 1974 and featuring Limmie & The Family Cookin', Mud, Slade, Mungo Jerry, Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye, The ...
12-04-2024
BBC 4
11/04/1985
John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 April 1985. Featuring Tears for Fears, The Rah Band, Dream Academy, King and Philip Bailey & Phi ...
12-04-2024
BBC 4
09/04/1992
Femi Oke and Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 April 1992 and featuring Praga Khan, Curtis Stigers, Altern 8, Vanessa Williams, Right Said Fred, ...
12-04-2024
BBC 4
21/12/1995
Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 December 1995 and featuring Corona, Mary Kiani, Queen, The Levellers, Madonna, Jimmy Nail ...
12-04-2024
BBC 4
14/12/1995
John Peel presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 December 1995 and featuring Everything but the Girl, Childliners, The Beatles, Simply Red, Molella ft The Outhe ...
05-04-2024
BBC 4
30/11/1995
Jack Dee presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 November 1995 and featuring Berri, PJ & Duncan, Passengers, Garbage, Childliners, The Beatles, Coolio ft LV, Eny ...
05-04-2024
BBC 4
08/04/1976
Classic Top of the Pops from April 1976, as Noel Edmonds introduces performances from Abba, Hot Chocolate, Brotherhood of Man, Sheer Elegance, Paul Nicholas, Linda Lewis, The Fo ...
05-04-2024
BBC 4
07/04/1988
Gary Davies and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 April 1988 and featuring Taylor Dayne, Fleetwood Mac, Glen Goldsmith, Hazell Dean, Natalie Cole, ...
05-04-2024
BBC 4
23/11/1995
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 November 1995 and featuring M-People, Bon Jovi, Blur, Everything but the Girl, Boyzone, Passengers, Bj&oum ...
29-03-2024
BBC 4
16/11/1995
Louise Redknapp presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 November 1995 and featuring Happy Clappers, Sean Maguire, Coolio ft LV, Enya, Madonna, The Beautiful Sout ...
29-03-2024
BBC 4
30/03/1978
Kid Jensen introduces the weekly pop chart programme featuring performances from Mud, Tina Charles, Richard Myhill, Suzi Quatro, Don Williams, Elvis Costello, Dan Hill, Andy Cam ...
29-03-2024
BBC 4
31/03/1983
Steve Wright and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 March 1983. Featuring New Order, The Style Council, Mari Wilson, U2, Kajagoogoo, Tracey U ...
29-03-2024
BBC 4
09/11/1995
Lee Evans presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 November 1995 and featuring Ruffneck ft Yavahn, Ace of Base, The Rolling Stones, Saint Etienne ft Etienne Daho, ...
22-03-2024
BBC 4
02/11/1995
Suggs presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 November 1995 and featuring Echobelly, MN8, Queen, East 17, UB40, Bryan Adams and Bonnie Raitt, McAlmont & Butler, M ...
22-03-2024
BBC 4
20/03/1980
Mike Read presents pop hits of the week, with performances from the Bodysnatchers, Squeeze, Sad Cafe, the Lambrettas, Barbara Dickson, Shakin' Stevens, Martha and the Muffins, U ...
22-03-2024
BBC 4
22/03/1984
Peter Powell and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 March 1984. Featuring Depeche Mode, Shakin' Stevens, Culture Club, UB40, Sade and Lionel Richie.
22-03-2024
BBC 4
26/10/1995
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 October 1995 and featuring The Lightning Seeds, Meat Loaf, The Human League, Everything but the Girl, Smashing ...
15-03-2024
BBC 4
19/10/1995
Stewart Lee and Richard Herring present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 October 1995 and featuring Wildchild, Smokie, Ash, 2 Unlimited, East 17, Queen, Eternal, C ...
15-03-2024
BBC 4
17/03/1977
Tony Blackburn introduces Berni Flint, Billy Ocean, Suzi Quatro, Showaddywaddy, Barclay James Harvest, Cliff Richard, Maxine Nightingale and Manhattan Transfer. Dance sequence b ...
15-03-2024
BBC 4
14/03/1991
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 March 1991 and featuring Chesney Hawkes, Ride and Happy Mondays.
15-03-2024
BBC 4
07/03/1985
John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 March 1985. Featuring Shakin' Stevens, Madonna, Jermaine Jackson and Dead Or Alive.
08-03-2024
BBC 4
06/03/1986
Gary Davies and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 March 1986. Featuring Mike and the Mechanics, Kate Bush, Frank Sinatra, Tavares, Whistle, Diana ...
08-03-2024
BBC 4
12/10/1995
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 October 1995 and featuring PJ & Duncan, Suggs, Mariah Carey, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds featuring Kylie M ...
08-03-2024
BBC 4
05/10/1995
Hale and Pace present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 October 1995 and featuring Sleeper, Smokie featuring Roy Chubby Brown, Cypress Hill, Oleta Adams, Iron Maide ...
08-03-2024
BBC 4
28/09/1995
Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 September 1995 and featuring Cast, Garbage, Wet Wet Wet, The Pretenders, Bon Jovi, TLC, Menswea ...
01-03-2024
BBC 4
21/09/1995
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 September 1995 and featuring The Outhere Brothers, Umboza, Janet Jackson, Smokie featuring Roy Chubby Brown, P ...
01-03-2024
BBC 4
02/03/1978
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 March 1978 and featuring Darts, Kate Bush, Nick Lowe, Andy Williams, Samantha Sang, Rita Coolidge, Tom Robins ...
01-03-2024
BBC 4
01/03/1984
John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 March 1984. Featuring Matt Bianco, Van Halen, Alexei Sayle, Break Machine, Wang Chung, Slade, Ne ...
01-03-2024
BBC 4
14/09/1995
Robbie Williams presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 September 1995 and featuring D:Ream, Cappella, Foo Fighters, Lloyd Cole, Mariah Carey, The Rembrandts, N- ...
23-02-2024
BBC 4
07/09/1995
Jo Brand and Mark Lamarr present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 September 1995 and featuring Nightcrawlers featuring John Reid, Whigfield, Donna Summer, Michael B ...
23-02-2024
BBC 4
20/02/1992
Tony Dortie and Mark Franklin present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 February 1992 and featuring The Brand New Heavies, The Temptations, Julia Fordham, Bryan Ada ...
23-02-2024
BBC 4
26/02/1981
Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Status Quo, Kim Wilde, Madness, Kiki Dee, Coast to Coast, the Passions, Roxy Music and Joe Dolce, and a dance performance fr ...
23-02-2024
BBC 4
05/10/1989
Steve Wright and Jakki Brambles present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 October 1989 and featuring Sonia, Curiosity Killed the Cat and Black Box.
16-02-2024
BBC 4
13/02/1986
Gary Davies and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 February 1986. Featuring Belouis Some, Whitney Houston, Su Pollard, Shakin' Stevens and Billy ...
16-02-2024
BBC 4
07/02/1980
Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Tourists, Cliff Richard, the Chords, the Regents, Queen, the Selecter, AC/DC, the Buggles and the Specia ...
16-02-2024
BBC 4
31/08/1995
Dale Winton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 August 1995 and featuring Berri, De'lacy, Michael Jackson, The Rembrandts, Boyzone, Montell Jordan, Echobelly ...
09-02-2024
BBC 4
24/08/1995
Jarvis Cocker presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 August 1995 and featuring Clock, The Charlatans, Madonna, Xpansions '95, Oasis, Björk, Diana Ross, Mic ...
09-02-2024
BBC 4
11/02/1982
Tommy Vance presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 11 February 1982. Includes appearances from Fun Boy Three & Bananarama, the Stranglers, Bow Wow Wow, Adrian Gurvitz, ...
09-02-2024
BBC 4
11/02/1988
Gary Davies and Bruno Brookes present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 February 1988 and featuring Eddy Grant, Debbie Gibson, The Mission, Taylor Dayne, Sinead O'C ...
09-02-2024
BBC 4
17/08/1995
Wendy Lloyd presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 August 1995 and featuring Moist, The Original, Shiva, Deuce, Guru Feat. Chaka Khan, Björk, JX, Oasis, Ta ...
02-02-2024
BBC 4
10/08/1995
Lisa I'Anson presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 August 1995 and featuring Mary Kiani, Ash, TLC, Julian Cope, Tina Arena, Suggs, Madonna, Boyzone, Take That ...
02-02-2024
BBC 4
02/02/1978
Tony Blackburn introduces the weekly pop chart programme featuring performances from Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keeley, Brotherhood of Man, Smokie, Darts, Sweet, Rose Royce, Rod ...
02-02-2024
BBC 4
03/02/1983
John Peel and David Jensen introduce the latest hits from the pop charts, first broadcast on 3 February 1983. Featuring Haysi Fantayzee, Indeep, Tears for Fears, U2 and Men at W ...
02-02-2024
BBC 4