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Top of the Pops Episodes
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
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
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
03/04/1998
Zoe Ball presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 April 1998 and featuring Savage Garden, Prince Buster, Janet Jackson, Sash!, Louise, Ian Brown, 911 and Run-DMC v ...
15-08-2025
BBC 4
10/08/1978
Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 August 1978 and featuring performances by The Rezillos, Foreigner, Hi-Tension, Raydio, Renaissance, Jilted J ...
08-08-2025
BBC 4
08/08/1985
Richard Skinner and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 08 August 1985. Featuring Dire Straits, Princess, Go West, Phil Collins and Amazulu.
08-08-2025
BBC 4
27/03/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 March 1998 and featuring Celine Dion, Pulp, Destiny's Child, M-People, All Seeing I, Tin Tin Out feat She ...
08-08-2025
BBC 4
20/03/1998
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 March 1998 and featuring Spice Girls, The Wombles, James, Alexia, Kylie Minogue, Bryan Adams, Texas and Run DMC ...
08-08-2025
BBC 4
The Story Of 1982
1982 marks the peak of British 'new pop' as Wham, ABC and Culture Club make sensational appearances, and Shalamar's Jeffrey Daniel premieres the moonwalk on British TV. Dexy's n ...
02-08-2025
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
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
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
20/07/1989
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 July 1989, and featuring Sonia, London Boys and Monie Love.
18-07-2025
BBC 4
13/02/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 February 1998 and featuring Errol Brown, Cleopatra, Headswim, Jay-Z feat Gwen Dickey, Wes, Spiritualized ...
18-07-2025
BBC 4
06/02/1998
Zoë Ball presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 February 1998 and featuring Usher, Carleen Anderson, Saint Etienne, Will Smith, The Freestylers, The Rolling ...
18-07-2025
BBC 4
12/07/1979
Mike Read presents performances from Siouxsie and the Banshees, Thom Pace, the Police, Rickie Lee Jones, Chantal Curtis, Public Image Ltd, Supertramp, Judie Tzuke and Tubeway Army.
11-07-2025
BBC 4
11/07/1985
John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 July 1985. Featuring The Conway Brothers, Eurythmics, Opus, Bruce Springsteen, Mai Tai and Steve ...
11-07-2025
BBC 4
07/07/1977
Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 July 1988 and featuring Smokie, Brotherhood of Man, Barry Biggs, RAH Band, Olivia Newton-John, Bob Marley a ...
04-07-2025
BBC 4
07/07/1988
Janice Long and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 July 1988 and featuring The Communards, The Mac Band ft. The McCampbell Brothers, Everything but ...
04-07-2025
BBC 4
24/06/1976
David Hamilton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 June 1976 and featuring Pilot, Bryan Ferry, Demis Roussos, The New Seekers, The Sensational Alex Harvey Ba ...
20-06-2025
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