Top of the Pops: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
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Review of the Year 2024
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01/11/1979
Mike Read presents performances by Sparks, The Ramblers, Darts, The Jam, Lene Lovich, Thin Lizzy, Suzi Quatro, BA Robertson, Lena Martell and dance sequences by Legs & Co.
1964 to 1975 - Big Hits
Memorable Top of the Pops performances from 1964 through to 1975, including The Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, Status Quo, Procol Harum, Stevie Wonder, Queen and The Kinks.
Eternal Special
Classic performances from the girl group as seen on Top of the Pops.
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, UB40 and B*Witched.
02/10/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring Steps, The Beautiful South, Fastball, Republica, Sarah McLachlan, Ash, Savage Garden and B*Witched.
25/09/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 September 1998 and featuring Jennifer Paige, The Divine Comedy, Eels, PJ Harvey and Melanie B feat Missy Elliott.
18/09/1998
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 September 1998 and featuring All Saints, Pulp, Alisha's Attic, Honeyz, Boyzone, Steps and Robbie Williams.
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, Hole and All Saints.
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 and Manic Street Preachers.
28/08/1998
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 August 1998 and featuring Spice Girls, Sheryl Crow, Foo Fighters, The Corrs, Robbie Williams and Boyzone.
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 and Boyzone.
14/08/1998
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 August 1998 and featuring Apollo 440, Hinda Hicks, Placebo, Will Smith, Fun Lovin' Criminals and Boyzone.
07/08/1998
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 August 1998 and featuring Ace of Base, Lucid, Baby Bumps, Apollo 440 and Spice Girls.
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.
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, Bryan Ferry, Kylie Minogue, Yazz and Enya.
20/10/1988
Steve Wright and Caron Keating present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 October 1988 and featuring The Christians, Erasure, Whitney Houston and Kylie Minogue.
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, Marti Webb, Paul Hardcastle and Status Quo.
28/10/1982
Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, featuring Raw Silk, Blue Zoo, Culture Club, Dionne Warwick, Melba Moore, The Beatles, Tears for Fears and Eddy Grant.
11/10/1979
Andy Peebles presents pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 October 1979 and featuring The Dooleys, Chic, Dr Hook, Viola Wills, Cats UK, Dave Edmunds, Dana and the Police.
Top of the Pops FAQs
When is Top of the Pops next on?
The next broadcast of Top of the Pops airs at Fri 17 Apr · 18:00(UK: Fri 17 Apr · 18:00) on BBC Four.
Which channel is Top of the Pops next on?
Top of the Pops returns on BBC Four next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.
When will Top of the Pops be available on iPlayer?
Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.