Top of the Pops
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Top of the Pops

6.6
Yr 1964
Rt 40m
Status Ended
Reality
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Series Brief

Overview

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

BBC iPlayer
UK
Why fans love it

Top of the Pops premiered in 1964 and remains a primary reference point for British live music television. The reality format captured decades of domestic chart history, anchoring weekly cultural conversations around whatever track reached the number one spot at the time.

The series acted as a revolving door for presenters, featuring hosts including Steve Wright alongside a wide array of musical acts. Its longevity made it a consistent vehicle for witnessing emerging trends in sound and style, functioning as an authentic archive of evolving pop aesthetics across several different generations of viewers.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 6
Longest run 1038 eps
Peter Powell
Peter Powell
as Self - Presenter
618 episodes
Jackie Brambles
Jackie Brambles
as Self - Presenter
156 episodes
Liz Bonnin
Liz Bonnin
as Self - Presenter
102 episodes
Steve Wright
Steve Wright
as Self - Presenter
515 episodes
Lisa Snowdon
Lisa Snowdon
as Self - Presenter
102 episodes
Tony Dortie
as Self - Presenter
207 episodes
Gary Davies
Gary Davies
as Self- Host
523 episodes
Tommy Vance
as Self - Presenter
255 episodes
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Jamie Theakston as Self - Host 310 episodes Richard Bacon as Self - Presenter 186 episodes Gail Porter as Self - Host 157 episodes Kate Thornton as Self - Host 51 episodes Richard Blackwood as Self - Host 157 episodes Mark Goodier as Self (voice) 523 episodes Simon Mayo as Self - Host 370 episodes Edith Bowman as Self - Host 82 episodes Scott Mills as Self - Host 102 episodes Simon Bates as Self - Host 515 episodes Bruno Brookes as Self - Host 53 episodes Colin Murray as Self - Host 51 episodes Alan Freeman as Self - Presenter 317 episodes Margherita Taylor as Self - Host 51 episodes Konnie Huq as Self - Host 51 episodes Wes Butters as Self (voice) 51 episodes Pete Murray as Self - Presenter 317 episodes Tim Kash as Self - Host 51 episodes Chris Moyles as Self - Host 52 episodes David Jacobs as Self - Host 157 episodes Emperor Rosko as Self - Host 54 episodes Ed Stewart as Self- Host 362 episodes Noel Edmonds as Self- Host 309 episodes Greg Edwards as Self -Host 45 episodes David Hamilton as Self - Host 107 episodes Paul Burnett as Self - Host 102 episodes Kenny Everett as Self - Host 105 episodes David Jensen as Self - Host 50 episodes Mike Smith as Self - Host 53 episodes Samantha Juste as Self - Host 104 episodes Stuart Henry as Self - Host 54 episodes Simon Dee as Self - Host 106 episodes Richard Skinner as Self - Host 96 episodes Andy Peebles as Self - Host 149 episodes Mike Read as Self - Host 618 episodes Paul Gambaccini as Self - Host 53 episodes Janice Long as Self - Host 368 episodes Jimmy Savile as Self - Host 1038 episodes Reggie Yates as Self - Host 188 episodes Tony Blackburn as Self - Host 733 episodes Jayne Middlemiss as Self - Presenter 263 episodes Dave Lee Travis as Self -Host 300 episodes Fearne Cotton as Self - Host 189 episodes John Peel as Self - Host 108 episodes Pat Sharp as Self - Host 107 episodes Rufus Hound as Self - Host 87 episodes Zoë Ball as Self - Presenter 54 episodes Cilla Black as Self 6 episodes David 'Kid' Jensen as Self - Host 45 episodes Jimmy Nail as Self 11 episodes Billy Fury as Self 5 episodes Donovan as Self 6 episodes P. J. Proby as Self 6 episodes Marianne Faithfull as Self 5 episodes Van Morrison as Self 6 episodes Jo Whiley as Self - Presenter 113 episodes Mark Lamarr as Self - Presenter 55 episodes Sandie Shaw as Self 14 episodes Cliff Richard as Self 7 episodes Lulu as Self 9 episodes Paul McCartney as Self 16 episodes Kylie Minogue as Self 6 episodes George Harrison as Self 11 episodes Ronan Keating as Self 6 episodes Roy Orbison as Self 23 episodes Nicky Campbell as Self - Host 8 episodes Meat Loaf as Self 10 episodes
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Keywords

live music
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Details

First Aired
January 01, 1964
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
40 minutes
Origin
GB
TMDB Votes
44