Welcome to the Top of the Pops archive!

The unofficial home of Top of the Pops, the long running BBC Music UK chart show that regularly ran from 1964 to 2006.
From artist appearances to showing times - it's all listed on our extensive encyclopedia of all things TOTP.


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The Story of the 90s

Follow the TOTP documentaries on BBC Two, and check out TOTP in the 90s.

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Retro Merchandise

Every kid wanted them during the 70s and 80s, check out the TOTP annuals.

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"Let's look at the charts!"

Trawl through the long list of personalities who have presented Top of the Pops over the years.

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Iconic. Unforgettable

Check out the past TOTP logos, themetunes, and graphics.

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Star Quality

Find out who's appeared on the show. From mimed performances to videos.

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From 1964 to 2016

Check out who appeared on each episode of TOTP, and who was number one that week.


Search the Archive

Can't be bothered to trawl the archive? Why not search for your favourite artist, episode or presenter below.

Remember This?

21/04/1966

21/04/1966

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Manfred Mann, Cher, and The Rolling Stones. Introduced by Pete Murray.

The number 1 single of the week was You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me by Dusty Springfield


26 Years Ago Today

23/05/1996

23/05/1996

Skin introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Swv, Robert Miles, John Alford, Gloria Estefan, and Tony Rich Project.

The number 1 single of the week was Ooh Aah… Just A Little Bit by Gina G


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