TV series
Top of the Pops
1964–2006, English, on BBC One. Created by Johnnie Stewart.
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
- Seasons
- 43
- Episodes
- 2208
- Episode length
- 40 min
- Status
- Ended in 2006
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S43 E31: 25th December 2006
Aired 25 December 2006
Seasons 43
1964
1964 · 53 episodes
1965
1965 · 52 episodes
1966
1966 · 52 episodes
1967
1967 · 54 episodes
1968
1968 · 53 episodes
1969
1969 · 53 episodes
1970
1970 · 53 episodes
1971
1971 · 53 episodes
1972
1972 · 53 episodes
1973
1973 · 51 episodes
1974
1974 · 45 episodes
1975
1975 · 53 episodes
1976
1976 · 54 episodes
1977
1977 · 53 episodes
1978
1978 · 50 episodes
1979
1979 · 52 episodes
1980
1980 · 43 episodes
1981
1981 · 53 episodes
1982
1982 · 53 episodes
1983
1983 · 53 episodes
1984
1984 · 53 episodes
1985
1985 · 51 episodes
1986
1986 · 52 episodes
1987
1987 · 53 episodes
1988
1988 · 52 episodes
1989
1989 · 52 episodes
1990
1990 · 52 episodes
1991
1991 · 52 episodes · 8.0/10
1992
1992 · 51 episodes · 7.0/10
1993
1993 · 52 episodes
1994
1994 · 52 episodes
1995
1995 · 52 episodes
1996
1996 · 52 episodes
1997
1997 · 51 episodes
1998
1998 · 51 episodes
1999
1999 · 51 episodes
2000
2000 · 55 episodes
2001
2001 · 51 episodes
2002
2002 · 51 episodes
2003
2003 · 51 episodes
2004
2004 · 51 episodes
2005
2005 · 53 episodes
2006
2006 · 31 episodes
Specials
1988 · 95 episodes
Cast & crew
- Johnnie StewartCreator
- Jimmy SavileSelf - Host · 1037 ep
- Tony BlackburnSelf - Presenter · 732 ep
- Peter PowellSelf - Presenter · 618 ep
- Mike ReadSelf · 618 ep
- Gary DaviesSelf- Host · 523 ep
- Mark GoodierSelf - Host · 523 ep
- Steve WrightSelf - Presenter · 515 ep
- Simon BatesSelf - Host · 515 ep
- Simon MayoSelf - Host · 370 ep
- Janice LongSelf - Host · 368 ep
- Ed StewartSelf- Host · 362 ep
- Alan FreemanSelf - Presenter · 317 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 January 1964
- Last aired
- 25 December 2006
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Top of the Pops: quick answers
Is Top of the Pops worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Top of the Pops are there?
Top of the Pops has 43 seasons and 2208 episodes, about 40 minutes each.
Is Top of the Pops finished?
Yes. Top of the Pops ended in 2006, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Top of the Pops on?
Top of the Pops isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Top of the Pops parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Top of the Pops yet.
What shows are like Top of the Pops?
If you liked Top of the Pops, try Beat Bobby Flay, Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, Wipeout.
Who created Top of the Pops?
Top of the Pops was created by Johnnie Stewart and stars Jimmy Savile, Tony Blackburn, Peter Powell.