Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

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

Genre: Reality

Director: Johnnie Stewart

Cast:Tony BlackburnPeter PowellMike ReadGary DaviesMark GoodierSteve WrightSimon BatesSimon MayoJanice Long


1Season 38

Season 38, Episode 1

January 12, 2001

Gail Porter introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Fragma Feat. Maria Rubia, Steps, Feeder, U2, and Rui Da Silva & Cassandra.

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Season 38, Episode 2

January 19, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from David Morales Feat. Juliet Roberts, Feeder, Ricky Martin & Christina Aguilera, Ash, and Jennifer Lopez.

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Season 38, Episode 3

January 26, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Boom!, U2, Spooks, Limp Bizkit, and Pink.

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Season 38, Episode 4

February 2, 2001

Gail Porter introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Toploader, Anastacia, Safri Duo, Usher, and Limp Bizkit.

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Season 38, Episode 5

February 9, 2001

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Anastacia, Jj72, Mya, Alice Deejay, and Manic Street Preachers.

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Season 38, Episode 6

February 16, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Fun Lovin' Criminals, Wheatus, Joe, Starsailor, and Dido.

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Season 38, Episode 7

February 23, 2001

Richard Blackwood introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Bbmak, Jakatta, Backstreet Boys, Debelah Morgan, and Nelly.

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Season 38, Episode 8

March 2, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Outkast, Melanie B, Dane Bowers, Samantha Mumba, and Ja Rule Feat. Christina Milian.

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Season 38, Episode 9

March 9, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Nelly Furtado, Robbie Williams, Kaci, Ricky Martin & Christina Aguilera, and Manic Street Preachers.

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Season 38, Episode 10

March 16, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Shaggy Feat. Rikrok, Artful Dodger Feat. Michelle Escoffery, Gorillaz, Dream, and Lindsay Dracass.

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Season 38, Episode 11

March 23, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Shaggy Feat. Rikrok, Muse, Chocolate Puma, Crazy Town, and Eva Cassidy.

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Season 38, Episode 12

March 30, 2001

Gail Porter introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Stereophonics, The Tweenies, Damage, The Offspring, and Hear'say.

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Season 38, Episode 13

April 6, 2001

Richard Blackwood introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Ronan Keating, Crazy Town, M & S Presents Girl Next Door, Chante Moore, and Destiny's Child.

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Season 38, Episode 14

April 13, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Ash, Gabrielle, Lil Bow Wow, Robbie Williams, and Emma Bunton.

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Season 38, Episode 15

April 20, 2001

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Sugababes, Robbie Williams, Faith Hill, Linkin' Park, and Travis.

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Season 38, Episode 16

April 27, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Ronan Keating, The Corrs, O-town, Missy Elliott, and REM.

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Season 38, Episode 17

May 4, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Gabrielle, Depeche Mode, Starsailor, Papa Roach, and S. Club 7.

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Season 38, Episode 18

May 11, 2001

Richard Blackwood introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Geri Halliwell, S. Club 7, Turin Brakes, Jason Downs Feat. Milk, and Jennifer Lopez.

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Season 38, Episode 19

May 18, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Travis, Fragma, Bon Jovi, My Vitriol, and Travis.

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Season 38, Episode 20

May 25, 2001

Gail Porter introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Stereo M.c.'s, A-teens, Rem, U2, and S. Club 7.

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Season 38, Episode 21

June 1, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Blue, Dido, Radiohead, Sunshine Anderson, and D.j. Pied Piper.

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Season 38, Episode 22

June 8, 2001

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Stereophonics, Wheatus, Mya, Travis, and Eddy Grant.

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Season 38, Episode 23

June 15, 2001

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Brandy & Ray J, Muse, Marti Pellow, Faithless, and Shaggy Feat. Rayvon.

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Season 38, Episode 24

June 29, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Mis-teeq, Catatonia, Stereophonics, Travis, and Shaggy Feat. Rayvon.

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Season 38, Episode 25

June 29, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Robbie Williams, Blue, Linkin' Park, India Arie, and Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink.

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Season 38, Episode 26

July 6, 2001

Gail Porter introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from James, Backstreet Boys, Backyard Dog, Dane Bowers, and Hear'say.

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Season 38, Episode 27

June 13, 2001

Richard Blackwood introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Wheatus, Damage, Blink 182, Feeder, and OPM.

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Season 38, Episode 28

July 20, 2001

Gail Porter introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Texas, Robbie Williams, Ian Van Dahl, Super Furry Animals, and The Avalanches.

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Season 38, Episode 29

July 13, 2001

Gareth Gates Shakira Primal Scream S Club Juniors Vanessa Carlton Ja Rule Doves Natalie Imbruglia

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Season 38, Episode 30

July 27, 2001

Richard Blackwood introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Ricky Martin, David Gray, Oxide & Neutrino, They Might Be Giants, and Jamiroquai.

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Season 38, Episode 31

August 3, 2001

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Rem, Cosmic Rough Riders, The Tweenies, Janet Jackson, and OPM.

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Season 38, Episode 32

August 9, 2001

Sophie Ellis-Bextor introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Train, Geri Halliwell, Turin Brakes, Ian Van Dahl, and Atomic Kitten.

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Season 38, Episode 33

August 17, 2001

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Radiohead, Raven Maize, BjÖrk, Zero 7 Feat. Sia & Sophie, and So Solid Crew.

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Season 38, Episode 34

August 24, 2001

Josie D'Arby introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from New Order, Anastacia, Shade Sheist, Groove Armada, and Five.

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Season 38, Episode 35

August 31, 2001

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Little Trees, Embrace, Sophie Ellis-bextor, Kosheen, and Five.

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Season 38, Episode 36

September 7, 2001

Gail Porter introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Emma Bunton, American Hi-fi, D.j. Luck & M.c. Neat, The Charlatans, and Blue.

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Season 38, Episode 37

September 14, 2001

Josie D'Arby introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Jamiroquai, Staind, Darude, Spiritualized, and Bob The Builder.

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Season 38, Episode 38

September 21, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from N-trance, Manic Street Preachers, Allstars, Samantha Mumba, and D.j. Otzi.

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Season 38, Episode 39

September 28, 2001

Gail Porter introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Travis, Faithless, Starsailor, Ian Brown, and Kylie Minogue.

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Season 38, Episode 40

October 5, 2001

Josie D'Arby introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Stereophonics, Mary J. Blige, Garbage, Elton John, and Kylie Minogue.

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Season 38, Episode 41

October 12, 2001

Gail Porter introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Right Said Fred, Ash, Jean-jacques Smoothie, Bell & Spurling, and Kylie Minogue.

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Season 38, Episode 42

October 26, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Brian Harvey & The Refugee Crew, Linkin' Park, Lisa 'left Eye' Lopes, Mis-teeq, and Afroman.

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Season 38, Episode 43

November 2, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from City High, Gabrielle, Push, Par-t-one Versus Inxs, and Afroman.

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Season 38, Episode 44

November 9, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Andrew Wk, Natalie Imbruglia, The Dandy Warhols, Limp Bizkit, and Afroman.

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Season 38, Episode 45

November 16, 2001

Vernon Kay introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Embrace, Beverley Knight, The Strokes, Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman, and Westlife.

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Season 38, Episode 46

November 23, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Jennifer Lopez, Lighthouse Family, The White Stripes, Destiny's Child, and Blue.

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Season 38, Episode 47

November 30, 2001

Gail Porter introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from D.j. Otzi, Muse, Anastacia, Riva Feat. Dannii Minogue, and S. Club 7.

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Season 38, Episode 48

December 7, 2001

Gail Porter introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Ryan Adams, Macy Gray, Oxide & Neutrino, Geri Halliwell, and Daniel Bedingfield.

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Season 38, Episode 49

December 14, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Stereophonics, Sophie Ellis-bextor, Roger Sanchez, Sum 41, and Daniel Bedingfield.

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Season 38, Episode 50

December 21, 2001

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Starsailor, Emma Bunton, Feeder, Kosheen, and Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman.

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Season 38, Episode 51

December 25, 2001

Jamie Theakston and Sara Cox introduce the fast-moving music show featuring some of the best selling tracks of 2001, and the Christmas number 1 of 2001. Including performances from Shaggy Feat. Rayvon, Wheatus, Westlife, Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman, and Afroman.