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


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Season 39, Episode 1

January 11, 2002

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, Samantha Mumba, Dreamcatcher, Sum 41, and Daniel Bedingfield.

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Season 39, Episode 2

January 18, 2002

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 Lange Feat. Skye, Goldtrix Presents Andrea Brown, Daniel Bedingfield, Britney Spears, and Aaliyah.

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Season 39, Episode 3

January 25, 2002

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 Super Furry Animals, Christina Milian, The Chemical Brothers, Pink, and George Harrison.

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Season 39, Episode 4

February 1, 2002

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 Flip & Fill Feat. Kelly Llorenna, Pod, A1, Incubus, and Enrique Iglesias.

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Season 39, Episode 5

February 8, 2002

Dermot O'Leary 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 The Cooper Temple Clause, Mary J. Blige, Britney Spears, Flip & Fill Feat. Kelly Llorenna, and Enrique Iglesias.

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Season 39, Episode 6

February 15, 2005

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 Elbow, Puretone, No Doubt, Alien Ant Farm, and Enrique Iglesias.

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Season 39, Episode 7

February 22, 2002

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 The Hives, D.b. Boulevard, Timo Maas, Ali G. Feat. Shaggy, and Enrique Iglesias.

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Season 39, Episode 8

March 1, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 A, Kylie Minogue, Princess Superstar, Mis-teeq, and Westlife.

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Season 39, Episode 9

March 8, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 Lasgo, City High Feat. Eve, Shakira, Distant Soundz, and Will Young.

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Season 39, Episode 10

March 15, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 Rik Waller, Electric Soft Parade, City High Feat. Eve, Platinum 45's Feat. More Fire Crew, and Will Young.

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Season 39, Episode 11

March 22, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 Iron Maiden, BjÖrk, Warren Stacey, Celine Dion, and Will Young.

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Season 39, Episode 12

March 22, 2002

Lisa Snowdon 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 Darren Hayes, Cassius Henry, Marilyn Manson, Starsailor, and Gareth Gates.

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Season 39, Episode 13

April 5, 2002

Lisa Snowdon 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, The Bluetones, Ali G. Feat. Shaggy, Sum 41, and Gareth Gates.

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Season 39, Episode 14

April 12, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 Michelle Branch, Ladies First, Britney Spears, Sheryl Crow, and Gareth Gates.

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Season 39, Episode 15

April 19, 2002

Melanie B 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 Usher, 3sl, One Giant Leap, The Vines, and Gareth Gates.

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Season 39, Episode 16

April 26, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 Pay As U Go, Doves, Pulp, Darren Hayes, and Oasis.

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Season 39, Episode 17

May 3, 2002

Lisa Snowdon 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 S. Club Juniors, Haven, Mad Donna, Idlewild, and Sugababes.

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Season 39, Episode 18

May 10, 2002

Lisa Snowdon 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 Shakedown, Moby, Will Young, 4 Strings, and Holly Valance.

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Season 39, Episode 19

May 17, 2002

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 The Hives, Bellefire, Russell Watson & Faye Tozer, Nigel & Marvin, and Ronan Keating.

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Season 39, Episode 20

May 24, 2002

Liz Bonnin 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 Pink, The Reelists, Jessica Garlick, Doves, and Liberty X.

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Season 39, Episode 21

May 31, 2002

Liz Bonnin 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 A, Ian Van Dahl, Rhianna, Billy Bragg, and Eminem.

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Season 39, Episode 22

June 7, 2002

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 Bell & Spurling, David Bowie, Ronan Keating, Busta Rhymes, and Will Young.

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Season 39, Episode 23

June 14, 2002

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 Agnelli & Nelson, Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds, No Doubt, Puddle Of Mudd, and Will Young.

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Season 39, Episode 24

June 21, 2002

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 Paul Oakenfold, Kylie Minogue, Scooter, Papa Roach, and Elvis Versus JXL.

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Season 39, Episode 25

June 28, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 The Vines, Mis-teeq, Muse, Christina Milian, and Elvis Versus JXL.

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Season 39, Episode 26

July 5, 2002

Lisa Snowdon 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 Wyclef Jean Feat. Claudette Ortiz, Kelly Llorenna, The Calling, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Elvis Versus JXL.

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Season 39, Episode 27

July 12, 2002

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 Baha Men, Amy Studt, Idlewild, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Elvis versus JXL.

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Season 39, Episode 28

July 19, 2002

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 Bryan Adams, Tim Deluxe Feat. Sam Obernik, Darren Hayes, Fischerspooner, and Dee Dee.

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Season 39, Episode 29

July 26, 2002

Liz Bonnin 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 Pet Shop Boys, The Coral, Coldplay, BeyoncÉ, and Gareth Gates.

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Season 39, Episode 30

August 2, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 Doves, Ja Rule, Vanessa Carlton, Primal Scream, and Gareth Gates.

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Season 39, Episode 31

August 9, 2002

Lisa Snowdon 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 Natural, Narcotic Thrust, Will Smith, Nerd, and Darius.

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Season 39, Episode 32

August 16, 2002

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 Mad House, Status Quo, Atc, Toploader, and Darius.

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Season 39, Episode 33

August 23, 2002

Liz Bonnin 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 Hear'say, Mary J. Blige Feat. Ja Rule, Lasgo, Daniel Bedingfield, and Sugababes.

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Season 39, Episode 34

August 30, 2002

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 The Music, Truth Hurts Feat. Rakim, Abs, Milky, and Blazin' Squad.

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Season 39, Episode 35

September 6, 2002

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, 3sl, Enrique Iglesias, Nickelback, and Atomic Kitten.

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Season 39, Episode 36

September 13, 2002

Jamie Theakston and Sarah Cawood introduce the 2000th edition of 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, Tom Jones & Wyclef Jean, Jurgen Vries, Appleton, and Atomic Kitten.

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Season 39, Episode 37

September 20, 2002

Liz Bonnin 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 Sarah Whatmore, Anastacia, Liberty X, Ronan Keating, and Atomic Kitten.

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Season 39, Episode 38

September 27, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 Busted, Puddle Of Mudd, Aqualung, Beenie Man Feat. Janet, and Pink.

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Season 39, Episode 39

October 4, 2002

Lisa Snowdon 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 Richard Ashcroft, Sarah Whatmore, The Datsuns, Avril Lavigne, and Will Young & Gareth Gates.

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Season 39, Episode 40

October 11, 2002

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 No Doubt, Feeder, Leann Rimes, Avril Lavigne, and Gareth Gates.

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Season 39, Episode 41

October 18, 2002

Liz Bonnin 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 The Vines, Nick Carter, The Coral, Pink, and Las Ketchup.

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Season 39, Episode 42

October 25, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 Doves, Badly Drawn Boy, L.l. Cool J, Samantha Mumba, and Nelly Feat. Kelly Rowland.

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Season 39, Episode 43

November 1, 2002

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 Red Hot Chili Peppers, Who Da Funk Feat. Jessica Eve, Rosie Ribbons, Blue, and Nelly Feat. Kelly Rowland.

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Season 39, Episode 44

November 8, 2002

Lisa Snowdon 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 Madonna, Tom Jones, Shaggy, Craig David, and D.j. Sammy Feat. Yanou & Do.

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Season 39, Episode 45

November 15, 2002

Liz Bonnin 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 H. & Claire, Dannii Minogue, Craig David, Queens Of The Stone Age, and Westlife.

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Season 39, Episode 46

November 22, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 Shakira, Sugababes, Kylie Minogue, Ashanti, and Christina Aguilera.

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Season 39, Episode 47

November 29, 2002

Lisa Snowdon 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 Sum 41, S. Club, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, and Christina Aguilera.

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Season 39, Episode 48

December 6, 2002

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 & Lulu, Anastacia, Scooter, Darius, and Daniel Bedingfield.

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Season 39, Episode 49

December 13, 2002

Liz Bonnin 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 Ms. Dynamite, Big Brovaz, Daniel Bedingfield, Liberty X, and Eminem.

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Season 39, Episode 50

December 20, 2002

Sarah Cawood 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 Pink, One True Voice, Bon Jovi, David Gray, and Blue Feat. Elton John.

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Season 39, Episode 51

December 25, 2002

Lisa Snowdon and Richard Blackwood introduce the fast-moving music show featuring Britain's best selling hits of 2002, and the Christmas number one of 2002. Including performances from Atomic Kitten, Gareth Gates, Ronan Keating, Girls Aloud, and Darius.