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 40

Season 40, Episode 1

January 10, 2003

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 Daniel Bedingfield, Milk Inc, Pink, Robbie Williams, and Girls Aloud.

2Season 40

Season 40, Episode 2

January 17, 2003

Richard Bacon 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 Audio Bullys, Richard Ashcroft, Divine Inspiration, Electric Six, and Girls Aloud.

3Season 40

Season 40, Episode 3

January 24, 2003

Richard Bacon 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 Flaming Lips, Busted, The Libertines, Feeder, and David Sneddon.

4Season 40

Season 40, Episode 4

January 31, 2003

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 Jurgen Vries Feat. Cmc, Jay-z Feat. BeyoncÉ, The Wildhearts, Audioslave, and David Sneddon.

5Season 40

Season 40, Episode 5

February 7, 2003

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 Syntax, Kelly Osbourne, 3rd Edge, Cam'ron Feat. Juelz Santana, and Tatu.

6Season 40

Season 40, Episode 6

February 14, 2003

Fearne Cotton 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 Sean Paul, Gareth Gates Feat. The Kumars, Good Charlotte, Counting Crows, and Tatu.

7Season 40

Season 40, Episode 7

February 21, 2003

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 Appleton, Idlewild, Sarah Whatmore, Sinead Quinn, and Tatu.

8Season 40

Season 40, Episode 8

February 28, 2003

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 Music, Moloko, Kira, Busted, and Tatu.

9Season 40

Season 40, Episode 9

March 7, 2003

Ben Elton 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 Melanie C, George Michael, Ainslie Henderson, RÖyksopp, and Christina Aguilera.

10Season 40

Season 40, Episode 10

March 14, 2003

Richard Bacon 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 Feat. Justin Timberlake, Dannii Minogue, Stone Sour, Norah Jones, and Christina Aguilera.

11Season 40

Season 40, Episode 11

March 21, 2003

Richard Bacon 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 O.k. Go, Placebo, Sugababes, Jennifer Lopez Feat. L.l. Cool J, and Gareth Gates Feat. The Kumars.

12Season 40

Season 40, Episode 12

March 28, 2003

Sarah Cawood and Lisa Snowdon introduce 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 Simply Red, Richard X. Versus Liberty X, Blue, Mis-teeq, and Junior Senior.

13Season 40

Season 40, Episode 13

April 4, 2003

Lisa Snowdon and Sarah Cawood introduce 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 Mariah Carey, Linkin' Park, Westlife, Coldplay, and Scooter.

14Season 40

Season 40, Episode 14

April 11, 2003

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 Junior Senior, Avril Lavigne, Ronan Keating, Jennifer Lopez Feat. L.l. Cool J, and Room 5 Feat. Oliver Cheatham.

15Season 40

Season 40, Episode 15

April 18, 2003

Richard Bacon 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, Queens Of The Stone Age, Kym Marsh, Daniel Bedingfield, and Room 5 Feat. Oliver Cheatham.

16Season 40

Season 40, Episode 16

April 25, 2003

Lisa Snowdon and Jamie Theakston introduce 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, D-side, Goldfrapp, Robbie Williams, and Room 5 Feat. Oliver Cheatham.

17Season 40

Season 40, Episode 17

May 2, 2003

Richard Bacon and Gail Porter introduce 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 Macy Gray, Tatu, The Bluetones, Lisa Maffia, and Busted.

18Season 40

Season 40, Episode 18

May 9, 2003

Richard Bacon and Sarah Cawood introduce 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, Ronan Keating, Kym Marsh, Craig David & Sting, and Tomcraft.

19Season 40

Season 40, Episode 19

May 16, 2003

Liz Bonnin and Richard Bacon introduce 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 Cheeky Girls, Bhangra Knights Versus Husan, Feeder, The Androids, and Madonna.

20Season 40

Season 40, Episode 20

May 23, 2003

Liz Bonnin and Konnie Huq introduce 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 Big Brovaz, Mr. Redz Versus D.j. Skribble, Sean Paul, Girls Aloud, and Justin Timberlake.

21Season 40

Season 40, Episode 21

May 30, 2003

Konnie Huq and Liz Bonnin introduce 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 Craig David & Sting, Audio Bullys, Stereophonics, Justin Timberlake, and R. Kelly.

22Season 40

Season 40, Episode 22

June 6, 2003

Edith Bowman and Colin Murray introduce 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 Justin Timberlake, Jemini, Abs, S. Club, and R. Kelly.

23Season 40

Season 40, Episode 23

June 13, 2003

Lisa Snowdon and Sarah Cawood introduce 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, Marilyn Manson, One True Voice, Electric Six, and Evanescence.

24Season 40

Season 40, Episode 24

June 20, 2003

Sarah Cawood and Fearne Cotton introduce 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 Dannii Minogue, D.j. Sammy, Amy Studt, Linkin' Park, and Evanescence.

25Season 40

Season 40, Episode 25

June 27, 2003

Jonathan Ross and Fearne Cotton introduce 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 Ellison, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ashanti, Delta Goodrem, and The Darkness.

26Season 40

Season 40, Episode 26

July 4, 2003

Colin Murray and Edith Bowman introduce 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 Blazin' Squad, Metallica, BeyoncÉ, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Evanescence.

27Season 40

Season 40, Episode 27

July 11, 2003

Colin Murray and Liz Bonnin introduce 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, Ocean Colour Scene, Wayne Wonder, 50 Cent Feat. Nate Dogg, and Beyoncé.

28Season 40

Season 40, Episode 28

July 18, 2003

Konnie Huq and Richard Bacon introduce 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, Kym Marsh, Pink Feat. William Orbit, Eminem, and Beyoncé.

29Season 40

Season 40, Episode 29

July 25, 2003

Liz Bonnin and Fearne Cotton introduce 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 Wayne Wonder, D-side, Sweet Dreams, Benny Benassi Feat. The Biz, and The Coral.

30Season 40

Season 40, Episode 30

August 1, 2003

Edith Bowman and Fearne Cotton introduce 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 BeyoncÉ, Triple 8, Robbie Williams, Stereophonics, and Daniel Bedingfield.

31Season 40

Season 40, Episode 31

August 8, 2003

Colin Murray and Reggie Yates introduce 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 Junior Senior, Craig David, Daniel Bedingfield, Lumidee, and Justin Timberlake.

32Season 40

Season 40, Episode 32

August 15, 2003

Edith Bowman and Jack Osbourne introduce 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 Mark Owen, The Coral, Kings Of Leon, Elbow, and The Cheeky Girls.

33Season 40

Season 40, Episode 33

August 23, 2003

Fearne Cotton and Colin Murray introduce 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 Sneddon, Lumidee, Rachel Stevens, Busted, and Blu Cantrell Feat. Sean Paul.

34Season 40

Season 40, Episode 34

August 29, 2003

Sarah Cawood and Colin Murray introduce 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 Good Charlotte, The Libertines, Girls Aloud, Lemar, and Blu Cantrell Feat. Sean Paul.

35Season 40

Season 40, Episode 35

September 5, 2003

Fearne Cotton and Richard Bacon introduce 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 Kelly Clarkson, Abs Feat. Nodesha, Mel Blatt, Lee Cabrera Feat. Alex Cartana, and Shania Twain.

36Season 40

Season 40, Episode 36

September 12, 2003

Reggie Yates and Edith Bowman introduce 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 Big Brovaz, Iron Maiden, Sting, Lemar, and Dido.

37Season 40

Season 40, Episode 37

September 19, 2003

Richard Bacon and Liz Bonnin introduce 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 Gareth Gates, Rishi Rich Project Feat. Jay Sean, Pink, Seal, and Christina Aguilera Feat. Lil' Kim.

38Season 40

Season 40, Episode 38

September 26, 2003

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce 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 Jamelia, So Solid Crew, Rachel Stevens, Nickelback, and Mary J. Blige.

39Season 40

Season 40, Episode 39

October 3, 2003

Richard Bacon and Margherita Taylor introduce 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 Darkness, Elvis Presley, Texas Feat. Kardinal Offishall, Emma Bunton, and Metallica.

40Season 40

Season 40, Episode 40

October 10, 2003

Reggie Yates and Fearne Cotton introduce 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 8, Jamelia, Wyclef Jean, Amy Studt, and Hope Of The States.

41Season 40

Season 40, Episode 41

October 17, 2003

Richard Bacon and Margherita Taylor introduce 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 Blur, Blondie, 50 Cent, The Strokes, and Kylie Minogue.

42Season 40

Season 40, Episode 42

October 24, 2003

Fearne Cotton and Richard Bacon introduce 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, Rem, Girls Aloud, Alex Parks, and Britney Spears.

43Season 40

Season 40, Episode 43

October 31, 2003

Margherita Taylor and Reggie Yates introduce 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 Liberty X, Ronan Keating, Obie Trice, Stacie Orrico, and Blue.

44Season 40

Season 40, Episode 44

November 7, 2003

Ronan Keating and Fearne Cotton introduce 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, Missy Elliott, Angel City Feat. Lara Mcallen, Holly Valance, and Alicia Keys.

45Season 40

Season 40, Episode 45

November 14, 2003

Margherita Taylor and Richard Bacon introduce 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 Blazin' Squad, Robbie Williams, Pet Shop Boys, Lostprophets, and Black Eyed Peas.

46Season 40

Season 40, Episode 46

November 21, 2003

Richard Bacon, Fearne Cotton, Reggie Yates, and Margherita Taylor present the hits on the last show before the redesign, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Nelly, Enrique Iglesias, Basement Jaxx Feat. Dizzee Rascal, Stereophonics, and Nelly Furtado.

47Season 40

Season 40, Episode 47

November 28, 2003

Live from a new-look studio at TV Centre, a special hour-long edition to celebrate the revamp of the long-running music show. MTV's Tim Kash presents a star-studded line-up of acts, plus exclusive backstage footage. Including performances from Mis-teeq, Will Young, The Darkness, Limp Bizkit, and Blu Cantrell.

48Season 40

Season 40, Episode 48

December 5, 2003

Tim Kash 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 Big Brovaz, Victoria Beckham, Gareth Gates, Victoria Beckham, and Will Young.

49Season 40

Season 40, Episode 49

December 12, 2003

Tim Kash introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, backstage gossip, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Black Eyed Peas, The Darkness, The Idols, Will Young, and Blue.

50Season 40

Season 40, Episode 50

December 19, 2003

Tim Kash introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, backstage gossip, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Atomic Kitten, Sugababes, Michael Andrews Feat. Gary Jules, Blazin' Squad, and Alicia Keys.

51Season 40

Season 40, Episode 51

December 25, 2003

Tim Kash introduces a special Christmas edition of the fast-moving music show, featuring some of the best selling hits of 2003, and the 2003 Christmas number one. Including performances from The Idols, Jay-z Feat. BeyoncÉ, Electric Six, Jaimeson Feat. Angel Blu, and David Sneddon.