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Top of the Pops

1964 – 2006Show43 seasons2208 episodes

Reality
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nostalgic, wholesome reality series about show business and pop culture, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Episodes

43 seasons · 2208 episodes · best: S14E20 "Episode #14.20" 8.9

Episodes

7.6
4.4
6.9
6.6
7.3
6.5
6.7
7.8
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.1
7.2
7.1
7.4
7.2
7.1
6.9
7.0
7.0
6.8
6.6
6.7
6.6
7.2
7.2
6.8
6.6
6.5
6.2
6.5
5.1
4.1
6.7
7.6

Story

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

Feels like

  • Music Chart History
  • Pop Culture Time Capsule
  • Live Performance Showcase
  • British Entertainment Institution
  • Nostalgic Visual Style
  • Eclectic Genre Mix
  • Celebrity Spotlight
  • Lightweight Variety Format
  • Soundtrack of the Decades
  • Wholesome Family Viewing

Cast

24 of 437 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Claire Winyard, Mo Fitzgibbon
Written by
Jasbinder Singh Mann, Declan Bennett, Alan Macfarlane
Produced by
Johnnie Stewart, Stanley Appel, Andi Peters

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 1, 1964 · December 25, 2006 · Ended

First aired
January 1, 1964
Last aired
December 25, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
43 seasons · 2208 episodes
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Bookends, Retool, Invisible Backup Band +9

  • Bookends
  • Retool
  • Invisible Backup Band
  • Is This Thing Still On?
  • Transatlantic Equivalent
  • Nothing but Hits
  • That Syncing Feeling
  • Nostalgia Filter
  • Fanservice
  • B-Roll Rebus
  • Vinyl Shatters
  • Deadpan Snarker

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Top of the Pops?"

Questions about Top of the Pops

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Top of the Pops?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Top of the Pops worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.9). Season 41 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 4.1 against 7.8 for the best season.

Which season of Top of the Pops is best?

Season 14, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Season 41 is the weakest at 4.1. The highest-rated episode is Episode #14.20 (season 14, episode 20) at 8.9, and the lowest is Episode #39.2 (season 39, episode 2) at 3.6.

Is Top of the Pops okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Top of the Pops?

1472 h

About 1472 hours: 2208 episodes in 43 seasons of about 40 minutes each, aired from 1964 to 2006.

Can I half-watch Top of the Pops?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Top of the Pops?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.