As of July 2026, Top of the Pops Season 24 aired in 1987 with 53 episodes — streaming now on BBC iPlayer. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Top of the Pops Season 24

1987 53 Episodes Reality ⭐ 7/10

Right now you can watch Top of the Pops Season 24 on — and it is more addictive than the premise lets on. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 43 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Peter Powell anchors the format, but the whole cast makes it watchable. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Top of the Pops Season 24 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. What separates Top of the Pops Season 24 from the rest of its genre is a genuine understanding of what its audience actually wants to watch. Season 24 of Top of the Pops includes 53 episodes. It aired from January 1987 to December 1987. This season stars Peter Powell, Steve Wright and Gary Davies. Peter Powell and Steve Wright lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1987. The editing in Top of the Pops Season 24 does a lot of quiet work shaping how you feel about every person on screen. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Reality sceptics are warned — Top of the Pops Season 24 has converted more than a few doubters. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. The production understands its own premise and executes on it without apology. If you have enjoyed similar formats before, this is one of the stronger examples of what the genre can do.

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🎬 Top of the Pops Season 24 — Episode Guide

E1
January 1, 1987
1987-01-01
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 January 1987, featuring Status Quo, a-ha, Alison Moyet, Elkie Brooks, Gary Moore, Spitting Image and Madonna.
E2
January 8, 1987
1987-01-08
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, featuring Swing Out Sister, Lionel Richie, The Gap Band, The Pretenders, Paul Simon, Jackie Wilson and Genesis.
E3
January 15, 1987
1987-01-15
Mike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from The Mission, The Style Council, Siouxsie & The Banshees, and Bangles.
E4
January 22, 1987
1987-01-22
Gary Davies and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 January 1987, featuring Dead or Alive, UB40, Randy Crawford, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Pepsi & Shirlie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley and Swing Out Sister.
E5
January 29, 1987
1987-01-29
Mike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Aretha Franklin & George Michael, Robbie Nevil, The Blow Monkeys, and Taffy.
E6
February 5, 1987
1987-02-05
Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 February 1987 and featuring The Blow Monkeys, Randy Crawford, The Smiths, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Michael Crawford, and Aretha Franklin with George Michael.
E7
February 12, 1987
1987-02-12
Simon Mayo and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 February 1987. Featuring Level 42, Ben E King, Pepsi & Shirlie, Five Star, Carly Simon, Vesta Williams, Aretha Franklin and George Michael, and Taffy.
E8
February 19, 1987
1987-02-19
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 February 1987. Featuring performances by Westworld, Carly Simon, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Man 2 Man Meets Man Parrish, Duran Duran, Simply Red, Mental as Anything, The Jets, Eric Clapton, Ben E King and Europe.
E9
February 26, 1987
1987-02-26
Mike Smith and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Simply Red, Level 42, A-ha, and Ben E. King.
E10
March 5, 1987
1987-03-05
Janice Long and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 March 1987. Featuring performances by The Christians, a-ha, Erasure, Mel and Kim, Jackie Wilson, Freddie Mercury, Boy George, Al Jarreau, Ben E King and Percy Sledge.
E11
March 12, 1987
1987-03-12
Mike Smith and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Jackie Wilson, Freddie Mercury, Bruce Willis, and Beastie Boys.
E12
March 19, 1987
1987-03-19
Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 March 1987 and featuring Boy George, Erasure, Genesis and The Mission.
E13
March 26, 1987
1987-03-26
Mike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from U2, Janet Jackson, Nick Kamen, and Club Nouveau.
E14
April 2, 1987
1987-04-02
Gary Davies and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1987, featuring Madonna, Curiosity Killed the Cat and The Pogues & The Dubliners.
E15
April 9, 1987
1987-04-09
Mike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Club Nouveau, Judy Boucher, Bon Jovi, and Ferry Aid.
E16
April 16, 1987
1987-04-16
Janice Long and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 April 1987 and featuring Fine Young Cannibals, David Bowie, Herb Alpert, Five Star, Bon Jovi and Madonna.
E17
April 23, 1987
1987-04-23
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 April 1987, featuring Five Star, The Smiths, Kim Wilde & Junior, Judy Boucher, Starship, Tom Jones, Glenn & Chris, Madonna and Terence Trent D'Arby.
E18
April 30, 1987
1987-04-30
Peter Powell and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 April 1987, featuring the Jesus and Mary Chain, Starship, Labi Siffre, Level 42, Spear of Destiny, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Jones, Madonna and Duran Duran.
E19
May 7, 1987
1987-05-07
Mike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Fleetwood Mac, Spear Of Destiny, The Cult, and Starship.
E20
May 14, 1987
1987-05-14
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 May 1987 and featuring Johnny Hates Jazz, The Cult, Europe, Labi Shffre, Wet Wet Wet, Cameo, Tom Jones, Starship and Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction.

🎭 Cast of Top of the Pops Season 24

Peter Powell
Peter Powell
Self - Presenter
Steve Wright
Steve Wright
Self - Presenter
Gary Davies
Gary Davies
Self- Host
Mike Read
Mike Read
Self - Host
Simon Mayo
Simon Mayo
Self - Host
Simon Bates
Simon Bates
Self - Host
Janice Long
Janice Long
Self - Host

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