As of July 2026, Top of the Pops Season 35 aired in 1998 with 51 episodes — streaming now on BBC iPlayer. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Top of the Pops Season 35

1998 51 Episodes Reality ⭐ 7/10

Top of the Pops Season 35 is currently streaming on , and it delivers exactly the kind of format-driven drama that keeps people talking. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 43 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Jayne Middlemiss is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason Top of the Pops Season 35 keeps coming up in conversation. Top of the Pops Season 35 has the format that countless others have tried to copy since. Season 35 of Top of the Pops includes 51 episodes. It aired from January 1998 to December 1998. This season stars Jayne Middlemiss, Jo Whiley and Jamie Theakston. Jayne Middlemiss and Jo Whiley lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1998. Top of the Pops Season 35 understands the difference between manufactured drama and the real thing, and leans on the latter. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Top of the Pops Season 35 is impossible to watch casually — expect strong opinions. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. The casting and production never let it go stale. The kind of thing that disappears an evening without you noticing.

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🎬 Top of the Pops Season 35 — Episode Guide

E1
9th January 1998
1998-01-09
Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Steps, Janet Jackson, Space, Warren G. Feat. Sissel, and Lighthouse Family..
E2
16th January 1998
1998-01-16
Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Robbie Williams, Clock, Lighthouse Family, All Saints, and Bamboo.
E3
23rd January 1998
1998-01-23
Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Lighthouse Family, Radiohead, Ott, Backstreet Boys, and Oasis.
E4
30th January 1998
1998-01-30
Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Chumbawamba, Robbie Williams, Catatonia, Green Day, and Usher.
E5
6th February 1998
1998-02-06
Zoë Ball presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 February 1998 and featuring Usher, Carleen Anderson, Saint Etienne, Will Smith, The Freestylers, The Rolling Stones, OTT and Aqua.
E6
13th February 1998
1998-02-13
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 February 1998 and featuring Errol Brown, Cleopatra, Headswim, Jay-Z feat Gwen Dickey, Wes, Spiritualized, Backstreet Boys and Aqua.
E7
20th February 1998
1998-02-20
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast 20 February 1998 and featuring Shola Ama, Stereophonics, All Saints, Hurricane #1, Lilys, Air, The Bluetones, Lutricia McNeal and Celine Dion.
E8
27th February 1998
1998-02-27
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 February 1998 and featuring Cleopatra, Ocean Colour Scene, Another Level, Shania Twain, N-Tyce, Rest Assured, Will Mellor and Cornershop.
E9
6th March 1998
1998-03-06
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 March 1998 and featuring Cornershop, Finley Quaye, Celine Dion, Hinda Hicks, Robyn, Space feat Cerys Matthews, Spice Girls and Madonna.
E10
13th March 1998
1998-03-13
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 March 1998 and featuring Natalie Imbruglia, Simple Minds, Five, Ginuwine, Cast from Casualty, Shed Seven, Lionrock and Celine Dion
E11
20th March 1998
1998-03-20
Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from The Wombles, James, Alexia, Bryan Adams, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.
E12
27th March 1998
1998-03-27
Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from Pulp, Destiny's Child, M-people, Tin Tin Out Feat. Shelley Nelson, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.
E13
3rd April 1998
1998-04-03
Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from Prince Buster, Janet Jackson, Sash!, Ian Brown, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.
E14
10th April 1998
1998-04-10
Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from Savage Garden, Leann Rimes, Sash!, Tin Tin Out Feat. Shelley Nelson, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.
E15
17th April 1998
1998-04-17
Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from Ultra NatÉ, Ma$e, Ultra, Ben Folds Five, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.
E16
24th April 1998
1998-04-24
Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from Savage Garden, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Tamperer Feat. Maya, 187 Lockdown, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.
E17
1st May 1998
1998-05-01
Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Mavericks, Usher, Tori Amos, Catatonia, and Boyzone.
E18
8th May 1998
1998-05-08
Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Boyzone, Freak Power, Steps, Leann Rimes, and All Saints.
E19
15th May 1998
1998-05-15
Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Corrs, Simply Red, Leann Rimes, Wyclef Jean, and Aqua.
E20
22nd May 1998
1998-05-22
Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Steps, Imaani, Bus Stop Feat. Carl Douglas, The Tamperer Feat. Maya, and All Saints.

🎭 Cast of Top of the Pops Season 35

JM
Jayne Middlemiss
Self - Presenter
Jo Whiley
Jo Whiley
Self - Presenter
Jamie Theakston
Jamie Theakston
Self - Host
Kate Thornton
Kate Thornton
Self - Host
Mark Goodier
Mark Goodier
Self (voice)

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