Top of the Pops backdrop
Top of the Pops poster
Reality

The Worst Episodes of Top of the Pops

BBC One

Every episode of Top of the Pops ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Top of the Pops!

The Worst Episodes of Top of the Pops

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

Filter By Season43

Season 1 poster

Season 1

View Season
Season 2 poster

Season 2

View Season
  1. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #1 - 8 January 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E2

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #2 - 15 January 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E3

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  3. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #3 - 22 January 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E4

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  4. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #4 - 29 January 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E5

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  5. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #5 - 5 February 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E6

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  6. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #6 - 12 February 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E7

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Top of the Pops

    READ
  7. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #7 - 19 February 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E8

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  8. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #8 - 26 February 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E9

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #9 - 4 March 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E10

    Presenter: Alan Freeman Performers: The Dave Clark Five - Bits & Pieces (repeat) Eden Kane - Boys Cry (repeat) Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children (repeat) The Rolling Stones - Not Fade Away The Hollies - Just One Look (repeat) The Bachelors - Diane Videos: Dusty Springfield - Stay Awhile

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  10. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #10 - 11 March 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E11

    Presenters David Jacobs, Pete Murray and Savid Jacobs Performers: Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children (repeat) The Dave Clark Five - Bits & Pieces (repeat) Eden Kane - Boys Cry Gene Pitney - That Girl Belongs To Yesterday (repeat) Kathy Kirby - Let Me Go Lover (repeat) The Hollies - Just One Look (repeat) Videos: The Rolling Stones - Not Fade Away

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  11. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #11 - 18 March 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E12

    Presenters: Pete Murray and Jimmy Savile Performers: The Dave Clark Five - Bits & Pieces (repeat) Gene Pitney - That Girl Belongs To Yesterday (repeat) Marquis Of Bath - Announcement The Swinging Blue Jeans - Good Golly Miss Molly The Bachelors - I Believe The Hollies - Just One Look (repeat) The Rolling Stones - Not Fade Away (repeat) Videos: Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  12. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #12 - 25 March 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E13

    Presenters: Pete Murray and Jimmy Savile Performers: Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children (repeat) Peter and Gordon - World Without Love The Applejacks - Tell Me When The Bachelors - I Believe (repeat) The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love (repeat) The Beatles - You Can't Do That (repeat) Videos: The Rolling Stones - Not Fade Away

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  13. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #13 - 1 April 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E14

    Presenters: Alan Freeman and Pete Murray Performers: Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children (repeat) Millie - My Boy Lollipop (repeat) Peter & Gordon - World Without Love The Swinging Blue Jeans - Good Golly Miss Molly The Applejacks - Tell Me When The Bachelors - I Believe The Beatles - You Can't Do That (repeat)

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  14. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #14 - 8 April 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E15

    Presenters: Pete Murray and David Jacobs Performers: Millie - My Boy Lollipop Peter & Gordon - World Without Love The Swinging Blue Jeans - Good Golly Miss Molly The Bachelors - I Believe (repeat) The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love (repeat) The Four Pennies - Juliet Videos: Elvis Presley - Viva Las Vegas The Mojos - Everything's Alright

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  15. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #15 - 15 April 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E16

    Presenters: David Jacobs and Jimmy Savile Performers: Gerry & The Pacemakers - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying (repeat) Millie - My Boy Lollipop Peter & Gordon - World Without Love The Applejacks - Tell Me When (repeat) The Bachelors - I Believe The Migil 5 - Mockingbird Hill Videos: The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  16. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #16 - 22 April 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E17

    Presenters: Jimmy Savile and Alan Freeman Performers: Gerry & The Pacemakers - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying (repeat) Millie - My Boy Lollipop Peter & Gordon - World Without Love The Bachelors - I Believe (repeat) The Four Pennies - Juliet The Mojos - Everything's Alright (repeat) The Searchers - Don't Throw Your Love Away (repeat) Videos: Manfred Mann - Hubble Bubble

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  17. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #17 - 29 April 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E18

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  18. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #18 - 6 May 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E19

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  19. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #19 - 13 May 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E20

    Presenters: Pete Murray and Jimmy Savile Performers: Cilla Black - You're My World (repeat) Freddie & The Dreamers - I Love You Baby (repeat) Millie - My Boy Lollipop (repeat) The Four Pennies - Juliet The Fourmost - A Little Loving (repeat) Videos: Cliff Richard - Constantly The Shadows - The Rise & Fall Of Flingel Bunt

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  20. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #20 - 20 May 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E21

    Presenters: Jimmy Savile and Alan Freeman Performers: Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Someone Someone Kathy Kirby - You're The One The Four Pennies - Juliet (repeat) Videos: Cilla Black - You're My World Gigliola Cinquetti - Non Ho L'eta Per Amarti The Shadows - The Rise & Fall Of Flingel Bunt

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  21. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #21 - 27 May 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E22

    Presenters: Alan Freeman Performers: Billy Fury - I Will Cilla Black - You're My World (repeat) Freddie & The Dreamers - I Love You Baby (repeat) The Four Pennies - Juliet (repeat) The Hollies - Here I Go Again Videos: Cliff Richard - Constantly Roy Orbison - It's Over

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  22. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #22 - 3 June 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E23

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  23. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #23 - 10 June 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E24

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  24. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #24 - 17 June 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E25

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  25. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #25 - 24 June 1964

    Loading...
    S1:E26

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A

Worst Episodes Summary

"8 January 1964" is the worst rated episode of "Top of the Pops". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/8/1964. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "15 January 1964".