Programme Index

Duration: 46 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 16^th Aug 1997, 17:45 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Dec 2020, 22:05 on BBC Two England

A TOTP2 special, first broadcast in 1997 to mark the twentieth anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. Includes performances by Cher and Bryan Ferry and the King himself. Show more

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MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

Party Special

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 23^rd Dec 2001, 17:15 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 31^st Dec 2020, 22:45 on BBC Two England

Steve Wright presents a TOTP2 party special featuring Ricky Martin, Showstoppers, Hot Chocolate and Robbie Williams.

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MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

Christmas Special

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 23^rd Dec 2006, 19:40 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 15^th Dec 2020, 22:05 on BBC Two England

A rundown of the greatest Christmas hits from the archive, introduced by Steve Wright.

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MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

New Year Special

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 31^st Dec 2003, 21:50 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 31^st Dec 2020, 00:30 on BBC Two England

Steve Wright with the perfect new year playlist, featuring performances by The Three Degrees, Elton John, Blondie, Lionel Richie, The Bee Gees, Madonna and Kylie Minogue. Show more

TOTP2

Genesis

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 4^th Oct 2014, 22:50 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 5^th Apr 2019, 23:45 on BBC Two Scotland

A dip into the archives to explore both collective hits and solo singles spanning 20 early years of Genesis history, from the art-rock Gabriel era to 1980s pop superstars. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: John Williams

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TOTP2

Duran Duran Special

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th May 2010, 22:00 on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Jun 2018, 02:45 on BBC Two Wales

Mark Radcliffe takes us on a memorable look back at some classic Duran Duran Top of the Pops performances.

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Radcliffe
Producer:: Sally Wood

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TOTP2

Wham! Special

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 23^rd May 2010, 22:00 on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: Sat 8^th Jun 2019, 00:00 on BBC Two Wales

Mark Radcliffe with some classic Wham! performances on Top of the Pops.

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Radcliffe
Producer:: Sally Wood

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

80s Special

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th May 2010, 19:30 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Jul 2020, 22:45 on BBC Two England

Mark Radcliffe looks back at some of the most memorable Top of the Pops performances from the 80s including Adam Ant, Culture Club, Bucks Fizz, Yazz, Duran Duran and Wham! Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Radcliffe
Producer:: Sally Wood

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

Christmas 2011

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 21^st Dec 2011, 19:30 on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Sat 24^th Dec 2011, 22:25 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Mark Radcliffe digs deep into the Top of the Pops archives to bring some festive performances from the likes of Coldplay, Curtis Mayfield, Mariah Carey, and David Bowie. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Radcliffe
Producer:: Stephanie McWhinnie
Executive Producer:: Mark Cooper

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Brand

TOTP2

80s Special

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 1^st Jan 2011, 01:15 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 21^st Feb 2021, 00:50 on BBC Two Scotland

Mark Radcliffe looks back at some of the most memorable Top of the Pops performances from the 80s including Adam Ant, Culture Club, Bucks Fizz, Yazz, Duran Duran and Wham! Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Mark Radcliffe
Producer:: Sally Wood

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

Brand

TOTP2

Christmas

Duration: 1 hour, 8 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 21^st Dec 2010, 18:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 25^th Dec 2020, 19:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Mark Radcliffe digs deep into the Top of the Pops archives to bring some festive performances.

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Radcliffe
Producer:: Sally Wood

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

Brand

TOTP2

TOTP2 at Christmas

Episode 6

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Dec 2008, 23:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Sun 29^th Dec 2019, 00:25 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)

There's a party going on with Elton John, The Goodies, Atomic Kitten, Roy Orbison, Bob Marley and Chesney Hawkes. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Steve Wright
Producer:: Mark Hagen

Genres

MusicPop & Chart

Brand

TOTP2: TOTP2 at Christmas

Series

TOTP2

01/08/2001

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Aug 2001, 18:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Mon 6^th Aug 2001, 01:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)

River City People sing California Dreaming and Green Day perform Basket Case. Plus Prince's When Doves Cry and Joe Strummer's Johnny Appleseed. Show more

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

26/02/2002

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Feb 2002, 19:05 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Tue 26^th Feb 2002, 19:05 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)

Steve Wright introduces music from The Sweet, Tina Turner, The Cure, Nick Lowe, Joan Osborne, UB40, Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, and Eva Cassidy.

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

04/12/2002

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Dec 2002, 18:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Wed 4^th Dec 2002, 18:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)

Vinnie Jones tackles Big Bad Leroy Brown. Yazoo perform The Other Side of Love and Donny Osmond sings Puppy Love. Plus Donovan's There Is a Mountain and The Beat's Too Nice to Talk To.

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

29/01/2003

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Jan 2003, 18:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Wed 29^th Jan 2003, 18:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)

Steve Wright introduces music from Mock Turtles, Tom Robinson, Tracey Ullman, Living in a Box, Suzi Quatro, Aztec Camera, Roberta Flack and Toby Keith.

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

09/01/2004

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 9^th Jan 2004, 18:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Fri 9^th Jan 2004, 18:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)

Robbie Williams sings Angels and Ian Dury performs Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick. Cherelle and Alexander O'Neal duet on Saturday Love, and Style Council perform Money Go Round.

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

01/12/1999

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Dec 1999, 18:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Sun 5^th Dec 1999, 00:40 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)

Vintage material includes Europe's The Final Countdown and REM's Man on the Moon. Everything but the Girl perform Missing and Duran Duran sing The Reflex. Show more

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

08/03/2000

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Mar 2000, 18:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Sat 11^th Mar 2000, 20:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)

Squeeze have fun with Up the Junction and James Taylor tackles You've Got a Friend. Paul Weller performs Changing Man and Bobbie Gentry sings Ode to Billie Joe. Show more

Genres

MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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TOTP2

03/12/2002

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Dec 2002, 18:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Tue 3^rd Dec 2002, 18:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)

Lisa Stansfield performs All around the World and George Harrison sings My Sweet Lord. Vanilla Ice performs Ice Ice Baby, while Kylie Minogue sings Better the Devil You Know. Show more

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MusicClassic Pop & Rock

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