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When does Top of the Pops Season 40 come out?

Top of the Pops Season 40 premiered Friday, January 10, 2003 on BBC One and ended Thursday, December 25, 2003. The season has 51 episodes.

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Top of the Pops Season 40 release schedule

Top of the Pops Season 40 episode release dates
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1. 10th January 2003

Sarah Cawood introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Daniel Bedingfield, Milk Inc, Pink, Robbie Williams, and Girls Aloud.

Friday · 23 years ago

2. 17th January 2003

Richard Bacon introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Audio Bullys, Richard Ashcroft, Divine Inspiration, Electric Six, and Girls Aloud.

Friday · 23 years ago

3. 24th January 2003

Richard Bacon introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Flaming Lips, Busted, The Libertines, Feeder, and David Sneddon.

Friday · 23 years ago

4. 31st January 2003

Sarah Cawood introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Jurgen Vries Feat. Cmc, Jay-z Feat. BeyoncÉ, The Wildhearts, Audioslave, and David Sneddon.

Friday · 23 years ago

5. 7th February 2003

Sarah Cawood introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Syntax, Kelly Osbourne, 3rd Edge, Cam'ron Feat. Juelz Santana, and Tatu.

Friday · 23 years ago

6. 14th February 2003

Fearne Cotton introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Sean Paul, Gareth Gates Feat. The Kumars, Good Charlotte, Counting Crows, and Tatu.

Friday · 23 years ago

7. 21st February 2003

Sarah Cawood introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Appleton, Idlewild, Sarah Whatmore, Sinead Quinn, and Tatu.

Friday · 23 years ago

8. 28th February 2003

Sarah Cawood introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Music, Moloko, Kira, Busted, and Tatu.

Friday · 23 years ago

9. 7th March 2003

Ben Elton introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Melanie C, George Michael, Ainslie Henderson, RÖyksopp, and Christina Aguilera.

Friday · 23 years ago

10. 14th March 2003

Richard Bacon introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Nelly Feat. Justin Timberlake, Dannii Minogue, Stone Sour, Norah Jones, and Christina Aguilera.

Friday · 23 years ago

11. 21st March 2003

Richard Bacon introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from O.k. Go, Placebo, Sugababes, Jennifer Lopez Feat. L.l. Cool J, and Gareth Gates Feat. The Kumars.

Friday · 23 years ago

12. 28th March 2003

Sarah Cawood and Lisa Snowdon introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Simply Red, Richard X. Versus Liberty X, Blue, Mis-teeq, and Junior Senior.

Friday · 23 years ago

13. 4th April 2003

Lisa Snowdon and Sarah Cawood introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Mariah Carey, Linkin' Park, Westlife, Coldplay, and Scooter.

Friday · 23 years ago

14. 11th April 2003

Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Junior Senior, Avril Lavigne, Ronan Keating, Jennifer Lopez Feat. L.l. Cool J, and Room 5 Feat. Oliver Cheatham.

Friday · 23 years ago

15. 18th April 2003

Richard Bacon introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Mis-teeq, Queens Of The Stone Age, Kym Marsh, Daniel Bedingfield, and Room 5 Feat. Oliver Cheatham.

Friday · 23 years ago

16. 25th April 2003

Lisa Snowdon and Jamie Theakston introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Ronan Keating, D-side, Goldfrapp, Robbie Williams, and Room 5 Feat. Oliver Cheatham.

Friday · 23 years ago

17. 2nd May 2003

Richard Bacon and Gail Porter introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Macy Gray, Tatu, The Bluetones, Lisa Maffia, and Busted.

Friday · 23 years ago

18. 9th May 2003

Richard Bacon and Sarah Cawood introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Busted, Ronan Keating, Kym Marsh, Craig David & Sting, and Tomcraft.

Friday · 23 years ago

19. 16th May 2003

Liz Bonnin and Richard Bacon introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Cheeky Girls, Bhangra Knights Versus Husan, Feeder, The Androids, and Madonna.

Friday · 23 years ago

20. 23rd May 2003

Liz Bonnin and Konnie Huq introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Big Brovaz, Mr. Redz Versus D.j. Skribble, Sean Paul, Girls Aloud, and Justin Timberlake.

Friday · 23 years ago

21. 30th May 2003

Konnie Huq and Liz Bonnin introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Craig David & Sting, Audio Bullys, Stereophonics, Justin Timberlake, and R. Kelly.

Friday · 23 years ago

22. 6th June 2003

Edith Bowman and Colin Murray introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Justin Timberlake, Jemini, Abs, S. Club, and R. Kelly.

Friday · 23 years ago

23. 13th June 2003

Lisa Snowdon and Sarah Cawood introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from S. Club, Marilyn Manson, One True Voice, Electric Six, and Evanescence.

Friday · 23 years ago

24. 20th June 2003

Sarah Cawood and Fearne Cotton introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Dannii Minogue, D.j. Sammy, Amy Studt, Linkin' Park, and Evanescence.

Friday · 23 years ago

25. 27th June 2003

Jonathan Ross and Fearne Cotton introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Jennifer Ellison, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ashanti, Delta Goodrem, and The Darkness.

Friday · 23 years ago

26. 4th July 2003

Colin Murray and Edith Bowman introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Blazin' Squad, Metallica, BeyoncÉ, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Evanescence.

Friday · 23 years ago

27. 11th July 2003

Colin Murray and Liz Bonnin introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Mis-teeq, Ocean Colour Scene, Wayne Wonder, 50 Cent Feat. Nate Dogg, and Beyoncé.

Friday · 23 years ago

28. 18th July 2003

Konnie Huq and Richard Bacon introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Madonna, Kym Marsh, Pink Feat. William Orbit, Eminem, and Beyoncé.

Friday · 23 years ago

29. 25th July 2003

Liz Bonnin and Fearne Cotton introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Wayne Wonder, D-side, Sweet Dreams, Benny Benassi Feat. The Biz, and The Coral.

Friday · 23 years ago

30. 1st August 2003

Edith Bowman and Fearne Cotton introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from BeyoncÉ, Triple 8, Robbie Williams, Stereophonics, and Daniel Bedingfield.

Friday · 23 years ago

31. 8th August 2003

Colin Murray and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Junior Senior, Craig David, Daniel Bedingfield, Lumidee, and Justin Timberlake.

Friday · 23 years ago

32. 15th August 2003

Edith Bowman and Jack Osbourne introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Mark Owen, The Coral, Kings Of Leon, Elbow, and The Cheeky Girls.

Friday · 23 years ago

33. 22nd August 2003

Fearne Cotton and Colin Murray introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from David Sneddon, Lumidee, Rachel Stevens, Busted, and Blu Cantrell Feat. Sean Paul.

Saturday · 23 years ago

34. 29th August 2003

Sarah Cawood and Colin Murray introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Good Charlotte, The Libertines, Girls Aloud, Lemar, and Blu Cantrell Feat. Sean Paul.

Friday · 23 years ago

35. 5th September 2003

Fearne Cotton and Richard Bacon introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Kelly Clarkson, Abs Feat. Nodesha, Mel Blatt, Lee Cabrera Feat. Alex Cartana, and Shania Twain.

Friday · 23 years ago

36. 12th September 2003

Reggie Yates and Edith Bowman introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Big Brovaz, Iron Maiden, Sting, Lemar, and Dido.

Friday · 23 years ago

37. 19th September 2003

Richard Bacon and Liz Bonnin introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Gareth Gates, Rishi Rich Project Feat. Jay Sean, Pink, Seal, and Christina Aguilera Feat. Lil' Kim.

Friday · 23 years ago

38. 26th September 2003

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Jamelia, So Solid Crew, Rachel Stevens, Nickelback, and Mary J. Blige.

Friday · 23 years ago

39. 3rd October 2003

Richard Bacon and Margherita Taylor introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Darkness, Elvis Presley, Texas Feat. Kardinal Offishall, Emma Bunton, and Metallica.

Friday · 23 years ago

40. 10th October 2003

Reggie Yates and Fearne Cotton introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from S. Club 8, Jamelia, Wyclef Jean, Amy Studt, and Hope Of The States.

Friday · 23 years ago

41. 17th October 2003

Richard Bacon and Margherita Taylor introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Blur, Blondie, 50 Cent, The Strokes, and Kylie Minogue.

Friday · 23 years ago

42. 24th October 2003

Fearne Cotton and Richard Bacon introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Emma Bunton, Rem, Girls Aloud, Alex Parks, and Britney Spears.

Friday · 23 years ago

43. 31st October 2003

Margherita Taylor and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Liberty X, Ronan Keating, Obie Trice, Stacie Orrico, and Blue.

Friday · 23 years ago

44. 7th November 2003

Ronan Keating and Fearne Cotton introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Pink, Missy Elliott, Angel City Feat. Lara Mcallen, Holly Valance, and Alicia Keys.

Friday · 23 years ago

45. 14th November 2003

Margherita Taylor and Richard Bacon introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Blazin' Squad, Robbie Williams, Pet Shop Boys, Lostprophets, and Black Eyed Peas.

Friday · 23 years ago

46. 21st November 2003

Richard Bacon, Fearne Cotton, Reggie Yates, and Margherita Taylor present the hits on the last show before the redesign, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Nelly, Enrique Iglesias, Basement Jaxx Feat. Dizzee Rascal, Stereophonics, and Nelly Furtado.

Friday · 22 years ago

47. 28th November 2003

Live from a new-look studio at TV Centre, a special hour-long edition to celebrate the revamp of the long-running music show. MTV's Tim Kash presents a star-studded line-up of acts, plus exclusive backstage footage. Including performances from Mis-teeq, Will Young, The Darkness, Limp Bizkit, and Blu Cantrell.

Friday · 22 years ago

48. 5th December 2003

Tim Kash introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Big Brovaz, Victoria Beckham, Gareth Gates, Victoria Beckham, and Will Young.

Friday · 22 years ago

49. 12th December 2003

Tim Kash introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, backstage gossip, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Black Eyed Peas, The Darkness, The Idols, Will Young, and Blue.

Friday · 22 years ago

50. 19th December 2003

Tim Kash introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, backstage gossip, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Atomic Kitten, Sugababes, Michael Andrews Feat. Gary Jules, Blazin' Squad, and Alicia Keys.

Friday · 22 years ago

51. 25th December 2003 Finale

Tim Kash introduces a special Christmas edition of the fast-moving music show, featuring some of the best selling hits of 2003, and the 2003 Christmas number one. Including performances from The Idols, Jay-z Feat. BeyoncÉ, Electric Six, Jaimeson Feat. Angel Blu, and David Sneddon.

Thursday · 22 years ago

Top of the Pops Season 40 guest stars

  • Tony Blackburn

    Tony Blackburn

    Self - Host

  • Ronan Keating

    Ronan Keating

    Self

  • Jonathan Ross

    Jonathan Ross

    Self - Host

  • Jack Osbourne

    Jack Osbourne

    Self - Host

  • Meat Loaf

    Meat Loaf

    Self

  • Damon Albarn

    Damon Albarn

    Self

  • Graham Coxon

    Graham Coxon

    Self

  • Alex James

    Alex James

    Self

  • Dave Rowntree

    Dave Rowntree

    Self

  • Lee Westwick

    Self

Top of the Pops Season 40 FAQ

When does Top of the Pops Season 40 come out?

Top of the Pops Season 40 premiered Friday, January 10, 2003 on BBC One.

How many episodes are in Top of the Pops Season 40?

Top of the Pops Season 40 has 51 episodes.

Are new episodes of Top of the Pops Season 40 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Top of the Pops Season 40 finale?

The Top of the Pops Season 40 finale (Episode 51) aired Thursday, December 25, 2003.

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