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When does Top of the Pops Season 42 come out?

Top of the Pops Season 42 is airing now on BBC One. The next episode doesn't have a release date yet. New episodes are released weekly. The finale is set for Sunday, December 25, 2005.

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Top of the Pops Season 42 release schedule

Top of the Pops Season 42 episode release dates
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1. 7th January 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Uniting Nations, Franz Ferdinand, Outkast, and Scissor Sisters.

Friday · 21 years ago

2. 14th January 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Lovefreekz, Erasure, Kasabian, and Scissor Sisters.

Friday · 21 years ago

3. 21st January 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Manic Street Preachers, Rooster, Britney Spears, and Destiny's Child.

Friday · 21 years ago

4. 28th January 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Stonebridge Feat. Therese, The Chemical Brothers, Girls Aloud, and Jennifer Lopez.

Friday · 21 years ago

5. 4th February 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Ashanti, Hanson, Nelly, and Destiny's Child.

Friday · 21 years ago

6. 11th February 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Uniting Nations, Jennifer Lopez, Brian Mcfadden & Delta Goodrem, and Snoop Dogg Feat. Pharrell Williams.

Friday · 21 years ago

7. 18th February 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Raghav, Mcfly, Queen, and Daniel Bedingfield.

Friday · 21 years ago

8. 25th February 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Embrace, The Game, Kylie Minogue, and Avril Lavigne.

Friday · 21 years ago

9. 4th March 2005

Fearne Cotton introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Kaiser Chiefs, Akon, Moby, and Girls Aloud.

Friday · 21 years ago

10. 11th March 2005

Fearne Cotton introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Bravery, Cabin Crew, G4, and New Order.

Friday · 21 years ago

11. 18th March 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Sunset Strippers, Destiny's Child, 50 Cent, and New Order.

Friday · 21 years ago

12. 25th March 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Basement Jaxx, Green Day, Shapeshifters, and Mariah Carey.

Friday · 21 years ago

13. 1st April 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Natalie Imbruglia, Gorillaz, Mario, and Ja Rule.

Friday · 21 years ago

14. 10th April 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Mariah Carey, Studio B, Eminem, and Morrissey.

Sunday · 21 years ago

15. 15th April 2005

Richard Bacon and Margherita Taylor introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Melanie C, Bodyrockers, Maroon 5, and Faith Evans.

Friday · 21 years ago

16. 22nd April 2005

The Radio 1 Breakfast Show team introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Razorlight, Oasis, The Caesars, and Snoop Dogg Feat. Justin Timberlake & Charlie Wilson.

Friday · 21 years ago

17. 29th April 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Bodyrockers, Will Smith, Destiny's Child, and The Coral.

Friday · 21 years ago

18. 6th May 2005

Fearne Cotton introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez Feat. Fat Joe, The Tears, and Snoop Dogg Feat. Justin Timberlake & Charlie Wilson.

Friday · 21 years ago

19. 13th May 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Amerie, 2-pac Feat. Elton John, Faith Evans, and Oasis.

Friday · 21 years ago

20. 20th May 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Kelly Osbourne, Gorillaz, Jamiroquai, and K.t. Tunstall.

Friday · 21 years ago

21. 27th May 2005

Reggie Yates introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Max Graham Vs. Yes, Kaiser Chiefs, Charlotte Church, and Rob Thomas.

Friday · 21 years ago

22. 3rd June 2005

Reggie Yates introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Gwen Stefani, U2, Amerie, and Coldplay.

Friday · 21 years ago

23. 10th June 2005

Reggie Yates introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Rachel Stevens, Foo Fighters, James Blunt, and Stereophonics.

Friday · 21 years ago

24. 17th June 2005

Reggie Yates introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Jamiroquai, Amerie, Coldplay, and U2.

Friday · 21 years ago

25. 24th June 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Audio Bullys Feat. Nancy Sinatra, Shakin' Stevens, Elton John, and James Blunt.

Friday · 21 years ago

26. 1st July 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Mvp, Bobby Valentino, Mariah Carey, and Lemar.

Friday · 21 years ago

27. 8th July 2005

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Charlotte Church, Mario, Craig David, and Inaya Day.

Friday · 21 years ago

28. 11th July 2005

Forty-one years of hits on BBC1 come to an end tonight in this special Monday edition of TOTP before the revamped show switches to BBC2 next Sunday. James Blunt, Joss Stone, and Roll Deep are among the guests on Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates's parting shot.

Monday · 21 years ago

29. 17th July 2005

Fearne Cotton and Phill Jupitus introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Inaya Day, Take That, Charlotte Church, and Hayseed Dixie.

Sunday · 21 years ago

30. 24th July 2005

Fearne Cotton and Jeremy Clarkson introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Texas, Tony Christie, Bucks Fizz, and Daniel Powter.

Sunday · 21 years ago

31. 31st July 2005

Fearne Cotton and Christian O'Connell introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Oasis, Michael Jackson, Natalie Imbruglia, and El Presidente.

Sunday · 21 years ago

32. 7th August 2005

Fearne Cotton and Richard Bacon introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Lemar, A-ha, The Game, and Goldfrapp.

Sunday · 21 years ago

33. 15th August 2005

Fearne Cotton and Phil Tufnell introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Daniel Powter, Oasis, K.t. Tunstall, and Black Eyed Peas.

Monday · 21 years ago

34. 21st August 2005

Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Girls Aloud, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Jamiroquai, and Ian Brown.

Sunday · 21 years ago

35. 28th August 2005

Reggie Yates and Lulu introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Crazy Frog, The Bee Gees, Rihanna, and Mint Royale.

Sunday · 21 years ago

36. 4th September 2005

Fearne Cotton and Phill Jupitus introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Charlotte Church, Rod Stewart, The Ordinary Boys, and Hayseed Dixie.

Sunday · 21 years ago

37. 11th September 2005

Fearne Cotton and Suggs introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Franz Ferdinand, David Bowie, Arcade Fire, and Foo Fighters.

Sunday · 21 years ago

38. 18th September 2005

Fearne Cotton and Richard Bacon introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Mariah Carey, Status Quo, Kate Bush, and Vanessa Brown.

Sunday · 21 years ago

39. 25th September 2005

Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Hard-fi, Kanye West, Blondie, and Bon Jovi.

Sunday · 21 years ago

40. 2nd October 2005

Fearne Cotton and Jeremy Bowen introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Charlotte Church, The Undertones, Sheryl Crow, and Ms. Dynamite.

Sunday · 21 years ago

41. 9th October 2005

Fearne Cotton and Richard Hammond introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Robbie Williams, Katie Melua, Franz Ferdinand, and Rachel Stevens.

Sunday · 21 years ago

42. 16th October 2005

Fearne Cotton and Phill Jupitus introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Girls Aloud, The Jam, Lee Ryan, and Simply Red.

Sunday · 21 years ago

43. 23rd October 2005

Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Maximo Park, Katie Melua, Rick Astley, and Mcfly.

Sunday · 21 years ago

44. 30th October 2005

Fearne Cotton and Richard Bacon introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Will Young, Destiny's Child, Kelly Clarkson, and Kate Bush.

Sunday · 21 years ago

45. 6th November 2005

Reggie Yates and Anastacia introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Goldfrapp, Il Divo, Sugababes, and Green Day.

Sunday · 21 years ago

46. 13th November 2005

Fearne Cotton and Sharon Osbourne introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Darkness, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Eurythmics, and Stevie Wonder.

Sunday · 21 years ago

47. 20th November 2005

Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Liberty X, Emf, Anastacia, and K.t. Tunstall.

Sunday · 20 years ago

48. 27th November 2005

Fearne Cotton and Noddy Holder introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Stevie Wonder, Queen, The Dead 60's, and Pussycat Dolls.

Sunday · 20 years ago

49. 4th December 2005

Fearne Cotton and Richard Bacon introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from David Gray, Cyndi Lauper, The Darkness, and Eminem & Dido.

Sunday · 20 years ago

50. 11th December 2005

Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Strokes, The Subways, Will Young, and The Pogues & Kirsty Maccoll.

Sunday · 20 years ago

51. 18th December 2005

Fearne Cotton and Justin Lee Collins introduce the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, old and new hits, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Mcfly, Hard-fi, Roy Wood, and Robbie Williams.

Sunday · 20 years ago

52. 25th December 2005 Finale

Fearne Cotton, Reggie Yates, and Shane Ritchie introduce the annual Christmas special, featuring some of the best selling hits of 2005, and the Christmas number one of 2005. Including performances from Charlotte Church, Pussycat Dolls, James Blunt, and Akon.

Sunday · 20 years ago

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Top of the Pops Season 42 guest stars

  • Charlotte Church

    Charlotte Church

    Self

  • Fearne Cotton

    Fearne Cotton

    Self

  • Mary J. Blige

    Mary J. Blige

    Self

  • Will Young

    Will Young

    Self

  • Kirsty MacColl

    Kirsty MacColl

    Self

  • Rufus Hound

    Rufus Hound

    Self

  • Christian O'Connell

    Christian O'Connell

    Self - Host

  • James Blunt

    James Blunt

    Self

  • Simon Webbe

    Simon Webbe

  • El Presidente

    El Presidente

  • Natalie Imbruglia

    Natalie Imbruglia

  • David Vitty

    David Vitty

    Host

  • Rachel Jones

    Host

  • Aled Haydn Jones

    Aled Haydn Jones

    Host

  • Phill Jupitus

    Phill Jupitus

    Self - Host

  • Suggs

    Suggs

    Self - Host

Top of the Pops Season 42 FAQ

When does Top of the Pops Season 42 come out?

Top of the Pops Season 42 premiered Friday, January 7, 2005 on BBC One.

How many episodes are in Top of the Pops Season 42?

Top of the Pops Season 42 has 53 episodes.

Are new episodes of Top of the Pops Season 42 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Top of the Pops Season 42 finale?

The Top of the Pops Season 42 finale (Episode 52) airs Sunday, December 25, 2005.

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