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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 40

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 40 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 40!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 1 - 10th January 2003
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    #1 - 10th January 2003

    S40:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 2 - 17th January 2003
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    #2 - 17th January 2003

    S40:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 3 - 24th January 2003
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    #3 - 24th January 2003

    S40:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 4 - 31st January 2003
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    #4 - 31st January 2003

    S40:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 5 - 7th February 2003
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    #5 - 7th February 2003

    S40:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 6 - 14th February 2003
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    #6 - 14th February 2003

    S40:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 7 - 21st February 2003
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    #7 - 21st February 2003

    S40:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 8 - 28th February 2003
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    #8 - 28th February 2003

    S40:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 9 - 7th March 2003
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    #9 - 7th March 2003

    S40:E9

    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.

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  10. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 10 - 14th March 2003
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    #10 - 14th March 2003

    S40:E10

    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.

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  11. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 11 - 21st March 2003
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    #11 - 21st March 2003

    S40:E11

    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.

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  12. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 12 - 28th March 2003
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    #12 - 28th March 2003

    S40:E12

    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.

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  13. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 13 - 4th April 2003
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    #13 - 4th April 2003

    S40:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 14 - 11th April 2003
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    #14 - 11th April 2003

    S40:E14

    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.

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  15. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 15 - 18th April 2003
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    #15 - 18th April 2003

    S40:E15

    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.

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  16. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 16 - 25th April 2003
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    #16 - 25th April 2003

    S40:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 17 - 2nd May 2003
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    #17 - 2nd May 2003

    S40:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 18 - 9th May 2003
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    #18 - 9th May 2003

    S40:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 19 - 16th May 2003
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    #19 - 16th May 2003

    S40:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 20 - 23rd May 2003
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    #20 - 23rd May 2003

    S40:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 21 - 30th May 2003
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    #21 - 30th May 2003

    S40:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 22 - 6th June 2003
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    #22 - 6th June 2003

    S40:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 23 - 13th June 2003
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    #23 - 13th June 2003

    S40:E23

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 24 - 20th June 2003
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    #24 - 20th June 2003

    S40:E24

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Top of the Pops Season 40 Episode 25 - 27th June 2003
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    #25 - 27th June 2003

    S40:E25

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 40 Ratings Summary

"10th January 2003" is the best rated episode of "Top of the Pops" season 40. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/10/2003. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "17th January 2003".