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BuzzJack Music Forum _ TV Shows _ Top of the Pops reported to be returning to BBC One
Posted by: Apricot Apr 19 2015, 09:18 AM
Today The Mirror and other media sites are reporting that Top of the Pops will be making a comeback on Friday nights to coincide with the move of the chart show from Sunday to Friday. The rumoured presenters are Dermot O'Leary and Fearne Cotton.
O'Leary's spokesperson did not comment on the reports.
Top of the Pops' final weekly edition aired in 2006, although the BBC has broadcast numerous seasonal specials since then.
Cotton, who recently announced her departure from BBC Radio 1, was one of the last regular presenters of the original programme.
Thanks to a boom in downloads, there is a renewed interest in the Official Charts, which have long included sales from downloads - and have more recently started to incorporate streaming data.
What do you think? Would you like to see the return of Top of the Pops? Are Dermot & Fearne the right presenters for the show's comeback?
Posted by: Apricot Apr 19 2015, 09:20 AM
I think this is fantastic news. I used to love Top of the Pops every Friday, it produced a great platform for artists for promote their songs, as well as a condensed version of the chart. Perfect Friday evening viewing. I think there's a lot of support and hype for a comeback, for example the Digital Spy poll is currently leading 91.36% for 'Yes' to a comeback. However, whether they can sustain the interest for a long period of time would be the issue here. Either way, it would be great for artists and new music, as well as exposing people to the charts.
Posted by: Mart!n Apr 19 2015, 09:56 AM
Excellent news, on the bright side no sign of Reggie Yates associated with it. Its a welcome addition particularly on a Friday evening after The One Show if they drop it to half an hour on a Friday.
Posted by: T Boy Apr 19 2015, 10:02 AM
I suppose it's good news, but I can't think I'd watch these days. They destroyed the format from 2003 onwards so I'd hope that might revert. So many great artists who've come and gone between 2006 and now won't ever get the chance to perform 
. The charts are also awfully slow at the moment so I guess we'd have to have more unreleased tracks performed to avoid repetition.
And articles stating that downloads and streaming are doing really well because of the likes of Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Rita Ora really need destroying pronto.
Posted by: *MM* Apr 19 2015, 10:09 AM
I think it's a great idea and perfect timing for when the chart show moves to friday.
Posted by: -SCOTT- Apr 19 2015, 10:41 AM
Why are we even discussing it if the BBC have said it's just the usual whispers?
Posted by: 'Dan Apr 19 2015, 10:48 AM
omg 
this should be great (if actually true), I remember loving TOTP for the short time it was actually on between when I got into it and when it ended.
I'm sure there's enough new entries and climbers most weeks to fill up half an hour, plus I imagine they'll do other features as well to break up the live performances
Posted by: The Hit Parade Apr 19 2015, 11:00 AM
Logistically though, how could you put TotP together within hours of the chart being announced unless it was all canned performances and videos?
Posted by: -SCOTT- Apr 19 2015, 11:11 AM
Has the chart ever been massively different from the daily midweek charts?
Posted by: Apricot Apr 19 2015, 11:13 AM
I don't see a problem there. They book the guest performers far in advance and film the show the day before. I think Radio 1 usually gets the chart info in the morning, so they'll have all day to edit the problem together.
Posted by: Rabbit Froot Apr 19 2015, 11:44 AM
I think now is the best time to bring the show back with the chart being unveiled on a Friday and if it doesn't return now, it never will. It'd be good if they made a few features/interviews alongside the performances.
Any shows that allow more promo for artists is good for me.
Posted by: Mart!n Apr 19 2015, 11:57 AM
Also how many artists are going to fit in within half an hour, I reckon at least 5 that's including the #1 act and a quick rundown, unless its on for an hour, but I can't see that happening.
Posted by: Chez Wombat Apr 19 2015, 12:58 PM
I think this would undeniably be great as times have changed a lot in the decade since it was cancelled, plus there's no music related show that's taking it's place and there hasn't been since it's gone, as long as it has a variety of artists and a wider audience in mind, I see no reason why it can't succeed. The Christmas/New Years specials have always got a decent audience I think.
Although there's nothing in that article that confirms it, so I'm not believing it just yet,
Posted by: Jonjo Apr 19 2015, 01:18 PM
This would be very, VERY welcome! <3 As long as they focus on all new entries and not just the more established acts/songs etc...
Posted by: AcerBen Apr 19 2015, 01:45 PM
A BBC spokesman said: ‘There are no current plans to bring back Top Of The Pops, however Radio 1 will continue to be the home of the Official Chart, with a new CBBC Chart programme starting in May’.
http://metro.co.uk/2015/04/19/top-of-the-pops-revival-rumours-heat-up-with-dermot-oleary-and-fearne-cotton-set-to-take-the-reins-5156721/
Posted by: 'Dan Apr 19 2015, 02:23 PM
who wants a chart programme on CBBC though? 
It doesn't serve any purpose when they've already got the radio programme, aside from playing the music videos to the top 10, which they tried already with the whole 'get online at 6PM to watch the videos' thing that they stopped recently because barely anyone actually got online.
I'm not sure why the BBC think that's a better idea than bringing back TOTP, which could potentially be a big ratings hit if they do it right.
Posted by: T Boy Apr 19 2015, 02:34 PM
Is bringing TOTP back a really good idea though? We'd all appreciate it a chart fanatics but I'm not sure it's anything people will tune into in their droves in this day and age.
Posted by: Hadji Apr 19 2015, 03:52 PM
If love for TOTP to make a comeback and also, to put back Paul Hardcastle - "The Wizard" as the shows theme tune
Posted by: HausofKendrick Apr 19 2015, 03:56 PM
This would be great especially as it will coincide with the chart on Fridays too. Not confirmed yet, but here's hoping this is true!
Posted by: Rabbit Froot Apr 19 2015, 04:11 PM
It would probably get put in the 7:30 slot where 'A Question of Sports' currently sits and gets ~3 million and I could easily see TOTP getting similar numbers, I personally would see it getting 4 million!
I just think that some music based show is needed on primetime on either BBC One or ITV. Later with Jools Holland is the only real specific music show currently on terrestrial TV and it's not really a place for the majority of mainstream acts. Aside from that, there's only really chat shows/reality shows where music acts can perform.
Posted by: Apricot Apr 19 2015, 04:52 PM
I just think that some music based show is needed on primetime on either BBC One or ITV. Later with Jools Holland is the only real specific music show currently on terrestrial TV and it's not really a place for the majority of mainstream acts. Aside from that, there's only really chat shows/reality shows where music acts can perform.
7:30 would be a tough slot to try and grow an audience against Corrie. 8:30 would be better since many people usually don't bother returning for the 2nd Corrie these days, plus it would get the EastEnders lead-in to try and attract some viewers.
Posted by: T Boy Apr 19 2015, 04:56 PM
At the end of the day, if they choose to bring it back, it'll be aimed at the kids which is what the new show on CBBC is going to do. Everything about music is aimed at a teen audience these days and they are the more likely people to watch. So I can't see at the moment, the BBC bringing this back when another show assumingly just like it is already underway.
Posted by: Jade Apr 19 2015, 04:56 PM
CD:UK could never.
Seriously though, I'd welcome this so much! I know they're trying to do that CBBC chart thing, but its demographics are pre-teens, so we really need a show like this with a mass audience back. The more music shows, the better! 
Posted by: The Hit Parade Apr 19 2015, 05:19 PM
Now I'm really sure 'Sugar' used to have an intro.
Posted by: Riser Apr 19 2015, 05:22 PM
Wrong thread
Posted by: The Hit Parade Apr 19 2015, 06:32 PM
That'll teach me to try and do one last post before dinner.
Posted by: Joe. Apr 21 2015, 09:41 AM
I think Top of the Pops would do great on Friday. Shame it won't happen. It's perfect background Tv for if you're going out etc.
The CBBC idea is ridiculous - ostracising huge amounts of the audience.
Posted by: ThePensmith Apr 22 2015, 08:38 AM
I'm all for this happening - particularly if they get Dermot to front it. I know there is the CBBC one happening for when the chart's announced on Radio 1 as well but that is a programme essentially doing the very thing that killed it off - dismissing the chart and pop music as generally being 'for kids' and not to be enjoyed by anyone over a certain age.
The beauty of 'Top of the Pops' as I remember it (which for me was the 1998 - 2001 period when I'd just started getting into music, I'm sure it's different for others though) was the wild unpredictability of it all. With the new chart now being announced on Friday I think this element would ramp that factor up even more.
This was a show that was quite happy to have more serious acts like Oasis or Embrace on in the same line up as Steps or B*Witched. It was like a mini Now compilation in TV form every Friday night and as others have said it was good TV to have on while you were getting ready.
And it also provided some real what you might call 'water cooler' moments - I remember specifically the episode where Robbie Williams' 'Rock DJ' video got played exclusively for the first time and it was all my group of friends could talk about the following Monday - it offered that shared experience and excitement.
My point is I'm all for bringing it back, it just needs to be, as with 'Top Gear' and 'Doctor Who', a universal thing that everyone can watch as opposed to being limited to one audience - something the Andi Peters/Tim Kash years of the show got horribly wrong.
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