Nostalgia lovers and music fans are in for a treat tonight as BBC Four throws it back to the dawn of the millennium with a double bill of Top of the Pops 2000.
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Starting at 7:00pm tonight, viewers can relive the UK charts as they stood in April 2000. Highlighted by an iconic appearance from Oasis at the peak of their Standing on the Shoulder of Giants era, tonight’s back-to-back broadcasts deliver an ultimate snapshot of Y2K pop culture—spanning everything from garage classics to American pop-rock.
Key Highlights & What to Expect Tonight
- Featured Artists: Oasis, Craig David, Steps, Sisqó, Hanson, Sweet Female Attitude, and Jessica Simpson.
- Broadcast Schedule: Two consecutive 30-minute episodes airing on BBC Four from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
- Where to Watch: Live on BBC Four or streaming via BBC iPlayer.
- iPlayer Availability Note: These classic episodes are not available on-demand on BBC iPlayer prior to broadcast; they will become available to stream live at 7:00pm and accessible on-demand shortly after airing.
Episode Breakdown: Tonight’s TOTP 2000 Lineup
Episode 1 (7:00pm): Presented by Sara Cox
- Original Air Date: 14 April 2000
- Host: Sara Cox
The evening kicks off with Sara Cox guiding viewers through the top of the charts from mid-April 2000. This episode features UK garage royalty Craig David performing his breakthrough debut single Fill Me In, alongside the timeless UK garage anthem Flowers by Sweet Female Attitude.
Full Episode 1 Lineup:
- Steps (Deeper Shade Of Blue)
- Angie Stone (Life Story)
- Sweet Female Attitude (Flowers)
- Bloodhound Gang (The Bad Touch)
- Lock ‘n’ Load (Blow Ya Mind)
- Hanson (If Only)
- Lonestar (Amazed)
- Craig David (Fill Me In)
Episode 2 (7:30pm): Presented by Jayne Middlemiss (Featuring Oasis)
- Original Air Date: 21 April 2000
- Host: Jayne Middlemiss
The second half of the double bill turns up the rock and trance energy, presented by Jayne Middlemiss. The night’s headline act is Britpop heavyweights Oasis, taking to the Top of the Pops stage to perform Who Feels Love?, the second single from their fourth studio album.
This packed episode also showcases the massive chart-topping trance hit Toca’s Miracle by Fragma, Sisqó’s infamous Thong Song, and American pop star Jessica Simpson.
Full Episode 2 Lineup:
- Craig David (Fill Me In)
- Sisqó (Thong Song)
- Sash! (Just Around The Hill)
- Oasis (Who Feels Love?)
- Jessica Simpson (I Wanna Love You Forever)
- Black Box Recorder (The Facts Of Life)
- Point Break (Freakytime)
- Fragma (Toca’s Miracle)
How & Where to Watch Tonight
- Linear Television: Watch live on BBC Four starting from 7:00pm.
- Online & Mobile Streaming: Stream live via the BBC iPlayer app or website.
Important Viewer Note: Due to music licensing and archival broadcast rules, these Top of the Pops episodes are not available on BBC iPlayer prior to broadcast. You will not be able to catch up early; tuning in live at 7:00pm or catch-up streaming shortly after broadcast is required.
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