“It’s still number one”: Was the demise of ‘Top of the Pops’ inevitable?

“It’s still number one”: Was the demise of ‘Top of the Pops’ inevitable? Supposedly, Top of the Pops’ axing was regrettable but inevitable. Ultimately, Top of the Pops had a good run, but what chance did it have as the 2010s loomed? One of the most successful aspects of the music business at the moment is the live thing; people are going in their droves to see live music. There’s a new generation of music fans ready for a unifying pop show, and “It’s still number one, it’s Top of the Pops!”