Top Of The Pops to return for Christmas and New Year's Eve specials

The BBC has announced that Top Of The Pops will be returning to BBC One this Christmas with two special, one-off shows - one on Christmas Day and one on New Year's Eve.

The Top Of The Pops Christmas Special is an hour-long celebration of all things pop. Hosted by Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates, it will feature exclusive performances from some of the year's biggest stars and will count down the chart to the all important Christmas number one.

The Top Of The Pops New Year's Eve Special is a brand new show that will review the year in pop. Fearne and Reggie will take in the year's smash hits, highlights from music festivals such as BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend and Glastonbury, as well as unique performances from BBC sessions.

This hour-long special marks the first time BBC One has shown a New Year's Eve edition of Top Of The Pops.

Jay Hunt, Controller, BBC One, said: "With shows on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, Top Of The Pops has never been bigger."

TOTP host Fearne Cotton added: "I am beyond excited at the thought of a return to the mighty TOTP studios for these one-off shows. Reggie and I feel truly honoured to be able to introduce this year's number one – both shows are going to be huge!"