BBC music show that ran weekly for 42 years (3,2,3,4)

I believe the answer is:

top of the pops

(Other definitions for top of the pops that I've seen before include "Highly noted performance" , "broadcast" , "Christmas show on TV" , "Best Father" , "best-quality fizzy drink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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