Could pop music finally be returning to primetime scheduling on the BBC? It would appear that this could be happening sooner rather than later thanks to er, James Cordon.

It’s now been 11 years since Top Of The Pops shut up shop due to falling ratings, only to do a Santa Claus and come but once a year with a Christmas special. Other than that, it’s only really repeats of the show on BBC4, Friday night music documentaries on the same channel and Later… With Jools Holland that keep the music flag flying. And let’s face it, as good as they are, they’re hardly primetime fare for BBC1.

According to The Sun, Fulwell 73, the production company Cordon runs with Ben Winston, is set to launch a six-part series on BBC1 this autumn as a trial run for a potential return. It would feature the world’s biggest stars, comedy skits, an A-list guest host and a regular presenter.

An unnamed TV source is quoted by the tabloid as saying: “The BBC has been desperate for a music show for a modern-day audience.

“Bosses know they can’t simply get away with showing musicians perform their latest tracks, there needs to be a social media element with the scope to create virals, like The Late Late Show and Jimmy Fallon do in the US.”

If that is the case, then Cordon’s production company is well placed to produce the show. Fulwell 73 are the producers behind Cordon’s Late Late Show in the US and they devised the hugely popular Carpool Karaoke feature that has gone on to be a huge viral hit.

With The Late Late Show included in this year’s Emmy nominations so you can see why the Beeb are eager to work with Cordon and his team.

*It has since been reported that James Cordon will not be hosting a show. Check this article for full details of the BBC's primetime plans.