As the 1990s start to get going, this is the year in which indie kids, ravers, alternative comedians and even a certain grunge band from Seattle hit the charts. Against the background of recession and a war in the Middle East, a new and sassy breed of artists debut on Top of the Pops. Seal goes solo, James and The Wonder Stuff cross over, and Vic Reeves becomes a sort of pop star.\n\nAs pop and the mainstream go younger, Britain’s longest-running pop show finally succumbs to a makeover and moves from Television Centre to Elstree in an attempt to start over. Meanwhile, Bryan Adams remains at number one for 16 weeks – a bit too long for a chart show and for the competition! Then Nirvana come to Elstree, group of the year The KLF team up with country legend Tammy Wynette, and a sudden death determines the Christmas number one. It proves to be a fascinating year, not only in the TOTP studio but also in pop fashion and the state of the nation.\n \nContributors include Seal, Tim Booth from James, Oceanic, Mr C from The Shamen, Rozalla, Miles Hunt from The Wonder Stuff, Vic Reeves and broadcaster Andrew Collins.
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24/11/1988
Simon Mayo and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 November 1988 and featuring Tiffany, Bomb the Bass ft Maureen, Deacon Blue, Michael Jackson, Pet ...
22-11-2024
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24/11/1983
Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 November 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Tina Turner, The Smiths, Marilyn, Simple Minds, The S ...
22-11-2024
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15/11/1996
Members of The Fast Show present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 November 1996 and featuring Robert Miles ft Maria Nayler, Backstreet Boys, Toni Braxton, The Wool ...
22-11-2024
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08/11/1996
Jockey Frankie Dettori presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 November 1996 and featuring Gina G, Bjork, 911, Moby, Simply Red, Boyzone and Robson & Jerome. Plus ...
22-11-2024
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15/11/1990
Bruno Brookes present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 November 1990 and featuring Black Box, Inspiral Carpets and Caron Wheeler.
15-11-2024
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13/11/1980
Simon Bates presents the iconic pop show. Includes appearances from Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Liquid Gold, Spandau Ballet, ABBA and Blondie. Plus a per ...
15-11-2024
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01/11/1996
Julian Clary presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 November 1996 and featuring Reef, Livin' Joy, Alisha's Attic, Madonna, Space, Wham!, Toni Braxton, Jimmy Nail ...
15-11-2024
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25/10/1996
Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 October 1996 and featuring Suede, Faithless, Babybird, Future Sound of London, Gina G, Enya, E- ...
15-11-2024
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07/11/1991
Mark Franklin and Elayne Smith present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 November 1991 and featuring The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, Crowded House, K-Klass, Belinda ...
08-11-2024
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07/11/1985
Steve Wright and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 November 1985. Featuring A-ha, Far Corporation, Level 42, UB40, and Jennifer Rush.
08-11-2024
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The Story Of 1999
On the cusp of the new millennium, the BBC’s long-running music show continued to offer all the best pop music every week on the nation’s TV screens. In this final l ...
28-05-2022
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15/07/1982
Peter Powell presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 15 July 1982. Includes appearances from Hot Chocolate, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Cliff Richard, David Essex, J ...
07-03-2018
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31/03/1983
Steve Wright and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 March 1983. Featuring New Order, The Style Council, Mari Wilson, U2, Kajagoogoo, Tracey U ...
29-03-2024
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15/02/1980
Simon Bates presents chart hits of the week, with performances from Matchbox, Keith Michell, the Flying Lizards, Elvis Costello, Michael Jackson, Dave Edmunds, Jon & Vangelis, M ...
05-03-2015
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1992 Biggest Hits
The Top of the Pops vaults are opened up to relive some of the classic and biggest songs of 1992.\n\nFeaturing the hip-hop and dance of Kris Kross, SL2, Bizarre Inc and Felix to ...
26-01-2024
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22/09/1988
Nicky Campbell and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 September 1988 and featuring Pet Shop Boys, Womack & Womack, Bill Withers, Transvision Vamp, ...
22-09-2023
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25/04/1996
Chris Eubank presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 April 1996 and featuring Babylon Zoo, Lisa Marie Experience, Orbital, Ash, Technohead, Sleeper, Manic Street ...
28-06-2024
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23/05/1991
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 May 1991 and featuring T'Pau, Simple Minds and Deacon Blue.
30-07-2021
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12/07/1984
John Peel and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 July 1984. Featuring Shakatak, Tina Turner, Alison Moyet, Phil Fearon and Galaxy, Echo and The B ...
24-05-2024
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The Story Of 1988
1988 – and while Top of the Pops celebrates its Silver Jubilee (that’s 25 years, folks!), a new showrunner brings the show to an ever younger audience with lively ne ...
27-03-2021
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