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Series 5: 30. The Finale Ft Lauv
Lewys, Lauren, Donel and Rio celebrate their last Ultimate Playlist all together along with Lauv calling in from the US, Union J’s Jaymi Hensley and Nina Nesbitt. We look ...
13-03-2022
CBBC
Series 5: 29. Dodger
Hanson bring some big MMMbops with their brand new music and play Race Against The Mic with Rio. Ellie May tells us everything about the amazi ...
06-03-2022
CBBC
Series 5: 28. Lost Frequencies
Felix from Lost Frequencies asks Where Are You Now? Rosie lets us in on a secret about Edie and tells porkies in a game of Liar Liar against Lewys. And Yola calls us from across ...
27-02-2022
CBBC
Series 5: 27. Anastacia
James Morrison gives us advice on how to write a love song, Anastacia calls from across the pond for a game of Replay with Lewys and Barney Walsh shares stories of filming Break ...
20-02-2022
CBBC
Series 5: 26. Princess Mirror-belle
Dean McCulloch plays a competitive game of Shuffle with Rio, Tallulah Conabeare tells us all about playing opposite herself in CCBC's Princess Mirror-Belle, and CMAT shares her ...
13-02-2022
CBBC
Series 5: 06/02/2022
Celebrity hosts give us a run-down of the top tracks on their Playlists!
06-02-2022
CBBC
Series 5: Episode 24
Celebrity hosts give us a run-down of the top tracks on their Playlists!
30-01-2022
CBBC
Series 5: Episode 23
Celebrity hosts give us a run-down of the top tracks on their Playlists!
23-01-2022
CBBC
Series 5: Episode 22
Celebrity hosts give us a run-down of the top tracks on their Playlists!
16-01-2022
CBBC
Series 5: 21. The Best Of 2021
We look back on 2021 to find the hottest track of the year. Mabel plays shuffle, Mufasa and Hypeman go head to head in Race Against the Mic, and Griff finds her competitive stre ...
09-01-2022
CBBC
Series 5: 20. Operation Ouch!
Dr Chris and Dr Xand from Operation Ouch! are prescribed a game of Shuffle by Lewys, Got What It Takes winner Tilly Lockey talks to Rio about performing live and Strictly's Kare ...
14-11-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 19. The Return Of Max And Harvey
Superstar author, Lauren Child gives us all the writing tips, Max and Harvey share their new music video and get competitive with Donel in a game of Shuffle and Alfie Templeman ...
07-11-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 18. Nova Jones' Halloween Special
Interplanetary Megastar, Nova Jones joins us to talk about her tour around the galaxy and frightens us with her stories in a game of Liar Liar. Things get super scary when Kidz ...
31-10-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 17. Maddie Moate
Maddie Moate is 'booked' by Lauren to get super competitive in Replay, Radio 1’s Rickie shows Rio his game face in Finish the Lyric and Beren Olivia gives us the goss from ...
24-10-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 16. Olivia And Flossie
Olivia and Flossie put their competitive hats on in Race Against the Mic with BFF Lewys, James Arthur spills the juice on his new album and plays Lauren in Game of Phones, and T ...
17-10-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 15. David Baddiel
Funny man David Baddiel returns to teach Lauren how to become a viral sensation. Rio chats to bestie and Almost Never star, Kimberly Wyatt about life as Sasha Small and pop star ...
10-10-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 14. Ben Miller
Actor and comedian Ben Miller brings his Playlist tracks, and pet dog Jet, to the show! Kara Marni challenges Rio to a screaming match in Say What, and Lauren proper pranks DJ J ...
03-10-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 13. Mabel
Brit-winning queen of music, Mabel returns to The Ultimate Playlist to face Rio in Shuffle, Natalie Imbruglia is Torn over her three Playlist track choices and Tallia Storm prep ...
26-09-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 12. Ruby Jay
Holly Hobbie star Ruby Jay gives us the gossip on the brand new series, Maisie Peters gossips about her BFF Ed Sheeran and A1 x J1 rap with us about the Latest Trends. Donel doe ...
19-09-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 11. The Birthday Show
GRACEY, Mahalia and Isseypovs join Lauren, Lewys, Donel and Rio for The Ultimate Playlist’s 200th episode! Everyone brings three of their favourite songs to build the best ...
12-09-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 2. Maisie Peters
Jodie Harsh, Maisie Peters and Tom Gregory go head to head with their fave tracks. Maisie proves she’s a technology queen in Game of Phones, Jodie shows off her lyricism i ...
18-07-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 3. Matt Lucas
Do Griff, Matt Lucas and RAE have what it takes to win the Hottest Playlist Track? Matt tells tales with Lauren in Liar Liar, Griff proves that she’s no stranger to a game ...
04-07-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 10. Blessing
We Three, Blessing and Skylar test their fave songs to try and win The Hottest Track. Blessing and Donel go head to head in Shuffle, the summer edition, We Three keep their eyes ...
20-06-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 9. Gracey
Do Shayne Ward, Gracey and Zoe Wees have what it takes to choose the Hottest Track? We get Gracey in the studio for a competitive game of Shuffle, Shayne proves that he’s ...
13-06-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 8. Conor Maynard
Tom Zanetti, Conor Maynard and Lola Lennox bring you their ultimate tracks! Conor tries his lip-reading skills in a revival of Say What, Tom and Lauren try their hands at phone- ...
06-06-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 7. Max & Harvey
Social stars Here at Last, Max & Harvey and Donel try to win the Hottest Playlist Track. Max & Harvey battle it out in RATM, Playlist presenter Donel shows off his skills in Shu ...
30-05-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 6. Eurovision Special
Eurovision stars, including UK entry James Newman, battle for the Hottest Playlist Track. James proves that his language skills are out of this world in That Translation Game, D ...
23-05-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 5. Ashley And Jordan Banjo
The Banjo Brothers, Karim Zeroual and Jade Bird face the music to win the Hottest Playlist Track! Jordan and Ashley see how well they can keep a straight face in Liar Liar, Kari ...
16-05-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 4. Bebe Rexha
Who out of Delta Goodrem, Bebe Rexha and Asha Gold will win the Hottest Track? Bebe breaks down her latest album, Delta cracks some complicated riddles in Sweet Melodies and Ash ...
09-05-2021
CBBC
Series 5: 1. Becky Hill
Becky Hill, Veronica Green and Ward Thomas star and bring their favourite tracks, going head to head to be crowned Hottest Track of the week. Becky has her finger on the buzzer ...
18-04-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 50. Tallia Storm’s Ultimate Playlist
Alicaí Harley, Aloe Blacc and Tallia Storm perfect their playlist choices to be in with a chance of winning The Hottest Track. Tallia gets professional in Race Against th ...
28-03-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 49. Sam Fischer’s Ultimate Playlist
Dodie, Tom Grennan and Sam Fischer go up against each other to prove to Lewys that they are the main musical maestro! Sam shows his skills in Shuffle, Tom unravels riddles in Sw ...
21-03-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 48. Mufasa And Hypeman’s Ultimate Playlist
Gizmo Varillas, Majestic, and Mufasa and Hypeman try to prove to Lauren that they have the top track. Mufasa and Hypeman go head-to-head in Race Against The Mic, Majestic keeps ...
14-03-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 47. Megan Mckenna’s Ultimate Playlist
Gabrielle, Megan McKenna and Una Healy go up against the music to show Lewys that they have The Playlist’s Hottest Track.\n\nUna shows off her chart knowledge in a game of ...
07-03-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 46. Kara Marni’s Girl Power Playlist
Lauren is bringing her very own Girl Power Playlist with Karen Harding, Kara Marni and boy pablo. \n\nKara Marni keeps her eyes peeled in a game of Replay, Karen Harding puts he ...
28-02-2021
CBBC
Series 4: Episode 45
Eleni C, JC Stewart and Dianne Buswell catch up with Lewys to prove that they have The Playlist's Hottest Track. Dianne tries to guess which viral trend Donel is grooving to in ...
21-02-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 44. Vick Hope's Ultimate Playlist
Nathan Evans, Yolanda and Vick Hope take on the tricky task of convincing Lauren that they have The Playlist’s Hottest Track. Vick Hope puts her celeb knowledge to the tes ...
14-02-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 43. Oti Mabuse's Ultimate Playlist
Mae Muller, Sonny Jay and Oti Mabuse go up against each other to show music maestro Donel, that they have the Hottest Track. Oti tries to tap her way to the top in Game of Phone ...
07-02-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 42. Arlo Parks' Ultimate Playlist
Ehiz, our very own Lauren Layfield and Arlo Parks take the stage to show Lewys that they have The Playlist’s hottest track. Arlo tells Donel porkies, Lauren and Lewys see ...
31-01-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 41. Benny Blanco's Ultimate Playlist
Shane Codd, RAYE and Benny Blanco bring the music to make you happy, whilst competing for The Playlist’s Hottest Track. Benny shows that he’s the music king in Shuff ...
24-01-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 40. Kidz Bop's Ultimate Playlist
Holly Humberstone, Blessing and the Kidz Bop Kids try to convince Lauren that they are magnificent music maestros. Kidz Bop go head to head in a game of Mr & Mrs, Blessing takes ...
17-01-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 39. 2020 Playlist Rewind
Donel takes you on a trip down memory lane with the musical highlights of the last 12 months! And to bring you even more magnificent music, we get nostalgic with the best of The ...
10-01-2021
CBBC
Series 4: 38. At Ho-ho-home With The Playlist
All The Playlist presenters bring their presents, plum puddings and favourite Christmas tracks for the perfect pop party! We see who is the star on top of the tree in a selfie c ...
20-12-2020
CBBC
Series 4: 37. Becky Hill’s Ultimate Playlist
Maisie Peters, Kaory and Becky Hill get festive with Lewys to prove that they have the twinkliest of the tunes! Becky puts her tinselled tech skills to the test in a yuletide Ga ...
13-12-2020
CBBC
Series 4: 36. Matt Lucas' Ultimate Playlist
Yungblud, Shaggy and Matt Lucas courageously challenge each other to in a bid to win The Playlist’s Hottest Track. Matt Lucas bakes porky pies in Liar Liar, Yungblud puts ...
06-12-2020
CBBC
Series 4: 35. Alexander 23's Ultimate Playlist
Delilah, ALLEGRA and Alexander 23 bring their favourite tracks to the Playlist, but whose choice will Rio crown the Hottest Track?\n\nIt’s a Super Shuffle Special as Delil ...
29-11-2020
CBBC
Series 4: 34. Dr Ranj's Ultimate Playlist
Comedian David Baddiel, everyone’s favourite medic Dr Ranj and Christmas sweetheart Griff battle it out to select the week’s Hottest Track. \n\nDavid Baddiel tries t ...
22-11-2020
CBBC
Series 4: 33. Andy And The Odd Socks’ Ultimate Playlist
Katie Melua, APRE and Andy Day take on the near-impossible task of convincing Lewys that they have The Playlist’s Hottest Track. Andy makes up his own music in Finish The ...
15-11-2020
CBBC
Series 4: 32. Not3s' Ultimate Playlist
Josie Man, dodie and Not3s become musical maestros in order to convince Lewys that they have The Playlist’s Hottest Track. Not3s presses reverse in a game of Backwards Shu ...
08-11-2020
CBBC
Series 4: 31. Ultimate Halloween Playlist
It’s a petrifying party at The Playlist! Tallia Storm and Lewys get their Spooky Selfie game on, 220 Kid does a spine-chilling Shuffle and Declan J Donovan brings his frig ...
01-11-2020
CBBC
Series 4: 30. Tom Grennan's Ultimate Playlist
JC Stewart, Reggie ’n’ Bollie and Tom Grennan join Lauren as she scouts out The Playlist’s Hottest Track. Tom Grennan deciphers the best pop songs in Shuffle, ...
25-10-2020
CBBC
Series 4: 29. Nikki Lilly's Ultimate Playlist
Tate McRae, Amy Macdonald and Nikki Lilly take on the almost impossible task of convincing Lewys that they have The Playlist’s Hottest Track. Nikki puts her visual skills ...
18-10-2020
CBBC
Series 4: 28. Stevie Knows' Ultimate Playlist
Rhia, Zoe Wees and Stevie take on the toughest task, proving to Lewys that they have The Playlist’s Hottest Track. Stevie Knows gets wound up playing Crack a Track on a wo ...
11-10-2020
CBBC
Series 4: 27. Ben Miller's Ultimate Playlist
Alex Hosking, Foxes and Ben Miller go head to head, hoping that they have The Playlist’s Hottest Track. Ben Miller shows his BAFTA Award-winning acting skills in Liar Liar ...
04-10-2020
CBBC
Series 3: 1. Anna Maynard's Playlist
It’s a vlogger special as Anna Maynard from Got What It Takes joins Lewys to share the hottest tracks on her Playlist! She gets to know Lewys’ alter-ego in Looking a ...
07-04-2019
CBBC
Series 2: 46. Gabrielle Aplin's Playlist
Gabrielle Aplin joins Lauren to play her favourite Playlist tracks! The girls Face the Music in a challenge of impressions and Gabrielle tries to master the accordion in Crack-A ...
31-03-2019
CBBC
Series 2: 45. The Wonderland's Playlist
Almost Never's The Wonderland bring their hottest tracks to The Playlist studio! They go head to head in Race Against the Mic and show Lauren how well they know each other in Mr ...
24-03-2019
CBBC
Series 2: 44. Grace Carter's Playlist
Grace Carter is back on the Playlist, joining Rio to reveal her latest, hottest tracks. Grace and Rio put their fibbing skills to the test in Liar, Liar and Grace sees how well ...
17-03-2019
CBBC
Series 2: 42. Tom Walker's Playlist
Brit winner Tom Walker lights up The Playlist as he joins Lewys to reveal his hottest tracks. Tom stuns with his musical abilities in Crack a Track and meets the infamous Louis ...
03-03-2019
CBBC
Series 2: 41. Mabel‘s Playlist
Ring Ring, it's Mabel and she's back on The Playlist, joining Lewys to reveal her hottest tracks! The two put their best game faces on in Liar, Liar and Mabel shows us she's a Q ...
24-02-2019
CBBC
Series 2: 40. New Hope Club‘s Playlist
New Hope Club join Rio as The Playlist’s Valentines to reveal their hottest tracks! Their bromance is put to the test in Mr, Mr & Mr and they prove their musical skills in ...
17-02-2019
CBBC
Series 2: 39. Saara Aalto's Playlist
Skating in from Dancing on Ice, Saara Aalto, joins Lauren to reveal her hottest Playlist tracks. Nina Nesbitt is back to play Shuffle and Radio 1’s Dev brings us the fresh ...
10-02-2019
CBBC
Series 2: 38. Fleur East's Playlist
Fresh out the jungle, Fleur East joins Lewys on The Playlist to reveal all her Favourite Things. The truth is out there in a Fleur v Lewys game of Liar, Liar and Fleur uses her ...
03-02-2019
CBBC
Series 2: 37. Acacia And Aaliyah's Playlist
X-Factor finalists Acacia and Aaliyah bring their hottest tracks to The Playlist for double fun with Rio! They test their music knowledge in Shuffle and show off their bagpipe s ...
27-01-2019
CBBC
Series 2: Oti Mabuse’s Playlist
Fresh from The Greatest Dancer, Oti is back on The Playlist and joins Lauren to dance to all her favourite tracks! They go head to head in a special dance edition of Race Agains ...
20-01-2019
CBBC
Series 2: The Best Bits
Lewys welcomes in 2019 with the best of The Playlist, playing the greatest tracks of the last 12 months and the finest moments from the show including all our favourite celebrit ...
13-01-2019
CBBC
Series 2: 34. Christmas #1 Playlist
It’s Christmas! And Lauren, Lewys and Rio unite for a special Christmas Edition of The Playlist, fuelled with brilliant Christmas jumpers and awful cracker jokes. George E ...
23-12-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 33. Dan And Phil's Playlist
Dan & Phil get festive as they join Lauren on The Playlist to reveal their favourite tracks. They take the challenge to the next level in Shuffle and it’s a gamer-off in t ...
16-12-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 32. Yxng Bane's Playlist
Yxng Bane joins Lauren on The Playlist to share the biggest tracks of his year. The pair test each other to find out who’s the best Liar Liar and Yxng Bane shows off his m ...
09-12-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 31. Misunderstood's Playlist
Playlist friends, Misunderstood, join Rio to reveal their top Playlist tracks. They have to face the music when naming celebs and they try to answer all the questions incorrectl ...
02-12-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 30. Sabrina Carpenter's Playlist
This week on The Playlist, Lewys is joined by the one and only Sabrina Carpenter, who’s bringing her biggest tunes to play! Things get heated when they go head to head in ...
25-11-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 29. Max And Harvey's Playlist
Double trouble this week on The Playlist, as Max and Harvey join Lauren to reveal their favourite tracks! They get to know the infamous 'Laura Layfield' on The Late Late Show an ...
18-11-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 28. Alessia Cara's Playlist
Alessia Cara joins Rio to play her favourite tracks. Wild Things happen when they play Liar Liar, plus Alessia tries to spot her fellow Canadians in a game of Who Dis? Also on t ...
11-11-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 27. Conor Maynard's Playlist
Conor Maynard joins Rio to host this week's Playlist and reveals his favourite tracks. The two play Shuffle and the 8-Bit Challenge in a match so thrilling it Won't Let You Down ...
04-11-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 26. You Me At Six's Playlist
The Playlist's fiendish friends, You Me at Six join Lauren for a spooky Halloween special. They play an eerie edition of Race Against the Mic, and channel their inner witches as ...
28-10-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 25. Olly Murs' Playlist
The show where you control the running order and every week, different pop celebs play you the tracks you love, chosen by you on the CBBC website.\n\nPlaylist favourite Olly Mur ...
21-10-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 24. Mabel's Playlist
Ring Ring, it's Mabel and she joins Lewys to host Playlist, where she reveals her favourite tracks. Mabel and Lewys have just 'one shot' to be the champions as they face off at ...
14-10-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 23. Rak-su's Playlist
X-Factor winners Rak-Su join Lewys to share all their favourite tracks right now. The boys get competitive in a game of Race Against the Mic and Lewys tests their multi-tasking ...
07-10-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 22. Mark Ferris's Playlist
Lauren is joined by vlogger Mark Ferris, who shares all of the biggest tracks on his personal playlist! Mark meets Lauren's alter ego Laura on the Late Late Late show, and tries ...
30-09-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 21. Toff's Playlist
Having survived Australia, I'm a Celeb Queen of the Jungle Toff joins Lewys on The Playlist to share her favourite cuisine - bugs! She also plays the biggest tracks on her Playl ...
22-09-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 16. Sigala And Fuse Odg's Playlist
Lewys welcomes Sigala and Fuse ODG to The Playlist for a pop-packed 20 minutes! They reveal the biggest tracks in their lives, take on Lewys in an intense Race Against the Mic a ...
19-08-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 15. Tom Odell's Playlist
Singer-songwriter Tom Odell joins Rio to share the hottest tracks on his Playlist. Tom and Rio try and rumble each other in a game of Liar Liar, and we're treated to a truly uni ...
12-08-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 14. The Vamps's Playlist
The show where you control the running order and every week, different pop celebs play you the tracks you love, chosen by you on the CBBC website. Featuring the UK's latest Offi ...
05-08-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 13. Sophia Grace's Playlist
Sophia Grace and Lewys team up to play the best songs on Sophia's Playlist. The CBBC Summer Social star takes Lewys on in a head-to-head Shuffle, and attempts to conquer the 8-b ...
29-07-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 12. Danny Jones's Playlist
Voice coach and McFly star Danny Jones joins Rio to reveal the must-have tracks on his playlist. Danny takes on Race Against the Mic and finds out how well he really knows himse ...
22-07-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 11. Stefflon Don's Playlist
Chart royalty Stefflon Don joins The Playlist to reveal the songs that make up the soundtrack to her world. We find out the truth about Steff in Liar Liar before will.i.am, Dann ...
15-07-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 10. Olivia Grace's Playlist
Lewys invites his vlogger-best-friend Olivia Grace to the studio to play the best the tracks on her Playlist. He tests his karaoke skills against hers in a game of Race Against ...
08-07-2018
CBBC
Series 2: Episode 9
Bars and Melody join Lauren to reveal their favourite Playlist tracks, including their number one Summer Social song. The duo demonstrate that not only can they spit bars and si ...
01-07-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 8. Why Don't We's Playlist
USA boyband Why Don't We join the newest presenter of The Playlist, Rio, for another action-packed pop show. The boys reveal which tracks are a must on their playlist, talk abou ...
24-06-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 7. Hrvy's Playlist
Lauren gets up close and personal with guest HRVY, who lets us in on what's on his playlist. The pair see who has the best poker face in Liar Liar and HRVY tries to play his own ...
17-06-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 6. Lovevie's Playlist
Lewys invites Lovevie - aka Evie Clarke - onto The Playlist to reveal her favourite music tracks. Evie spills the beans on everything to Lewys' alter-ego Louis and we even test ...
10-06-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 5. Jonas Blue's Playlist
Rocking up in his Fast Car, Jonas Blue joins Lewys on the show to reveal which tracks he always has on repeat. The pair Race Against The Mic and Lewys tests out Jonas' harmonica ...
03-06-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 4. Surie's Playlist
Eurovision star SuRie hosts The Playlist alongside new BFF Lauren. She reveals her favourite tracks at the moment and goes head to head with Lauren in a geographical shuffle. Al ...
27-05-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 3. Yes Lad's Playlist
Yes Lad host their very own Boyband Special and reveal their favourite Playlist tracks to Lewys. They also take part in a very chaotic Race Against the Mic. Plus Jess Glynne rev ...
20-05-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 2. Jaymi Hensley's Playlist
The show where you control the running order and every week, different pop celebs play you the tracks you love, chosen by you on the CBBC website. Featuring the UK's latest Offi ...
13-05-2018
CBBC
Series 2: 1. Yxng Bane's Playlist
Bestie rapper Yxng Bane joins Lauren in The Playlist studio to reveal the current favourite tracks that rock his world. The pair go head to head in a speedy game of Race Against ...
05-05-2018
CBBC
Series 1: 41. The Playlist With Calum Scott
Calum Scott is back to host another Playlist. He reveals which of your favourite tracks you have been voting for, Races Against the Mic with Lauren, and proves how much he knows ...
17-03-2018
CBBC
Series 1: 40. Samantha Harvey's Playlist
Vlogging and singing sensation Samantha Harvey hosts her very own Playlist, revealing your most voted for tracks. Her reactions are tested in the five second challenge, and she ...
10-03-2018
CBBC
Series 1: 39. Lewys Ball's Playlist
Lewys Ball, aka LookingForLewys, joins Lauren to play the tracks you voted onto his Playlist. The pair show off their incredible hairbrush karaoke skills and Race Against the Mi ...
03-03-2018
CBBC