Top of the Pops

Episode 1

Episode #34.1

30 mins

Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Kavana, Tori Amos, Runrig, Terrorvision and Spice Girls.

Episode 2

Episode #34.2

30 mins

Rhona Cameron presents performances by Lightning Seeds, East 17, No Mercy, Texas, Backstreet Boys, Placebo, Lisa Stansfield, Madonna, Tori Amos and Alvin Stardust.

Episode 3

Episode #34.3

30 mins

Phil Daniels introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Suede, En Vogue, Byron Stingily, U2 and White Town.

Episode 4

Episode #34.4

30 mins

Noddy Holder introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gabrielle, The Blueboy, Skunk Anansie, George Michael and Blur.

Episode 5

Episode #34.5

Ardal O'Hanlon presents, featuring The Supernaturals, Michelle Gayle, Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams, Amen UK, Nuyorican Soul feat India, En Vogue, The Orb, Bush and LL Cool J.

Episode 6

Episode #34.6

Peter Andre presents, featuring Mansun, Mark Owen, The Blueboy, OTT, Apollo 440, Depeche Mode, No Mercy, Eels and U2.

Episode 7

Episode #34.7

Ant and Dec present, featuring James, DJ Kool, The Wonders, Space, Warren G, Daft Punk, 911 and No Doubt.

Episode 8

Episode #34.8

30 mins

Ian Wright welcomes the Bee Gees, Republica, Sash, Cathy Dennis, Bush, Prince and the Spice Girls to the studio. Plus hits from Candi Staton, No Doubt and Tom Robinson.

Episode 9

Episode #34.9

30 mins

Jo Whiley presents, featuring Erasure, The Bee Gees, Peter Andre, Beck, Babyface, Aerosmith, No Doubt and Spice Girls.

Episode 10

Episode #34.10

35 mins

This week was originally broadcast on BBC2. Ian Broudie presents, featuring Ant and Dec, Kula Shaker, 3 Colours Red, Sash!, Alisha's Attic, No Mercy, Dodgy, Spice Girls and Fugees.

Episode 11

Episode #34.11

30 mins

Kylie Minogue presents, featuring Lisa Stansfield, INXS, Damage, Gina G, The Divine Comedy, Wet Wet Wet, Boyzone, Spice Girls and No Doubt.

Episode 12

Episode #34.12

30 mins

Zoë Ball presents. Including performances from Pet Shop Boys, R. Kelly, Sash!, Michael Jackson, and Spice Girls.

Episode 13

Episode #34.13

30 mins

Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley present, featuring Cast, 3T, No Doubt, N-Trance, The Charlatans, DJ Quicksilver, Livin' Joy, The Chemical Brothers and Spice Girls.

Episode 14

Episode #34.14

Mark Owen introduces the latest hits, including performances from Brand New Heavies, U2, Spice Girls, Funky Green Dogs, and R. Kelly.

Episode 15

Episode #34.15

30 mins

Louise Redknapp introduces the latest hits including performances from Kavana, Bryan Adams, Blur, Shola Ama, and Bruce Springsteen.

Episode 16

Episode #34.16

Dannii Minogue introduces the latest hits including performances from David Bowie, Shola Ama, Texas, The Lightning Seeds, and R. Kelly.

Episode 17

Episode #34.17

35 mins

Cathy Dennis introduces the latest hits including performances from Robbie Williams, 911, The Cardigans, Shola Ama, and Republica. First Transmission was on BBC 2

Episode 18

Episode #34.18

30 mins

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits including performances from The Seahorses, George Michael, Mansun, Jamiroquai, and Gary Barlow.

Episode 19

Episode #34.19

Dannii Minogue including performances from Brownstone, Sinead O'connor, Damage, Mary J. Blige, and Gary Barlow.

Episode 20

Episode #34.20

Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley including performances from Placebo, Skunk Anansie, Katrina and The Waves, Damage, and Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli

Episode 21

Episode #34.21

The Spice Girls present including performances from Faith No More, Monaco, Rosie Gaines, Toby Bourke With George Michael, and Strike.

Episode 22

Episode #34.22

30 mins

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits including performances from Gina G, Toby Bourke With George Michael, Rosie Gaines, Radiohead, and Hanson.

Episode 23

Episode #34.23

30 mins

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits including performances from Wet Wet Wet, En Vogue, Skunk Anansie, Jon Bon Jovi, and Hanson.

Episode 24

Episode #34.24

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds including performances from Supergrass, Eternal Feat. Bebe Winans, The Charlatans, Blur, and Del Amitri.

Episode 25

Episode #34.25

30 mins

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits including performances from Brand New Heavies, Blur, Primal Scream, Cast, and Echo and The Bunnymen. Omitted from BBC4 rerun March 2025

Episode 26

Episode #34.26

30 mins

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits including performances from Pet Shop Boys, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Paula Cole, Sash. Feat. Rodriguez, and Puff Daddy and Faith Evans. Omitted from BBC4 rerun March 2025

Episode 27

Episode #34.27

30 mins

Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits including performances from Alisha's Attic, Teenage Fanclub, Todd Terry, Ultra NatÉ, and Oasis. Omitted from BBC4 rerun March 2025

Episode 28

Episode #34.28

30 mins

Tonight's program is presented from the studio by Jayne Middlemiss and by Radio 1 disc jockey Jo Whiley in Rotterdam's Feyenoord Stadium, where the European leg of U2's Popmart concert starts this evening,.

Episode 29

Episode #34.29

30 mins

Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits including performances from Gary Barlow, Changing Faces, Robbie Williams, The Seahorses, and Puff Daddy and Faith Evans.

Episode 30

Episode #34.30

30 mins

Mary Anne Hobbs introduces the latest hits including performances from Reef, Universal, U2, Morrissey, and Puff Daddy and Faith Evans

Episode 31

Episode #34.31

30 mins

Phill Jupitus introduces the latest hits including performances from The Notorious Big, The Levellers, Paul Weller, Coolio Feat. 40 Thevz, and Puff Daddy and Faith Evans.

Episode 32

Episode #34.32

30 mins

Denise Van Outen introduces the latest hits including performances from Wet Wet Wet, Olive, Mary J. Blige, Robyn, and Will Smith.

Episode 33

Episode #34.33

30 mins

Sarah Cawood introduces the latest hits including performances from Ott, Livin' Joy, Dannii Minogue, Mark Owen, and Will Smith.

Episode 34

Episode #34.34

30 mins

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits including performances from Shola Ama, Conner Reeves, Ub40, Symposium, and Will Smith.

Episode 35

Episode #34.35

Zoë Ball and Jayne Middlemiss introduce the latest hits including performances from Ocean Colour Scene, Ginuwine, All Saints, Will Smith, and George Michael. No credits were broadcast at the end of this show.

Episode 36

Episode #34.36

30 mins

Mark Lamarr introduces the latest hits including performances from Cast, Tina Moore, Finley Quaye, N-tyce, and The Verve.

Episode 37

Episode #34.37

30 mins

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits including performances from Ricky Martin, Kylie Minogue, George Michael, The Sundays, Boyz II Men, and Elton John.

Episode 38

Episode #34.38

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Dario G, Robbie Williams, Tina Moore, Sly and Robbie Feat. Simply Red, and Janet Jackson Feat. Q-tip

Episode 39

Episode #34.39

30 mins

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits including performances from Louise, No Doubt, BjÖrk, Janet Jackson Feat. Q-tip, and Elton John.

Episode 40

Episode #34.40

30 mins

Mark Lamarr introduces the latest hits including performances from Lighthouse Family, The Seahorses, Coolio, Eternal, and Elton John.

Episode 41

Episode #34.41

30 mins

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits including performances from Mansun, Brand New Heavies, Supergrass, Sash. Feat. La Trec, and Elton John.

Episode 42

Episode #34.42

30 mins

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances including performances from Aqua, Ash, Brand New Heavies, Clock, and Spice Girls.

Episode 43

Episode #34.43

30 mins

Mary Anne Hobbs introduces the latest hits including performances from N-trance Feat. Rod Stewart, Spice Girls, Dannii Minogue, Puff Daddy, and Aqua.

Episode 44

Episode #34.44

Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits including performances from Natalie Imbruglia, Embrace, Peter Andre, Michael Bolton, and Aqua.

Episode 45

Episode #34.45

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart including performances from Gary Barlow, Moby, Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, and Aqua.

Episode 46

Episode #34.46

30 mins

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK including performances from Ocean Colour Scene, Hanson, Pulp, Metallica, and Aqua. (on BBC 2 this week due to Comic Relief)

Episode 47

Episode #34.47

30 mins

Mark Lamarr introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart including performances from Robert Miles Feat. Kathy Sledge, Mary J. Blige, Steven Houghton, All Saints, and Errol Brown.

Episode 48

Episode #34.48

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK including performances from Kylie Minogue, The Verve, Todd Terry, Gala, and Boyzone.

Episode 49

Episode #34.49

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits including performances from The Seahorses, Robbie Williams, Sheryl Crow, Five, and Teletubbies.

Episode 50

Episode #34.50

30 mins

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart including performances from Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams, All Saints, Chicken Shed, and Sting and The Police.

Episode 51

Episode #34.51

60 mins

Jayne Middlemiss, Zoë Ball, and Jo Whiley introduce the top selling hits from 1997 with live performance in this special Christmas Day edition. Including performances from Hanson, Chumbawamba, Gala, Natalie Imbruglia, and Shola Ama