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Episodes (52)
1. January 4, 1996
Aired 4 January 1996 • 30 min
Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Dubstar, Madonna, Boyzone, Eternal, and Michael Jackson.
2. January 11, 1996
Aired 11 January 1996 • 30 min
Lisa L'Anson introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Tori Amos, Baby D, Gene, Oasis, and Babylon Zoo.
3. January 18, 1996
Aired 18 January 1996 • 30 min
Alan Davies introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Sunscreem, Coolio, Lush, Cher, and Solo.
4. January 25, 1996
Aired 25 January 1996 • 30 min
Lulu introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Goldbug, Ace Of Base, The Saw Doctors, Coolio Feat. Lv, and 3t.
5. February 1, 1996
Aired 1 February 1996 • 30 min
Lee Evans introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Radiohead, E-motion, The Bluetones, Technohead, and Meat Loaf.
6. February 8, 1996
Aired 8 February 1996 • 30 min
Julian Cope introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Joan Osborne, Smashing Pumpkins, Lighthouse Family, Etta James, and Terrorvision.
7. February 15, 1996
Aired 15 February 1996 • 30 min
Justine Frishchmann introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Alcatraz, Luniz, Diana Ross, Supergrass, and Sting.
8. February 22, 1996
Aired 22 February 1996 • 30 min
Lisa L'Anson introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Robert Miles, BjÖrk, Lighthouse Family, Blur, and Oasis.
9. February 29, 1996
Aired 29 February 1996 • 30 min
Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gusto, Celine Dion, Gabrielle, Tina Turner, and Take That.
10. March 7, 1996
Aired 7 March 1996 • 30 min
Louise Wener introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Sasha & Maria, Bon Jovi, Eternal, Boyzone, and Supergrass.
11. March 14, 1996
Aired 14 March 1996 • 30 min
MN8 introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gabrielle, The Beatles, Technohead, Robert Miles, and Bis.
12. March 21, 1996
Aired 21 March 1996 • 30 min
Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Oasis, Madonna, Menswear, Celine Dion, and Kaliphz Feat. Prince Naseem.
13. March 28, 1996
Aired 28 March 1996 • 30 min
Mark Goodier introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Bis, Mark Snow, Gina G, P.j. & Duncan, and Wet Wet Wet.
14. April 4, 1996
Aired 4 April 1996 • 30 min
Dale Winton introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Ocean Colour Scene, Foo Fighters, D.j. Dado, Lionel Richie, and Mark Morrison.
15. April 11, 1996
Aired 11 April 1996 • 30 min
Andi Peters introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Paul Carrack, 2-pac Feat. Dr. Dre, Longpigs, Babylon Zoo, and Rage Against The Machine.
16. April 18, 1996
Aired 18 April 1996 • 30 min
Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Alanis Morissette, The Presidents Of The Usa, Everything But The Girl, The Cranberries, and The Cure.
17. April 25, 1996
Aired 25 April 1996 • 30 min
Chris Eubank introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Lisa Marie Experience, Orbital, Ash, Sleeper, and Suggs Feat. Louchie Lou & Michie One.
18. May 2, 1996
Aired 2 May 1996 • 30 min
Michelle Gayle introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Chantay Savage, Manchester United Fc, 3t, Pet Shop Boys, and Smashing Pumpkins.
19. May 9, 1996
Aired 9 May 1996 • 30 min
Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Busta Rhymes, Klubbheads, The Bluetones, Def Leppard, and Blur.
20. May 16, 1996
Aired 16 May 1996 • 30 min
Ian Wright introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Horace Brown, Liverpool Fc, Black Grape, 1300 Drums, and Bryan Adams.
21. May 23, 1996
Aired 23 May 1996 • 30 min
Skin introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Swv, Robert Miles, John Alford, Gloria Estefan, and Tony Rich Project.
22. May 30, 1996
Aired 30 May 1996 • 30 min
Jack Dee and Jeremy Hardy introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from M-beat Feat. Jamiroquai, Metallica, Peter Andre Feat. Bubbler Ranx, Celine Dion, and Bryan Adams.
23. June 6, 1996
Aired 6 June 1996 • 30 min
Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Robert Miles, Tina Turner, Darren Day, Simply Red, and Shakespear's Sister.
24. June 14, 1996
Aired 14 June 1996 • 30 min
Mark Owen introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Livin' Joy, Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen, Ocean Colour Scene, Pianoman, and Paul Weller.
25. June 21, 1996
Aired 21 June 1996 • 30 min
Julia Carling introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gabrielle, Mariah Carey, Let Loose, Simply Red, and Black Grape.
26. June 28, 1996
Aired 28 June 1996 • 30 min
Gina G introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from The Divine Comedy, Celine Dion, Shampoo, Fugees, and The Sex Pistols.
27. July 5, 1996
Aired 5 July 1996 • 30 min
Mark Morrison introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Ash, Bon Jovi, Peter Andre Feat. Bubbler Ranx, Reel 2 Real, and Gary Barlow.
28. July 12, 1996
Aired 12 July 1996 • 30 min
Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Toni Braxton, Underworld, The Saw Doctors, Def Leppard, and Super Furry Animals.
29. July 19, 1996
Aired 19 July 1996 • 30 min
Keith Allen introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Terrorvision, Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen, Livin' Joy, Spice Girls, and Neneh Cherry.
30. July 26, 1996
Aired 26 July 1996 • 30 min
Lisa L'Anson introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Mark Morrison, Wink, Suede, New Edition, and Robbie Williams.
31. August 2, 1996
Aired 2 August 1996 • 30 min
Jas Mann introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Omc, Alanis Morissette, Alisha's Attic, Manic Street Preachers, and Los Del Rio.
32. August 9, 1996
Aired 9 August 1996 • 30 min
Peter Andre introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from East 17, Dodgy, Me Me Me, Suede, and Robbie Williams.
33. August 16, 1996
Aired 16 August 1996 • 30 min
Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Omc, Los Del Rio, Kula Shaker, George Michael, and Eternal.
34. August 23, 1996
Aired 23 August 1996 • 30 min
Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Bryan Adams, Pet Shop Boys, Backstreet Boys, Omc, and Donna Lewis.
35. August 30, 1996
Aired 30 August 1996 • 30 min
Simon Mayo introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Mn8, Rem, De'lacy, George Michael, and Jamiroquai.
36. September 6, 1996
Aired 6 September 1996 • 35 min
Julia Carling introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Clock, Kula Shaker, The Smurfs, Soft Cell, and Los Del Rio.
37. September 13, 1996
Aired 13 September 1996 • 35 min
Dennis Pennis introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Stretch 'n' Vern Present Maddog, Jamiroquai, Fugees, Abba, and Donna Lewis.
38. September 20, 1996
Aired 20 September 1996 • 35 min
Tony Mortimer introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts, during the 1700th edition of Top of the Pops. Including performances from Deep Blue Something, Lighthouse Family, Sheryl Crow, Adam & The Ants, and Phil Collins.
39. September 27, 1996
Aired 27 September 1996 • 35 min
Harry Hill introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Donna Lewis, The Bluetones, Bbe, The Communards, and Ocean Colour Scene.
40. October 4, 1996
Aired 4 October 1996 • 35 min
Tony Wright introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Everything But The Girl, Gabrielle, L.l. Cool J, Celine Dion, and Boyzone.
41. October 11, 1996
Aired 11 October 1996 • 35 min
Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Healy & Amos, The Beautiful South, Damage, Madonna, and Donna Lewis.
42. October 18, 1996
Aired 18 October 1996 • 35 min
Nigel Kennedy introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Montell Jordan, Mark Morrison, Celine Dion, John Travolta & Olivia Newton-john, and The Lightning Seeds.
43. October 25, 1996
Aired 25 October 1996 • 35 min
Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Faithless, Babybird, Future Sound Of London, Enya, and Madonna.
44. November 1, 1996
Aired 1 November 1996 • 35 min
Julian Clary introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Livin' Joy, Alisha's Attic, Madonna, Wham!, and Jimmy Nail.
45. November 8, 1996
Aired 8 November 1996 • 35 min
Frankie Dettori introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from BjÖrk, Bone Thugs-n-harmony, 911, Slade, and Simply Red.
46. November 15, 1996
Aired 15 November 1996 • 35 min
Members of 'The Fast Show' introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Backstreet Boys, Toni Braxton, The Woolpackers, East 17 Feat. Gabrielle, and Mark Owen.
47. November 22, 1996
Aired 22 November 1996 • 30 min
Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Shed Seven, Warren G. Feat. Adina Howard, Bryan Adams, Garbage Feat. Tricky, and Fugees.
48. November 29, 1996
Aired 29 November 1996 • 30 min
Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Louise, Robert Miles Feat. Maria Nayler, Skunk Anansie, Dunblane, and Sheryl Crow.
49. December 6, 1996
Aired 6 December 1996 • 30 min
Gary Glitter introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Eternal, Jamiroquai, Diana Ross, Toni Braxton, and Peter Andre.
50. December 13, 1996
Aired 13 December 1996 • 30 min
Ian Broudie introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Damage, Elton John & Luciano Pavarotti, Phil Collins, The Beautiful South, and Boyzone.
51. December 20, 1996
Aired 20 December 1996 • 30 min
Shaun Ryder introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Faithless, The Smurfs, Mark Morrison, Robert Miles Feat. Maria Nayler, and Lighthouse Family.
52. Christmas Day 1996
Aired 25 December 1996 • 65 min
The Spice Girls introduce the stars and the top-selling songs of 1996. Plus the Christmas No.1 of 1996. Including performances from Boyzone, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Oasis, and The Bluetones.