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Season 1994

  • S1994E01 Episode 1

    • September 17, 1994
    • BBC Two

    Current chart hits combine with pop nostalgia in this spin-off series from Britain's best-known pop programme. As well as highlights from last week's Top of the Pops, this first programme features the debut appearance of Status Quo, performances by 10CC, Tom Robinson, Jilted John and the Commodores from 1978, and by Mary Wilson and Simple Minds from 1982.

  • S1994E02 Episode 2

    • September 24, 1994
    • BBC Two

    The best mix of current music and pop nostalgia featuring highlights of Thursday's edition of Top of the Pops, a chart preview and archive footage from past programmes including classic clips, this week featuring Roxy Music from 1972.

  • S1994E03 Episode 3

    • October 1, 1994
    • BBC Two

    The best mix of current music and pop nostalgia featuring highlights of Thursday's edition of Top of the Pops, a chart preview and archive footage from past programmes including Elvis Costello 's first appearance in 1977.

  • S1994E04 Episode 4

    • October 8, 1994
    • BBC Two

    The best mix of current music and pop nostalgia with highlights of Thursday's edition of Top of the Pops, a chart preview and archive footage. This week's programme features music from 1977 with the Stranglers, the Steve Gibbons Band and David Soul , and 1986 with the Bangles, Julian Cope , Paul Young and Madonna. Plus a classic clip of Adam and the Ants making their first appearance in 1980 with Dog Eats Dog.

  • S1994E05 Episode 5

    • October 15, 1994
    • BBC Two

    The best mix of current music and pop nostalgia with highlights of Thursday's edition of Top of the Pops, a chart preview and archive footage. With music from ELO, Status Quo, Slade, the Simon Park Orchestra, Spandau Ballet, Meatloaf, Ultravox, Wham! and Bryan Adams's first appearance in 1985 with Run to You.

  • S1994E06 Episode 6

    • October 22, 1994
    • BBC Two

    The best mix of current music and pop nostalgia with highlights of Thursday's edition of Top of the Pops, a chart preview and archive footage. This week features Top of the Pops from 1976 and 1986, as well as the Police's first appearance on the programme 15 years ago.

  • S1994E07 Episode 7

    • October 29, 1994
    • BBC Two

    The best mix of current music and pop nostalgia, this week features Top of the Pops from and 1988, and also takes a look at U2's first appearance on the show performing Fire in 1981. Chart-toppers from 1978 include Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, the Undertones and Chris Rea.

  • S1994E08 Episode 8

    • November 5, 1994
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 The mix of current music and pop nostalgia features Top of the Pops from 1979 with the Specials, Madness and the Selecter; 1986 with Bon Jovi, Swing Out Sister and Duran Duran; and Thin Lizzy 's 1973 debut with Whiskey in the Jar.

  • S1994E09 Episode 9

    • November 12, 1994
    • BBC Two

    A mix of current music and pop nostalgia. This week features Top of the Pops from 1973 with performances by Alvin Stardust , Mott the Hoople and Kiki Dee , and with the Buzzcocks, Heatwave, Elvis Costello and the Boomtown Rats. Plus Madonna making her first appearance in 1984 with Holiday.

  • S1994E10 Episode 10

    • November 19, 1994
    • BBC Two

    A mix of current music and pop nostalgia, with highlights of Thursday's edition of Top of the Pops, a chart preview and archive footage. This week features Top of the Pops from 1982 with performances by Human League, Tears for Fears and Eddy Grant , and 1979 with the Tourists, Suzi Quatro and Dr Hook; and makingtheir debut, Abba with Waterloo.

  • S1994E11 Episode 11

    • November 26, 1994
    • BBC Two

    An essential mix of current music and pop nostalgia. This week's show features Top of the Pops from 1976 with Billy Ocean , Elton John and Chicago, and a 1983 edition with hits from the Smiths, the Thompson Twins and Simple Minds, and a debut performance from Phil Collins with In the Air Tonight.

  • S1994E12 Episode 12

    • December 3, 1994
    • BBC Two

    Featuring Top of the Pops from 1987 with the Proclaimers,Paul McCartney and T'Pau with their No 1 hit China in Your Hand, and from 1977 with Generation X, Bonnie Tyler and Wings. The First Time goes back to 1978 for a performance from the Street band featuring Paul Young with Toast.

  • S1994E13 Episode 13

    • December 10, 1994
    • BBC Two

    The essential mix of current music and pop nostalgia features Top of the Pops from with Generation X, Bonnie Tyler , the Banned and the multi-million selling success from Wings, Mull of Kintyre. Plus Whitney Houston's first appearance in 1987 with I Wanna Dance with Somebody.

  • S1994E14 Episode 14

    • December 17, 1994
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 17-12-94: Presenter: Johnnie Walker REDNEX – Cotton Eye Joe (TOTP 15-12-94) M-BEAT feat. NAZLYN – Sweet Love (TOTP 15-12-94) STING – If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (TOTP 15-12-94) OASIS – Whatever (TOTP 15-12-94) EAST 17 – Stay Another Day (TOTP 15-12-94) BONEY M – Mary’s Boy Child – Oh My Lord (TOTP 25-12-78) MUD – Lonely This Christmas (TOTP 25-12-74) THE WOMBLES – Wombling Merry Christmas (TOTP 2-1-75) THE GREEDIES – A Merry Jingle (TOTP 20-12-79) SLADE – Merry Xmas Everybody (TOTP 20-12-73) THE BEATLES – Live At The B.B.C. (video) THE PRETENDERS – Stop Your Sobbing (TOTP 15-2-79) BILL WHELAN – Riverdance (Eurovision Song Contest 30-4-94) THE POGUES & KIRSTY MacCOLL – A Fairytale Of New York (TOTP 17-12-87) GARY GLITTER – Another Rock And Roll Christmas (TOTP 13-12-84) ALED JONES – Walking In The Air (TOTP 19-12-85) JONA LEWIE – Stop The Cavalry (TOTP 4-12-80) CLIFF RICHARD – Mistletoe And Wine (TOTP 8-12-88) THE CARPENTERS – Trying To Get The Feeling Again (video)

  • S1994E15 A special end-of-year edition

    • December 31, 1994
    • BBC Two

    A special end-of-year edition of the programme, featuring highlights of the Top of the Pops Christmas show, the festive number one, and a look back at the year's best music videos, including performances by the Rolling Stones, REM and Bruce Springsteen.

Season 1995

  • S1995E01 Episode 1

    • January 14, 1995
    • BBC Two

    Presenter: Johnnie Walker THE ALMIGHTY – Jonestown Mind (TOTP 12-1-95) NICKI FRENCH – Total Eclipse Of The Heart (TOTP 12-1-95) SIMPLE MINDS – She’s A River (via satellite) (TOTP 12-1-95) REDNEX – Cotton Eye Joe (TOTP 12-1-95) DEEP PURPLE – Black Night (TOTP 15-10-70) JOE JACKSON – It’s Different For Girls (TOTP 10-1-80) THE SKIDS – Working For The Yankee Dollar (TOTP 10-1-80) THE NOLANS – I’m In The Mood For Dancing (TOTP 10-1-80) PINK FLOYD – Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) (video) ANNIE LENNOX – No More I Love You’s (video) HOLE – Doll Parts (video) R. KELLY – Bump ‘N’ Grind (video) SLEEPER – Inbetweener (video) BARRY WHITE – Practice What You Preach (video) SADE – Smooth Operator (and credits) (TOTP 27-9-84)

  • S1995E02 Episode 2

    • January 21, 1995
    • BBC Two

    The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops, and pop nostalgia from 1973 with archive film of Gary Glitter , the Strawbs, Elton John and a No. 1 from Sweet. Plus a look back to the Pet Shop Boys' first appearance on TOTP with their 1985 hit West End Girls.

  • S1995E03 Episode 3

    • January 28, 1995
    • BBC Two

    Highlights of Thursday's TOTP and archive clips from 1979, including Dr Feelgood, Barry Manilow , Leif Garrett , and Ian Dury 's No. 1, Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick. Plus the Osmonds making their TOTP debut in 1972 with Crazy Horses.

  • S1995E04 Episode 4

    • February 4, 1995
    • BBC Two

    The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops, plus pop nostalgia with a look back at the career of Annie Lennox and the Human League's TOTP debut in 1980 with Rock 'n' Roll.

  • S1995E05 Episode 5

    • February 11, 1995
    • BBC Two

    The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops, a chart review and a dip into the vaults. Tonight's show looks back to 1982 with the Fun Boy Three and Bananarama, Bow Wow Wow, Haircut 100 and The Jam's number 1, Town Called Malice. Plus Alice Cooper making his TOTP debut in 1972 with School's Out.

  • S1995E06 Episode 6

    • February 18, 1995
    • BBC Two

    The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops and pop nostalgia from 1978 with Tom Robinson, Kate Bush, Billy Joel and Abba's number one, Take a Chance on Me. Plus, making their TOTP debut in 1964, the Supremes singing Baby Love.

  • S1995E07 Episode 7

    • February 25, 1995
    • BBC Two

    The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops and nostalgia from 1981 with Kim Wilde , the Passions, Status Quo and Joe Dolce 's number one, Shaddup You Face. Plus the Stranglers making their TOTP debut in 1977 with Go Buddy Go.

  • S1995E08 Episode 8

    • March 4, 1995
    • BBC Two

    The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops and nostalgia from 1979 with Thin Lizzy Chic Lene Lovich and a number one from the Bee Gees with Tragedy. Plus Free making their TOTP debut in 1970 with All Right Now.

  • S1995E09 Episode 9

    • March 11, 1995
    • BBC Two

    The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops and nostalgia from 1975 with the Rubettes, Duane Eddy , the Bay City Rollers and Telly Savalas's number one, If. Plus Tubeway Army making their TOTP debut in 1979 with Are Friends Electric.

  • S1995E10 Episode 10

    • March 18, 1995
    • BBC Two

    The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops and, from 1981, the Who, Phil Collins , Duran Duran and Roxy Music. Plus Sonny and Cher from 1965.

  • S1995E11 Episode 11

    • March 25, 1995
    • BBC Two

    The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops and, from 1979, Kate Bush, Real Thing, Squeeze, and Gloria Gaynor 's number one hit, I Will Survive. Plus Bon Jovi's TOTP debut in 1986, with You Give Love a Bad Name.

  • S1995E12 Episode 12

    • April 1, 1995
    • BBC Two

    The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops and, from 1976, Fox, John Miles, Sailor and a number one from Brotherhood of Man with Save Your Kisses for Me. Plus, making their TOTP debut in 1981, Dire Straits with Romeo and Juliet.

  • S1995E13 Episode 13

    • April 8, 1995
    • BBC Two

    The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops, a chart preview and a delve into the programme's archives. From 1978, there's pop nostalgia with Squeeze, Andy Gibb , the Boomtown Rats with Bob Geldof , and a number one from Brian and Michael with Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs. Plus, making their TOTP debut in 1980, the reggae band UB40 with Food for Thought.

  • S1995E14 Easter Special

    • April 15, 1995
    • BBC Two

    Easter Special : The best of Thursday's Top of the Pops and, from 1974, Mud, Bill Haley , Slade, and a number one from Terry Jacks with Seasons in the Sun. Plus a selection of the best videos so far from 1995. Last in the current series.

  • S1995E15 Episode 15

    • September 16, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 16-9-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker THE REMBRANDTS – I’ll Be There For You (TOTP 14-9-95) N-TRANCE feat. RICARDO DA FORCE – Stayin’ Alive (TOTP 14-9-95) SIMPLY RED – Fairground (TOTP 14-9-95) MICHAEL JACKSON – You Are Not Alone (video) THE JAM – In The City (TOTP 19-5-77) NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS feat. KYLIE MINOGUE – Where The Wild Roses Grow (video) THE BEE GEES - Massachusetts (TOTP 26-12-67) PROCOL HARUM – A Whiter Shade Of Pale (TOTP 26-12-67) CLIFF RICHARD – All My Love (TOTP 26-12-67) THE ROLLING STONES – Let’s Spend The Night Together (TOTP 26-12-67) ALISON KRAUSS – Baby Now That I’ve Found You (video) JANET JACKSON – Runaway (video) ERASURE – Stay With Me (video) SHAGGY – Boombastic (video) U2 & B.B. KING – When Love Comes To Town (video) (and credits)

  • S1995E16 Episode 16

    • September 23, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 23-9-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker SMOKIE feat. ROY CHUBBY BROWN – Living Next Door To Alice (TOTP 21-9-95) ERASURE – Stay With Me (TOTP 21-9-95) IRON MAIDEN – Man On The Edge (TOTP 21-9-95) SHAGGY – Boombastic (TOTP 21-9-95) NEW ORDER – Blue Monday (TOTP 31-3-83) FLUFFY – Hypersonic (video) ELVIS COSTELLO & THE ATTRACTIONS – Accidents Will Happen (TOTP 24-5-79) DOLLAR – Who Were You With In The Moonlight (TOTP 24-5-79) THE SHADOWS – Theme From The ‘Deer Hunter’ (Cavatina) (TOTP 24-5-79) THE DAMNED – Love Song (TOTP 24-5-79) BLUES TRAVELLER – Run Around (video) SIMPLY RED – Fairground (video) PAUL WELLER – Broken Stones (video) MENSWEAR – Stardust (video) ROXY MUSIC – Dance Away (and credits) (TOTP 25-12-79)

  • S1995E17 Episode 17

    • September 30, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 30-9-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker CAST – Alright (TOTP 28-9-95) THE PRETENDERS – Kid (TOTP 28-9-95) MENSWEAR – Stardust (TOTP 28-9-95) SIMPLY RED – Fairground (TOTP 28-9-95) THE TEARDROP EXPLODES – Reward (TOTP 19-2-81) MEAT LOAF – I’d Lie For You (And That’s The Truth) (video) GALLAGHER & LYLE – Heart On My Sleeve (TOTP 17-6-76) LIVERPOOL EXPRESS – You Are My Love (TOTP 17-6-76) DOLLY PARTON – Jolene (video) T-REX – I Love To Boogie (TOTP 17-6-76) COOLIO feat. LV – Gangsta’s Paradise (video) PULP – Mis-Shapes (video) IRON MAIDEN – Man On The Edge (video) SLEEPER – What Do I Do Now? (video) ALVIN STARDUST – My Coo-Ca-Choo (and credits) (TOTP 15-11-73)

  • S1995E18 Episode 18

    • October 7, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 7-10-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker LOUISE – Light Of My Life (TOTP 5-10-95) PULP – Sorted For E’s And Wizz (TOTP 5-10-95) NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS feat. KYLIE MINOGUE – Where The Wild Roses Grow (TOTP 5-10-95) SIMPLY RED – Fairground (TOTP 5-10-95) MADNESS – The Prince (TOTP 6-9-79) OASIS – Morning Glory (video) GENERATION X – Valley Of The Dolls (TOTP 5-4-79) M – Pop Muzik (TOTP 5-4-79) MILK & HONEY – Hallelujah (TOTP 5-4-79) VILLAGE PEOPLE – In The Navy (video) SHA RAN Q – Sorawo Minayo (video) THE LEVELLERS – Fantasy (video) DEF LEPPARD – When Love And Hate Collide (video) OASIS – Morning Glory (video) THE BLUETONES – Blutonic (video) THE WHO – My Generation (video) (and credits)

  • S1995E19 Episode 19

    • October 14, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 14-10-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker SUGGS – Camden Town (TOTP 12-10-95) JIMMY NAIL – Big River (TOTP 12-10-95) DEF LEPPARD – When Love And Hate Collide (TOTP 12-10-95) SIMPLY RED – Fairground (TOTP 12-10-95) SOFT CELL – Tainted Love (TOTP 13-8-81) WHALE – Hobo Humpin’ Slobo Babe (video) SHOCKING BLUE – Venus (TOTP 29-1-70) BADFINGER – Come And Get It (TOTP 29-1-70) JETHRO TULL – The Witch’s Promise (TOTP 29-1-70) EDISON LIGHTHOUSE – Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) (TOTP 29-1-70) MARTINA McBRIDE – Safe In The Arms Of Love (video) ETERNAL – Power Of A Woman (video) MARION – Let’s All Go Together (video) RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS – My Friends (video) CLIFF RICHARD – Devil Woman (and credits) (TOTP 6-5-76)

  • S1995E20 Episode 20

    • October 21, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 21-10-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker ETERNAL – Power Of A Woman (TOTP 19-10-95) QUEEN – Heaven For Everyone (video) CHER – Walking In Memphis (TOTP 19-10-95) SIMPLY RED – Fairground (video) THE BOOMTOWN RATS – Looking After No. 1 (TOTP 25-8-77) PASSENGERS – Miss Sarajevo (video) SHALAMAR – A Night To Remember (TOTP 24-6-82) CAPTAIN SENSIBLE – Happy Talk (TOTP 24-6-82) THE BEATLES – Beatles Movie Medley (video) IMAGINATION – Music And Lights (TOTP 24-6-82) BRANDY – Brokenhearted (video) COOLIO feat. LV – Gangsta’s Paradise (video) MEAT LOAF – I’d Lie For You (And That’s The Truth) (video) MANFRED MANN – Mighty Quinn (and credits) (TOTP 15-2-68)

  • S1995E21 Episode 21

    • October 28, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 28-10-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker THE LIGHTNING SEEDS – Lucky You (TOTP 26-10-95) EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL – Missing (TOTP 26-10-95) MEAT LOAF – I’d Lie For You (And That’s The Truth) (TOTP 26-10-95) COOLIO feat. LV – Gangsta’s Paradise (TOTP 26-10-95) CYNDI LAUPER – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (TOTP 26-1-84) THE ROLLING STONES – Like A Rolling Stone (video) MARC COHN – Walking In Memphis (TOTP 10-10-91) ELKIE BROOKS – Sunshine After The Rain (TOTP 18-8-77) THE BEE GEES – Stayin’ Alive (video) SMOKIE – Living Next Door To Alice (TOTP 6-1-77) 3T – Anything (video) EAST 17 – Thunder (video) QUEEN – Heaven For Everyone (video) THE SMITHS – How Soon Is Now? (and credits) (TOTP 14-2-85)

  • S1995E22 Episode 22

    • November 4, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 4-11-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker ECHOBELLY – King Of The Kerb (TOTP 2-11-95) EAST 17 – Thunder (TOTP 2-11-95) BRYAN ADAMS & BONNIE RAITT – Rock Steady (TOTP 2-11-95) COOLIO feat. LV – Gangsta’s Paradise (TOTP 2-11-95) MADONNA – Holiday (TOTP 26-1-84) TINA TURNER – Goldeneye (video) KOOL & THE GANG – Celebration (TOTP 6-11-80) UB40 – The Earth Dies Screaming (TOTP 6-11-80) DENNIS WATERMAN with THE DENNIS WATERMAN BAND – I Could Be So Good For You (TOTP 6-11-80) MOTÖRHEAD – Ace Of Spades (TOTP 6-11-80) DIE FANTASTICHEN VIER – Sie Ist Weg (video) ROBSON & JEROME – I Believe (video) OASIS – Wonderwall (video) ART GARFUNKEL – I Only Have Eyes For You (video) (and credits)

  • S1995E23 Episode 23

    • November 11, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 11-11-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker OASIS – Wonderwall (TOTP 9-11-95) WHALE – Hobo Humpin’ Slobo Babe (TOTP 9-11-95) DAVID BOWIE – Strangers When We Meet (TOTP 9-11-95) WET WET WET – Wishing I Was Lucky (TOTP 21-5-87) OZZY OSBOURNE – Perry Mason (video) ODYSSEY – Native New Yorker (TOTP 19-1-78) RADIO STARS – Nervous Wreck (TOTP 19-1-78) THE SWEET – Love Is Like Oxygen (TOTP 19-1-78) WINGS – Mull Of Kintyre (video) RANCID – Time Bomb (video) TINA TURNER – Goldeneye (video) THERAPY? – Diane (video) ENYA – Anywhere Is (video) ABBA – Dancing Queen (video) (and credits)

  • S1995E24 Episode 24

    • November 18, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 18-11-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker ENYA – Anywhere Is (TOTP 16-11-95) THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH – Pretenders To The Throne (TOTP 16-11-95) TINA TURNER – Goldeneye (TOTP 16-11-95) ROBSON & JEROME – I Believe (TOTP 16-11-95) BLONDIE – Denis (TOTP 23-2-78) GARBAGE – Queer (video) CHRIS SPEDDING – Motor Biking (TOTP 28-8-75) HOT CHOCOLATE – A Child’s Prayer (TOTP 28-8-75) JASPER CARROTT – Funky Moped (TOTP 28-8-75) ROD STEWART – Sailing (video) SKEE-LO – I Wish (video) BLUR – The Universal (video) BJÖRK – It’s Oh So Quiet (video) BON JOVI – Lie To Me (video) KIM WILDE – Cambodia (and credits) (TOTP 26-11-81)

  • S1995E25 Episode 25

    • November 25, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 25-11-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker M-PEOPLE – Itchycoo Park (TOTP 23-11-95) BOYZONE – Father And Son (TOTP 23-11-95) BJÖRK – It’s Oh So Quiet (TOTP 23-11-95) ROBSON & JEROME – I Believe (TOTP 23-11-95) FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD – Relax (TOTP 5-1-84) TECHNOCAT feat. TOM WILSON – Technocat (video) SANDIE SHAW – Monsieur Dupont (TOTP 27-2-69) GLEN CAMPBELL– Wichita Lineman (video) (TOTP 27-2-69) THE HOLLIES – Sorry Suzanne (TOTP 27-2-69) PETER SARSTEDT – Where Do You Go To (My Lovely) (TOTP 27-2-69) SACRED SPIRIT – Wishes Of Happiness And Prosperity (Yeha-Noha) (video) BLACK GRAPE – Kelly’s Heroes (video) THE CARDIGANS – Carnival (video) JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE – Hey Joe (and credits) (Happening For Lulu 4-1-69)

  • S1995E26 Episode 26

    • December 2, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 2-12-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker GARBAGE – Queer (TOTP 30-11-95) THE CHILDLINERS – The Gift Of Christmas (TOTP 30-11-95) THE BEATLES – Free As A Bird (video) ROBSON & JEROME – I Believe (TOTP 30-11-95) SIMPLY RED – Money’s Too Tight (To Mention) (TOTP 18-7-85) THE ARTIST – Gold (video) SPARKS – The Number One Song In Heaven (TOTP 10-5-79) MONKS – Nice Legs Shame About Her Face (TOTP 10-5-79) BONEY M – Hooray Hooray It’s A Holi-Holiday (footage from Snowtime Special: Disco In The Snow 9-4-79) (TOTP 10-5-79) ROXY MUSIC – Dance Away (footage from Snowtime Special: Abba In Switzerland 16-4-79) (TOTP 10-5-79) DOG EAT DOG – No Fronts (video) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song (video) PULP – Disco 2000 (video) THE BEACH BOYS – Help Me Rhonda (video) (and credits)

  • S1995E27 Episode 27

    • December 9, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 9-12-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker WET WET WET – She’s All On My Mind (TOTP 7-12-95) ERASURE – Fingers And Thumbs (Cold Summer’s Day) (TOTP 7-12-95) PULP – Disco 2000 (via satellite) (TOTP 7-12-95) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song (video) JANET JACKSON – Let’s Wait Awhile (TOTP 26-3-87) MOLOKO – Fun For Me (video) THIN LIZZY – Dancin’ In The Moonlight (It’s Caught Me In It’s Spotlight) (TOTP 25-8-77) THE RODS – Do Anything You Wanna Do (TOTP 25-8-77) SPACE – Magic Fly (video) THE ADVERTS – Gary Gilmore’s Eyes (TOTP 25-8-77) BONNIE TYLER – Making Love (Out Of Nothing At All) (video) THE BEATLES – Free As A Bird (video) MENSWEAR – Sleeping In (video) DONNY OSMOND – Puppy Love (video) (and credits)

  • S1995E28 Episode 28

    • December 16, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 16-12-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL – Missing (TOTP 14-12-95) SIMPLY RED – Remembering The First Time (TOTP 14-12-95) BJÖRK – It’s Oh So Quiet (TOTP 14-12-95) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song (video) SINEAD O’CONNOR – Mandinka (TOTP 11-2-88) SMOKIN’ MOJO FILTERS – Come Together (video) GRACE JONES – Private Life (TOTP 14-8-80) ULTRAVOX – Sleepwalk (TOTP 14-8-80) MIKE BERRY – The Sunshine Of Your Smile (TOTP 14-8-80) DAVID BOWIE – Ashes To Ashes (video) THE PRESIDENTS OF THE USA – Lump (video) JIMMY NAIL – Love (video) MARY KIANI – I Give It All To You (video) QUEEN – A Winter’s Tale (video) THE CLASH – London Calling (video) (and credits)

  • S1995E29 Episode 29

    • December 23, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 23-12-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker THE LEVELLERS – Just The One (TOTP 21-12-95) JIMMY NAIL – Love (TOTP 21-12-95) OASIS – Wonderwall (TOTP 21-12-95) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song (video) WIZZARD – I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday (TOTP 20-12-73) THE POGUES & KIRSTY MacCOLL – A Fairytale Of New York (TOTP 17-12-87) PAUL McCARTNEY & THE FROG CHORUS – We All Stand Together (video) (TOTP 20-12-84) THE SNOWMEN – Hokey Cokey (TOTP 17-12-81) JETHRO TULL – Ring Out Solstice Bells (TOTP 9-12-76) WHAM – Last Christmas (video) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song (video) MIKE FLOWERS POPS – Wonderwall (video) BOYZONE – Father And Son (video) QUEEN – Bohemian Rhapsody (video) (and credits)

  • S1995E30 Episode 30

    • December 31, 1995
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 31-12-95: Presenter: Johnnie Walker THE ROLLING STONES – Let’s Spend The Night Together (TOTP 26-12-67) OASIS – Roll With It (TOTP 17-8-95) THE KINKS – You Really Got Me (Beat Room 5-10-64) SUPERGRASS – Alright (TOTP 13-7-95) THE WHO – Substitute (live at Charlton Athletic 18-5-74) MENSWEAR – Stardust (TOTP 28-9-95) THE SMALL FACES – Itchycoo Park (Beat Club 23-9-67) CAST – Alright (TOTP 28-9-95) THE BEATLES – I Want To Hold Your Hand (It’s The Beatles 7-12-63) THE BEATLES – Twist And Shout (It’s The Beatles 7-12-63) BLUR – Jubilee (and credits) (TOTP 23-2-95)

Season 1996

  • S1996E01 Episode 1

    • January 13, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 13-1-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker TORI AMOS – Caught A Lite Sneeze (TOTP 11-1-96) DREADZONE – Little Britain (TOTP 11-1-96) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman (TOTP 11-1-96) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song (video) SQUEEZE – Take Me I’m Yours (TOTP 6-4-78) BATES – Billie Jean (video) MUD – Rocket (TOTP 8-8-74) THE RUBETTES – Tonight (TOTP 8-8-74) SWEET DREAMS – Honey Honey (TOTP 8-8-74) THE ROLLING STONES – It’s Only Rock And Roll (video) SOLO – Heaven (video) GEORGE MICHAEL – Jesus To A Child (video) CAST – Sandstorm (video) MADNESS – Baggy Trousers (and credits) (TOTP 2-10-80)

  • S1996E02 Episode 2

    • January 20, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 20-1-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker LUSH – Single Girl (TOTP 18-1-96) CAST – Sandstorm (TOTP 18-1-96) SOLO – Heaven (TOTP 18-1-96) GEORGE MICHAEL – Jesus To A Child (video) TAKE THAT – It Only Takes A Minute (TOTP 6-6-92) SPARKS – Now That I Own The B.B.C. (video) TENPOLE TUDOR – The Swords Of A Thousand Men (TOTP 28-5-81) UB40 – Don’t Let It Pass You By (TOTP 28-5-81) KIM CARNES – Bette Davis Eyes (video) HAZEL O’CONNOR – Will You (TOTP 28-5-81) GOO GOO DOLLS – Name (video) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman (video) GOLDBUG – Whole Lotta Love (video) JANIS JOPLIN & BIG BROTHER & THE HOLDING COMPANY – Ball And Chain (and credits) (Unknown 6-67)

  • S1996E03 Episode 3

    • January 27, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 27-1-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker SHED SEVEN – Getting Better (TOTP 25-1-96) 3T – Anything (TOTP 25-1-96) THE SAW DOCTORS – World Of Good (TOTP 25-1-96) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman (TOTP 25-1-96) GENESIS – Turn It On Again (TOTP 13-3-80) SAVILLE – Vinyl (video) THE FACES – Bad And Ruin (TOTP 29-4-71) RINGO STARR – It Don’t Come Easy (video) McGUINNESS FLINT – Malt And Barley Blues (TOTP 29-4-71) DAVE & ANSIL COLLINS – Double Barrel (TOTP 29-4-71) HOLLENBOER – Het Busje Komt Zo (video) THE BLUETONES – Slight Return (video) RADIOHEAD – Street Spirit (video) NEIL DIAMOND – I Am…I Said (and credits) (Unknown 9-71)

  • S1996E04 Episode 4

    • February 3, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 3-2-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker DOG EAT DOG – No Fronts (TOTP 1-2-96) THE BLUETONES – Slight Return (TOTP 1-2-96) MEAT LOAF – Not A Dry Eye In The House (TOTP 1-2-96) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman (TOTP 1-2-96) DEPECHE MODE – New Life (TOTP 25-6-81) BJÖRK – Hyperballad (video) THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND – The Boston Tea Party (TOTP 10-6-76) SLIK – Requiem (TOTP 10-6-76) ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS – Soul City Walk (video) THE WURZELS – Combine Harvester (Brand New Key) (TOTP 10-6-76) RADIOHEAD – Creep (video) JOAN OSBORNE – One Of Us (video) BUDDY HOLLY – Oh Boy (Ed Sullivan Show 26-1-58) BUDDY HOLLY – Peggy Sue (Ed Sullivan Show 26-1-58) BUDDY HOLLY – That’ll Be The Day (and credits) (Ed Sullivan Show 26-1-58)

  • S1996E05 Episode 5

    • February 10, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 10-2-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker (50th TOTP2) BLONDIE – (I’m Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear (video) ROD STEWART – Maggie May (TOTP 27-12-71) ROXY MUSIC – All I Want Is You (TOTP 4-10-74) IAN DURY & THE BLOCKHEADS – What A Waste (TOTP 11-5-78) THE ROLLING STONES – Get Off My Cloud (TOTP 4-11-65) THE SUPREMES – Baby Love (TOTP 15-10-64) CREAM – White Room (video) ABBA – Fernando (TOTP 8-4-76) THE BEATLES – Money (That’s What I Want) (video) VAN MORRISON & CLIFF RICHARD – Whenever God Shines His Light (TOTP 14-12-89) GARY GLITTER – Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh Yeah) (TOTP 25-1-73) THE KINKS – Lola (TOTP 18-6-70) MOTÖRHEAD – Ace of Spades (TOTP 6-11-80) IKE & TINA TURNER – Nutbush City Limits (and credits) (Musikladen 9-73)

  • S1996E06 Episode 6

    • February 17, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 17-2-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker DIANA ROSS – I Will Survive (TOTP 15-2-96) SUPERGRASS – Going Out (TOTP 15-2-96) STING – Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot (TOTP 15-2-96) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman (TOTP 15-2-96) FOO FIGHTERS – Big Me (video) GABRIELLE – Give Me A Little More Time (video) BLUR – Stereotypes (video) TAKE THAT – Could It Be Magic (TOTP 10-12-92) TAKE THAT – Pray (TOTP 1-7-93) TAKE THAT – Babe (TOTP 16-12-93) TAKE THAT – Everything Changes (TOTP 24-3-94) TAKE THAT – Sure (via satellite) (TOTP 6-10-94) TAKE THAT – Never Forget (TOTP 20-7-95) TAKE THAT – A Million Love Songs (and credits) (TOTP 8-10-92)

  • S1996E07 Episode 7

    • February 24, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 24-2-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker BLUR – Stereotypes (TOTP 22-2-96) OASIS – Don’t Look Back In Anger (TOTP 22-2-96) OASIS – Cum On Feel The Noize (TOTP 22-2-96) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman (TOTP 22-2-96) THE SUGARCUBES – Hit (TOTP 9-1-92) TAKE THAT – How Deep Is Your Love (video) AMEN CORNER – Bend Me, Shape Me (TOTP 15-2-68) HERMAN’S HERMITS – I Can Take Or Leave Your Loving (TOTP 15-2-68) THE MOVE – Fire Brigade (TOTP 15-2-68) THE FOUNDATIONS – Back On My Feet Again (TOTP 15-2-68) SACRED SPIRIT – Winter Ceremony (video) PET SHOP BOYS & DAVID BOWIE – Hallo Spaceboy (video) TERRORVISION – Perserverance (video) HOWARD JONES – New Song (and credits) (TOTP 22-9-83)

  • S1996E08 Episode 8

    • March 2, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 2-3-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker PET SHOP BOYS & DAVID BOWIE – Hallo Spaceboy (TOTP 29-2-96) TINA TURNER – Whatever You Want (TOTP 29-2-96) TAKE THAT – How Deep Is Your Love (TOTP 29-2-96) OASIS – Don’t Look Back In Anger (TOTP 29-2-96) STEVIE WONDER – Uptight (Everything’s Alright) (TOTP 20-1-66) GARBAGE – Stupid Girl (video) FREEEZ – Southern Freeez (TOTP 12-2-81) THE PRETENDERS – Message Of Love (TOTP 12-2-81) GILLAN – Mutually Assured Destruction (TOTP 12-2-81) JOHN LENNON – Woman (video) ALANIS MORISSETTE – You Oughta Know (video) SUPERGRASS – Going Out (video) LOU REED – Waiting For The Man (and credits) (Old Grey Whistle Test 18-12-84)

  • S1996E09 Episode 9

    • March 9, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 9-3-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker LUSH – Ladykillers (TOTP 7-3-96) ETERNAL – Good Thing (TOTP 7-3-96) SUPERGRASS – Going Out (TOTP 7-3-96) TAKE THAT – How Deep Is Your Love (TOTP 7-3-96) BLUR – There’s No Other Way (TOTP 25-4-91) TOKYO GHETTO PUSSY – I Kiss Your Lips (video) STATUS QUO – Down Down (TOTP 2-1-75) THE TYMES – Ms. Grace (TOTP 2-1-75) RALPH McTELL – Streets Of London (TOTP 2-1-75) KENNY – The Bump (TOTP 2-1-75) PAUL CARRACK – Eyes Of Blue (video) THE ALMIGHTY – All Sussed Out (video) THE BEATLES – Real Love (video) ABC – Poison Arrow (and credits) (TOTP 4-3-82)

  • S1996E10 Episode 10

    • March 16, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 16-3-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker GARY NUMAN - Cars (Premier Mix) (TOTP 14-3-96) ROBERT MILES - Children (TOTP 14-3-96) BIS – Kandy Pop (TOTP 14-3-96) TAKE THAT – How Deep Is Your Love (TOTP 14-3-96) ENGLAND WORLD CUP SQUAD – Back Home (TOTP 23-4-70) HOWIE B – Music For Babies (video) THE CURE – The Love Cats (TOTP 10-11-83) MARILYN – Calling Your Name (TOTP 10-11-83) BILLY JOEL – Uptown Girl (video) EURYTHMICS – Right By Your Side (TOTP 10-11-83) SPACEHOG – In The Meantime (video) GARBAGE – Stupid Girl (video) MADONNA – One More Chance (video) ALTERED IMAGES – Happy Birthday (and credits) (TOTP 1-10-81)

  • S1996E11 Episode 11

    • March 23, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 23-3-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker GARBAGE – Stupid Girl (TOTP 21-3-96) LIONEL RICHIE – Don’t Wanna Lose You (TOTP 21-3-96) KALIPHZ feat. PRINCE NASEEM – Walk Like A Champion (TOTP 21-3-96) TAKE THAT – How Deep Is Your Love (TOTP 21-3-96) BING CROSBY – That’s What Life Is All About (TOTP 24-7-75) THE PRODIGY – Firestarter (video) OASIS – Rock ‘N’ Roll Star (TOTP 8-9-94) EIGHTH WONDER – I’m Not Scared (TOTP 17-3-88) SIMPLE MINDS – Waterfront (TOTP 24-11-83) THE PRETENDERS – Don’t Get Me Wrong (TOTP 23-10-86) 2-PAC feat. DR. DRE – California Love (video) CHAKA KHAN – I Feel For You (video) (and credits)

  • S1996E12 Episode 12

    • March 30, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 30-3-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker KEN DOH – I Need A Lover Tonight (TOTP 28-3-96) GINA G – Ooh Aah… Just A Little Bit (TOTP 28-3-96) CAST – Walkaway (TOTP 28-3-96) THE PRODIGY – Firestarter (video) AC/DC – Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation (TOTP 8-6-78) EARL BRUTUS – Navyhead (video) THE EQUALS – Baby Come Back (TOTP 6-6-68) JULIE DRISCOLL, BRIAN AUGER & THE TRINITY – This Wheel’s On Fire (TOTP 6-6-68) DON PARTRIDGE – Blue Eyes (TOTP 6-6-68) MANFRED MANN – My Name Is Jack (TOTP 6-6-68) MARTINA McBRIDE – Wild Angel (video) DONNA SUMMER – State Of Independence (video) OCEAN COLOUR SCENE – You’ve Got It Bad (video) LIONEL RICHIE – Don’t Wanna Lose You (video) THE FACES – Richmond (and credits) (TOTP 29-4-71)

  • S1996E13 Episode 13

    • April 6, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 6-4-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker OCEAN COLOUR SCENE – You’ve Got It Bad (TOTP 4-4-96) D.J. DADO – X. Files (TOTP 4-4-96) MARK MORRISON – Return Of The Mack (TOTP 4-4-96) THE PRODIGY – Firestarter (video) PULP – Common People (TOTP 18-5-95) THE SEX PISTOLS – Pretty Vacant (video) TAKE THAT – Back For Good (TOTP 6-4-95) STATUS QUO – What You’re Proposing (TOTP 9-10-80) MADONNA – You’ll See (TOTP 2-11-95) THE BEATLES & BILLY PRESTON – Get Back (Unknown 30-1-69) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman (TOTP 11-1-96) ELTON JOHN – Pinball Wizard (footage from Tommy) (and credits)

  • S1996E14 Episode 14

    • September 14, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 14-9-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker OASIS – Shakermaker (TOTP 30-6-94) THE BLUETONES – Marblehead Johnson (video) QUEEN – Good Old Fashioned Loverboy (TOTP 16-6-77) TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS – Anything That’s Rock ‘N’ Roll (TOTP 16-6-77) EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER – Fanfare For The Common Man (video) OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN – Sam (TOTP 16-6-77) MINDY McCREADY – Guys Do It All The Time (video) TRIO – Da Da Da (TOTP 8-7-82) BETH ORTON – She Cries Your Name (video) MICHAEL JACKSON – Thriller (video) DEEP BLUE SOMETHING – Breakfast At Tiffany’s (video) BELINDA CARLISLE – Always Breaking My Heart (video) FREE – My Brother Jake (and credits) (Unknown 5-71)

  • S1996E15 Episode 15

    • September 21, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 21-9-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker THE SEEKERS – The Carnival Is Over (TOTP 4-11-65) THE FOUNDATIONS – Baby Now That I’ve Found You (TOTP 19-10-67) THE ARCHIES – Sugar Sugar (sound dubbed over footage from TOTP 25-2-71) (TOTP 25-2-71) SLADE – Coz I Luv You (TOTP 27-12-71) SIMON PARK ORCHESTRA – Eye Level (Theme From The T.V. Series ‘Van Der Valk’) (TOTP 11-10-73) DAVID ESSEX – Hold Me Close (TOTP 25-12-75) THE FLOATERS – Float On (video) THE BOOMTOWN RATS – I Don’t Like Mondays (video) THE SPECIALS – Ghost Town (TOTP 9-7-81) SPANDAU BALLET – True (TOTP 5-5-83) PHILIP BAILEY & PHIL COLLINS – Easy Lover (video) ARETHA FRANKLIN & GEORGE MICHAEL – I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (video) KYLIE MINOGUE & JASON DONOVAN – Especially For You (TOTP 5-1-89) VANILLA ICE – Ice Ice Baby (TOTP 6-12-90) BOYZ II MEN – End Of The Road (via satellite) (TOTP 12-11-92) TAKE THAT – Sure (TOTP 20-10-94) FUGEES – Ready Or Not (video) (TOTP 20-9-96) DAVID BOWIE – Queen Bitch (and credits)

  • S1996E16 Episode 16

    • September 28, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 28-9-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker THE BANGLES – Manic Monday (TOTP 27-2-86) ROC – Hey You Chick (video) 10cc – Life Is A Minestrone (TOTP 10-4-75) THE THREE DEGREES – Take Good Care Of Yourself (TOTP 10-4-75) THE GOODIES – Funky Gibbon (TOTP 10-4-75) SWEET – Fox On The Run (TOTP 10-4-75) WORLDS APART – Je Te Donne (video) EXILE – Kiss You All Over (TOTP 31-8-78) SNEAKER PIMPS – 6 Underground (video) A-HA – Take On Me (video) CELINE DION – It’s All Coming Back To Me Now (video) L.L. COOL J – Loungin’ (video) SUEDE – Stay Together (and credits) (TOTP 10-2-94)

  • S1996E17 Episode 17

    • October 5, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 5-10-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker IRON MAIDEN – Running Free (TOTP 22-2-80) THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS – Setting Sun (video) DAVE CLARK FIVE – Bits And Pieces (TOTP 26-2-64) BILLY J. KRAMER & THE DAKOTAS – Little Children (TOTP 26-2-64) THE MOODY BLUES – Go Now (TOTP 31-12-64) THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (TOTP 28-1-65) BRANDY, TAMIA, GLADYS KNIGHT & CHAKA KHAN – Missing You (video) R & J STONE – We Do It (TOTP 8-1-76) GOLDBLADE – Black Elvis (video) DAVID BOWIE – Ashes To Ashes (video) MANIC STREET PREACHERS – Kevin Carter (video) THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH – Rotterdam (video) LUTHER VANDROSS – Your Secret Love (video) THE POLICE – Can’t Stand Losing You (and credits) (TOTP 12-7-79)

  • S1996E18 Episode 18

    • October 12, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 12-10-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker LEVEL 42 – Love Games (TOTP 23-4-81) T-REX – 20th Century Boy (video) ELTON JOHN – Your Song (TOTP 14-1-71) FRANK SINATRA – My Way (Live At The Royal Festival Hall 4-1-71) TOM JONES – She’s A Lady (TOTP 14-1-71) BADFINGER – No Matter What (TOTP 14-1-71) WESTSIDE CONNECTION – Bow Down (video) ALPHAVILLE – Big In Japan (TOTP 23-8-84) THE SLINGBACKS – All Pop No Star (video) THE ROLLING STONES – Undercover Of The Night (video) THE BOO RADLEYS – C’Mon Kids MARK MORRISON – Trippin’ SIMON & GARFUNKEL – The Boxer (and credits) (Live In Central Park 3-82)

  • S1996E19 Episode 19

    • October 19, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 19-10-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker THE CULT – She Sells Sanctuary (TOTP 18-7-85) THE ROLLING STONES – Sympathy For The Devil (video) BUZZCOCKS – Love You More (TOTP 6-7-78) CITY BOY – 5-7-0-5 (TOTP 6-7-78) ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA – Wild West Hero (video) JUSTIN HAYWARD – Forever Autumn (TOTP 6-7-78) JOHN MELLENCAMP – Keywest Intermezzo (video) THE MIXTURES – The Pushbike Song (TOTP 25-2-71) BIGGER THAN GOD – Pentonville (video) SINEAD O’CONNOR – Nothing Compares 2 U (video) CHUCK BERRY – Johnny B. Goode (and credits) (Unknown 10-72)

  • S1996E20 Episode 20

    • October 26, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 26-10-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker SUZI QUATRO – Can The Can (TOTP 25-12-73) THE DIVINE COMEDY – The Frog Princess (video) ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN – The Cutter (TOTP 20-1-83) THE STRANGLERS – European Female (TOTP 20-1-83) KAJAGOOGOO – Too Shy (TOTP 20-1-83) U2 – New Year’s Day (TOTP 20-1-83) JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION – 2 Kindsa Love (video) YELLOW DOG – Just One More Night (TOTP 26-1-78) CRAZY GODS OF ENDLESS NOISE – Trapped Water (video) TALKING HEADS – Once In A Lifetime (video) GENE – Fighting Fit (video) REM – Bittersweet Me (video) THE JACKSONS – Show You The Way To Go (and credits) (TOTP 19-5-77)

  • S1996E21 Episode 21

    • November 2, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 2-11-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker EAST 17 – House Of Love (TOTP 10-9-92) BIS – Starbright Boy (video) WILD CHERRY – Play That Funky Music (video) LEO SAYER – You Make Me Feel Like Dancing (TOTP 28-10-76) CHICAGO - If You Leave Me Now (video) (Unknown 28-10-76) JOAN ARMATRADING – Love And Affection (TOTP 28-10-76) 2-PAC – I Ain’t Mad At Cha (video) QUANTUM JUMP – The Lone Ranger (TOTP 28-6-79) ALABAMA 3 – Ain’t Goin’ To Goa (video) JACKIE WILSON – Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl In Town) (video) BJÖRK – Possibly Maybe (video) ROBSON & JEROME – What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted (video) BRYAN ADAMS – Summer Of ’69 (video) (and credits)

  • S1996E22 Episode 22

    • November 9, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 9-11-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker GENERATION X – Your Generation (TOTP 15-9-77) FLUKE – Atom Bomb (video) DEEP PURPLE – Black Night (TOTP 15-10-70) THE RATTLES – The Witch (TOTP 15-10-70) THE HOLLIES – Gasoline Alley Bred (TOTP 15-10-70) MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT – Woodstock (video) ERIC CLAPTON – Change The World (video) J.J. BARRIE – No Charge (TOTP 3-6-76) VELVET JONES – Exclusive (video) NIRVANA – Smells Like Teen Spirit (video) DODGY – If You’re Thinking Of Me (video) GARBAGE – Milk (video) SCREAMING LORD SUTCH – Jack The Ripper (and credits) (Unknown 3-63)

  • S1996E23 Episode 23

    • November 16, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 16-11-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker MEAT LOAF – Modern Girl (TOTP 18-10-84) THE PRODIGY – Breathe (video) MR. BIG – Romeo (TOTP 27-1-77) DAVID PARTON – Isn’t She Lovely (TOTP 27-1-77) STATUS QUO – Wild Side Of Life (video) (TOTP 27-1-77) BARRY BIGGS – Sideshow (TOTP 27-1-77) DAR WILLIAMS – Cool As I Am (video) KAREL FIALKA – Hey Matthew (TOTP 24-9-87) DBH – White Godsend (video) PETER GABRIEL – Sledgehammer (video) WARREN G. feat. ADINA HOWARD – What’s Love Got To Do With It (video) KULA SHAKER – Govinda (video) PET SHOP BOYS – Single (video) SMASHING PUMPKINS – Thirty Three (video) NEIL YOUNG – Heart Of Gold (and credits) (Neil Young In Concert 4-71)

  • S1996E24 Episode 24

    • November 23, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 23-11-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker FUN BOY THREE – Our Lips Are Sealed (TOTP 19-5-83) THE BEAT – Can’t Get Used To Losing You (TOTP 19-5-83) NEW EDITION – Candy Girl (video) JoBOXERS – Just Got Lucky (TOTP 19-5-83) KULA SHAKER – Tattva (TOTP 5-7-96) ALANIS MORISSETTE – Ironic (TOTP 18-4-96) MANIC STREET PREACHERS – You Love Us (TOTP 30-1-92) PULP – Common People (TOTP 18-5-95) THE BEATLES – I Want To Hold Your Hand (It’s The Beatles 7-12-63) THE BEATLES – Twist And Shout (It’s The Beatles 7-12-63) OASIS – Rock ‘N’ Roll Star (TOTP 8-9-94) U2 – One (via satellite) (TOTP 27-2-92) THE FACES – Pool Hall Richard (TOTP 20-12-73) IKE & TINA TURNER – It’s Gonna Work Out Fine (Unknown) IKE & TINA TURNER – Please Please Please (and credits) (Unknown)

  • S1996E25 Episode 25

    • November 30, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 30-11-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker THE HOUSEMARTINS – Happy Hour (TOTP 3-7-86) STING – I’m So Happy I Can’t Stop Crying (video) PILOT – Magic (TOTP 4-10-74) THE WOMBLES – Minuetto Allegretto (TOTP 4-10-74) DAVID BOWIE – Knock On Wood (video) ROXY MUSIC – All I Want Is You (TOTP 4-10-74) GINUWINE – Pony (video) THE REZILLOS – Top Of The Pops (TOTP 31-8-78) NOIR – Walking (video) THE CURE – Close To Me (video) 3T – I Need You (video) METALLICA – Mama Said (video) BLACK SABBATH – Hard Road (and credits) (Unknown 10-78)

  • S1996E26 Episode 26

    • December 7, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 7-12-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker ALTERED IMAGES – I Could Be Happy (TOTP 14-1-82) BUCKS FIZZ – The Land Of Make Believe (TOTP 14-1-82) KRAFTWERK – The Model (video) THE STRANGLERS – Golden Brown (TOTP 14-1-82) DONNA LEWIS – I Love You Always Forever (video) THE CRUSADERS – Street Life (TOTP 6-9-79) HIGH FIDELITY – Addicted To A T.V. (video) REM – Losing My Religion (video) MANIC STREET PREACHERS – Australia (video) THE ARTIST – Betcha By Golly Wow (video) ELTON JOHN & LUCIANO PAVAROTTI – Live Like Horses (video) LITTLE RICHARD – Long Tall Sally (and credits) (Unknown 2-57)

  • S1996E27 Episode 27

    • December 14, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 14-12-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker THE CURE – A Forest (TOTP 24-4-80) TERRORVISION – Easy (video) JIMMY JAMES & THE VAGABONDS – I’ll Go Where Your Music Takes Me (TOTP 22-4-76) HARPO – Movie Star (TOTP 22-4-76) HANK MIZELL – Jungle Rock (danced to by Pan’s People) (TOTP 22-4-76) JOHN MILES – Music (TOTP 22-4-76) BARBRA STREISAND & BRYAN ADAMS – I Finally Found Someone (video) DEPARTMENT S – Is Vic There? (TOTP 14-5-81) NUT – Scream (video) THOMAS DOLBY – She Blinded Me With Science (video) LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY – Loving Every Minute (video) CELINE DION – All By Myself (video) MARK MORRISON – Horny (video) BAD COMPANY – Feel Like Makin’ Love (and credits) (Unknown 8-75)

  • S1996E28 Episode 28

    • December 21, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 21-12-96: Presenter: Johnnie Walker THE LA’S – There She Goes (TOTP 8-11-90) JIMMY DURANTE – Make Someone Happy (video) 5000 VOLTS – Dr. Kiss Kiss (TOTP 19-8-76) JOHNNY WAKELIN & THE KINSHASA BAND – In Zaire (TOTP 19-8-76) TWIGGY – Here I Go Again (TOTP 19-8-76) STEVE HARLEY & COCKNEY REBEL – Here Comes The Sun (video) MICHAEL BOLTON – White Christmas (Unknown 12-96) HAROLD FALTERMEYER – Axel F. (TOTP 20-6-85) THE FLAMING STARS – Ten Feet Tall (video) NEW ORDER – True Faith (video) SPICE GIRLS – 2 Become 1 (video) MADONNA – Don’t Cry For Me Argentina (video) SPACE HOGG – In The Meantime (video)

  • S1996E29 A to Z of 1996

    • December 28, 1996
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 28-12-96: Presenter: Jo Whiley (A To Z Of 1996) ASH – Oh Yeah (TOTP 5-7-96) BLACK GRAPE – England’s Irie (TOTP 21-6-96) CAST – Sandstorm (TOTP 18-1-96) CELINE DION – Because You Loved Me (via satellite) (TOTP 14-6-96) EAST 17 feat. GABRIELLE – If You Ever (TOTP 1-11-96) FUGEES – Killing Me Softly (TOTP 6-6-96) GARBAGE – Stupid Girl (TOTP 21-3-96) HEALY & AMOS – Stamp! (TOTP 11-10-96) BIS – Kandy Pop (TOTP 14-3-96) JAMIROQUAI – Virtual Insanity (TOTP 30-8-96) KULA SHAKER – Hey Dude (TOTP 16-8-96) LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY – Ocean Drive (TOTP 30-5-96) ALANIS MORISSETTE – Ironic (TOTP 18-4-96) NEW EDITION – Hit Me Off (TOTP 9-8-96) OASIS – Don’t Look Back In Anger (TOTP 22-2-96) THE PRODIGY – Firestarter (video) QFX – Everytime You Touch Me (TOTP 1-2-96) ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT – On A Rope (TOTP 6-9-96) THE SEX PISTOLS – Pretty Vacant (TOTP 28-6-96) TAKE THAT – How Deep Is Your Love (TOTP 7-3-96) UNDERWORLD – Born Slippy (video) (and credits) 3T – Anything (video) (and credits)

Season 1997

  • S1997E01 (A To Z Of 1996) (Part 2)

    • January 4, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 4-1-97: Presenter: Jo Whiley (A To Z Of 1996) OASIS – Don’t Look Back In Anger (TOTP 22-2-96) OASIS – Cum On Feel The Noize (TOTP 22-2-96) THE PRODIGY – Firestarter (video) QFX – Everytime You Touch Me (TOTP 1-2-96) ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT – On A Rope (TOTP 6-9-96) THE SEX PISTOLS – Pretty Vacant (TOTP 28-6-96) THE SEX PISTOLS – New York (TOTP 28-6-96) TAKE THAT – How Deep Is Your Love (TOTP 7-3-96) UNDERWORLD – Born Slippy (video) 3T – Anything (via satellite) (TOTP 8-2-96) PAUL WELLER – The Changingman (TOTP 14-6-96) PAUL WELLER – Peacock Suit (TOTP 14-6-96) PET SHOP BOYS & DAVID BOWIE – Hallo Spaceboy (TOTP 29-2-96) ME ME ME – Hanging Around (TOTP 9-8-96) KALIPHZ feat. PRINCE NASEEM – Walk Like A Champion (TOTP 21-3-96)

  • S1997E02 Episode 2

    • January 11, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 11-1-97: Presenter: Johnnie Walker 1990 ADAMSKI – Killer (TOTP 19-4-90) 1997 DEPECHE MODE – Barrel Of A Gun (video) 1972 DAVID BOWIE – Starman (TOTP 6-7-72) 1977 DAVID BOWIE – Heroes (TOTP 20-10-77) 1983 DAVID BOWIE – Let’s Dance (video) 1995 DAVID BOWIE – Strangers When We Meet (TOTP 9-11-95) 1997 GALA – Freed From Desire (video) 1978 ALTHIA & DONNA – Uptown Top Ranking (TOTP 26-1-78) 1997 ROSA MOTA – Space Junk (video) 1986 ROBERT PALMER – Addicted To Love (video) 1997 TEXAS – Say What You Want (video) 1997 ERASURE – In My Arms (video) 1972 DAVID BOWIE – Oh! You Pretty Things (and credits) (Old Grey Whistle Test 8-2-72)

  • S1997E03 Episode 3

    • January 18, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 18-1-97: Presenter: Johnnie Walker ALVIN STARDUST – My Coo-Ca-Choo (TOTP 15-11-73) BJÖRK – I Miss You (video) DEMIS ROUSSOS – When Forever Has Gone (TOTP 30-9-76) CAN – I Want More (TOTP 30-9-76) SHERBET – Howzat (TOTP 30-9-76) RANDY EDELMAN – Uptown, Uptempo Woman (TOTP 30-9-76) EELS – Novocaine For The Soul (video) MANTARAY – Know Where To Find You (video) ULTRAVOX – Vienna (video) WHITE TOWN – Your Woman (video) SUEDE – Saturday Night (video) DOLLY PARTON – Jolene (video) (and credits)

  • S1997E04 Episode 4

    • January 25, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 25-1-97: Presenter: Johnnie Walker DEF LEPPARD – Animal (TOTP 13-8-87) PAVEMENT – Stereo (video) BILL HALEY & HIS COMETS – Rock Around The Clock (TOTP 11-4-74) MUD – The Cat Crept In (TOTP 11-4-74) TERRY JACKS – Seasons In The Sun (footage from Musikladen 14-4-74) MUNGO JERRY – Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black (TOTP 11-4-74) SHAQUILLE O’NEAL – You Can’t Stop The Reign (video) OWEN PAUL – My Favourite Waste Of Time (TOTP 10-7-86) VAN MORRISON – The Healing Game (video) MICHAEL JACKSON – Beat It (video) BLUR – Beetlebum (video) THE CLASH – White Riot (and credits) (Unknown 11-77)

  • S1997E05 Episode 5

    • February 1, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 1-2-97: Presenter: Johnnie Walker ELVIS COSTELLO – Red Shoes (TOTP 1-9-77) JEAN-MICHEL JARRE – Oxygene 8 (video) FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD – Two Tribes (TOTP 14-6-84) SCRITTI POLITTI – Absolute (TOTP 14-6-84) NIK KERSHAW – I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (TOTP 14-6-84) THE SMITHS – Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now (TOTP 14-6-84) SEAL – Fly Like An Eagle (video) THE LOOK – I Am The Beat (TOTP 8-1-81) SLADE – Martha My Dear (Monster Music Mash 4-11-69) PRINCE – Alphabet Street (video) L.L. COOL J – Ain’t Nobody (video) DAVID BOWIE – Little Wonder (video) THE ORB – Toxygene (video) THE EVERLY BROTHERS – All I Have To Do Is Dream (and credits) (Unknown 5-58)

  • S1997E06 Episode 6

    • February 8, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 8-2-97: Presenter: Johnnie Walker DEXY’S MIDNIGHT RUNNERS – Dance Stance (TOTP 17-1-80) DAFT PUNK – Da Funk (video) SECRET AFFAIR – Time For Action (TOTP 30-8-79) NICK LOWE – Cruel To Be Kind (TOTP 30-8-79) THE COMMODORES – Sail On (TOTP 30-8-79) GARY NUMAN – Cars (TOTP 30-8-79) BEN FOLDS FIVE – Battle Of Who Could Care Less (video) THE LOTUS EATERS – The First Picture Of You (TOTP 18-8-83) ERASURE – In My Arms (video) MADONNA – Like A Prayer (video) U2 – Discotheque (video) DEPECHE MODE – Barrel Of A Gun (video) ROBERTA FLACK – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (and credits) (TOTP 28-12-72)

  • S1997E07 Episode 7

    • February 15, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 15-2-97: Presenter: Johnnie Walker GRACE JONES – Private Life (TOTP 14-8-80) THE SWEET – Blockbuster (TOTP 25-1-73) THE SWEET – Co-Co (TOTP 17-6-71) THE SWEET – Fox On The Run (TOTP 13-3-75) THE SWEET – Action (TOTP 24-7-75) THE SWEET – Love Is Like Oxygen (TOTP 19-1-78) NO DOUBT – Don’t Speak (video) THE VIBRATORS – Automatic Lover (TOTP 16-3-78) DEPECHE MODE – Just Can’t Get Enough (TOTP 24-9-81) NEIL YOUNG – This Note’s For You (video) JAMES – She’s A Star (video) WARREN G – I Shot The Sheriff (video) SPACE – Dark Clouds (video) THE SWEET – Hell Raiser (and credits) (Unknown 5-73)

  • S1997E08 Episode 8

    • February 23, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 23-2-97: Presenter: Johnnie Walker JAPAN – Quiet Life (TOTP 24-9-81) ALISHA’S ATTIC – Indestructible (video) SPARKS – Get In The Swing (TOTP 24-7-75) SMOKEY – If You Think You Know How To Love Me (TOTP 24-7-75) THE BEE GEES – Jive Talkin’ (video) TYPICALLY TROPICAL – Barbados (TOTP 24-7-75) SPICE GIRLS – Wannabe (video) ANITA WARD – Ring My Bell (TOTP 21-6-79) THE ISLEY BROTHERS – Tears (video) SHAKESPEAR’S SISTER – Stay (video) THE BEE GEES – Alone (video) BUSH – Swallowed (video) BEN FOLDS FIVE – Battle Of Who Could Care Less (video) THE CHARLATANS – Then (and credits) (TOTP 20-9-90)

  • S1997E09 Episode 9

    • March 2, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 2-3-97: Presenter: Johnnie Walker KYLIE MINOGUE – The Locomotion (TOTP 4-8-88) PHOTEK – Ni Ten Ichi Ryu (Two Swords Technique) (video) IAN DURY & THE BLOCKHEADS – What A Waste (TOTP 11-5-78) TOM ROBINSON BAND – Up Against The Wall (TOTP 11-5-78) YVONNE ELLIMAN – If I Can’t Have You (TOTP 11-5-78) SHAM 69 – Angels With Dirty Faces (TOTP 11-5-78) REPUBLICA – Ready To Go (video) ADRIAN GURVITZ – Classic (TOTP 11-2-82) AEROSMITH – Falling In Love (Is Hard On The Knees) (video) GENESIS – Land Of Confusion (video) KULA SHAKER – Hush (video) PETER ANDRE – Natural (video) BECK – The New Pollution (video) THE WHO – I Can See For Miles (and credits) (Pop Go The Sixties 31-12-69)

  • S1997E10 Episode 10

    • March 9, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 9-3-97: Presenter: Johnnie Walker BECK – Loser (TOTP 24-2-94) FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE – Radiation Vibe (video) TONI BRAXTON – You’re Makin’ Me High (TOTP 12-7-96) SHERYL CROW – All I Wanna Do (TOTP 3-11-94) TONY RICH PROJECT – Nobody Knows (TOTP 9-5-96) FUGEES – Killing Me Softly (TOTP 6-6-96) 18 WHEELER – Stay (video) ASHTON, GARDNER & DYKE – Resurrection Shuffle (TOTP 27-12-71) LeANN RIMES – Blue (video) GODLEY & CRÈME – Cry (video) SPICE GIRLS – Mama (video) MONACO – What Do You Want From Me? (video) FUGEES – Rumble In The Jungle (video) BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS – Stir It Up (and credits) (Old Grey Whistle Test 1-5-73)

  • S1997E11 Episode 11

    • March 16, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 16-3-97: Presenter: Johnnie Walker THIN LIZZY – Whiskey In The Jar (TOTP 1-2-73) THE DIVINE COMEDY – Everybody Knows (Except You) (video) THE POGUES & THE DUBLINERS – The Irish Rover (TOTP 2-4-87) THE UNDERTONES – Teenage Kicks (TOTP 26-10-78) THE CRANBERRIES – Linger (TOTP 10-2-94) SINEAD O’CONNOR – Nothing Compares 2 U (TOTP 26-1-90) U2 – Where The Streets Have No Name (video) RORY GALLAGHER – Bought And Sold (and credits) (Old Grey Whistle Test 2-3-76)

  • S1997E12 Elvis - Always on Our Minds (TOTP2 Special)

    • August 16, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 16-8-97: Presenter: Steve Wright (Elvis Presley Special) ELVIS PRESLEY – Heartbreak Hotel (Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey Stage Show 17-3-56) GHETTO PEOPLE – In The Ghetto (video) PET SHOP BOYS – Always On My Mind (TOTP 10-12-87) THE STYLISTICS – Can’t Help Falling In Love (TOTP 15-4-76) ALISON MOYET – Love Letters (TOTP 10-12-87) FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS – Suspicious Minds (TOTP 16-1-86) DANNY MIRROR – I Remember Elvis Presley (The King Is Dead) (TOTP 6-10-77) SHAKIN’ STEVENS – Blue Christmas (TOTP 9-12-82) BRYAN FERRY – Girl Of My Best Friend (video) MUD – Lonely This Christmas (TOTP 25-12-74) CHER – Walking In Memphis (TOTP 19-10-95) ZZ TOP – Viva Las Vegas (video) ELVIS PRESLEY – Ready Teddy (Ed Sullivan Show 9-9-56) ELVIS PRESLEY – Hound Dog (Ed Sullivan Show 9-9-56) ELVIS PRESLEY – Peace In The Valley (and credits) (Unknown) (Ed Sullivan Show 6-1-57)

  • S1997E13 Episode 13

    • September 20, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 20-9-97: Presenter: Steve Wright SLY & ROBBIE – Boops (Here To Go) (TOTP 7-5-87) REM – Everybody Hurts (video) BACCARA – Yes Sir I Can Boogie (TOTP 22-9-77) CULTURE CLUB – Do You Really Want To Hurt Me? (TOTP 23-9-82) DEF LEPPARD – Pour Some Sugar On Me (TOTP 17-9-87) HAPPY MONDAYS – Stinkin’ Thinkin’ (TOTP 17-9-92) TONY HADLEY – Save A Prayer (video) CHRIS SPEDDING – Motor Biking (TOTP 28-8-75) T-REX – Get It On (TOTP 27-12-71) JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE – Hey Joe (Happening For Lulu 4-1-69) JONI MITCHELL – Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell In Concert 10-70) MAMA CASS – Dream A Little Dream Of Me (Unknown 12-67) ELTON JOHN – Candle In The Wind (video) (and credits)

  • S1997E14 Episode 14

    • September 27, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 27-9-97: Presenter: Steve Wright THE POLICE – Roxanne (TOTP 3-5-79) TAMMY WYNETTE – Stand By Your Man (TOTP 25-12-75) LeANN RIMES – How Do I Live (video) DOOP – Doop (TOTP 10-3-94) SLADE – Mama Weer All Crazee Now (TOTP 28-12-72) ROSE ROYCE – Do Your Dance (TOTP 29-9-77) DEXY’S MIDNIGHT RUNNERS – Jackie Wilson Said (I’m In Heaven When You Smile) (TOTP 30-9-82) THE BEE GEES – You Win Again (TOTP 1-10-87) STING – I’m So Happy I Can’t Stop Crying (video) ROXY MUSIC – Virginia Plain (TOTP 24-8-72) ROXY MUSIC – All I Want Is You (TOTP 4-10-74) ROXY MUSIC – More Than This (TOTP 1-4-82) BRYAN FERRY – Is Your Love Strong Enough (TOTP 10-4-86) SUPERTRAMP – Dreamer (TOTP 27-2-75) AVERAGE WHITE BAND – Put It Where You Want It (Old Grey Whistle Test 10-7-73)

  • S1997E15 Episode 15

    • October 4, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 4-10-97: Presenter: Steve Wright M-PEOPLE – How Can I Love You More? (TOTP 21-11-91) THE ROLLING STONES – The Last Time (TOTP 4-3-65) THE ROLLING STONES – Anybody Seen My Baby? (video) FRANTIQUE – Strut Your Funky Stuff (TOTP 27-9-79) THE BEE GEES - Massachusetts (TOTP 26-12-67) LIEUTENANT PIGEON – Mouldy Old Dough (TOTP 28-12-72) THE STRANGLERS – No More Heroes (TOTP 22-9-77) MARI WILSON – Just What I Always Wanted (TOTP 30-9-82) STEVE WINWOOD – Valerie (TOTP 1-10-87) DR. ALBAN – It’s My Life (TOTP 1-10-92) BOB DYLAN – With God On Our Side (Unknown 12-6-64) THE BOOMTOWN RATS – Looking After No. 1 (TOTP 25-8-77) THE BOOMTOWN RATS – She’s So Modern (TOTP 20-4-78) THE BOOMTOWN RATS – Rat Trap (TOTP 5-10-78) BOB GELDOF – The Great Song Of Indifference (TOTP 28-6-90) BONNIE TYLER – Total Eclipse Of The Heart (TOTP 24-2-83) JANIS JOPLIN – Take Another Piece Of My Heart (and credits) (Unknown 6-67)

  • S1997E16 Episode 16

    • October 11, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 11-10-97: Presenter: Steve Wright ROACHFORD – Cuddly Toy (TOTP 2-2-89) THE JAM – In The City (TOTP 19-5-77) PAUL WELLER – Friday Street (video) TRIO – Da Da Da (TOTP 8-7-82) THE FOUNDATIONS – Baby Now That I’ve Found You (TOTP 19-10-67) GARY GLITTER – I Didn’t Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock ‘N’ Roll) (TOTP 21-9-72) THE RODS – Do Anything You Wanna Do (TOTP 25-8-77) KID CREOLE & THE COCONUTS – Annie I’m Not Your Daddy (TOTP 7-10-82) JELLYBEAN feat. STEVEN DANTE – The Real Thing (TOTP 8-10-87) BOYZ II MEN – End Of The Road (TOTP 15-10-92) LEONARD COHEN – The Dealer (Unknown 10-67) BONEY M – Daddy Cool (TOTP 6-1-77) BONEY M – Ma Baker (TOTP 26-12-77) BONEY M – Rasputin (TOTP 25-12-78) BONEY M – Rivers Of Babylon (TOTP 27-4-78) JOHN LENNON – Stand By Me (video) (and credits)

  • S1997E17 Episode 17

    • October 18, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 18-10-97: Presenter: Steve Wright BRAND NEW HEAVIES – Dream Come True (TOTP 20-2-92) JAMES TAYLOR – You’ve Got A Friend (James Taylor In Concert 13-11-71) HOT CHOCOLATE – You Sexy Thing (TOTP 23-12-75) ROLF HARRIS – Sun Arise (Rolf Harris Show 29-3-69) ROLF HARRIS – Sun Arise (808 State Remix) (video) CAROLE BAYER SAGER – You’re Moving Out Today (TOTP 19-5-77) DAVE DEE, DOZY, BEAKY, MICK & TICH – Zabadak! (TOTP 26-12-67) DAVID BOWIE – Heroes (TOTP 20-10-77) KOOL & THE GANG – Ooh La La La (Let’s Go Dancin’) (TOTP 21-10-82) WAS (NOT WAS) – Walk The Dinosaur (TOTP 22-10-87) ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT – People Everyday (via satellite) (TOTP 22-10-92) SPANDAU BALLET – To Cut A Long Story Short (TOTP 13-11-80) SPANDAU BALLET – Musclebound (TOTP 2-4-81) SPANDAU BALLET – Chant No. 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On) (TOTP 16-7-81) SPANDAU BALLET – True (TOTP 5-5-83) JOHN DENVER – Rocky Mountain High (and credits) (Unknown 3-73)

  • S1997E18 Episode 18

    • October 25, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 25-10-97: Presenter: Steve Wright DEL SHANNON – Keep Searchin’ (We’ll Follow The Sun) (TOTP 21-1-65) BILL WYMAN – (Si Si) Je Suis Un Rock Star (TOTP 30-7-81) THE RHYTHM KINGS – Green River (Live Footage 10-97) THE STRAWBS – The Hangman And The Papist (TOTP 1-7-71) BRENTON WOOD – Gimme Little Sign (TOTP 15-2-68) ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK – The Last Waltz (TOTP 26-12-67) SMOKEY ROBINSON – Theme From The Big Time (TOTP 27-10-77) DIONNE WARWICK – Heartbreaker (TOTP 28-10-82) RICK ASTLEY – Whenever You Need Somebody (TOTP 29-10-87) GO WEST – Faithful (TOTP 29-10-92) MANFRED MANN – Come Tomorrow (TOTP 12-8-65) MANFRED MANN – My Name Is Jack (TOTP 6-6-68) MANFRED MANN’S EARTH BAND – Blinded By The Light (TOTP 23-9-76) MANFRED MANN – Mighty Quinn (TOTP 15-2-68) LYNYRD SKYNYRD – Sweet Home Alabama (and credits) (Old Grey Whistle Test 11-11-75)

  • S1997E19 Episode 19

    • November 1, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 1-11-97: Presenter: Steve Wright THE MOODY BLUES – Go Now (TOTP 31-12-64) YES – Wonderous Stories (video) BILLY JOEL – She’s Always A Woman To Me (Old Grey Whistle Test 14-3-78) BILLY JOEL – Hey Girl (video) ROBIN SARSTEDT – My Resistance Is Low (TOTP 6-5-76) LONG JOHN BALDRY – Let The Heartaches Begin (TOTP 26-12-67) THE OSMONDS – Crazy Horses (TOTP 28-12-72) STATUS QUO – Rockin’ All Over The World (TOTP 3-11-77) WHAM! – Young Guns (Go For It) (TOTP 4-11-82) T’PAU – China In Your Hand (TOTP 5-11-87) INXS – Taste It (TOTP 5-11-92) DURAN DURAN – Planet Earth (TOTP 5-3-81) DURAN DURAN – Girls On Film (TOTP 30-7-81) DURAN DURAN – The Reflex (TOTP 26-4-84) DURAN DURAN – Is There Something I Should Know? (TOTP 23-3-83) LENNON, ONO & THE PLASTIC ONO BAND – Instant Karma (and credits) (TOTP 12-2-70)

  • S1997E20 Episode 20

    • November 8, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 8-11-97: Presenter: Steve Wright THE HOLLIES – Just One Look (TOTP 4-3-64) MIKE OLDFIELD – Tubular Bells (Full House 10-74) MIKE OLDFIELD – Women Of Ireland (video) TAMI LYNN – I’m Gonna Run Away From You (TOTP 17-6-71) THE WHO – I Can See For Miles (Unknown 10-67) CHUCK BERRY – My Ding-A-Ling (Sounds For Saturday 22-7-72) TOM ROBINSON BAND – 2-4-6-8 Motorway (TOTP 10-11-77) A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS – Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You) (TOTP 11-11-82) THE COMMUNARDS – Never Can Say Goodbye (TOTP 12-11-87) MICHAEL BOLTON – To Love Somebody (TOTP 12-11-92) DAVID BOWIE – The Man Who Sold The World (Unknown 4-71) LULU – Love Loves To Love Love (TOTP 26-12-67) LULU – Boom Bang-A-Bang (TOTP 27-12-73) TAKE THAT & LULU – Relight My Fire (TOTP 23-9-93) LULU – Shout (TOTP 31-12-88) REM – Orange Crush (and credits) (TOTP 15-6-89)

  • S1997E21 Episode 21

    • November 15, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 15-11-97: Presenter: Steve Wright TEXAS – I Don’t Want A Lover (TOTP 16-2-89) SINEAD O’CONNOR – Nothing Compares 2 U (TOTP 26-1-90) SINEAD O’CONNOR – This Is A Rebel Song (video) FERN KINNEY – Together We Are Beautiful (TOTP 22-2-80) DONOVAN – There Is A Mountain (Donovan Live 2-11-72) GILBERT O’SULLIVAN – Clair (TOTP 16-11-72) SHOWADDYWADDY – Dancin’ Party (TOTP 17-11-77) TEARS FOR FEARS – Mad World (TOTP 18-11-82) BARRY WHITE – Sho’ You Right (TOTP 19-11-87) GENESIS – Invisible Touch (Live) (TOTP 19-11-92) QUEEN – Killer Queen (TOTP 27-12-74) ABBA – Mamma Mia (TOTP 25-12-76) ABBA – Does Your Mother Know (footage from Snowtime Special: Abba In Switzerland 16-4-79) (TOTP 3-5-79) ABBA – Dancing Queen (video) ABBA – Waterloo (TOTP 11-4-74) THE STRAWBS – Lay Down (and credits) (TOTP 16-11-72)

  • S1997E22 Episode 22

    • November 22, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 22-11-97: Presenter: Steve Wright BILLY J. KRAMER & THE DAKOTAS – Little Children (TOTP 26-2-64) GREGORY ABBOTT – Shake You Down (TOTP 4-12-86) THE MOVE – Flowers In The Rain (Colour Me Pop 4-1-69) ROD STEWART – Angel (TOTP 16-11-72) DARTS – Daddy Cool/The Girl Can’t Help It (TOTP 24-11-77) LIONEL RICHIE – Truly (TOTP 25-11-82) THE HOUSEMARTINS – Build (TOTP 26-11-87) KYLIE MINOGUE – Celebration (TOTP 26-11-92) ELTON JOHN – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (TOTP 1-11-73) DAVID BOWIE – Starman (TOTP 6-7-72) JOAN ARMATRADING – Love And Affection (TOTP 28-10-76) TOM JONES – Delilah (TOTP 7-3-68) MUD – The Cat Crept In (TOTP 11-4-74) MUD – Oh Boy (TOTP 23-12-75) MUD – The Secrets That You Keep (TOTP 27-2-75) MUD – Tiger Feet (TOTP 27-12-74) INXS – Elegantly Wasted (and credits) (TOTP 21-3-97)

  • S1997E23 Episode 23

    • November 29, 1997
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 - 29-11-97: Presenter: Steve Wright DAVE & ANSIL COLLINS – Double Barrel (TOTP 29-4-71) ENYA – Orinoco Flow (TOTP 20-10-88) ENYA – Only If (video) CHARLENE – I’ve Never Been To Me (TOTP 24-6-82) GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS – Help Me Make It Through The Night (TOTP 16-11-72) ELVIS COSTELLO – Watching The Detectives (TOTP 1-12-77) THE JAM – Beat Surrender (TOTP 2-12-82) PAUL McCARTNEY – Once Upon A Long Ago (TOTP 3-12-87) HEAVEN 17 – Temptation (Remix) (TOTP 3-12-92) TINA TURNER – Let’s Stay Together (video) TINA TURNER – I Don’t Wanna Lose You (TOTP 30-11-89) TINA TURNER – Goldeneye (TOTP 16-11-95) TINA TURNER – The Best (TOTP 14-9-89) INXS – Need You Tonight (video) INXS – Everything (TOTP 5-97) VARIOUS ARTISTS – Perfect Day (video) (and credits)

  • S1997E24 Episode 24

    • December 6, 1997
    • BBC Two

    6-12-97: Presenter: Steve Wright BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS – Exodus (TOTP 9-6-77) DRIVER 67 – Car 67 (TOTP 11-1-79) LITTLE JIMMY OSMOND – Long Haired Lover From Liverpool (video) GENERATION X – Wild Youth (TOTP 8-12-77) YAZOO – The Other Side Of Love (TOTP 9-12-82) JOHNNY HATES JAZZ – Turn Back The Clock (TOTP 10-12-87) TAKE THAT – Could It Be Magic (TOTP 10-12-92) WHAM! – Bad Boys (TOTP 2-6-83) WHAM! – Wake Me Up Before You Go Go (TOTP 24-5-84) WHAM! – Wham Rap (Enjoy What You Do) (TOTP 27-1-83) WHAM! – Edge Of Heaven (TOTP 26-6-86) JONATHAN KING – Everyone’s Gone To The Moon (TOTP 12-8-65) GILBERT O’SULLIVAN – We Will (TOTP 1-7-71) BILLY PAUL – Let ‘Em In (TOTP 12-5-77) BETTE MIDLER – From A Distance (TOTP 20-6-91) ROY ORBISON – Crying (and credits) (Unknown 9-61)

  • S1997E25 Episode 25

    • December 13, 1997
    • BBC Two

    13-12-97: Presenter: Steve Wright JANET JACKSON – Let’s Wait Awhile (TOTP 26-3-87) ARNEE & THE TERMINATERS – I’ll Be Back (TOTP 29-8-91) HOT CHOCOLATE – You’ll Always Be A Friend (TOTP 16-11-72) JOHN OTWAY & WILD WILLY BARRETT – Really Free (TOTP 15-12-77) BUCKS FIZZ – If You Can’t Stand The Heat (TOTP 16-12-82) SIMPLY RED – Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye (TOTP 17-12-87) THE LEMONHEADS – Mrs. Robinson (TOTP 17-12-92) STATUS QUO – Pictures Of Matchstick Men (TOTP 15-2-68) STATUS QUO – What You’re Proposing (TOTP 23-10-80) STATUS QUO – I Didn’t Mean It (TOTP 4-8-94) STATUS QUO – Down Down (TOTP 2-1-75) FREE – All Right Now (TOTP 4-6-70) JOHN LENNON – Slippin’ And Slidin’ (video) JOHN LENNON – Imagine (video) JOHN LENNON – Woman (video) JOHN LENNON – Jealous Guy (video) (and credits)

  • S1997E26 Episode 26

    • December 20, 1997
    • BBC Two

    20-12-97: Presenter: Steve Wright BRYAN ADAMS – Run To You (TOTP 21-2-85) SHIRLEY BASSEY – Breakfast In Bed (TOTP 29-4-71) THE PROPELLERHEADS feat. SHIRLEY BASSEY – History Repeating (video) GORDON GILTRAP – Heartsong (TOTP 22-12-77) MODERN ROMANCE – Best Years Of Our Lives (TOTP 18-11-82) BELINDA CARLISLE – Heaven Is A Place On Earth (TOTP 17-12-87) LISA STANSFIELD – Someday (I’m Coming Back) (TOTP 17-12-92) DEAD END KIDS – Have I The Right (TOTP 24-3-77) JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE – Hey Joe/Sunshine Of Your Love (Happening For Lulu 4-1-69) ANNIE LENNOX – No More I Love You’s (TOTP 16-2-95) UB40 – One In Ten (TOTP 20-8-81) THE POGUES & THE DUBLINERS – The Irish Rover (TOTP 2-4-87) THE ROLLING STONES – Get Off My Cloud (TOTP 4-11-65) THE ROLLING STONES – Let’s Spend The Night Together (TOTP 26-12-67) THE ROLLING STONES – Gimme Shelter (Pop Go The Sixties 31-12-69) THE ROLLING STONES – Brown Sugar (and credits) (TOTP 27-12-71)

  • S1997E27 Christmas Special

    • December 27, 1997
    • BBC Two

    27-12-97: Presenter: Steve Wright WIZZARD – I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday (TOTP 20-12-73) THE BARRON KNIGHTS – Never Mind The Presents (TOTP 18-12-80) THE GREEDIES – A Merry Jingle (TOTP 20-12-79) JETHRO TULL – Ring Out Solstice Bells (TOTP 9-12-76) DAVID BOWIE & BING CROSBY – Peace On Earth – Little Drummer Boy (video) THE POGUES & KIRSTY MacCOLL – A Fairytale Of New York (TOTP 2-1-92) BONEY M – Mary’s Boy Child – Oh My Lord (TOTP 25-12-78) MUD – Lonely This Christmas (TOTP 25-12-74) SHAKIN’ STEVENS – Merry Christmas Everyone (TOTP 12-12-85) JOHNNY MATHIS – When A Child Is Born (Soleado) (video) CLIFF RICHARD – Mistletoe And Wine (TOTP 8-12-88) SLADE – Merry Xmas Everybody (TOTP 20-12-73) BAND AID – Do They Know It’s Christmas? (TOTP 25-12-84) BING CROSBY – White Christmas (video) (and credits) (White Christmas 12-42)

Season 1998

  • S1998E01 Bee Gees special

    • September 19, 1998
    • BBC Two

    A special edition in which the Bee Gees perform some of their greatest hits, alongside covers of their songs by stars including Boyzone and Diana Ross.

  • S1998E02 Rolling Stones

    • November 7, 1998
    • BBC Two

    Mick Jagger and Keith Richards reflect on life with the Rolling Stones and reminisce about Top of the Pops.

  • S1998E03 Christmas Music

    • December 19, 1998
    • BBC Two

    A compendium of Christmas music from the Top of the Pops vaults, with vintage fare from Mud, Slade and Wizzard plus the Spice Girls. With Steve Wright.

  • S1998E04 Glam Rock special

    • December 29, 1998
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright introduces a glam-rock special, tracing the flamboyant music movement from its roots in the seventies through to its continuing influence on present-day hits.Featuring archive performances by T-Rex, David Bowie, Roxy Music , the Sweet, Suzi Quatro and Mott the Hoople.

Season 1999

  • S1999E01 150th edition of the show

    • October 27, 1999
    • BBC Two

    A special 150th edition of the show, including a selection of number one hits from Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Celine Dion , Wet Wet Wet, Blondie and Queen. With Steve Wright. Producer Mark Hagen

  • S1999E02 David Bowie

    • November 3, 1999
    • BBC Two

    Tonight's show features an exclusive interview with David Bowie as well as classic performances and three songs recorded in New York this autumn. With Steve Wright.

  • S1999E03 Shania Twain Special

    • December 8, 1999
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright hosts a special edition devoted to American singer Shania Twain. As well as an interview in which she talks about a year of unbroken success, the world's top-selling female artist performs some of her hits, including That Don't Impress Me Much and Man! / Feel Like a Woman.

  • S1999E04 TOTP 2 Presents the 90s

    • December 31, 1999
    • BBC Two

Season 2000

  • S2000E01 Bon Jovi Special

    • May 24, 2000
    • BBC Two

    A Bon Jovi special, with tracks from their new album and archive renditions of many of their hits.

  • S2000E02 ABBA Special

    • June 15, 2000
    • BBC Two

    A special edition in which Steve Wright and band member Bjom Ulvaeus look back at the glory days of Abba.

  • S2000E03 Seventies Special

    • September 20, 2000
    • BBC Two

    Queen, Michael Jackson , Abba, Rod Stewart , Blondie, the Osmonds, T Rex , Boney M , the Sex Pistols, Bay City Rollers, the Three Degrees and Village People are among the stars of a seventies special.

  • S2000E04 John Lennon special

    • September 27, 2000
    • BBC Two

    John Lennon 's hits feature in a special hosted by Yoko Ono. Among the songs by the man who would have been 60 this year are Imagine and Jealous Guy.

  • S2000E05 Status Quo

    • November 22, 2000
    • BBC Two

    Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt look back at life with Status Quo, including unseen archive footage. With Steve Wright.

  • S2000E06 Christmas Special

    • December 20, 2000
    • BBC Two

    Presenter: Steve Wright THE POGUES & KIRSTY MacCOLL – A Fairytale Of New York (TOTP 17-12-87) THE PRETENDERS – 2000 Miles (TOTP 15-12-83) JETHRO TULL – Ring Out Solstice Bells (TOTP 9-12-76) MARIAH CAREY – All I Want For Christmas Is You (video) BING CROSBY – White Christmas (video) (White Christmas 12-42) MUD – Lonely This Christmas (TOTP 25-12-75) SAINT ETIENNE – I Was Born On Christmas Day (TOTP 23-12-93) WHAM! – Last Christmas (video) JONA LEWIE – Stop The Cavalry (TOTP 4-12-80) DANA – It’s Going To Be A Cold Cold Christmas (TOTP 1-1-76) CLIFF RICHARD – Mistletoe And Wine (TOTP 8-12-88) BONEY M – Mary’s Boy Child – Oh My Lord (TOTP 25-12-78) SLADE – Merry Xmas Everybody (TOTP 20-12-73) ROY WOOD & THE WOMBLES – I Wish It Could Be A Wombling Merry Christmas Everyday (and credits) (TOTP 12-2000)

  • S2000E07 Robbie Williams Special

    • August 30, 2000
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright presents a 'Space Odyssey' special featuring Robbie Williams.

Season 2001

  • S2001E01 Space Odyssey

    • January 10, 2001
    • BBC Two

    David Bowie , Simply Red, the Police, the Carpenters, the Rah Band, Tasmin Archer , Sarah Brightman , Space, UFO, the Timelords, Dollar, Babylon Zoo and the Rezillos star in a 2001-style space special. Presented by Steve Wright.

  • S2001E02 Boy Bands Special

    • January 17, 2001
    • BBC Two

    Boyzone, Wham!, Take That, East 17, Another Level, the Osmonds, the Jackson 5, New Edition and Bros feature in a look at boy bands past and present. With Steve Wright.

  • S2001E03 Episode 3

    • January 24, 2001
    • BBC Two

    Elvis Presley, Wham!, the Who, Shalamar, Shola Ama, Joan Jett, Supertramp, Aztec Camera, Toto and Manfred Mann 's Earthband star in a trawl through the pop archives.

  • S2001E04 Episode 4

    • February 7, 2001
    • BBC Two

    This pillage of pop's past finds George Harrison performing My Sweet Lord at the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh, plus clips of the Jam, Sonny and Cher and Mariannne Faithfull. Producer Mark Hagen

  • S2001E05 Valentine's Day special

    • February 14, 2001
    • BBC Two

    Queen, Kate Bush , ABC, Rose Royce , Donna Summer, Alison Moyet, Soft Cell, The Damned, Steve Winwood, Haircut 100 and Darts star in a Valentine's Day special.

  • S2001E06 Episode 6

    • February 21, 2001
    • BBC Two

    The Beatles, U2, Joni Mitchell , Sting, OMD, Johnny Cash , the Sweet, Steve Harley , Fern Kinney , Orange Juice and Sandie Shaw star in tonight's archive offerings.

  • S2001E07 Episode 7

    • February 28, 2001
    • BBC Two

    The Monkees, the Carpenters, George Benson , Bon Jovi , Level 42 and the Eagles star in tonight's archive offerings.

  • S2001E08 Lionel Richie special

    • March 7, 2001
    • BBC Two

    In a special edition, Lionel Richie talks about and performs some of his greatest hits, including Three Times a Lady, Easy and All Night Long.

  • S2001E09 Red Nose edition

    • March 14, 2001
    • BBC Two

    A special Red Nose edition, featuring the best Comic Relief songs including Cliff Richard and the Young Ones, the Spice Girls, Right Said Fred and the Simpsons.

  • S2001E10 St Patrick's Day Special

    • March 17, 2001
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright introduces music from The Boomtown Rats, The Corrs, Enya, Shane McGowan and Johnny Depp, Stiff Little Fingers, Thin Lizzy, Sinead O'Connor and U2.

  • S2001E11 Episode 11

    • March 21, 2001
    • BBC Two

    Elton John , Human League, the Pogues, Wet Wet Wet, Annie Lennox , Hot Chocolate and Lynsey De Paul are among those starring in tonight's archive offerings.

  • S2001E12 Episode 12

    • March 28, 2001
    • BBC Two

    The Bangles, Eric Clapton , Tears for Fears, Moody Blues, Fairground Attraction, Snap, Focus, Shaggy, Calexico, the Cranberries, Laurie Anderson , the Vibrators and Celine Dion are among those starring in tonight's archive offerings.

  • S2001E13 Bee Gees

    • April 4, 2001
    • BBC Two

    A special edition featuring a live performance by the Bee Gees, who talk about and play some of their greatest hits.

  • S2001E16 Bruce Springsteen

    • April 25, 2001
    • BBC Two

    A special edition of the show sees Bruce Springsteen introduce his greatest hits and some of his favourite moments from the past, featuring the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley , the Clash and Roy Orbison.

  • S2001E18 Eurovision Song Contest edition

    • May 9, 2001
    • BBC Two

    As a taster to Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest, a look back at the best and worst acts from previous years. Plus REM, Moby and Joan Collins singing with Badly Drawn Boy.

  • S2001E18 Billy Joel special

    • May 16, 2001
    • BBC Two

    A special edition in which singer-songwriter Billy Joel introduces his greatest hits and a selection of his favourite artists.

  • S2001E19 Paul McCartney Special

    • May 23, 2001
    • BBC Two

    Paul McCartney introduces the best of his solo work, including Band on the Run and Live and Let Die

  • S2001E36 Elton John

    • September 26, 2001
    • BBC Two

    Live in London, UK at the "BBC Studios", September 26th, 2001. 1 - I'm Still Standing (00:05) 2 - Border Song (03:30) 3 - Birds (07:09) 4 - I Want Love(11:33) 5 - American Triangle (16:24) 6 - The Ballad Of The Boy With The Red Shoes (21:35) 7 - Original Sin (26:50) 8 - This Train Don't Stop There Anymore (32:08) 9 - Bennie And The Jets (36:34) 10 - Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting (42:09)

  • S2001E37 Roxy Music

    • June 6, 2001
    • BBC Two

    Roxy Music perform live in front of an audience for the first time since 1983, prior to their world tour which begins in June. Also including archive material spanning their career.

  • S2001E38 Party Special

    • December 23, 2001
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright presents a TOTP2 party special featuring Ricky Martin, Showstoppers, Hot Chocolate and Robbie Williams.

Season 2002

  • S2002E01 70s Special

    • January 2, 2002
    • BBC Two

    A 'then and now' special featuring a number of 1970s artistes as they were in 2002. As well as archive footage, the show also includes previously unseen performances by Donny Osmond, David Cassidy, Page and Plant and Alice Cooper.

  • S2002E02 Oasis

    • July 16, 2002
    • BBC Two

    Oasis play some of their hits in a special live performance, plus their version of the Who's My Generation.

  • S2002E03 Then and Now

    • July 23, 2002
    • BBC Two

    In a special edition of the pop show, Neil Diamond , A-Ha, Robert Plant and Status Quo take part in a "then and now" exercise in which their current versions of old songs are compared with their performances from the archives. The songs include Led Zeppelin's Communication Breakdown and Diamond's Sweet Caroline.

  • S2002E04 Reggae special

    • August 13, 2002
    • BBC Two

    Bob Marley , Dave and Ansil Collins , Jamiroquai's mum Janet Kay , Smiley Culture, Althea and Donna, Dennis Brown and Shabba Ranks feature in a reggae special, showing as part of the Jamaica 40 season. Plus new music from Aswad with Eternal's Easther Bennett.

  • S2002E05 Shania Twain special

    • November 19, 2002
    • BBC Two

    Shania Twain takes centre stage in a special edition mixing music from her new album Up! with past gems like That Don't Impress Me Much. With the voice of Steve Wright.More tomorrow at the same time

  • S2002E06 Celine Dion special

    • December 10, 2002
    • BBC Two

    A special edition in which Celine Dion introduces her hits.

Season 2003

  • S2003E01 Red Hot Chili Peppers special

    • February 26, 2003
    • BBC Two

    A special edition featuring exclusive live performances by funk/rap/rock trail-blazers Red Hot Chili Peppers

  • S2003E02 Dionne Warwick special

    • March 5, 2003
    • BBC Two

    Dionne Warwick performs some of her many hits in this special about the singer.

  • S2003E26 The Beatles

    • April 1, 2003
    • BBC Two

    A special edition featuring archive footage of the Beatles, including A Day in the Life, This Boy, I'm Down and Rain

  • S2003E27 Sheryl Crow special

    • October 29, 2003
    • BBC Two

    Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow introduces a special edition devoted to her hits and gives an exclusive performance of her new single The First Cut Is the Deepest.

  • S2003E28 Fleetwood Mac and James Brown

    • December 16, 2003
    • BBC Two

    Fleetwood Mac and James Brown are the strange coupling in a two-act special. With Steve Wright.

  • S2003E29 David Bowie Special

    • October 20, 2003
    • BBC Two

    Special episode celebrating David Bowie.

  • S2003E30 New Year Special

    • December 31, 2003
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright creates the perfect new year playlist and celebrates with a plethora of performances from the last four decades. Among the featured artists are The Three Degrees, Elton John, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Europe, Blondie, The Nolans, Lionel Richie, The Bee Gees, Madonna and Kylie Minogue.

Season 2005

  • S2005E01 Christmas Special

    • December 24, 2005
    • BBC Two

    Whether wrapping presents or tearing up the dance floor, there's something for everyone in this moreish selection box of Christmas classics and party tunes. Featuring Slade, the Pretenders, the Pogues, Jackie Wilson , Bing Crosby , Wizzard, Wham!, the Darkness, John Lennon , Cliff Richard , Bros, KT Tunstall, Abba, Queen, the Rolling Stones, T-Rex, U2 and Kylie. Plus new music from Green Day and Bruce Springsteen. Producer Mark Hagen

Season 2006

  • S2006E01 30th September

    • September 30, 2006
    • BBC Two

    Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Cher, Communards, Razorlight, Sting, the Beach Boys, Chris Isaak , the Skids, Jamelia, Fox, Duran Duran , Human League, George Harrison and Nelly Furtado

  • S2006E02 7th October

    • November 7, 2006
    • BBC Two

    Bananarama, Monty Python 's Eric Idle , Kylie, Jamelia and Richard Hawley are among the stars

  • S2006E03 14th October

    • October 14, 2006
    • BBC Two

    Archive footage of New Order Deacon Blue, Roy Orbison , the Bangles, Cliff Richard and TLC. Plus new performances from Nerina Pallot and Seth Lakeman

  • S2006E04 21st October

    • October 21, 2006
    • BBC Two

    Archive footage of Roxette, Bonnie Tyler , Meat Loaf, Brian and Michael, the Byrds and Cockney Rebel. Plus a brand new performance from Amy Winehouse and an Oasis video exclusive

  • S2006E05 28th October

    • October 28, 2006
    • BBC Two

    Archive classics from the likes of the Jam, Haysi Fantayzee , Def Leppard , Tasmin Archer , Tracey Ullman and Leo Sayer. Plus a new performance from Vincent Vincent and the Villains

  • S2006E06 4th November

    • November 4, 2006
    • BBC Two

    Archive classics from Culture Club, Moby, Tight Fit, 10cc, Madness, the Charlatans and the Tourists. Plus exclusives from All Saints and Gnarls Barkley

  • S2006E07 11th November

    • November 11, 2006
    • BBC Two

    New music by Jamiroquai and Ray LaMontagne

  • S2006E08 18th November

    • November 18, 2006
    • BBC Two

    Archive classics featuring U2, Blondie, the KLF with Tammy Wynette, Stray Cats, Sinitta, Crowded House and Alvin Stardust. Plus new performances from Sandi Thorn and Kasabian

  • S2006E09 25th November

    • November 25, 2006
    • BBC Two

    A selection of performances from yesteryear plus new sounds from today's hit makers

  • S2006E10 2nd December

    • December 2, 2006
    • BBC Two

    Archive hits by Ozzy Osbourne , Adam Ant. the Carpenters, Britney Spears and Take That. Plus new performances by the Fratellis and Nelly Furtado

  • S2006E11 9th December

    • November 9, 2006
    • BBC Two

    Archive hits by Europe, the Buzzcocks, Vanessa Paradis and the Osmonds. Plus new music by Lil' Chris and Lily Allen

  • S2006E12 19th December

    • December 19, 2006
    • BBC Two

    Archive hits from Bucks Fizz, Belinda Carlisle , Beats International, Linx and Christina Aguilera. Plus a new performance from Razorlight

  • S2006E13 Christmas Special

    • December 23, 2006
    • BBC Two

    A rundown of the greatest Christmas hits from the archive, introduced by Steve Wright.

Season 2007

  • S2007E01 Eurovision

    • May 5, 2007
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright presents a special celebration of the very best (and the very worst) of Eurovision in advance of the 2007 contest. Thrill again to the happening sounds of Abba, Cliff Richard, Bucks Fizz, Katrina and the Waves, Lulu, Sandie Shaw, Mary Hopkin, and Clodagh Rogers. Plus Nicole, Johnny Logan, Dana International, Lynsey De Paul, Brotherhood of Man, Bardo and many more, including the UK's high-flying hopes for 2007, Scooch.

  • S2007E02 Boogie Fever A TOTP2 Disco Special

    • July 21, 2007
    • BBC Two

    Get your dancing shoes on for a show of disco mania as Steve Wright and the TOTP2 team take you back to the dance floor for some boogie fever. The Bee Gees are here in all their glory, along with Gloria Gaynor, Liquid Gold, Sylvester, the Village People, the Weather Girls and the Three Degrees. Also, Chic, George McCrae, Hi-Tension, Heatwave, the JALN Band, Earth Wind and Fire, Tina Charles, the Gibson Brothers, and Edwin Starr, Blondie, Yazz, Boney M, Linx, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Infernal.

  • S2007E03 Police Special

    • August 27, 2007
    • BBC Two

    Nearly 25 years on and the Police are back. As Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers hit the UK on their reunion tour TOTP2 celebrates with an hour of their greatest hits.

  • S2007E04 Halloween Special

    • October 27, 2007
    • BBC Two

    To get you in the mood for Halloween, Steve Wright pops out from behind the cellar door to introduce an hour of the spookiest Top of the Pops clips ever. Enjoy the Automatic, the Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Ray Parker Jr & Bobby "Boris" Pickett. Hide behind the sofa as we bring you witches, monsters and most frightening of all - Michael Jackson!

  • S2007E05 Country Jukebox

    • November 4, 2007
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright presents an hour of country tunes. There are classics from Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, Billie Jo Spears and Crystal Gayle, and massive hits from the Mavericks, Shania Twain, Lonestar, the Dixie Chicks and LeAnn Rimes. Plus, new material from Keith Urban and Rascall Flatts and an exclusive look at the latest video from The Eagles.

  • S2007E06 Christmas Special

    • December 22, 2007
    • BBC Two

    It's Christmas and here's the proof! Steve Wright gets his Santa suit on and rummages around in his sledge to bring you the greatest Christmas songs of all time. There's Christmas classics from Slade, The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, Roy Wood, Mud, Aled Jones, Elton John, The Wombles, Jona Lewie, Paul McCartney and John Lennon plus more recent seasonal offerings from Destiny's Child, The Darkness, Kylie Minogue and Natalie Cole.

Season 2008

  • S2008E01 Xmas 1978

    • January 17, 2008
    • BBC Two

    Noel Edmonds presents a special Top of the Pops from 1978, with Darts, Abba, Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Brian and Michael, Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, Wings, Showaddywaddy, Rose Royce, Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta and Legs and Co.

  • S2008E02 TOTP2 at Christmas

    • December 22, 2008
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright presents a series of editions of TOTP2 featuring the best pop music from the BBC archives. Featuring all-time classics from The Police, T Rex and Madness, plus great songs from Kylie, Girls Aloud and jungle giants Dollar. Plus, how Lynyrd Skynyrd fit into the story of 2008.

  • S2008E03 Christmas Special

    • December 23, 2008
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright gets the Santa suit out of mothballs to introduce seasonal favourites, including Slade, Wizzard, the Pogues and Kirsty McColl, Jona Lewie and Paul McCartney. Plus Christmas delights from Terry Wogan, Aled Jones and Status Quo, who finally have a seasonal song after 40 years in the business.

  • S2008E04 TOTP2 at Christmas

    • December 24, 2008
    • BBC Two

    Get ready for Santa with 45 minutes of pop classics from the BBC archive, including the Bee Gees, Cyndi Lauper, Cliff Richard, John Lennon and the Smiths. Plus S Club 7, OutKast, Culture Club and the Sugababes, and to take viewers into Christmas Day, a suitable offering from the Priests.

  • S2008E06 TOTP2 at Christmas

    • December 26, 2008
    • BBC Two

    Dance what's left of Christmas night away with another collection of great music. Steve Wright hosts music from the Kinks, New Order, Slade, Erasure, Isaac Hayes, Madonna, Beyonce, Billie and Take That, among others.

  • S2008E07 TOTP2 at Christmas

    • December 27, 2008
    • BBC Two

    Another selection box of treats from Steve Wright and the TOTP2 team. The Who, Shania Twain, Grace Jones, the Supremes and the Specials join Pato Banton, Rednex, Duran Duran and Ian Dury for a proper old knees-up. Why do the Associates have a chocolate guitar? Remember Westworld? They're here. Is that a new record from the Rezillos?

  • S2008E08 TOTP2 at Christmas

    • December 28, 2008
    • BBC Two

    Heading towards 2009 in style, Steve Wright pulls another top pop selection out of the attic. It's the turn of Rod Stewart, Soft Cell, Five Star, Clive Dunn, Britney and Blondie to get the TOTP2 treatment, alongside Pete Doherty, UB40, Enya, Travis, the Pet Shop Boys and more.

  • S2008E09 TOTP2 at Christmas

    • December 29, 2008
    • BBC Two

    There's a party going on with Elton John, the Goodies, Atomic Kitten, Roy Orbison, Bob Marley and Chesney Hawkes. Also due to turn up: the Strokes, Mark Ronson, Tom Jones, Pulp and U2.

  • S2008E10 TOTP2 at Christmas

    • December 30, 2008
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright introduces classics from David Bowie, Coldplay, Kool and the Gang, Moloko, the Human League and 10cc. Plus iconic performances from Jimi Hendrix and the Stones, and an exclusive first look at the brand new single from Bruce Springsteen.

Season 2009

  • S2009E01 Christmas 2009

    • December 23, 2009
    • BBC Two

    Top of the Pops 2 takes a look back at some of the best festive songs, as Mark Radcliffe presents Christmas classics including The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, Wizzard, Slade, Wham!, Tom Jones, Mariah Carey and many more. Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season.

Season 2010

  • S2010E01 TOTP2 Goes Latin

    • February 19, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Compilation of memorable Top of the Pops performances from some of the biggest names in Latin music, including Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Santana, Gloria Estefan and Lou Bega.

  • S2010E02 80s Special

    • May 10, 2010
    • BBC Two

  • S2010E03 Wham! Special

    • May 23, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Mark Radcliffe takes us on a memorable look back at some classic Wham! Top of the Pops performances.

  • S2010E04 Duran Duran Special

    • May 28, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Mark Radcliffe takes us on a memorable look back at some classic Duran Duran Top of the Pops performances.

  • S2010E05 John Lennon Special

    • June 23, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Yoko Ono introduces a special edition originally screened to mark what would have been John Lennon's 60th birthday. With anecdotes and reminiscences, Yoko introduces classics such as Give Peace a Chance, Power to the People, Instant Karma and Imagine.

  • S2010E06 Rolling Stones

    • July 2, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood introduce their greatest hits during an exclusive interview for TOTP2 whilst on tour in New York.

  • S2010E07 School Days

    • September 25, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Mark Radcliffe takes us back through the Top of the Pops archives to get us in the mood for going back to school. Featuring music from The Jackson 5, Alice Cooper, Busted, the cast of Grange Hill and the St Winifred's School Choir.

  • S2010E08 Christmas 2010

    • December 21, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Mark Radcliffe digs deep into the Top of the Pops archives to bring some festive performances from the likes of Slade, The Pogues, Elton John, Take That, Coldplay and Abba.

Season 2011

  • S2011E01 80s Special

    • January 1, 2011
    • BBC Two

  • S2011E02 Christmas 2011

    • December 21, 2011
    • BBC Two

    Mark Radcliffe digs deep into the Top of the Pops archives to deliver 90 minutes of some familiar and unfamiliar festive footage treats of yore and unseen Christmas delights from the BBC library. Straight from the BBC vaults, classic Christmas hits from the likes of Roy Wood's Wizzard and 70s glam heroes Slade to the smooth 80s vibe of Wham!'s Last Christmas, the melancholic duet of Fairy Tale of New York by Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl plus from the Welsh Elvis Shakin' Stevens, his enduring number one Christmas hit Merry Christmas Everyone. Three Beatles are also represented with Paul's catchy Wonderful Christmas Time from 1979, some rare footage of Ringo romping in the snow performing his 1971 solo hit It Don't Come Easy and John and Yoko's abiding anti war protest song Happy Xmas (War Is Over). Plus a rare treat with previously lost footage of David Bowie performing The Jean Genie from Top of the Pops in 1973. From more recent times, Coldplay make an appearance with their Christmas hit from last year and Adele delivers a very sparkly performance from Christmas 2008. Plus the Pet Shop Boys, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, The Pretenders, Curtis Mayfield, Kurtis Blow, Abba, Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey, and a fitting tribute to the late Amy Winehouse.

Season 2012

  • S2012E01 The 60s: Episode 1

    • January 28, 2012
    • BBC Two

    First of three shows compiling some of the BBC's rare 60s archive hits.

  • S2012E02 The 60s: Episode 2

    • February 4, 2012
    • BBC Two

    Featuring the likes of Clodagh Rodgers, The Move, Tom Jones and the Bee Gees.

  • S2012E03 The 60s Episode 3

    • February 11, 2012
    • BBC Two

    A compilation of some of the BBC's rare 60s archive hits.

  • S2012E04 Boybands

    • February 25, 2012
    • BBC Two

    Showcasing the boyband, from its origins in 60s beat groups and R&B outfits to the new wave of 80s boybands and beyond. Defined by their vocal harmonies, synchronised dance steps and groups of guys each with 'their own distinct appeal', this compilation celebrates the best of boybands down the ages. From JLS to The Four Tops, The Monkees to Westlife, and Village People to Blazin' Squad, relive your teenage years with the boys that mattered most.

  • S2012E05 Girl Bands

    • March 3, 2012
    • BBC Two

    From the pop-soul vocal groups and all-female rock and roll bands of the 60s, to the 90s ladettes with attitude and doll domination of the noughties - welcome to woman's hour, Top of the Pops style. Celebrating a gaggle of girls in performance at the BBC, from the Spice Girls to The Supremes, Labelle to TLC, and The Pointer Sisters to B*Witched. Stand up and salute Girl Power with the groups of girls who run the pop world

  • S2012E06 Pop Stars

    • March 10, 2012
    • BBC Two

    A compilation of the nation's favourite pop stars down the decades in performance at the BBC. From squeaky-clean rock and roller Cliff Richard to pop temptress Rihanna, and including Madonna, Marc Bolan, David Cassidy, Justin Bieber and more in between. This is a celebration of the much loved and most wanted popstars that adorned bedroom walls across the country and truly were Top of the Pops.

  • S2012E07 Donna Summer

    • June 3, 2012
    • BBC Two

    Mark Radcliffe introduces this archive tribute to the Queen of Disco, who died in 2012. As a singer, Donna Summer had many strings to her bow as this compilation shows. Including footage from her first performances on Top of the Pops with I Remember Yesterday and Winter Melody in 1977, to her last studio performance on Later with Jools Holland in 2004, as well as promo video of some key hits like I Feel Love and Enough is Enough.

  • S2012E20 Christmas 2012

    • December 22, 2012
    • BBC Two

    Festive archives treats including Slade, Wizzard, Shaky, Wham, Macca and Jona Lewie.

  • S2012E21 Summertime Special

    • August 4, 2012
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 once more delves into the archives to brighten up your day with summer sizzlers from John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, the Undertones, Shaggy, Bananarama, Bobby Goldsboro, Bay City Rollers, Fun Boy Three, the Style Council and Don Henley. Other scorchers include Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, the Sundays, Sabrina, Chris Rea, the Barracudas, Zoe, Martha and the Muffins, Bryan Adams, Girls Aloud and ELO.

  • S2012E22 Unknown

    • May 26, 2012
    • BBC Two

Season 2013

  • S2013E01 Status Quo

    • November 9, 2013
    • BBC Two

  • S2013E02 Christmas 2013

    • December 25, 2013
    • BBC Two

    Presenters Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates make a welcome return to the Top of the Pops studio to celebrate Christmas Day with a special Yuletide edition of Top of the Pops featuring the biggest hits and brightest talent from across the year and, as is tradition, including the all-important 2013 Christmas number one. The programme includes performances from John Newman, with his number 1 summer smash Love Me Again, One Republic performing Counting Stars, Ellie Goulding singing How Long Will I Love You and Jessie J performing It's My Party.. Also in the studio are Rudimental ft Ella Eyre, with their number 1 hit Waiting All Night, and fellow drum and bass-ers Chase and Status ft Moko, joining in the Christmas party with Count On Me. Girl group The Saturdays perform their chart topper What About Us, superstar DJ and producer to the stars Naughty Boy is joined by Sam Smith to perform their massive number 1 hit La La La, and Tom Odell performs his ballad Another Love. Multi-million selling artist James Blunt is here to entertain the army of pop fans on Christmas Day with his smash hit Bonfire Heart, and Christmas Day wouldn't be complete without Rizzle Kicks making you bop around your living room with their cheeky ditty Lost Generation. To top it all, off pop veterans and mothers' favourites Boyzone celebrate 20 years in the music business and make a welcome return to the Top of the Pops Christmas studio. All in all, Top of the Pops Christmas promises the most poptastic festive celebration of the season, and brings you the very best of talent of 2013!

Season 2014

  • S2014E01 Presents the 90s

    • June 21, 2014
    • BBC Two

  • S2014E02 Genesis Special

    • October 4, 2014
    • BBC Two

    Classic collective hits and smash solo singles spanning 20 early years of Genesis history.

  • S2014E03 Christmas 2014

    • December 22, 2014
    • BBC Two

    Mark Radcliffe returns with another Christmas edition of Top of the Pops 2, delivering a feast of festive delights direct from the BBC vaults. Trawled from the depths of the BBC archive, there are Christmastide gems from Britpop heroes Blur, Chrissie Hynde with The Pretenders, some kilt-clad Bluebells and a demure and festive performance from Katie Melua, not to mention a classic rendition of Baby It's Cold Outside from Welsh compatriots Cerys Matthews and Sir Tom Jones. Macca also makes a welcome return to the TOTP 2 Christmas celebration and, while you surround yourself with paper, bows and bits of tape, let the inimitable Kurtis Blow provide the soundtrack with his unique take on Christmas rappin'. Plus perennial yuletide favourites from the likes of Slade, Wham! Roy Wood, East 17 and Mud, and some rarely seen footage from comeback queen Kate Bush. The Jackson 5 and Johnny Mathis also pop up.

Season 2015

  • S2015E01 FA Cup Special

    • May 30, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Mark Radcliffe rounds up the best and worst football records from the TOTP archives. Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, Gazza and West Ham all feature alongside Arsenal.

  • S2015E02 Christmas 2015

    • December 12, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Mark Radcliffe returns with another special Christmas edition of Top of the Pops 2, delivering a smorgasbord of festive delights straight from the BBC vaults. Trawled from the depths of the BBC archive treasure chest, there are some Christmastide gems to get you in a festive mood this season, including rarely seen footage of Sir Tom Jones frolicking in the snow, a classic Top of the Pops Christmas performance from superstar Adele and Britpop legends Pulp wigging out in Christmas attire to their classic Common People. And while you wrap your presents and write your cards, enjoy a unique performance from the much-missed late Cilla Black. Plus it wouldn't be TOTP2 Christmas without a smattering of some perennial favourites such as Wizzard, Slade, Wham, Jona Lewie, The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl and the inimitable Shakin' Stevens! So sit back and enjoy a festive feast of Christmas treats from Top of the Pops of Christmas Past...

Season 2017

Season 2018

  • S2018E01 New Year's Eve Special

    • December 31, 2018
    • BBC Two

    Steve Wright creates the perfect New Year's playlist and celebrates with a plethora of performances from the last four decades. Among the featured artists are The Three Degrees, Elton John, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Europe, Blondie, The Nolans, Lionel Ritchie, the Bee Gees, Madonna and Kylie Minogue.</

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Halloween Special 2014

    • November 2, 2014
    • BBC Two

    TOTP2 Halloween Special 2014 feat The Automatic - Monster, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - Fire, Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters, Stan Ridgway - Camouflage and others.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Behind the Scenes

    • December 25, 2015
    • BBC Two

  • SPECIAL 0x3 New Year

    • January 1, 2016
    • BBC Two

    Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates return to the nation’s screens on New Year’s Day to announce the first Number 1 of 2016. The hour-long celebration of all things pop will review 2015’s year in music, with a line-up of the year’s brightest chart stars including Sigala, The Vaccines, The Vamps, Maccabees, WSTRN, KDA feat Tinie Tempah & Katy B, Lost Frequencies, Jess Glynne, Years & Years, Ellie Goulding, James Bay and brand new artist Grace. The New Year’s Day spectacular will also include the first No.1 of 2016.

  • SPECIAL 0x4 2016 Christmas Hits

    • December 24, 2016
    • BBC Two

    The Top of the Pops Christmas Hits compilation is made up of hits down the years mostly performed on those classic episodes of Christmas Top of the Pops in a seasonal studio. We include songs that reached the charts in December from Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Madness, East 17 and Coldplay. There are hits that made the enviable Christmas Number 1 spot from the likes of The Human League and Pet Shop Boys, songs that were pipped to the post and perennial Christmas classics from Slade, Mud and Frankie Goes to Hollywood to name but three. Plus a special rediscovered rare performance opening the programme from the psychedelic era Rolling Stones from 1967 and not broadcast for over 40 years. Christmas Top of the Pops adorns the studio in tinsel to give a perfect playlist for any festive party.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 2016 Christmas Special

    • December 25, 2016
    • BBC Two

    Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates will host the hour-long special, which will conclude with the all-important Christmas Number 1. The festive TV favourite will review 2016’s year in music with a line-up of some of the biggest musical names of the year, including Clean Bandit featuring Anne Marie, DNCE, Olly Murs, Skepta, Jonas Blue featuring Dakota, Zara Larsson, Calum Scott, Kungs, James Arthur, Craig David and Louisa Johnson.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 Unknown

    • December 31, 2016
    • BBC Two

  • SPECIAL 0x7 Xmas 2017

    • December 22, 2017
    • BBC Two

  • SPECIAL 0x8 Unknown

    • BBC Two

  • SPECIAL 0x9 Party Special

    • December 23, 2001
    • BBC Two

    A mix of nostalgia and music, featuring archive party material from the Top of the Pops studio and pop promos, first broadcast on 23 December 2001.