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Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1996

January 4, 1996 52 episodes

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January 4, 1996
E1

E1. January 4, 1996

30m Jan 4, 1996

Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Dubstar, Madonna, Boyzone, Eternal, and Michael Jackson.

January 11, 1996
E2

E2. January 11, 1996

30m Jan 11, 1996

Lisa L'Anson introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Tori Amos, Baby D, Gene, Oasis, and Babylon Zoo.

January 18, 1996
E3

E3. January 18, 1996

30m Jan 18, 1996

Alan Davies introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Sunscreem, Coolio, Lush, Cher, and Solo.

January 25, 1996
E4

E4. January 25, 1996

30m Jan 25, 1996

Lulu introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Goldbug, Ace Of Base, The Saw Doctors, Coolio Feat. Lv, and 3t.

February 1, 1996
E5

E5. February 1, 1996

30m Feb 1, 1996

Lee Evans introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Radiohead, E-motion, The Bluetones, Technohead, and Meat Loaf.

February 8, 1996
E6

E6. February 8, 1996

30m Feb 8, 1996

Julian Cope introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Joan Osborne, Smashing Pumpkins, Lighthouse Family, Etta James, and Terrorvision.

February 15, 1996
E7

E7. February 15, 1996

30m Feb 15, 1996

Justine Frishchmann introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Alcatraz, Luniz, Diana Ross, Supergrass, and Sting.

February 22, 1996
E8

E8. February 22, 1996

30m Feb 22, 1996

Lisa L'Anson introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Robert Miles, BjÖrk, Lighthouse Family, Blur, and Oasis.

February 29, 1996
E9

E9. February 29, 1996

30m Feb 29, 1996

Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gusto, Celine Dion, Gabrielle, Tina Turner, and Take That.

March 7, 1996
E10

E10. March 7, 1996

30m Mar 7, 1996

Louise Wener introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Sasha & Maria, Bon Jovi, Eternal, Boyzone, and Supergrass.

March 14, 1996
E11

E11. March 14, 1996

30m Mar 14, 1996

MN8 introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gabrielle, The Beatles, Technohead, Robert Miles, and Bis.

March 21, 1996
E12

E12. March 21, 1996

30m Mar 21, 1996

Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Oasis, Madonna, Menswear, Celine Dion, and Kaliphz Feat. Prince Naseem.

March 28, 1996
E13

E13. March 28, 1996

30m Mar 28, 1996

Mark Goodier introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Bis, Mark Snow, Gina G, P.j. & Duncan, and Wet Wet Wet.

April 4, 1996
E14

E14. April 4, 1996

30m Apr 4, 1996

Dale Winton introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Ocean Colour Scene, Foo Fighters, D.j. Dado, Lionel Richie, and Mark Morrison.

April 11, 1996
E15

E15. April 11, 1996

30m Apr 11, 1996

Andi Peters introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Paul Carrack, 2-pac Feat. Dr. Dre, Longpigs, Babylon Zoo, and Rage Against The Machine.

April 18, 1996
E16

E16. April 18, 1996

30m Apr 18, 1996

Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Alanis Morissette, The Presidents Of The Usa, Everything But The Girl, The Cranberries, and The Cure.

April 25, 1996
E17

E17. April 25, 1996

30m Apr 25, 1996

Chris Eubank introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Lisa Marie Experience, Orbital, Ash, Sleeper, and Suggs Feat. Louchie Lou & Michie One.

May 2, 1996
E18

E18. May 2, 1996

30m May 2, 1996

Michelle Gayle introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Chantay Savage, Manchester United Fc, 3t, Pet Shop Boys, and Smashing Pumpkins.

May 9, 1996
E19

E19. May 9, 1996

30m May 9, 1996

Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Busta Rhymes, Klubbheads, The Bluetones, Def Leppard, and Blur.

May 16, 1996
E20

E20. May 16, 1996

30m May 16, 1996

Ian Wright introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Horace Brown, Liverpool Fc, Black Grape, 1300 Drums, and Bryan Adams.

May 23, 1996
E21

E21. May 23, 1996

30m May 23, 1996

Skin introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Swv, Robert Miles, John Alford, Gloria Estefan, and Tony Rich Project.

May 30, 1996
E22

E22. May 30, 1996

30m May 30, 1996

Jack Dee and Jeremy Hardy introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from M-beat Feat. Jamiroquai, Metallica, Peter Andre Feat. Bubbler Ranx, Celine Dion, and Bryan Adams.

June 6, 1996
E23

E23. June 6, 1996

30m Jun 6, 1996

Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Robert Miles, Tina Turner, Darren Day, Simply Red, and Shakespear's Sister.

June 14, 1996
E24

E24. June 14, 1996

30m Jun 14, 1996

Mark Owen introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Livin' Joy, Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen, Ocean Colour Scene, Pianoman, and Paul Weller.

June 21, 1996
E25

E25. June 21, 1996

30m Jun 21, 1996

Julia Carling introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gabrielle, Mariah Carey, Let Loose, Simply Red, and Black Grape.

June 28, 1996
E26

E26. June 28, 1996

30m Jun 28, 1996

Gina G introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from The Divine Comedy, Celine Dion, Shampoo, Fugees, and The Sex Pistols.

July 5, 1996
E27

E27. July 5, 1996

30m Jul 5, 1996

Mark Morrison introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Ash, Bon Jovi, Peter Andre Feat. Bubbler Ranx, Reel 2 Real, and Gary Barlow.

July 12, 1996
E28

E28. July 12, 1996

30m Jul 12, 1996

Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Toni Braxton, Underworld, The Saw Doctors, Def Leppard, and Super Furry Animals.

July 19, 1996
E29

E29. July 19, 1996

30m Jul 19, 1996

Keith Allen introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Terrorvision, Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen, Livin' Joy, Spice Girls, and Neneh Cherry.

July 26, 1996
E30

E30. July 26, 1996

30m Jul 26, 1996

Lisa L'Anson introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Mark Morrison, Wink, Suede, New Edition, and Robbie Williams.

August 2, 1996
E31

E31. August 2, 1996

30m Aug 2, 1996

Jas Mann introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Omc, Alanis Morissette, Alisha's Attic, Manic Street Preachers, and Los Del Rio.

August 9, 1996
E32

E32. August 9, 1996

30m Aug 9, 1996

Peter Andre introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from East 17, Dodgy, Me Me Me, Suede, and Robbie Williams.

August 16, 1996
E33

E33. August 16, 1996

30m Aug 16, 1996

Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Omc, Los Del Rio, Kula Shaker, George Michael, and Eternal.

August 23, 1996
E34

E34. August 23, 1996

30m Aug 23, 1996

Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Bryan Adams, Pet Shop Boys, Backstreet Boys, Omc, and Donna Lewis.

August 30, 1996
E35

E35. August 30, 1996

30m Aug 30, 1996

Simon Mayo introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Mn8, Rem, De'lacy, George Michael, and Jamiroquai.

September 6, 1996
E36

E36. September 6, 1996

35m Sep 6, 1996

Julia Carling introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Clock, Kula Shaker, The Smurfs, Soft Cell, and Los Del Rio.

September 13, 1996
E37

E37. September 13, 1996

35m Sep 13, 1996

Dennis Pennis introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Stretch 'n' Vern Present Maddog, Jamiroquai, Fugees, Abba, and Donna Lewis.

September 20, 1996
E38

E38. September 20, 1996

35m Sep 20, 1996

Tony Mortimer introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts, during the 1700th edition of Top of the Pops. Including performances from Deep Blue Something, Lighthouse Family, Sheryl Crow, Adam & The Ants, and Phil Collins.

September 27, 1996
E39

E39. September 27, 1996

35m Sep 27, 1996

Harry Hill introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Donna Lewis, The Bluetones, Bbe, The Communards, and Ocean Colour Scene.

October 4, 1996
E40

E40. October 4, 1996

35m Oct 4, 1996

Tony Wright introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Everything But The Girl, Gabrielle, L.l. Cool J, Celine Dion, and Boyzone.

October 11, 1996
E41

E41. October 11, 1996

35m Oct 11, 1996

Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Healy & Amos, The Beautiful South, Damage, Madonna, and Donna Lewis.

October 18, 1996
E42

E42. October 18, 1996

35m Oct 18, 1996

Nigel Kennedy introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Montell Jordan, Mark Morrison, Celine Dion, John Travolta & Olivia Newton-john, and The Lightning Seeds.

October 25, 1996
E43

E43. October 25, 1996

35m Oct 25, 1996

Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Faithless, Babybird, Future Sound Of London, Enya, and Madonna.

November 1, 1996
E44

E44. November 1, 1996

35m Nov 1, 1996

Julian Clary introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Livin' Joy, Alisha's Attic, Madonna, Wham!, and Jimmy Nail.

November 8, 1996
E45

E45. November 8, 1996

35m Nov 8, 1996

Frankie Dettori introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from BjÖrk, Bone Thugs-n-harmony, 911, Slade, and Simply Red.

November 15, 1996
E46

E46. November 15, 1996

35m Nov 15, 1996

Members of 'The Fast Show' introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Backstreet Boys, Toni Braxton, The Woolpackers, East 17 Feat. Gabrielle, and Mark Owen.

November 22, 1996
E47

E47. November 22, 1996

30m Nov 22, 1996

Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Shed Seven, Warren G. Feat. Adina Howard, Bryan Adams, Garbage Feat. Tricky, and Fugees.

November 29, 1996
E48

E48. November 29, 1996

30m Nov 29, 1996

Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Louise, Robert Miles Feat. Maria Nayler, Skunk Anansie, Dunblane, and Sheryl Crow.

December 6, 1996
E49

E49. December 6, 1996

30m Dec 6, 1996

Gary Glitter introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Eternal, Jamiroquai, Diana Ross, Toni Braxton, and Peter Andre.

December 13, 1996
E50

E50. December 13, 1996

30m Dec 13, 1996

Ian Broudie introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Damage, Elton John & Luciano Pavarotti, Phil Collins, The Beautiful South, and Boyzone.

December 20, 1996
E51

E51. December 20, 1996

30m Dec 20, 1996

Shaun Ryder introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Faithless, The Smurfs, Mark Morrison, Robert Miles Feat. Maria Nayler, and Lighthouse Family.

Christmas Day 1996
E52

E52. Christmas Day 1996

65m Dec 25, 1996

The Spice Girls introduce the stars and the top-selling songs of 1996. Plus the Christmas No.1 of 1996. Including performances from Boyzone, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Oasis, and The Bluetones.

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