Top of the Pops

110th January 1997

30 minJan 10, 1997

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

217th January 1997

30 minJan 17, 1997

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

324th January 1997

30 minJan 24, 1997

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

4January 31st, 1997

30 minJan 31, 1997

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

5February 7, 1997

30 minFeb 7, 1997

Ardal O'Hanlon introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Michelle Gayle, Barbra Streisand & Bryan Adams, Amen Uk, En Vogue, and Bush.

6February 14, 1997

30 minFeb 14, 1997

Peter Andre introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Mark Owen, The Blueboy, OTT, Depeche Mode, and Eels.

7February 21, 1997

30 minFeb 21, 1997

Ant and Dec introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from D.j. Kool, The Wonders, Space, Daft Punk, and No Doubt.

8February 28, 1997

28 minFeb 28, 1997

Ian Wright introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Republica, Sash!, The Source Feat. Candi Staton, Bush, and Spice Girls.

9March 7, 1997

30 minMar 7, 1997

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Erasure, The Bee Gees, Peter Andre, Babyface, and No Doubt.

10March 14, 1997

30 minMar 14, 1997

Ian Broudie introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Ant & Dec, Kula Shaker, 3 Colours Red, Alisha's Attic, and Dodgy.

11March 21, 1997

30 minMar 21, 1997

Kylie Minogue introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Inxs, Damage, Gina G, Wet Wet Wet, and Spice Girls.

12March 28, 1997

30 minMar 28, 1997

Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Pet Shop Boys, R. Kelly, Sash!, Michael Jackson, and Spice Girls.

13April 4, 1997

30 minApr 4, 1997

Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from 3t, No Doubt, N-trance, D.j. Quicksilver, and The Chemical Brothers.

14April 11, 1997

30 minApr 11, 1997

Mark Owen introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Brand New Heavies, U2, Spice Girls, Funky Green Dogs, and R. Kelly.

15April 18, 1997

30 minApr 18, 1997

Louise Redknapp introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Kavana, Bryan Adams, Blur, Shola Ama, and Bruce Springsteen.

16April 25, 1997

30 minApr 25, 1997

Dannii Minogue introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from David Bowie, Shola Ama, Texas, The Lightning Seeds, and R. Kelly.

17May 2, 1997

30 minMay 2, 1997

Cathy Dennis introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Robbie Williams, 911, The Cardigans, Shola Ama, and Republica.

18May 9, 1997

30 minMay 9, 1997

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from The Seahorses, George Michael, Mansun, Jamiroquai, and Gary Barlow.

19May 16, 1997

May 16, 1997

Dannii Minogue introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Brownstone, Sinead O'connor, Damage, Mary J. Blige, and Gary Barlow.

20May 23, 1997

30 minMay 23, 1997

Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Placebo, Skunk Anansie, Katrina & The Waves, Damage, and Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli.

21May 30, 1997

30 minMay 30, 1997

The Spice Girls introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Faith No More, Monaco, Rosie Gaines, Toby Bourke With George Michael, and Strike.

22June 6, 1997

30 minJun 6, 1997

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gina G, Toby Bourke With George Michael, Rosie Gaines, Radiohead, and Hanson.

23June 13, 1997

30 minJun 13, 1997

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Wet Wet Wet, En Vogue, Skunk Anansie, Jon Bon Jovi, and Hanson.

24June 20, 1997

30 minJun 20, 1997

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Supergrass, Eternal Feat. Bebe Winans, The Charlatans, Blur, and Del Amitri.

25June 27, 1997

30 minJun 27, 1997

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Brand New Heavies, Blur, Primal Scream, Cast, and Echo & The Bunnymen.

26July 4, 1997

30 minJul 4, 1997

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Pet Shop Boys, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Paula Cole, Sash! Feat. Rodriguez, and Puff Daddy & Faith Evans.

27July 11, 1997

30 minJul 11, 1997

Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Alisha's Attic, Teenage Fanclub, Todd Terry, Ultra NatÉ, and Oasis.

28July 18, 1997

30 minJul 18, 1997

Jayne Middlemiss and Jo Whiley introduce the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances and the best pop videos, from the Top of the Pops studio, and Rotterdam's Feyenoord Stadium. Including performances from Michael Jackson, Dubstar, Coolio Feat. 40 Thevz, Shaggy Feat. Marsha, and Oasis.

29July 25, 1997

30 minJul 25, 1997

Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Gary Barlow, Changing Faces, Robbie Williams, The Seahorses, and Puff Daddy & Faith Evans.

30August 1, 1997

30 minAug 1, 1997

Mary Anne Hobbs introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Reef, Universal, U2, Morrissey, and Puff Daddy & Faith Evans.

31August 8, 1997

30 minAug 8, 1997

Phill Jupitus introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from The Notorious Big, The Levellers, Paul Weller, Coolio Feat. 40 Thevz, and Puff Daddy & Faith Evans.

32August 15, 1997

30 minAug 15, 1997

Denise Van Outen introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Wet Wet Wet, Olive, Mary J. Blige, Robyn, and Will Smith.

33August 22, 1997

30 minAug 22, 1997

Sarah Cawood introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Ott, Livin' Joy, Dannii Minogue, Mark Owen, and Will Smith.

34August 29, 1997

30 minAug 29, 1997

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Shola Ama, Conner Reeves, Ub40, Symposium, and Will Smith.

35September 5, 1997

30 minSep 5, 1997

Zoë Ball and Jayne Middlemiss introduce the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Ocean Colour Scene, Ginuwine, All Saints, Will Smith, and George Michael.

36September 12, 1997

30 minSep 12, 1997

Mark Lamarr introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Cast, Tina Moore, Finley Quaye, N-tyce, and The Verve.

37September 19, 1997

30 minSep 19, 1997

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Kylie Minogue, George Michael, The Sundays, Boyz Ii Men, and Elton John.

38September 26, 1997

30 minSep 26, 1997

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

39October 3, 1997

30 minOct 3, 1997

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Louise, No Doubt, BjÖrk, Janet Jackson Feat. Q-tip, and Elton John.

40October 10, 1997

30 minOct 10, 1997

Mark Lamarr introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Lighthouse Family, The Seahorses, Coolio, Eternal, and Elton John.

41October 17, 1997

30 minOct 17, 1997

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Mansun, Brand New Heavies, Supergrass, Sash! Feat. La Trec, and Elton John.

42October 24, 1997

30 minOct 24, 1997

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

43October 31, 1997

30 minOct 31, 1997

Mary Anne Hobbs introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from N-trance Feat. Rod Stewart, Spice Girls, Dannii Minogue, Puff Daddy, and Aqua.

44November 7, 1997

30 minNov 7, 1997

Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Natalie Imbruglia, Embrace, Peter Andre, Michael Bolton, and Aqua.

45November 14, 1997

30 minNov 14, 1997

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Gary Barlow, Moby, Barbra Streisand & Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, and Aqua.

46November 21, 1997

30 minNov 21, 1997

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Ocean Colour Scene, Hanson, Pulp, Metallica, and Aqua.

47November 28, 1997

30 minNov 28, 1997

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

48December 5, 1997

30 minDec 5, 1997

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Kylie Minogue, The Verve, Todd Terry, Gala, and Boyzone.

49December 12, 1997

30 minDec 12, 1997

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from The Seahorses, Robbie Williams, Sheryl Crow, Five, and Teletubbies.

50December 19, 1997

30 minDec 19, 1997

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams, All Saints, Chicken Shed, and Sting & The Police.

51December 25, 1997

60 minDec 25, 1997

The 1997 Christmas edition, with Eternal, Hanson, Chumbawamba, Gala, Brightman and Bocelli, Natalie Imbruglia, Sash, Shola Ama, Ultra Nate, All Saints, Texas, Aqua, Spice Girls and Elton John.