Top of the Pops (Season 34)

January 10, 1997 (Episode 1)

Air date: 1997-01-10

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

January 17, 1997 (Episode 2)

Air date: 1997-01-17

Runtime: 30 min

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

January 24, 1997 (Episode 3)

Air date: 1997-01-24

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

January 31, 1997 (Episode 4)

Air date: 1997-01-31

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

February 7, 1997 (Episode 5)

Air date: 1997-02-07

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

February 14, 1997 (Episode 6)

Air date: 1997-02-14

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

February 21, 1997 (Episode 7)

Air date: 1997-02-21

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

February 28, 1997 (Episode 8)

Air date: 1997-02-28

Runtime: 28 min

Overview: 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.

March 7, 1997 (Episode 9)

Air date: 1997-03-07

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

March 14, 1997 (Episode 10)

Air date: 1997-03-14

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

March 21, 1997 (Episode 11)

Air date: 1997-03-21

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

March 28, 1997 (Episode 12)

Air date: 1997-03-28

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

April 4, 1997 (Episode 13)

Air date: 1997-04-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

April 11, 1997 (Episode 14)

Air date: 1997-04-11

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

April 18, 1997 (Episode 15)

Air date: 1997-04-18

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

April 25, 1997 (Episode 16)

Air date: 1997-04-25

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

May 2, 1997 (Episode 17)

Air date: 1997-05-02

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

May 9, 1997 (Episode 18)

Air date: 1997-05-09

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

May 16, 1997 (Episode 19)

Air date: 1997-05-16

Overview: 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.

May 23, 1997 (Episode 20)

Air date: 1997-05-23

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

May 30, 1997 (Episode 21)

Air date: 1997-05-30

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

June 6, 1997 (Episode 22)

Air date: 1997-06-06

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

June 13, 1997 (Episode 23)

Air date: 1997-06-13

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

June 20, 1997 (Episode 24)

Air date: 1997-06-20

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

June 27, 1997 (Episode 25)

Air date: 1997-06-27

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

July 4, 1997 (Episode 26)

Air date: 1997-07-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

July 11, 1997 (Episode 27)

Air date: 1997-07-11

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

July 18, 1997 (Episode 28)

Air date: 1997-07-18

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

July 25, 1997 (Episode 29)

Air date: 1997-07-25

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

August 1, 1997 (Episode 30)

Air date: 1997-08-01

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

August 8, 1997 (Episode 31)

Air date: 1997-08-08

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

August 15, 1997 (Episode 32)

Air date: 1997-08-15

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

August 22, 1997 (Episode 33)

Air date: 1997-08-22

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

August 29, 1997 (Episode 34)

Air date: 1997-08-29

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

September 5, 1997 (Episode 35)

Air date: 1997-09-05

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

September 12, 1997 (Episode 36)

Air date: 1997-09-12

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

September 19, 1997 (Episode 37)

Air date: 1997-09-19

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

September 26, 1997 (Episode 38)

Air date: 1997-09-26

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

October 3, 1997 (Episode 39)

Air date: 1997-10-03

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

October 10, 1997 (Episode 40)

Air date: 1997-10-10

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

October 17, 1997 (Episode 41)

Air date: 1997-10-17

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

October 24, 1997 (Episode 42)

Air date: 1997-10-24

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

October 31, 1997 (Episode 43)

Air date: 1997-10-31

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

November 7, 1997 (Episode 44)

Air date: 1997-11-07

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

November 14, 1997 (Episode 45)

Air date: 1997-11-14

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

November 21, 1997 (Episode 46)

Air date: 1997-11-21

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

November 28, 1997 (Episode 47)

Air date: 1997-11-28

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

December 5, 1997 (Episode 48)

Air date: 1997-12-05

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

December 12, 1997 (Episode 49)

Air date: 1997-12-12

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

December 19, 1997 (Episode 50)

Air date: 1997-12-19

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

December 25, 1997 (Episode 51)

Air date: 1997-12-25

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: 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.