Top of the Pops (Season 34)

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

  • Poster for January 10, 1997

    January 10, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for January 17, 1997

    January 17, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for January 24, 1997

    January 24, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for January 31, 1997

    January 31, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for February 7, 1997

    February 7, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for February 14, 1997

    February 14, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for February 21, 1997

    February 21, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for February 28, 1997

    February 28, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for March 7, 1997

    March 7, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for March 14, 1997

    March 14, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for March 21, 1997

    March 21, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for March 28, 1997

    March 28, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for April 4, 1997

    April 4, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for April 11, 1997

    April 11, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for April 18, 1997

    April 18, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for April 25, 1997

    April 25, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for May 2, 1997

    May 2, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for May 9, 1997

    May 9, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for May 16, 1997

    May 16, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for May 23, 1997

    May 23, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for May 30, 1997

    May 30, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for June 6, 1997

    June 6, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for June 13, 1997

    June 13, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for June 20, 1997

    June 20, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for June 26, 1997

    June 26, 1997 0.0

    Air date: 1997-06-26

    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.

  • Poster for July 4, 1997

    July 4, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for July 11, 1997

    July 11, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for July 18, 1997

    July 18, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for July 25, 1997

    July 25, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for August 1, 1997

    August 1, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for August 8, 1997

    August 8, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for August 15, 1997

    August 15, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for August 22, 1997

    August 22, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for August 29, 1997

    August 29, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for September 5, 1997

    September 5, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for September 12, 1997

    September 12, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for September 19, 1997

    September 19, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for September 26, 1997

    September 26, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for October 3, 1997

    October 3, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for October 10, 1997

    October 10, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for October 17, 1997

    October 17, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for October 24, 1997

    October 24, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for October 31, 1997

    October 31, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for November 7, 1997

    November 7, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for November 14, 1997

    November 14, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for November 21, 1997

    November 21, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for November 28, 1997

    November 28, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for December 5, 1997

    December 5, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for December 12, 1997

    December 12, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for December 19, 1997

    December 19, 1997 0.0

    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.

  • Poster for December 25, 1997

    December 25, 1997 0.0

    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.

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