A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Where to Watch Top of the Pops • 1996
52 Episodes
January 4, 1996
E1
January 4, 1996Nicky 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
January 11, 1996Lisa 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
January 18, 1996Alan 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
January 25, 1996Lulu 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
February 1, 1996Lee 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
February 8, 1996Julian 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
February 15, 1996Justine 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
February 22, 1996Lisa 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
February 29, 1996Nicky 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
March 7, 1996Louise 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
March 14, 1996MN8 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
March 21, 1996Steve 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
March 28, 1996Mark 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
April 4, 1996Dale 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
April 11, 1996Andi 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
April 18, 1996Beertje 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
April 25, 1996Chris 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
May 2, 1996Michelle 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
May 9, 1996Beertje 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
May 16, 1996Ian 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
May 23, 1996Skin 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
May 30, 1996Jack 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
June 6, 1996Nicky 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
June 14, 1996Mark 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
June 21, 1996Julia 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
June 28, 1996Gina 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
July 5, 1996Mark 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
July 12, 1996Beertje 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
July 19, 1996Keith 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
July 26, 1996Lisa 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
August 2, 1996Jas 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
August 9, 1996Peter 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
August 16, 1996Steve 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
August 23, 1996Beertje 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
August 30, 1996Simon 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
September 6, 1996Julia 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
September 13, 1996Dennis 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
September 20, 1996Tony 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
September 27, 1996Harry 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
October 4, 1996Tony 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
October 11, 1996Beertje 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
October 18, 1996Nigel 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
October 25, 1996Steve 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
November 1, 1996Julian 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
November 8, 1996Frankie 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
November 15, 1996Members 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
November 22, 1996Nicky 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
November 29, 1996Ronan 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
December 6, 1996Gary 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
December 13, 1996Ian 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
December 20, 1996Shaun 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
Christmas Day 1996The 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.
