1996

Episodes • 1996

January 4, 1996

1. January 4, 1996

30 min

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.

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January 11, 1996

2. January 11, 1996

30 min

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.

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January 18, 1996

3. January 18, 1996

30 min

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.

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January 25, 1996

4. January 25, 1996

30 min

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.

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February 1, 1996

5. February 1, 1996

30 min

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.

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February 8, 1996

6. February 8, 1996

30 min

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.

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February 15, 1996

7. February 15, 1996

30 min

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.

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February 22, 1996

8. February 22, 1996

30 min

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.

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February 29, 1996

9. February 29, 1996

30 min

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.

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March 7, 1996

10. March 7, 1996

30 min

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.

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March 14, 1996

11. March 14, 1996

30 min

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.

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March 21, 1996

12. March 21, 1996

30 min

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.

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March 28, 1996

13. March 28, 1996

30 min

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.

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April 4, 1996

14. April 4, 1996

30 min

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.

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April 11, 1996

15. April 11, 1996

30 min

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.

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April 18, 1996

16. April 18, 1996

30 min

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.

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April 25, 1996

17. April 25, 1996

30 min

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.

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May 2, 1996

18. May 2, 1996

30 min

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.

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May 9, 1996

19. May 9, 1996

30 min

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.

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May 16, 1996

20. May 16, 1996

30 min

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.

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May 23, 1996

21. May 23, 1996

30 min

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.

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May 30, 1996

22. May 30, 1996

30 min

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.

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June 6, 1996

23. June 6, 1996

30 min

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.

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June 14, 1996

24. June 14, 1996

30 min

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.

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June 21, 1996

25. June 21, 1996

30 min

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.

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June 28, 1996

26. June 28, 1996

30 min

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.

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July 5, 1996

27. July 5, 1996

30 min

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.

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July 12, 1996

28. July 12, 1996

30 min

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.

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July 19, 1996

29. July 19, 1996

30 min

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.

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July 26, 1996

30. July 26, 1996

30 min

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.

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August 2, 1996

31. August 2, 1996

30 min

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.

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August 9, 1996

32. August 9, 1996

30 min

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.

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August 16, 1996

33. August 16, 1996

30 min

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.

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August 23, 1996

34. August 23, 1996

30 min

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.

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August 30, 1996

35. August 30, 1996

30 min

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.

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September 6, 1996

36. September 6, 1996

35 min

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.

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September 13, 1996

37. September 13, 1996

35 min

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.

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September 20, 1996

38. September 20, 1996

35 min

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.

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September 27, 1996

39. September 27, 1996

35 min

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.

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October 4, 1996

40. October 4, 1996

35 min

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.

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October 11, 1996

41. October 11, 1996

35 min

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.

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October 18, 1996

42. October 18, 1996

35 min

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.

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October 25, 1996

43. October 25, 1996

35 min

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.

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November 1, 1996

44. November 1, 1996

35 min

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.

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November 8, 1996

45. November 8, 1996

35 min

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.

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November 15, 1996

46. November 15, 1996

35 min

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.

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November 22, 1996

47. November 22, 1996

30 min

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.

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November 29, 1996

48. November 29, 1996

30 min

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.

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December 6, 1996

49. December 6, 1996

30 min

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.

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December 13, 1996

50. December 13, 1996

30 min

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.

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December 20, 1996

51. December 20, 1996

30 min

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.

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Christmas Day 1996

52. Christmas Day 1996

65 min

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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