Top of the Pops

1997

A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.

Where to Watch 1997

51 Episodes

  • January 10, 1997
    E1
    January 10, 1997Nicky 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 17th, 1997
    E2
    January 17th, 1997Rhona Cameron presents performances by Lightning Seeds, East 17, No Mercy, Texas, Backstreet Boys, Placebo, Lisa Stansfield, Madonna, Tori Amos and Alvin Stardust.
  • January 24th, 1997
    E3
    January 24th, 1997Phil 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
    E4
    January 31, 1997Noddy 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
    E5
    February 7, 1997Ardal 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
    E6
    February 14, 1997Peter 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
    E7
    February 21, 1997Ant 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
    E8
    February 28, 1997Ian 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
    E9
    March 7, 1997Jo 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
    E10
    March 14, 1997Ian 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
    E11
    March 21, 1997Kylie 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
    E12
    March 28, 1997Zoë 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
    E13
    April 4, 1997Mark 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
    E14
    April 11, 1997Mark 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
    E15
    April 18, 1997Louise 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
    E16
    April 25, 1997Dannii 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
    E17
    May 2, 1997Cathy 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
    E18
    May 9, 1997Jo 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
    E19
    May 16, 1997Dannii 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
    E20
    May 23, 1997Mark 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
    E21
    May 30, 1997The 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
    E22
    June 6, 1997Jayne 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
    E23
    June 13, 1997Jo 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
    E24
    June 20, 1997Jayne 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
    E25
    June 27, 1997Jo 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
    E26
    July 4, 1997Jayne 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
    E27
    July 11, 1997Zoë 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
    E28
    July 18, 1997Jayne 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
    E29
    July 25, 1997Zoë 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
    E30
    August 1, 1997Mary 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
    E31
    August 8, 1997Phill 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
    E32
    August 15, 1997Denise 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
    E33
    August 22, 1997Sarah 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
    E34
    August 29, 1997Jayne 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
    E35
    September 5, 1997Zoë 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
    E36
    September 12, 1997Mark 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
    E37
    September 19, 1997Jayne 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
    E38
    September 26, 1997Jo 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
    E39
    October 3, 1997Jamie 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
    E40
    October 10, 1997Mark 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
    E41
    October 17, 1997Jayne 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
    E42
    October 24, 1997Jo 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
    E43
    October 31, 1997Mary 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
    E44
    November 7, 1997Zoë 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
    E45
    November 14, 1997Jayne 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
    E46
    November 21, 1997Jo 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
    E47
    November 28, 1997Mark 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
    E48
    December 5, 1997Jayne 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
    E49
    December 12, 1997Jo 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
    E50
    December 19, 1997Jayne 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
    E51
    December 25, 1997The 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.

Cast of 1997

  • Jayne MiddlemissSelf - Presenter
  • Jo WhileySelf - Presenter
  • Jamie TheakstonSelf - Host
  • Zoë BallSelf - Presenter
  • Mark LamarrSelf - Presenter
  • Mark GoodierSelf (voice)
  • Andi PetersProducer
  • Johnnie StewartProducer
  • Stanley AppelProducer

 

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