Top of the Pops: 1996

Episode 1: January 4, 1996 1996-01-04 | 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. Episode 2: January 11, 1996 1996-01-11 | 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. Episode 3: January 18, 1996 1996-01-18 | 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. Episode 4: January 25, 1996 1996-01-25 | 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. Episode 5: February 1, 1996 1996-02-01 | 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. Episode 6: February 8, 1996 1996-02-08 | 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. Episode 7: February 15, 1996 1996-02-15 | 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. Episode 8: February 22, 1996 1996-02-22 | 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. Episode 9: February 29, 1996 1996-02-29 | 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. Episode 10: March 7, 1996 1996-03-07 | 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. Episode 11: March 14, 1996 1996-03-14 | 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. Episode 12: March 21, 1996 1996-03-21 | 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. Episode 13: March 28, 1996 1996-03-28 | 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. Episode 14: April 4, 1996 1996-04-04 | 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. Episode 15: April 11, 1996 1996-04-11 | 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. Episode 16: April 18, 1996 1996-04-18 | 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. Episode 17: April 25, 1996 1996-04-25 | 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. Episode 18: May 2, 1996 1996-05-02 | 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. Episode 19: May 9, 1996 1996-05-09 | 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. Episode 20: May 16, 1996 1996-05-16 | 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. Episode 21: May 23, 1996 1996-05-23 | 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. Episode 22: May 30, 1996 1996-05-30 | 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. Episode 23: June 6, 1996 1996-06-06 | 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. Episode 24: June 14, 1996 1996-06-14 | 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. Episode 25: June 21, 1996 1996-06-21 | 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. Episode 26: June 28, 1996 1996-06-28 | 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. Episode 27: July 5, 1996 1996-07-05 | 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. Episode 28: July 12, 1996 1996-07-12 | 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. Episode 29: July 19, 1996 1996-07-19 | 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. Episode 30: July 26, 1996 1996-07-26 | 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. Episode 31: August 2, 1996 1996-08-02 | 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. Episode 32: August 9, 1996 1996-08-09 | 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. Episode 33: August 16, 1996 1996-08-16 | 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. Episode 34: August 23, 1996 1996-08-23 | 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. Episode 35: August 30, 1996 1996-08-30 | 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. Episode 36: September 6, 1996 1996-09-06 | 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. Episode 37: September 13, 1996 1996-09-13 | 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. Episode 38: September 20, 1996 1996-09-20 | 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. Episode 39: September 27, 1996 1996-09-27 | 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. Episode 40: October 4, 1996 1996-10-04 | 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. Episode 41: October 11, 1996 1996-10-11 | 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. Episode 42: October 18, 1996 1996-10-18 | 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. Episode 43: October 25, 1996 1996-10-25 | 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. Episode 44: November 1, 1996 1996-11-01 | 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. Episode 45: November 8, 1996 1996-11-08 | 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. Episode 46: November 15, 1996 1996-11-15 | 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. Episode 47: November 22, 1996 1996-11-22 | 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. Episode 48: November 29, 1996 1996-11-29 | 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. Episode 49: December 6, 1996 1996-12-06 | 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. Episode 50: December 13, 1996 1996-12-13 | 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. Episode 51: December 20, 1996 1996-12-20 | 30 min Episode 52: Christmas Day 1996 1996-12-25 | 65 min