Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops 1997

TV Show

1997 Episodes

1. January 10, 1997

January 10th, 199730 min

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.

2. January 17, 1997

January 17th, 199730 min

Rhona Cameron presents performances by Lightning Seeds, East 17, No Mercy, Texas, Backstreet Boys, Placebo, Lisa Stansfield, Madonna, Tori Amos and Alvin Stardust.

3. January 24, 1997

January 24th, 199730 min

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.

4. January 31, 1997

January 31st, 199730 min

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.

5. February 7, 1997

February 7th, 199730 min

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.

6. February 14, 1997

February 14th, 199730 min

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.

7. February 21, 1997

February 21st, 199730 min

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.

8. February 28, 1997

February 28th, 199728 min

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.

9. March 7, 1997

March 7th, 199730 min

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.

10. March 14, 1997

March 14th, 199730 min

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.

11. March 21, 1997

March 21st, 199730 min

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.

12. March 28, 1997

March 28th, 199730 min

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.

13. April 4, 1997

April 4th, 199730 min

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.

14. April 11, 1997

April 11th, 199730 min

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.

15. April 18, 1997

April 18th, 199730 min

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.

16. April 25, 1997

April 25th, 199730 min

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.

17. May 2, 1997

May 2nd, 199730 min

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.

18. May 9, 1997

May 9th, 199730 min

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.

19. May 16, 1997

May 16th, 1997

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.

20. May 23, 1997

May 23rd, 199730 min

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.

21. May 30, 1997

May 30th, 199730 min

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.

22. June 6, 1997

June 6th, 199730 min

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.

23. June 13, 1997

June 13th, 199730 min

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.

24. June 20, 1997

June 20th, 199730 min

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.

25. June 26, 1997

June 26th, 199730 min

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.

26. July 4, 1997

July 4th, 199730 min

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.

27. July 11, 1997

July 11th, 199730 min

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.

28. July 18, 1997

July 18th, 199730 min

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.

29. July 25, 1997

July 25th, 199730 min

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.

30. August 1, 1997

August 1st, 199730 min

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.

31. August 8, 1997

August 8th, 199730 min

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.

32. August 15, 1997

August 15th, 199730 min

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.

33. August 22, 1997

August 22nd, 199730 min

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.

34. August 29, 1997

August 29th, 199730 min

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.

35. September 5, 1997

September 5th, 199730 min

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.

36. September 12, 1997

September 12th, 199730 min

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.

37. September 19, 1997

September 19th, 199730 min

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.

38. September 26, 1997

September 26th, 199730 min

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.

39. October 3, 1997

October 3rd, 199730 min

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.

40. October 10, 1997

October 10th, 199730 min

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.

41. October 17, 1997

October 17th, 199730 min

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.

42. October 24, 1997

October 24th, 199730 min

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.

43. October 31, 1997

October 31st, 199730 min

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.

44. November 7, 1997

November 7th, 199730 min

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.

45. November 14, 1997

November 14th, 199730 min

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.

46. November 21, 1997

November 21st, 199730 min

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.

47. November 28, 1997

November 28th, 199730 min

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.

48. December 5, 1997

December 5th, 199730 min

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.

49. December 12, 1997

December 12th, 199730 min

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.

50. December 19, 1997

December 19th, 199730 min

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.

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