Thursday, 6 April 2023

Top of the Pops, 6th April 2023

After well over two months at the top, who is finally the person to knock off Miley Cyrus? Of course it's King Ed Sheeran, who wafts effortlessly in at number 1 with his latest hit. He's not the only new entrant here either - we have BTS star Jimin as well as Bakar and Paris Paloma.

Lower down there's the bubbler-under from Jax Jones, plus repeat showings for Caity Baser, Switch Disco and Mae Stephens.

Debuts: Jimin, Paris Paloma, Bakar

Jimin - Like Crazy

In at number 8

Paris Paloma - Labour

In at number 29

Bakar - Hell N Back

Up 6 to number 35

Jax Jones ft. Calum Scott - Whistle

Up 3 to number 22

Mae Stephens - If We Ever Broke Up

Up 1 to number 16

Switch Disco ft. Ella Henderson - React

Up 6 to number 26

Caity Baser - Pretty Boys

Up 6 to number 30

Ed Sheeran - Eyes Closed

Straight in at number 1


PRESENTER: JB Gill

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Top of the Pops, 30th March 2023

This week it's a bit of a run-down of the top solo stars of the moment. On the female side there's Ariana Grande doing a Weeknd-less version of Die For You, Miley at the top, Brit-of-the-moment RAYE and all-timer Taylor Swift, plus Selena Gomez doing a Rema-less version of Calm Down with Ariana along for the ride.

Then on the male side there's chart behemoth Lewis Capaldi, Niall Horan and the latest toe-tapper from Hozier.

Debuts: None

Lewis Capaldi - How I'm Feeling Now

In at number 24

Taylor Swift - All Of The Girls You Loved Before

Highest New Entry - In at number 11

Niall Horan - Heaven

Up 2 to number 20

Ariana Grande - Die For You

Up 1 to number 3

RAYE - Escapism

Up 1 to number 14

Hozier - Eat Your Young

In at number 22

Selena Gomez ft. Ariana Grande - Calm Down

Up 1 to number 4

Miley Cyrus - Flowers

Tenth week at number 1


PRESENTER: Dannii Minogue

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Top of the Pops, 23rd March 2023

It's been a while since a massive track splatted into the top ten but that's what we have this week, as Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding smash down at number 3. It's not enough to best Miley Cyrus though, and her next-best competition seems to come from herself as River is the second highest new entry.

Further down we have Switch Disco with their own Robert Miles homage, well deserved returns from Ayra Starr, Coi LeRay and (at yet another new peak) Lizzy McAlpine, plus the first bit of drill for a while from Digga D. And lovely George Ezra pops in to celebrate the vernal equinox.

Debuts: Switch Disco

Coi LeRay - Players

Up 1 to number 9

Ayra Starr - Rush

Up 4 to number 24

Lizzy McAlpine - Ceilings

Up 1 to number 6

Digga D - Energy

In at number 19

Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding - Miracle

Highest New Entry - In at number 3

Switch Disco ft. Ella Henderson - React

High Climber - Up 14 to number 40

George Ezra - Green Green Grass

Up 2 to number 13

Miley Cyrus - Flowers / River

Ninth week at number 1 / In at number 16


PRESENTERS: Maya Jama and Lorraine Kelly

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Top of the Pops, 16th March 2023

There are several returning songs this week, as Mae Stephens, Strandz and Libianca all reach new chart peaks, while the dreamy Taylor Swift song has a mini-resurgence and Bebe Rexha pops in to perform and downbeat, windswept orchestral version of the former number 1 I'm Good.

The biggest new entry is from Nicki Minaj, but there's also a first feature from JayO. Minaj also helps out Miley Cyrus on another exclusive version of Flowers, as she looks set for the full ten weeks at the top unless a big track can boot her out.

Debuts: JayO

Nicki Minaj - Red Ruby Da Sleeze

Highest New Entry - In at number 30

JayO - 22

High Climber - Up 35 to number 32

Bebe Rexha - I'm Good (Blue)

Up 3 to number 22

Mae Stephens - If We Ever Broke Up

Up 2 to number 18

Strandz - Us Against The World

Up 1 to number 12

Libianca - People

Up 3 to number 8

Taylor Swift - Lavender Haze

Up 2 to number 25

Miley Cyrus ft. Nicki Minaj - Flowers

Eighth week at number 1


PRESENTERS: Richie Neville and Abz Breen

Thursday, 9 March 2023

Top of the Pops, 9th March 2023

It's a varied selection this week, as chart fluctuations mean that several tracks from the lower half of the top 40 are featured. That means debut appearances for Caity Baser, Ayra Starr and Superstar Pride, a return to the show for Freya Ridings, and a reprise of Hide & Seek from Stormzy. Star power comes from a huge team-up by friends of the show Ariana Grande and The Weeknd, while Miley Cyrus makes it lucky seven weeks on top.

Debuts: Caity Baser, Superstar Pride, Ayra Starr

Caity Baser - Pretty Boys

In at number 35

Superstar Pride - Painting Pictures

In at number 33

Stormzy - Hide & Seek

Up 7 to number 21

Ayra Starr - Rush

Up 7 to number 29

Freya Ridings - Weekends

Highest New Entry - In at number 31

D4VD - Here With Me

Up 5 to number 34

The Weeknd ft. Ariana Grande - Die For You

High Climber - Up 33 to number 4

Miley Cyrus - Flowers

Seventh week at number 1


PRESENTER: Kimberly Walsh

Thursday, 2 March 2023

Top of the Pops, 2nd March 2023

It's singer-songwriter central this week, as the show welcomes back Lizzy McAlpine and Mimi Webb and also showcases the new hit from Mae Stephens, as well as the long-running hits from Cian Ducrot and SZA, a double-header from Pink and the newie from Niall Horan.

At the top of the chart, Miley Cyrus celebrates the strong female contingent with a very special all-star version of Flowers.

Debuts: Mae Stephens

Mae Stephens - If We Ever Broke Up

High Climber - Up 22 to number 23

SZA - Kill Bill

Up 1 to number 3

Lizzy McAlpine - Ceilings

Up 12 to number 9

Niall Horan - Heaven

Highest New Entry - In at number 18

Cian Ducrot - I'll Be Waiting

Up 3 to number 16

Mimi Webb - Red Flags

Up 2 to number 15

Pink - Trustfall / Never Gonna Not Dance Again

Up 21 to number 14 / Up 21 to number 19

Miley Cyrus ft. Mae Stephens, Mimi Webb, Lizzy McAlpine and Pink - Flowers

Sixth week at number 1


PRESENTER: Danny Baker

Thursday, 23 February 2023

Top of the Pops, 23rd February 2023

The Brits effect is working for Harry Styles this week, as his song-of-the-year from '22 leaps back into the top ten. Maybe more surprising is a new top 20 hit for Linkin Park (a Bennington tribute video airs).

Central Cee, Lovejoy and Strandz all crash the chart as well, while minor rises bring a repeat featuring for Libianca and a return to the show for megastar Taylor Swift. Miley remains at number 1, bringing a touch of bluegrass to the performance this week.

Debuts: Lovejoy, Strandz.

Harry Styles - As It Was

High Climber - Up 27 to number 7

Linkin Park - Lost

Highest New Entry - In at number 18

Central Cee - Me & You

In at number 31

Lovejoy - Call Me What You Like

In at number 32

Libianca - People

Up 2 to number 15

Strandz - Us Against The World

Up 15 to number 27

Taylor Swift - Lavender Haze

Up 3 to number 30

Miley Cyrus - Flowers

Fifth week at number 1


PRESENTER: Kim Petras