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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 31

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 31 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 31!

The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 31

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  1. 8.0/10(47 votes)

    #1 - November 24, 1994

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    S31:E47

    Mark Goodier introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from Jimmy Nail, Louis Armstrong, New Atlantic Feat. Berri, Kylie Minogue, and Luther Vandross.

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  2. 7.8/10(9 votes)

    #2 - May 12, 1994

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    S31:E19

    Jack Dee presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 May 1994 and featuring Iggy Pop, Michael Bolton, Gloworm, East 17, Joe Roberts, E.Y.C., Marcella Detroit and Elton John, and Stiltskin.

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  3. 7.8/10(7 votes)

    #3 - October 20, 1994

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    S31:E42

    Jarvis Cocker introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from Let Loose, Oasis, Ultimate Kaos, R. Kelly, and Tom Jones.

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  4. 7.7/10(10 votes)

    #4 - May 5, 1994

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    S31:E18

    Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 May 1994 and featuring Evan Dando, Killing Joke, The Cranberries, C. J. Lewis, the Manchester United Football Squad, Judy Cheeks, Richard Marx, Stiltskin and Tony Di Bart.

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  5. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #5 - May 19, 1994

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    S31:E20

    Bruno Brookes and Alice Cooper present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 May 1994 and featuring Deep Forest, 2 Unlimited, Bad Boys Inc., Wet Wet Wet, Seal, Julia Fordham, East 17, Alice Cooper and the Manchester United Football Club squad.

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  6. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #6 - October 6, 1994

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    S31:E40

    Punt & Dennis introduce performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Michelle Gayle, Elton John, and Inxs.

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  8. 7.6/10(9 votes)

    #7 - November 3, 1994

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    S31:E44

    Simon Mayo introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from China Black, Pink Floyd, Rozalla, Bon Jovi, and East 17.

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  9. 7.6/10(11 votes)

    #8 - December 1, 1994

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    S31:E48

    Lily Savage introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from Roxette, The Stone Roses, Erasure, Mariah Carey, and East 17.

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  10. 7.4/10(10 votes)

    #9 - January 13, 1994

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    S31:E2

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first shown on 13 January 1994 and featuring Culture Beat, Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart and Sting, K7, CeCe Peniston, The The, Eternal, Bitty McLean and Chaka Demus & Pliers.

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  11. 7.4/10(9 votes)

    #10 - January 20, 1994

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    S31:E3

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first shown on 20 January 1994 and featuring Inspiral Carpets, Tori Amos, Haddaway, Phil Collins, D:Ream and Toni Braxton.

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  12. 7.3/10(10 votes)

    #11 - February 10, 1994

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    S31:E6

    Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 February 1994 and featuring Aretha Franklin, Elastica, D:Mob with Cathy Dennis, The Cranberries, Carleen Anderson, Suede, Shara Nelson and D:Ream.

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  13. 7.3/10(11 votes)

    #12 - February 24, 1994

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    S31:E8

    Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 February 1994 and featuring Level 42, Ace of Base, Bryan Adams with Rod Stewart and Sting, Suede, Gabrielle, Beck and Mariah Carey.

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  14. 7.3/10(10 votes)

    #13 - March 24, 1994

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    S31:E12

    Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 March 1994 and featuring Soul Asylum, Bon Jovi, D:Ream, Worlds Apart, Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue, Take That and Doop.

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  15. 7.3/10(11 votes)

    #14 - April 28, 1994

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    S31:E17

    Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 April 1994 and featuring Ride, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Skin, Eternal, Club House, Level 42, Barbra Streisand, Michael Bolton and Prince.

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  16. 7.3/10(10 votes)

    #15 - June 16, 1994

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    S31:E24

    Angus Deayton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 June 1994 and featuring Robert Palmer, The Grid, 2 Unlimited, Mariah Carey, D:Ream, Toni Braxton, Spin Doctors, Chaka Demus & Pliers and Wet Wet Wet.

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  17. 7.3/10(10 votes)

    #16 - August 25, 1994

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    S31:E34

    Malcolm McLaren presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 August 1994 and featuring Red Dragon With Brian & Tony Gold, Enigma, Dinosaur Jnr, Let Loose, and Kylie Minogue.

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  18. 7.3/10(11 votes)

    #17 - September 15, 1994

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    S31:E37

    Simon Mayo introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from The Grid, Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories, M-beat Feat. General Levy, Sinead O'connor, and Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey.

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  19. 7.3/10(10 votes)

    #18 - September 22, 1994

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    S31:E38

    Bruno Brookes introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from Michelle Gayle, Elton John, Suede, Cyndi Lauper, and Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories.

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  20. 7.3/10(11 votes)

    #19 - October 27, 1994

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    S31:E43

    Simon Mayo introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from China Black, Pink Floyd, Rozalla, Bon Jovi, and East 17.

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  21. 7.2/10(9 votes)

    #20 - January 27, 1994

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    S31:E4

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first shown on 27 January 1994 and featuring Therapy?, Joe, Celine Dion, Richard Marx and ZZ Top.

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  22. 7.2/10(11 votes)

    #21 - February 3, 1994

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    S31:E5

    Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 February 1994 and featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rozalla, The Charlatans, Wendy Moten, Gin Blossoms, Mariah Carey and D:Ream

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  23. 7.2/10(9 votes)

    #22 - February 17, 1994

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    S31:E7

    Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 February 1994 and featuring Saint Etienne, Cappella, Crowded House, Dina Carroll, Sinead O'Connor, The Wildhearts, 2 Unlimited and Mariah Carey.

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  24. 7.2/10(9 votes)

    #23 - March 17, 1994

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    S31:E11

    Mark Owen and Robbie Williams present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 March 1994 and featuring Bjork, Blur, Tori Amos, Bruce Springsteen, Alison Moyet, Madonna, Roachford, Roxette and Doop.

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  25. 7.2/10(9 votes)

    #24 - June 9, 1994

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    S31:E23

    Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 June 1994 and featuring Manic Street Preachers, Blur, Absolutely Fabulous, Kym Mazelle and Jocelyn Brown, The Brand New Heavies, Guns N' Roses, Maxx, Dawn Penn and Wet Wet Wet.

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  26. 7.2/10(10 votes)

    #25 - July 21, 1994

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    S31:E29

    Julian Clary presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 July 1994 and featuring Clubhouse, Bad Boys Inc, Warren G & Nate Dogg, The Grid, CJ Lewis, The B-52's, Skin, PJ & Duncan and Wet Wet Wet.

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Season 31 Ratings Summary

"November 24, 1994" is the best rated episode of "Top of the Pops" season 31. It scored 8/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/24/1994. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "May 12, 1994".