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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 34

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 34 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 34!

The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 34

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  1. 7.4/10(12 votes)

    #1 - January 31, 1997

    S34:E4

    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.

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  2. 7.3/10(12 votes)

    #2 - January 17, 1997

    S34:E2

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

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  3. 7.2/10(8 votes)

    #3 - February 14, 1997

    S34:E6

    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.

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  4. 7.2/10(9 votes)

    #4 - October 31, 1997

    S34:E43

    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.

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  5. 7.2/10(9 votes)

    #5 - November 7, 1997

    S34:E44

    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.

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  6. 6.9/10(11 votes)

    #6 - June 20, 1997

    S34:E24

    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.

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  8. 6.8/10(9 votes)

    #7 - February 21, 1997

    S34:E7

    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.

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  9. 6.8/10(8 votes)

    #8 - March 14, 1997

    S34:E10

    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.

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  10. 6.7/10(6 votes)

    #9 - June 6, 1997

    S34:E22

    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.

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  11. 6.7/10(11 votes)

    #10 - June 13, 1997

    S34:E23

    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.

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  12. 6.6/10(8 votes)

    #11 - February 7, 1997

    S34:E5

    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.

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  13. 6.6/10(12 votes)

    #12 - February 28, 1997

    S34:E8

    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.

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  14. 6.6/10(9 votes)

    #13 - March 7, 1997

    S34:E9

    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.

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  15. 6.5/10(10 votes)

    #14 - May 23, 1997

    S34:E20

    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.

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  16. 6.4/10(8 votes)

    #15 - January 24, 1997

    S34:E3

    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.

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  17. 6.4/10(10 votes)

    #16 - March 21, 1997

    S34:E11

    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.

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  18. 6.4/10(9 votes)

    #17 - May 9, 1997

    S34:E18

    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.

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  19. 6.3/10(10 votes)

    #18 - May 16, 1997

    S34:E19

    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.

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  20. 6.3/10(10 votes)

    #19 - September 26, 1997

    S34:E38

    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.

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  21. 6.3/10(10 votes)

    #20 - October 10, 1997

    S34:E40

    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.

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  22. 6.2/10(9 votes)

    #21 - August 15, 1997

    S34:E32

    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.

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  23. 6.2/10(9 votes)

    #22 - September 19, 1997

    S34:E37

    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.

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  24. 6.2/10(10 votes)

    #23 - October 3, 1997

    S34:E39

    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.

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  25. 6.2/10(5 votes)

    #24 - October 24, 1997

    S34:E42

    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.

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  26. 6.1/10(11 votes)

    #25 - May 30, 1997

    S34:E21

    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.

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Season 34 Ratings Summary

"January 31, 1997" is the best rated episode of "Top of the Pops" season 34. It scored 7.4/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/31/1997. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "January 17, 1997".