Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. January 7, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 January 1993 and featuring The Frank & Walters, Jesus Jones, Snap! ft Niki Haris, Slipstream, Little Angels, Apache Indian, Paul McCartney and Whitney Houston.

2. January 14, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 January 1993 and featuring Pop Will Eat Itself, West End ft Sybil, Take That, Shanice, Arrested Development, Sunscreem, Duran Duran and Whitney Houston.

3. January 21, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 January 1993 and featuring Faith No More, Go West, Sister Sledge, Snap! ft Niki Haris, The Beloved, The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M., Def Leppard and Whitney Houston.

4. January 28, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 January 1993 and featuring 2 Unlimited, U.S.U.R.A., West End ft Sybil, East 17, Dina Carroll, Lulu and Whitney Houston.

5. February 4, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 February 1993 and featuring M People, Duran Duran, Def Leppard, The Beloved, Rapination ft Kym Mazelle, Gloworm, Sting and Whitney Houston.

6. February 11, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 February 1993 and featuring Annie Lennox, East 17, Thunder, Poison, and Sting.

7. February 18, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 February 1993 and featuring Stereo MC's, Whitney Houston, Lenny Kravitz, Sting, Take That, Paul McCartney and 2 Unlimited.

8. February 25, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 February 1993 and featuring Annie Lennox, Bizarre Inc, Michael Jackson, Dina Carroll, Shaggy, Tasmin Archer, Bryan Ferry and 2 Unlimited.

9. March 4, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 March 1993 and featuring Suede, Right Said Fred and Friends, Marxman, k.d. lang, Runrig and 2 Unlimited.

10. March 11, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 March 1993 and featuring Sister Sledge, Iron Maiden, Shaggy, Shabba Ranks, Bryan Ferry, Jamiroquai, P.M. Dawn, Cliff Richard and 2 Unlimited.

11. March 18, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 March 1993 and featuring Hue and Cry, Snow, Right Said Fred, Therapy?, Big Country, The Grid, Monie Love and Shaggy.

12. March 25, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 March 1993 and featuring Sybil, The Bluebells, Shabba Ranks, Jade, Robin S., Cliff Richard, Lulu and Bobby Womack, and Shaggy.

13. April 1, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 April 1993 and featuring Capella, Madonna, Mica Paris, Sunscreem, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow and The Bluebells.

14. April 8, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 April 1993 and featuring Sub Sub ft Melanie Williams, Sybil, Jade, David Essex, Robin S., The Beloved, New Order and The Bluebells.

15. April 15, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 April 1993 and featuring East 17, Dr. Alban, Duran Duran, Cappella, Terence Trent D’Arby, Sonia, World Party and The Bluebells.

16. April 22, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 April 1993 and featuring Voice of the Beehive ft Jimmy Somerville, Whitney Houston, New Order, Sub Sub ft Melanie Williams, Deacon Blue, Janet Jackson and The Bluebells.

17. April 29, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 April 1993 and featuring R.E.M., D:Ream, SWV, Dance 2 Trance, Inner Circle, Robert Plant, Sonia and George Michael.

18. May 6, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 May 1993 and featuring 2 Unlimited, Janet Jackson, Utah Saints, Ace of Base, Kingmaker, Elton John, and George Michael with Queen.

19. May 13, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 May 1993 and featuring Tina Turner, OMD, Shabba Ranks with Maxi Priest, Dina Carroll, Robert Plant, Inner Circle and George Michael.

20. May 21, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 May 1993 and featuring Saint Etienne, Felix, Luther Vandross, Charles & Eddie, Runrig, Ace of Base, Bon Jovi and UB40.

21. May 27, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 May 1993 and featuring Suede, Stereo MC’s, Tina Turner, Louchie Lou & Michie One, Lenny Kravitz, Tears for Fears, Lisa Stansfield and Ace of Base.

22. June 3, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 June 1993 and featuring Jamiroquai, a-ha, Bryan Ferry, Haddaway, P.M. Dawn with Boy George, UB40, Tasmin Archer and Ace of Base.

23. June 10, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 June 1993 and featuring Therapy?, Snap!, Pet Shop Boys, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Sade, Lisa Stansfield, Spin Doctors and UB40.

24. June 17, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 June 1993 and featuring Sting, Gabrielle, The Time Frequency, Sister Sledge, Haddaway, Terence Trent D’Arby ft Des’ree, Deborah Harry and UB40.

25. June 24, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 June 1993 and featuring Rod Stewart, M People, East 17, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Brian May with Cozy Powell, Gloria Gaynor, Alexander O’Neal and Gabrielle.

26. July 1, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 July 1993 and featuring Joey Laurence, New Order, Evolution, 4 Non Blondes, Jade, Take That and Gabrielle.

27. July 8, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 July 1993 and featuring Haddaway, Taylor Dayne, Michael Jackson, Kim Wilde, Chaka Demus & Pliers, M People, Gloria Gaynor and Gabrielle.

28. July 15, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 July 1993 and featuring Danni Minogue, 4 Non Blondes, Deacon Blue, Kenny Thomas, Oui 3 and Take That.

29. July 22, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 July 1993 and featuring Shara Nelson, Urban Cookie Collective, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Utah Saints, The Waterboys and Jason Donovan.

30. July 29, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the chart programme, first broadcast on 29/07/1993. Featuring D:Ream, Robin S, Manic Street Preachers, Craig McLachlan and Debbie Gibson, Dannii Minogue, Bee Gees and Take That.

31. August 5, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 05/08/1993. Featuring Juliet Roberts, Daniel O'Donnell, Urban Cookie Collective, Michelle Gayle, UB40, Bitty McLean and Take That.

32. August 12, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 August 1993. Featuring Green Jellÿ, Sarah Washington, Billy Joel, Bad Boys Inc., Culture Beat, Apache Indian, Yazz & Aswad and Freddie Mercury.

33. August 19, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 August 1993. Featuring The Bee Gees, The Pogues, UB40, Aftershock, Bitty Mclean, Tasmin Archer, Sinclair and Freddie Mercury.

34. August 26, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 August 1993 and featuring Therapy?, SWV, The Sisters of Mercy, Ace of Base, Meat Loaf, Mariah Carey and Culture Beat.

35. September 2, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 September 1993 and featuring Carter USM, 2 Unlimited, Tina Turner, Kenny Thomas, Terence Trent D’Arby, Bitty McLean, Cilla Black and Culture Beat.

36. September 9, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 September 1993 and featuring Bjork, Moby, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, James, Stone Temple Pilots, New Order, Beverley Craven and Culture Beat.

37. September 16, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 September 1993 and featuring Radiohead, Motörhead, Pet Shop Boys, Jade, Lenny Kravitz, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Belinda Carlisle and Culture Beat.

38. September 23, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 September 1993 and featuring Depeche Mode, The Wonder Stuff, M People, Haddaway, Stakka Bo, Take That with Lulu, and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.

39. September 30, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 September 1993 and featuring Manic Street Preachers, Belinda Carlisle, Gabrielle, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Eternal, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Spin Doctors and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.

40. October 7, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 October 1993 and featuring Haddaway, Meat Loaf, Paul Young, Billy Joel, Go West, Crowded House, Right Said Fred, and Take That with Lulu.

41. October 14, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 October 1993 and featuring Iron Maiden, The Lemonheads, Eternal, Dina Carroll, One Dove, Phil Collins, and Take That with Lulu.

42. October 21, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 October 1993 and featuring INXS, Cappella, Lisa Stansfield, Chris Rea, Jean-Michel Jarre, Lena Fiagbe and Meat Loaf.

43. October 28, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 October 1993 and featuring Bjork and David Arnold, Dina Carroll, Bryan Adams, Phil Collins, David Hasselhoff and Meat Loaf.

44. November 4, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 November 1993 and featuring Aerosmith, The Time Frequency, Mariah Carey, Pauline Henry, The Shamen, Wet Wet Wet and Meat Loaf.

45. November 11, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 November 1993 and featuring Bryan Adams, Captain Hollywood Project, Soul II Soul, Urban Cookie Collective, Janet Jackson, Elton John and Kiki Dee, and Meat Loaf.

46. November 18, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 November 1993 and featuring U2, 2 Unlimited, Terence Trent D’Arby, Culture Beat, Crowded House, Lesley Garrett with Amanda Thompson, and Meat Loaf.

47. November 25, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 November 1993 and featuring Janet Jackson, K-Klass, Elton John and Kiki Dee, The Wonder Stuff, Heart, Belinda Carlisle and Meat Loaf.

48. December 2, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 December 1993 and featuring U2, Bjork, M People, East 17, Mr Blobby and Meat Loaf.

49. December 9, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 December 1993 and featuring Prince, Bee Gees, Bad Boys Inc., Dina Carroll, Gabrielle, Cliff Richard and Mr Blobby.

50. December 16, 1993

Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 December 1993 and featuring Meat Loaf, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Diana Ross, Haddaway and Take That.

51. December 23, 1993

Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 December 1993 and featuring Bee Gees, K7, Saint Etienne, Shabba Ranks, Dina Carroll, E.Y.C. and Mr Blobby.

52. December 25, 1993 Finale

Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie present a Christmas Special of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1993 and featuring 2 Unlimited, Snow, The Bluebells, Ace of Base, Gabrielle, Take That with Lulu, Meat Loaf and Mr Blobby.